Parts in Lamar, CO w/ HEMTT parts

[Crash_AF]

I found a military salvage yard in Lamar CO today. Bunch of deuces, lots of 800 series 5 tons, a couple of 900s 1 FMTV + extra cab, and 6 HEMTTs - 3 w/ cargo beds. He also had some M37s and other stuff around.

He even had a 10 ton... I finally got to see one up close and MAN are they hugynormous... (is that a word??? LOL It needs to be)

http://www.ranchers-supplyco.com

If you call, ask for John.

Later,
Joe

 

[Crash_AF]

More pics

I'm going back down next week after he fixes the bearing on the wrecker... let me know if anyone wants specific pics of anything.

Later,
Joe

 

[steelandcanvas]

How are these people to deal with? I've been looking at their website for some time now, waiting for an excuse to go down there. Looks like he has some nice wreckers.

 

[gimpyrobb]

In 100_1175.JPG, that dropside truck looks brandy new!

 

[steelandcanvas]

In 100_1175.JPG, that dropside truck looks brandy new!

It does, doesn't it?

 

[dma251]

I'm on it! Already making plans to go down there next week. BIG THANKS FOR THE TIP!!!!

 

[yorkgulch2]

ranchers supply

I went down there last year to see what they had for tires and 5 ton tractors. John is very knowledgeable and nice to work with. They also have a surplus store at a separate location in Lamar that has smaller items like canvas etc

 

[bulldog_mack13]

RE: ranchers supply

That LMTV was in my old unit , 3rd ACR . It was 2nd squadron 3rd Armoured cav. Howitzer battery , 40. HOW 40 . Im going down to look at it guys , hey Joe was the 10 ton running? , Jay

 

[Crash_AF]

RE: ranchers supply

I didn't ask or try... I just wanted to see how big it was in person.... LOL

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Great but Dissapointing

I went alll the way over there, John was the nicest guy in the world but he only had one running truck out of 50 or so. And he wants 10 times what GL price would be .

Its a great yard for parts for trucks! If I needed a M35 part id pick it up from him. Sadly he didnt have any M37's.

 

[area52]

RE: Great but Dissapointing

How were his prices for parts?

 

[bulldog_mack13]

RE: Great but Dissapointing

I didnt ask, but a broken M35 that looked as nice as mine/paint wise but no exuast or bows or cover was 8500. And it didnt start , he had alot of complete trucks but none ran.

Parts shouldnt be too bad , but who kows, if his trucks are alot im sure that parts might be.

 

[Mike_Pop]

RE: Great but Dissapointing

I've been past there many times and always knew his prices were high. My brother lives in Las Animas (next town west).

If you get a chance, stop in LaJunta and visit Rob Pickering. He has several Unimogs on his propery which is a recycling scrap yard on Hwy 50.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

RE: Great but Dissapointing

I saw him! , I showed that to my wife. I also found a 1950's Mack B-61 on the side of the road in Lajunta, or a town near Id die for.
Does he have anything other than Unimogs?

 

[Mike_Pop]

RE: Great but Dissapointing

Sometimes Rob has Haaglund's. He's a great guy...tell him I said hello if you pass through again. I should be there in May.

 

[co_rotorhead]

Jay,
I have spoken with John before and seems like a good guy. If you happen to get out there again, let me know...maybe you could pick up a front fender for me . It's just a bit far for me...four hour drive one way.

 

[steelandcanvas]

RE: Great but Dissapointing

I went down there last Tuesday, didn't see any Hemtts, went to both yards. I see Jay was down there much later than I was. Wasn't real impressed for the 360 mile round trip. Lots of good parts trucks though.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

RE: Great but Dissapointing

Anyone wanna help getting a M35 WW home from his place? I need a junk donor truck just for the entire winch assembly. , Jay

 

[mcmullag]

road trip?

Jay,
I can probably help ya on Sat or Sun, if you just need a driver or a second hand or sumthin.
Let me know.
You got my ph#.

Glen

 

[bulldog_mack13]

RE: road trip?

Thanks Glen ,

I got a really good M35 now that we can off road again , and I just bought a 52' M37 I wanted to take up the mountain also.