I purchased my 87' M35A2C at auction in Utah along with the 72' M44A2 (530C) Firetruck. How that happened was an all too familiar story, I am sure. Basically, I threw in two bids on two truck that were marked "Inoperable, parts missing, tow away." I was reasonably sure that I wasn't going to win... when I got an email saying that I had won both... I knew I was in for an adventure. I wrangled three buddies into packing every tool I owned into my Subaru, and we drove the 700+ miles to Utah. Once there I found two trucks that would pull start, needed the brakes bled, needed batteries, and fresh fluids.
View attachment 667817View attachment 667816Using the firetruck as a service truck, we did all that in the yard and we were on our way.
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When I got home... the true magnitude of what I had just done "hit home" so to speak.
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The girlfriend (now ex) said, "You DON'T NEED this many trucks!" (I guess I just didn't need that kind of negativity in my life after all.) So, a for sale sticker went in my 71' and it eventually found a new home. But... four trucks in the yard was a bit much.
Why did I get the truck? Because I wanted it. Truth be told, I did way more with the 71' than I have the 87'. Hauled dirt, hauled rock, five cords of firewood, etc. I have yet to do anything but move all of my buddies with the truck.
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I guess I have hauled the occasional toy home...
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Other than tires, two spring ride seats, lollipops, and the cargo cover, I have only done PMs on the truck. My next modifications will be to add an EGT/boost gauge setup, some additional lighting, a winch, a place to stow the towbar setup, and a second fuel tank. I love the truck.