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I called dibs on it.
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Today's recovery M55A2
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Fuzzy did call dibs on it first honestly.
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I called dibs on it.
Sorry, I didn't see that. Matter of fact, still don't but then again, can't see PMs.
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Yeah FT had PM'ed me about it...
By the timestamps, he asked about it almost an hour before you. You're second in line though.
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It's no worries.
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Wish someone would PM me "I'll take the entire thing" instead LOL.
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The tractor has the same wheelbase as the dump. That would be 167 inch. The M55A2 has the extra long wheelbase of 242 inch. Gives you a nice roomy condo sleeper of 75 inch, including whirlpool and sauna.
I like it (the tractor idea), would be a nice project for next year (When I am in the USA again).
Does it have the original LDS 465 1 or LDS 465 1A engine? How many hours and miles on it?
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I've honestly not dug into it that much. I believe it's all original. I will venture over there and inspect it today to get you the facts if you're interested in saving it.
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Ok, ran out there quick this AM for a few more pics. It is a LDS 465 1A engine. I also pulled the M1009 to the tail end of the back bumper where they were lined up even to give a gauge of how big this thing is.
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I could use the exhaust system and the dash panel.
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Exhaust has the normal hole in the bend. Time is running out though, I'll try to snag what I can off it if it gets sent off to the crusher friday.
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I had a hopeful on saving the M55A2, but it appears it will meet its fate tomorrow. 
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It's the lesser of two evils. I've found a wrecker that is about to head to the crusher unjustly. All of my MV "toys" are done in cash. So I'm going to have to scrap this one to fund the other one.
Unless someone wants to loan me the money for the wrecker or buy this M55.
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No thread, the person isn't online anywhere. Actually found out about this because of my M1009 being on craigslist though another person. It's a M543A2.
I had no plan of scrapping this M55A2. Actually I had planned on selling off the mongo bed and putting a standard 5 ton bed on it. Then installing a HIAB or other brand knuckleboom for a cranetruck.
I had no plan of scrapping this M55A2. Actually I had planned on selling off the mongo bed and putting a standard 5 ton bed on it. Then installing a HIAB or other brand knuckleboom for a cranetruck.
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Maybe SS should make an "emergency fund" or pawn shop for this kind of situations. (please don't react on this , I know it's another pipedream). How rare are those M55A2s actually?
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Too bad we cant do a lottery. Sell 30 $100 tickets at the rally. Winner wins a truck for a C note.
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a private lottery
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H*** I'd join in on that! Please don't scrap it this soon! The crane plan is exactly what I would do with that. Handier than a wrecker in some ways...
