trenomere
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This might be a no brainer for some of you out there but its not for me. For a little history on my situation here goes.
While working at past jobs the company had multiple converted M35's. Over a 18 month period I drove these on numerous occasions and slowly began getting the "bug" I have seen so many of you on here mention. I think im getting this so called bug for M35's and have wanted one ever since I got to drive them.
Well here recently I began searching for one and I came across a couple ragged out rigs and eventually came across a M35A1 which was a descent price i believed. The only mechanical problem i was able to find was the brakes needed a lil work so I went ahead and jumped head first in and brought her home with me. Well now another one was pretty much laid in my lap which is an A2 and therein lies my delima. Which is the best ???
From the amount of years experience located on this website im hoping someone is able to help with some questions.
Are parts for the A1 harder to come by or will A2 parts work. If so the A2 I have is a little rough but for $$$ I couldnt pass it up. Would the majority of the parts except for motor and trans work in the A1? how about the cab and windows. How bout the electronics, with the parts interchange? The A1 has cracks on both sides of the windshield. Both have winchs and the A2 has a winch in the bed as well.
Does anyone have any good ideas in which direction to go first? If both check out good in the end both are a candidate for rebuild but that will be determined at a later date based on what i learn from everyone and the machines.
I have been searching for the TM but no luck to this point. looks like its down now and has been for a while. anyone know when it will be back up so maybe i can browse some more and not have to bug you all? any other ideas where i might find some manuals?
Thanks, any suggestions and or help is appreciated.
While working at past jobs the company had multiple converted M35's. Over a 18 month period I drove these on numerous occasions and slowly began getting the "bug" I have seen so many of you on here mention. I think im getting this so called bug for M35's and have wanted one ever since I got to drive them.
Well here recently I began searching for one and I came across a couple ragged out rigs and eventually came across a M35A1 which was a descent price i believed. The only mechanical problem i was able to find was the brakes needed a lil work so I went ahead and jumped head first in and brought her home with me. Well now another one was pretty much laid in my lap which is an A2 and therein lies my delima. Which is the best ???
From the amount of years experience located on this website im hoping someone is able to help with some questions.
Are parts for the A1 harder to come by or will A2 parts work. If so the A2 I have is a little rough but for $$$ I couldnt pass it up. Would the majority of the parts except for motor and trans work in the A1? how about the cab and windows. How bout the electronics, with the parts interchange? The A1 has cracks on both sides of the windshield. Both have winchs and the A2 has a winch in the bed as well.
Does anyone have any good ideas in which direction to go first? If both check out good in the end both are a candidate for rebuild but that will be determined at a later date based on what i learn from everyone and the machines.
I have been searching for the TM but no luck to this point. looks like its down now and has been for a while. anyone know when it will be back up so maybe i can browse some more and not have to bug you all? any other ideas where i might find some manuals?
Thanks, any suggestions and or help is appreciated.
