My M109 and other bits
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My M109 and other bits
What you see here is exactly as it came from GL.
I think I finally got some of my tax money back with this purchase.
And now for something completely different -
This was pulled by the 109 in the Christmas Parade last year. You know how NORAD tracks Santa. Well, you're looking at our version of a portable RADAR station for tracking the Big Guy. It looked awesome with the blinky lights on it.
I think I finally got some of my tax money back with this purchase.
And now for something completely different -
This was pulled by the 109 in the Christmas Parade last year. You know how NORAD tracks Santa. Well, you're looking at our version of a portable RADAR station for tracking the Big Guy. It looked awesome with the blinky lights on it.
My M109 and other bits
Lucky you. Looks great. Only thing I would do is changing the headlights to the high position. Looks better to me. But that's just my opinion.
Horst
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
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Re: My M109 and other bits
LOL, is it possible to "add two more headlights there"... ???
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Re: My M109 and other bits
OH, and beautiful truck you got there, wish I had one of those but I just couldn't make it happen anytime soon.
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Re: My M109 and other bits
I bought that truck while I was in Afghanistan and and a buddy back home actually put eyes on it for me. Come to think of it, I bought my Alley Cat while I was in Afghanistan!
Annnnnyway, the only thing wrong with the 109 was it had been manhandled by the fork lift operators who managed to destroy both tail lights, one tail light mounting bracket and a metal mud guard. The tail light bracket was a bear to straighten but apply enough heat and even the biggest piece of steel will yield.
And here is a very important point for those who haven't crossed this particular bridge….those two bolts that hold the tail-light assembly?…they're both independent grounds for the circuits involved. I uttered some colorful metaphors until I figured that out.
Annnnnyway, the only thing wrong with the 109 was it had been manhandled by the fork lift operators who managed to destroy both tail lights, one tail light mounting bracket and a metal mud guard. The tail light bracket was a bear to straighten but apply enough heat and even the biggest piece of steel will yield.
And here is a very important point for those who haven't crossed this particular bridge….those two bolts that hold the tail-light assembly?…they're both independent grounds for the circuits involved. I uttered some colorful metaphors until I figured that out.
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Re: My M109 and other bits
Compliments, great find The M109 looks really great, like new. Would like to see my M35A2 in the same condition, which is still under restoration. I think the headlights of yours are correct in this position as long as there is no winch installed. Horst's Deuce had a winch, mine is having a winch and the headlights are in the upper position.
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1978 M151-A2
1978 M416-A1
1972 M561
1964 M35-A2 w/winch & shelter
1978 M151-A2
1978 M416-A1
1972 M561
1964 M35-A2 w/winch & shelter
Re: My M109 and other bits
I have always wanted a 109 and then that damn preppers show came on the the prices went way up. I missed out on a really good one for 1200.00 and since then they just got to far out of sight. Now you have these issues with the EPA to worry about.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: My M109 and other bits
Really? How is the EPA involved?
No wait! Let me guess. We have to submit an environmental impact statement with each purchase?
No wait! Let me guess. We have to submit an environmental impact statement with each purchase?
Re: My M109 and other bits
You have not seen the latest stunt from the DOT and Govt. Liquidators? ALL military tactical vehicle sale sales have been halted due to the clean air act. Seems most of the military vehicles are not EPA legal. If you have an exemption sticker on your engine then you are alright but a lot of the Later pre A3 deuces are not legal. As well as a lot of the newer tricks.
http://www.mvpa.org/2014/07/29/read-abo ... cle-sales/
http://www.mvpa.org/2014/07/29/read-abo ... cle-sales/
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: My M109 and other bits
They're really sucking all the fun out of my life. On the other hand, the value of my truck just went WAY up!
- whiterabbit
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Re: My M109 and other bits
WOW! Nice 109!
I miss mine from way back in the day. Mount an AC/heater on a sliding rack to pop out from the front and it's the PERFECT off road camper!
We modified ours a bit.
A small fold up deck on the back with a pipe hoop to hang canvas from makes a perfect shower area. You can get creative when you live outt'a one for 45 days at a stretch and you work in a welding shop!
Again, nice rig!
I miss mine from way back in the day. Mount an AC/heater on a sliding rack to pop out from the front and it's the PERFECT off road camper!
We modified ours a bit.
A small fold up deck on the back with a pipe hoop to hang canvas from makes a perfect shower area. You can get creative when you live outt'a one for 45 days at a stretch and you work in a welding shop!
Again, nice rig!
"It’s the unconquerable soul of man, not the nature of the weapon he uses, that insures victory." Gen. George Patton
1986-2014 Ordnance Corps RETIRED!
XVIII Airborne Corps Combat Affiliation
Go Ordnance!
1972 M151A2
1978 exMOD 109 Land Rover S3 (sold)
1942 WLA
M274 (sold) Big mistake. Sigh....
1986-2014 Ordnance Corps RETIRED!
XVIII Airborne Corps Combat Affiliation
Go Ordnance!
1972 M151A2
1978 exMOD 109 Land Rover S3 (sold)
1942 WLA
M274 (sold) Big mistake. Sigh....
Re: My M109 and other bits
Ilikethe blue silicone "slobbertube". Just kidding.
Re: My M109 and other bits
I was thinking the same thing, I would probably route that behind the axle somewhere.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone