hello mike
if you look close at the 'A3 you will find that the windshields do not
open any more with the electric wipers one motor and a link i personally
like my windshields to open also the ones i have seen have "air" power
steering, don't get me wrong i would love one also but the one thing i
can't stand, is the hood i think A.M. General could have done a better
job with that pop riveted patch panels looks stupid and they should have
lifted the cab to level out the hood line for better visibility..... my
$0.02 worth
Rich Burrell
MVPA #20227
MVCC
'71 M35A2 w/w
'51 M104
CERANTHIA@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hello everyone, I had several chances to check out the "New" M-35A3
> trucks,but something always came up to stop me. So I finally got to it last
> friday afternoon,and boy did I get an eyeful,and an earful from the guys in
> the guard. First off I am a traditionalist who loves old things so I'm
> prejudiced to start,but I have to tell you that I was very impressed with the
> new design. The advantages of the new design blew me away. Electric wipers!!!
> Front and rear air conditioning and heat,even for the troops in the troop
> seats--such luxury!!! Auto tire inflation/deflation!!! Automatic
> transmissions with high/low ranges!!! Big ass tires(14.5 X 20)!!! Standard
> deep water kits!!! Hydraulic power steering!!! Cruise control!!! Now the
> disadvantages. Horrible fuel mileage. Auto tire inflation systems are
> computer controlled and always screwed up. Automatic transmissions slip like
> crazy--no power. And because of the larger tires there have been numerous
> cases of catastrofic wheel bearing failure which has sheared off spindles and
> caused wheels to separate from their vehicles,usually on the highway at
> "high" speed. The A3's are now "grounded" by the Ma Ntnl Guard until the
> problems are solved by the manufacturer. I talked to several people in
> vehicle maint units who said they like the new A3 design,but hate the trucks
> because they don't trust them like the old M-35's. Their off road capability
> is horrible because of the automatic trans problems and the auto inflation
> systems are a nightmare for these guys to maintain. Several of the units
> have gone back to using their old M-35's because of these problems. This has
> caused another problem!!! The new recruits can't drive sticks. These kids
> learned on automatics,they have no clue. One of the training units is down
> the street from my building so they have to drive past me all day. You should
> hear the sound of grinding gears--all day--everyday!!!
> All in all,I think once they iron out the problems the new A3's will be great
> trucks. Even with the problems,I really-really want one!!! As soon as I can
> I'm going to take one for a ride. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm
> already brainstorming about electric wipers for my beast. Take care--Mike.
>
> Mike Colerick
> Plymouth,Ma.
> MVPA# 20487
> 1969 Kaiser/Jeep M-35A2C
> God Bless America,and all in uniform!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
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