From: Steve & Jeanne Keith (cckw@attbi.com)
Date: Wed Jan 01 2003 - 19:45:26 PST
You have asked a bunch of questions! See below
Steve AKA Dr Deuce
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Rhodes" <dougr@webspan.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 12:46 AM
Subject: [MV] A million and one (well, almost) questions
> Hi all,
>
> Before I start asking questions, I thought I ask if there is a FAQ
> somewhere for this mailing list.
>
> My son got me interested in possibly owning military vehicles. (My son
> LOVES the Humvee. I always wanted to own a tank.) I thought I'd start
> with a truck or jeep. I really like the deuce and a half trucks,
> Hummers, and the Willys jeep. . Unfortunately, I live in the PRNJ. :-(
> I own 2/3 acre in rural NJ. That's not enough for a tank for sure.
>
> Anyways.....here goes:
>
> What's the difference between a CCKW, M-135, M-35? Just different years
> of manufacture?
No. They are all different.
CCKW - WW2 GMC truck 526,750 made. Come in both closed cabs and open cabbed
versions. 6 cyl 270 cid 5 OD transmission
M135/M211 - Early 50's GMC truck. Auto tranny 302 cid 6cyl. Considered by
many the least desirable due to the tranny.
M35 - early 50's till recenly. Early ones had 331 cid gas engines
(considered least desirable of the M35s). Later ones with multifuel diesel
turbo or non-turbo engines. 5 sp tranny with OD on diesels. Relatively
inexpensive right now due to large qyt being released from US givmint.
>
> Top speed of Humvee? Deuce and a half?
Deuce and a half: Take 5 mph off of top rated speed and it will last a long
time. 40mph for CCKW with original engine, ~50 for an M135/211 and 55-60 for
an M35 turbo-diesel.
> What are the practical aspects of military vehicle ownership, such as:
> Storage?
> Insurance?
> Maintenance? Are they hard to work on?
> Parts? Are they available?
Storage: Yep, they are big. You need a big garage to store one
Insurance: JC Taylor (if allowed in your state) $80-up
Maintenance: Are you any good as a mechanic? If not, it will cost big bucks
Parts: Most are still available and if you go a little slower and do not
beat the vehicle, maintenance will not be a big problem unless you bought a
wreck
>
> With rubber-faced tracks, can I run a tank on the road?
>
> I have limited space to store any more vehicles on my property. Is it
> possible to pay for storage elsewhere (insurance question)?
>
> What about vehicle registration and inspection?
>
> Is a tank or truck registered as a "historic" vehicle?
>
> Any shows in the NW NJ area?
>
> How much $$$ does new tires cost for a deuce and a half?
>
> I assume WWII Willy jeeps and Ford GPWs are pretty costly. Are M38's
> and M151 a lot less $$$?
>
> Books? I have "Tanks of the World" by David Miller and have "The
> Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles: The Comprehensive
> Guide to over 900 Armored Fighting Vehicles from 1915 to the Present
> Day" by Christopher F. Foss and "U.S. Military Wheeled Vehicles" by Fred
> W. Crismon on order. Any other good reference books?
>
> I hope I'm not asking too many basic (or stupid) questions.
>
> TIA,
>
> --Doug
>
>
>
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