From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Wed Mar 03 2004 - 14:00:59 PST
Thanks for the update. We figured you got et by bears or something.
I can supply any of the CTIS bits, or indeed, a whole kit. My company sells
the entire setup for the M35 series.
Contact me off-forum and tell me what you need.
Arthur
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Goodden" <mgmv@auroragroup.co.uk>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] M35A3 discussion
> Hi everyone!!!
>
> Sorry I've been away for a while ......
>
> Yes you are most certainly correct!!! ... I did buy an M36A3 from CA.. I
> flew out there to check it out when it was up for auction on ebay and
> then bought it and had it shipped back in a container into England where
> its currently is residing while the major conversion takes place! It
> had been used by the film industry for "The Hulk" and they were selling
> it off in a condition that needed much TLC!!
>
> Work is progressing well, when I got hold of it there was a lot of work
> to be done, the CTIS system was completely un-operational, and I had to
> strip it all out and start again.... it now works wonderfully (although
> if there is anyone on the list that knows where I can get some O-rings
> for the wheel seals from that would be handy as I've had to make up some
> makeshift ones for now!!!)
>
> After an interesting incident with the brakes catching fire we ripped
> out the complete old brake system and replaced it with a nice air over
> hydraulic system as found in most modern 7.5 ton trucks. I considered
> going for full air brakes, but the cost was about 8x more!!
>
> We recently cut the chassis down so I can keep a good departure angle
> (which a standard M36 doesn't have!)... and am currently extending the
> length of an M109 body that is forming the back for the truck.
>
> Those of you interested can see some pics of the truck here:
> http://www.thetipi.com/truck_pics/
> (these are of when I had it shipped over, and prior to work starting on
> it)... The website will have detailed info on the conversion and pics of
> its progress.
>
> If you register your details on http://www.thetipi.com I'll let you know
> when the site goes live with more details!!
>
> After various setbacks (as is inevitable with a project of this nature)
> I've decided not to rush things, and am currently aiming to depart in
> the autumn next year to give me a chance to complete all the work, and
> take it out on a few test expeditions!!!
>
> While where talking of A3's there are a few bits I'm after if anyone can
> help!!! :
> Split Rim Wheels
> 14.5 x 20 tyres
> Wheel O-Rings
> A3 Deep Water Fording Kit
> Hydraulic Winch
>
> Many thanks
> Mike
> ___________________
> Michael Goodden
> The Global Tipi Adventure
> http://TheTipi.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org] On
> Behalf Of Fred Martin
> Sent: 16 February 2004 12:27
> To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [MV] M35A3 discussion
>
> Come to think of it...you're right, Ron...he did buy an M35A3 and was
> supposed to leave on the ATW trip in October. Anybody heard anything
> from him? He has a website that he was gonna keep updated with his
> travels...don't remember what it was though. He wasn't any relation to
> Bagdad Bob was he? (If that doesn't bring a response from him...he must
> be over the hill!) Fred Martin
>
> Ron wrote:
> > I thought the 'TeePee around the world' guy bought an M35A3 from CA
> and had
> > it shipped to England?
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "m35products" <m35prod@optonline.net>
> > To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> > Sent: 14 February, 2004 13:30
> > Subject: Re: [MV] M35A3 discussion
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>There were three sold privately, that were never owned by the gov't,
> of
> >>which, I believe, one is still available from the original owner in
> CA.
> >
> > They
> >
> >>cost $90,000 new, and he wanted $30,000 for the last one, the last
> time I
> >>checked.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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