From: Ida Heath (spike@defuniak.com)
Date: Wed Aug 11 2004 - 19:10:42 PDT
So let me make sure I understand what you're saying Lee. Are you saying
that your unit kept vehicles that were supposed to be turned in by hiding
them in an enclosed box? What happened to them?
Sonny
----- Original Message -----
From: Lee Franklin <lee@wellnesshealth.com>
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] M880 Slug or treasure?
> Nice,
>
> When I was stationed in Germany, we procured a M1008 CUCV to put our old
> 880 contract back toolboxes on, and it worked pretty well, I don't
> recall if we beefed up the suspension or not, it was a real.. um..
> 'under the door' kinda thing, all the way around. Of course, we were
> the same motor pool that had two jeeps and a trailer stored in our conex
> storage unit.. after they were purged from the system and replaced with
> HMMWVs
>
> -Lee
>
> Richard J. Thiers, Jr. wrote:
>
> >Hi Kenny,
> > Great letter! I think you're really on the money in your description of
> >the M880 series trucks! BTW, I bought that M880 on eBay! I'm going to
use
> >it to keep my M887 going. I hate to do it, but my M887's body and frame
> >have about had it, so I'm going to swap all the Contact Maintenance
goodies
> >to the "new" truck. Then I'll take it to the spring shop, and have the
> >suspension beefed up to carry the load. In case you didn't know, the
M887
> >had an extra leaf spring or two, to support the extra weight of the
> >welder/generator.
> > In reference to your pintle hook question a few days ago, I used a
> >pintle/ball combo hitch on my truck, since I'm not off road enough to
need
> >that much movement in the hitch. I also wired in a civilian "round-6"
> >trailer receptacle so I can tow the occasional civy trailer.
> > When I have the time, I'm going to document the re-hab of the M887 on my
> >website. I'll keep you posted.
> > Rick
> >P.S. If anyone wants to see the truck as it is now(I still drive it every
> >day) go to the Truck page on my website. Oh, it's not for sale anymore!
> >
> >Rick Thiers
> >M.V. Sales & Hardware
> >1035B Fallowfield Rd.
> >Atglen, Pa. 19310 USA
> >610-593-1218 8-6 EST
> >http://www.mvsalesandhardware.com
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org]On
> >Behalf Of Recovry4x4@aol.com
> >Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 2:46 PM
> >To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
> >Subject: [MV] M880 Slug or treasure?
> >
> >
> >Well gang, I figured I would share my take on the M880 family of vehicles
> >since I just got one not too long ago. I think this might be the best
kept
> >secret
> >in MV ownership. If you're an afficianado of the classic MV than the 880
is
> >not for you. If you want a truck you can drive and work, then this might
be
> >the
> >ticket. The M880 series are dirt cheap. Granted, it might not be as
simple
> >as
> >the M37 but its darned close. Parts are everywhere. The 318 is as common
as
> >a
> >cold and runs pretty darned good. Hauls a ton and more too. You can
upgade
> >it as simpe as anything. The ignition module isn't the best part on the
> >truck
> >but it can be dealt with. Tows a trailer fairly well civilian or
military.
> >In a pinch you can hook up the 24 volt trailer and have some semblance of
> >lights with the 12V electrics. Electrical system is as basic as they get
and
> >bulbs
> >and headlights are just around the corner. Already has a heater so no
need
> >to
> >go shopping for one. Adding radial tires makes a big difference and won't
> >break the bank like adding radials to the deuce. Power steering is a
simple
> >bolt
> >on from another civilian donor vehicle. Want that real military look for
the
> >interior? Add the blackout light kit. It will get you that 3 lever light
> >switch that screws up the average Joe when he needs to drive it. Seats 3
> >comfortably too. I like this better than the 2 bat handle switches that
the
> >CUCV uses.
> >Since I'm closest to hell here in FL I was thinking of shopping for a
simpe
> >under dash A/C unit. I'm telling you with PS and A/C it would be a daily
> >driver
> >even here in the heat. Fuel mileage isn't too good but a savvy parts guy
can
> >improve that by using an inexpensive part time 4x4 kit and some front
axle
> >parts
> >from a Chev 4x4 3/4 ton. This done right can net you lockout hubs without
> >breaking the bank. All in all, the M880 might deserve a second look as a
> >utility
> >vehicle around the house with the MV theme in mind. I just saw one on
Ebay
> >in
> >recent weeks with a $495 buy it now price.
> >Kenny
> >
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