Re: M885 contact maintenance truck for sale in PA

From: MV (MV@dc9.tzo.com)
Date: Mon Jan 16 2006 - 08:56:46 PST


Why are they called "Contact" maintenance vehicles??? What is with the
"contact" word??? I've seen that several places before.

Dave

Mike Davidsen wrote:
> Went to Coleman's Surplus is PA last Friday. They had just gotten a
> M885 contact maintenance truck up there, good price of $2800. I
> would've bought it if I had the money, but things are real tight at home
> right now. Truck is full time 4x4, auto tranny, 47,000 miles, pretty
> good shape, no rust. The front two fenders are a little dinged up, but
> not real bad. We got it running up there, sounded pretty nice. The
> maintenance body is stripped of all tools and supplied, but the box is
> real nice looking. Tires are good. Came out of Mechanisburg Navy Depot
> in PA. Like I said, I feel real bad about passing this one up for
> myself, but I really can't afford it, plus, I believe someone here
> wanted a M880 recently. Their number is 1-888-4SURPLUS, ask for Tom
> back in the shop, he's the one who showed me it on Friday.
> Mike
> 1967 M725 ambulance
>
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