A friend (let's call him, say....Hank), called me tonight and said he
will not be spending the night at his quarters so he can't post to the list.
Herb's, er Hank's, request is to ask this:
Harry, er Hank, has located a military wrecker today in the back of a
garage. Looks like an M35 on steroids. No data plate. Has gas engine, BIG
fuel tanks, winch on front, pivoting wrecker boom, winch at rear. No air
cleaner on either fender. More lug nuts than an M35. Power steering
according to the owner. Recent tune up. Real clean. Appears to have
everything a mil wrecker should have for accessories, except missing the
acetylene/oxygen tanks behind cab.
Henry's, er Hank's, questions are:
1) What is it?
2) Expected mpg of gas monster?
3) Can a 5 ton diesel be put in to improve power/mileage.
3a) Is it worth the trouble/effort?
4) Any list wisdom on having a gas wrecker versus no wrecker?
5)What type of problems to look for on a vehicle like this?
6) Is $5k US a fair price?
Please post answers to the list since Howie, er Hank, doesn't want
his email address out just yet so this gem doesn't get scooped out from
under him.
TIA, Ron
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