From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Wed Jul 14 2004 - 19:11:27 PDT
Every state has a "federal surplus property" co-ordinator, generally in the
state capitol. They are the guys who screen the surplus equipment, (not
limited to vehicles) and decide which gov't subdivision will get what. They
publish a current list that is available to fire depts, etc.
In each local govt subdivision, a person is appointed as the contact to
acquire equipment through the state office. The equipment may not always be
physically within the state. As an example, the guy in Albany NY will often
refer fire districts in Long Island, NY to the Groton, CT navy base where
trucks are screened and stored. Our fire dept got two deuces, an extra winch
and 7 new singles on wheels for $1800.
As far as spare parts, occasionally a large item, such as a power pack or
transfer case will be available. However, in my experience, both as a local
govt (fire district) contact person, and as a military vehicle parts dealer,
the best place for NOS spares is in the private sector. There are millions
of spare parts out there, available to govt users and the general public. I
don't think the supply is endless, but it won't dry up in our lifetime.
Personally, I recommend Army Surplus of Dodge City for M-series parts. Ask
for Roger, and tell him Arthur sent you. His prices are the best around,
and he is very cordial and helpful. (Oh, and there's that other guy who
sells power steering and hubs, too.)
Arthur P. Bloom, Pres.
www.M35products.com
"Stuff for deuces."
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ida Heath" <spike@defuniak.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] VFD assistance
> Thank you both, I will do some checking tomorrow, because if thats the
case
> then they are fools if they don't take advantage of it.
>
> Ed, how do you go about getting repair parts for these old m-series
> vehicles that you have in your department?
>
> Sonny
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jeff Gatton <jdgatton@yahoo.com>
> To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 4:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [MV] VFD assistance
>
>
> > I know Mississippi Forestry has a program like this.
> >
> >
> > --- Ida Heath <spike@defuniak.com> wrote:
> > > Ed,
> > >
> > > What state are you in? I have friends in the VFD
> > > that maybe I can pass this
> > > on to.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Sonny
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Ed Kirkley <mojoedd@bellsouth.net>
> > > To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
> > > <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 3:46 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [MV] VFD assistance
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi Bill,
> > > >
> > > > I am the Assistant Chief and Procurement Officer
> > > for our Volunteer
> > > > Fire/Rescue Department. Thanks to the people on
> > > this list we found out
> > > that
> > > > we could deal directly with our state's Forestry
> > > Division and get almost
> > > any
> > > > type of vehicle FREE! We have to maintain and use
> > > it for five years then
> > > it
> > > > becomes ours. I'd suggest that to your VFD if
> > > it's not too late. Our
> > > > Forestry guys are fantastic to work with!
> > > >
> > > > Best Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Ed
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Hendon, William Calvin - Eastman"
> > > <whendon@eastman.com>
> > > > To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List"
> > > <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 11:11
> > > > Subject: [MV] VFD assistance
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Dear Listers, I am helping our local VFD buy a M35
> > > to convert to a brush
> > > > truck. As an VFD, their price is amazingly low.
> > > They are going to pick
> > > > it up next week and I am trying to arm them with
> > > information on what to
> > > > bring, check etc in order to get it home. The
> > > truck was driven in
> > > > within the last 6 months. I remember a great list
> > > from the list ot new
> > > > owners but after searching the archives through
> > > 4/03 could not find it.
> > > > Does anyone have it handy? Also, they are
> > > planning on using some brush
> > > > truck plans from rosco equipment. GSA offered
> > > them a M35 for $700 and a
> > > > M54 for $1,000. I suggested the M35 as it hauls
> > > lots of water and is
> > > > better off road.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks, Bill
> > > > MVPA 21439
> > > > 66 M35A2 now with winch
> > > >
> > > > Bill Hendon, C.P.G., P.G.
> > > > Eastman - Jefferson Site
> > > > whendon@eastman.com
> > > > 412 384-2520 ext 2259
> > > > fax 412 384-7311
> > > >
> >
> >
> >
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