My gun shop faces a major highway here in Calif (101 Fwy). So, we get great exposure to traffic going up and down the central coast. I decided to get a huge military truck to help draw attention to my shop. I first looked at getting a Deuce and a Half (M35A2), but quickly changed gears (pun intended) once I spotted the 5 ton series trucks. They are truly massive, and make an M35A2 look almost small in comparison!
I linked up with a reputable shop in San Clemente who specializes in refurbishing, and customizing, large US military trucks. We struck a deal for a 1991 M931 A2 5 ton 6X6. It started life, and served, as a tractor hauling military cargo for the USMC. It's got an 8.3 turbo diesel, Allison auto trans, air brakes, new Michelin super single tires (with CTIS, central tire inflation system), and will be receiving a custom made bed in place of it's 5th wheel. I'm having the entire truck refinished from top to bottom (inside and out), and painted in a green/black camo pattern. My shop logo will be on the doors, tailgate, and front bumper when done.
Here are a few pics of the progress, for anyone else sick in the head like I am for Military gear. You don't get a true sense of it's size until you see people, or normal vehicles, near it! This will be a blast to drive around town, take on outdoor range excursions with my crew, and to draw attention to my shop. I've already had requests to enter it in local parades too. LOL
My new Zombie crusher on day one... she's not pretty, YET
Bed construction...
Priming and body work for paint... bed in place...
Getting painted...
I'll update this thread as work continues.
I linked up with a reputable shop in San Clemente who specializes in refurbishing, and customizing, large US military trucks. We struck a deal for a 1991 M931 A2 5 ton 6X6. It started life, and served, as a tractor hauling military cargo for the USMC. It's got an 8.3 turbo diesel, Allison auto trans, air brakes, new Michelin super single tires (with CTIS, central tire inflation system), and will be receiving a custom made bed in place of it's 5th wheel. I'm having the entire truck refinished from top to bottom (inside and out), and painted in a green/black camo pattern. My shop logo will be on the doors, tailgate, and front bumper when done.
Here are a few pics of the progress, for anyone else sick in the head like I am for Military gear. You don't get a true sense of it's size until you see people, or normal vehicles, near it! This will be a blast to drive around town, take on outdoor range excursions with my crew, and to draw attention to my shop. I've already had requests to enter it in local parades too. LOL
My new Zombie crusher on day one... she's not pretty, YET
Bed construction...
Priming and body work for paint... bed in place...
Getting painted...
I'll update this thread as work continues.
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