I drove this truck and all the other 900 series American generals when I was in the marines. Very capable wreckers they could do just about anything but stop a bullet. No armor so I am glad I never had to take it into combat.
I worked on on the older version of this wrecker in the army for four years in the 80’s. In Germany and elsewhere. I slipped off it while refilling the hydraulic tank and broke my tail bone. I loved this truck. Yes it has it issues but it is a workhorse. I was able to use the boom to pull truck up and out of area, truck you cannot pull from the side though.
Thanks for the video/info, Enjoyed, I have a 1985 M923A1 troop carrier ,I made into a camper/RV, Added a/c system a few years ago. Handy rig. Later from Texas
nice mods! great video! I own a m939 5 ton with a winch and want to do that winch mod you did with front bumper controls and found your video! I will do something like you did. any pictures or videos on how you did that linkage underneath?
Thanks for checking it out. I do not have any pics of the underside attachment but i will ask my guy who built the truck with me to see if he has any. I just sold the truck the other day, so i cant check. If i remember right we were able to add the steel rod from lever to valve in a straight line no bends required. i just can not remember what we did to attach the rod to the valve. I will get back to you if i find any pics. thanks
I ran a 1/4 air line up the center of the boom rotator table, if i remember right the wiring also runs the same path. Once on top of the truck and under the actual boom i had to leave some slack and limit my self to rotating to the back corners of the cab and the boom was no longer capable of 360* rotation without potentially damaging the air line.
@@jweddleman7077 it was many moons ago but i dont think there was much space room. i used a smooth 1/4 air line similar to what a contractor would use for a nail gun, smaller diameter plus a slightly smoother and harder surface so it would be less likely to gain any traction
Hey Matt Everything in the world is for sale! haha the truck is not currently for sale and is in active use in the company. A couple more modifications have been done since the video, and i have been slacking on making a follow up video showing it in action. But i will get it done eventually. Thanks Mike
Nice work. I have a M936 that I upgraded engine too 435HP big cam 3 with a custom switch blade turbo. Swapped duels for super singles with run flats. Your wrecker modifications are awesome and I will be copying some of your work. Can I get your email so we can swap ideas and parts. I am in Iowa.
Great Video and great modifications look forward to more videos
I drove this truck and all the other 900 series American generals when I was in the marines. Very capable wreckers they could do just about anything but stop a bullet. No armor so I am glad I never had to take it into combat.
I worked on on the older version of this wrecker in the army for four years in the 80’s. In Germany and elsewhere. I slipped off it while refilling the hydraulic tank and broke my tail bone. I loved this truck. Yes it has it issues but it is a workhorse. I was able to use the boom to pull truck up and out of area, truck you cannot pull from the side though.
Would love to see this beast in action!!!
Thanks for the video/info, Enjoyed, I have a 1985 M923A1 troop carrier ,I made into a camper/RV, Added a/c system a few years ago. Handy rig. Later from Texas
Sounds like a cool rig. if i ever make it to texas i will see if i can rent it for the night ! you had me sold when you said A/C. haha. thanks
Awesome vid, i would love to see it in action!!
Thanks! This video was much need 🙌💯
Hello from Hill New Hampshire
nice mods! great video! I own a m939 5 ton with a winch and want to do that winch mod you did with front bumper controls and found your video! I will do something like you did. any pictures or videos on how you did that linkage underneath?
Thanks for checking it out. I do not have any pics of the underside attachment but i will ask my guy who built the truck with me to see if he has any. I just sold the truck the other day, so i cant check. If i remember right we were able to add the steel rod from lever to valve in a straight line no bends required. i just can not remember what we did to attach the rod to the valve. I will get back to you if i find any pics. thanks
@@mikestowinginnh7866 thanks man! great work! I love my 5 ton I just use it for tree work!
@@mikestowinginnh7866 What company bought it? Id love to see it in action.
@@eastcentraltowingllc5676 willimon towing i think they were in the carolina's ?
@@eastcentraltowingllc5676 Willimon Towing, i think they were in N Carolina?
Where's part 3 an 4 an 5? still have the truck?
How did you run your air for the Lodar valves?
I ran a 1/4 air line up the center of the boom rotator table, if i remember right the wiring also runs the same path. Once on top of the truck and under the actual boom i had to leave some slack and limit my self to rotating to the back corners of the cab and the boom was no longer capable of 360* rotation without potentially damaging the air line.
@@mikestowinginnh7866 it there quite a bit of room there through the center of that table? I haven’t tore into mine yet
@@jweddleman7077 it was many moons ago but i dont think there was much space room. i used a smooth 1/4 air line similar to what a contractor would use for a nail gun, smaller diameter plus a slightly smoother and harder surface so it would be less likely to gain any traction
Is this truck for sale?
Hey Matt Everything in the world is for sale! haha the truck is not currently for sale and is in active use in the company. A couple more modifications have been done since the video, and i have been slacking on making a follow up video showing it in action. But i will get it done eventually. Thanks Mike
Nice work. I have a M936 that I upgraded engine too 435HP big cam 3 with a custom switch blade turbo. Swapped duels for super singles with run flats. Your wrecker modifications are awesome and I will be copying some of your work. Can I get your email so we can swap ideas and parts. I am in Iowa.