Chinese pots and pans

[Dave Ball]

Hello everyone...
I am working on my second load to scrap and I keep coming across stuff that it kills me to scrap. I I know you say then don't. That is not where my life is heading. Operating a storage yard for wayward military trucks is a young man's dream. I am selling some parts here and there on Facebook and other sites.
I am finding that these parts are not needed by anyone or shipping and or traveling to get them is not going to happen. Last load was mostly M2 and M3 parts. I am now going through the M5 and whats left of M2 and M3 parts.
My plans are to be sitting someplace with only one project in two years.
Thats my Dodge command car.
So what follows is some pictures of some parts you won't see anywhere else.
Rare yes like a french meatloaf.
These are being loaded on my trailer for the long ride...

 

[George Yingst]

I would love to make the 1000 mile trip to haul home a load of scrap priced treasure but just not too sure its even an option in the near future. Time or fuel wise.
I'm not too sure I would need anything much else to do my M5, but I will probably needs lots of stuff for the M3 if I ever get to it. I know I need a grille guard and bumperettes. Probably lots of misc stuff I don't even know about for now, and the truck is so buried in the yard its not likely just taking a passing look would reveal much.
I guess that stuff could be shipped but it won't be cheap due to the size and weight.
I sold my last M2 so don't even want to know what you have for them.

I'm hoping to have another 10-12 yrs of playing before I too will need to make some hard decisions about what goes to the scrap yard. I'm currently parting out a B162 that was an air force truck originally. Only wanted the bed and some little stuff but can I just take that and scrap the rest....Hell no. I have to save every little trinket just in case. It is a disease I wish I could cure.

Post away with pictures so we can at least window shop!

 

[Dave Ball]

Hi George...
I think I kept too much stuff when looking for parts for my trucks.. Its the old I might need this stuff because its unobtainable story. There are some small parts in this pile of stuff, Look close.
There is some parts I will keep and sale that can be shipped reasonably and some that the scrape yard will get. Anything parts posted will be here until next Friday.
I have lowered my My M5 to $4500 and the M2 parts truck to $800. My M5 really needs a new home I have a lot more than I am asking in it. That's always the case though with Internationals.

 

[Dave Ball]

couple more pictures.

 

[Dana Strong]

The first picture in Post 4 shows some roller chain buried in a pile of other chain and stuff; is that part of a Coffing hoist?
I'd think parts like axles would be useful just as bar stock for turning or blacksmithing, but many of the other parts I have no idea about. I also don't know anyone, particularly around here, who restores those old trucks, just Model A's and such. I even made a few unsuccessful phone calls asking about interest.
Suppose you listed the 'stand-alone' headlights on Ebay as "steampunk" items, possible Covid Blasters, or Rare Mantel Decorations, priced appropriately, say, at $150 each? Ever seen what "distressed" jeans sell for?

Here's a picture of the type of Coffing hoist I'm familiar with:

 

[Dave Ball]

Thats what that is Dana. I took several of those and sold them at Tower Park a few years ago. I got them and the chains and other hoist parts out of a tool box on a M3 wrecker. The wrecker is in Arizona getting restored. I never threw much away from parts trucks.
You are right about the rarity but at the same time there is a lack of interest in the Mtrucks.
20 years ago they were getting worked on in several countries around the globe.
Now I know of a couple getting put back on the road.

 

[George Yingst]

Dave:
I am interested in trying to put together some type of package of parts. I don't pay much attention to the PM system here and would prefer old fashioned email so as not to tie up this thread.
I wish I had the ability to grab your M5. Still can't believe interest has evaporated that bad on them.
I'd like to see some pics of the M2 even after I said I'd never buy another after selling my last one. They are small enough to haul on a car trailer and not be hassled by the DOT boys every time I turn around.
I don't seem to have your email anymore but if you can contact me at george.yingst@yahoo.com I can give you a list of things I'm interested in and maybe we can make some kind of deal. If I have to come get stuff I know it cannot be until next spring at best. There is no way I can get away before then.
George

 

[Dave Ball]

Well getting down to the bottom of this pile of parts. It interesting the number of trucks I bought and fixed up and resold also the amount of take outs from parts trucks I tore down and scraped. Here is some residue.

 

[vcpowerwagon]

Hi Dave.
Martin here. Was just up your way fighting the NAPA fire. Wish we could have swung by on our way home and filled the hose bed with M2 parts. I am looking for any Timken Transfer Case parts or seals. Last we spoke, (Holister) you were saying you might have a list of bearing and/or seals for the Timken. I had no luck with using Dave C. for parts.
Thanks again for the window frame and brackets.
M Kennedy

 

[Barry Ring]

Hi Dave

Would you have any sun visors to fit my M3-4 cab? Assuming they would be the same as M5 or K series?

Barry


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[Dave Ball]

Hi Dave

Would you have any sun visors to fit my M3-4 cab? Assuming they would be the same as M5 or K series?

Barry


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Barry I have whats left of a pair that you could get recovered I will post a picture tomorrow they are whole except the covering on one.
Dave

 

[Dave Ball]

couple of pictures of what is gathered so far. I have lots of engine bearings still to go through by lots I mean several thousand.

 

[Dave Ball]

few more

DB

 

[Dave Ball]

couple more

DB

 

[Barry Ring]

Barry I have whats left of a pair that you could get recovered I will post a picture tomorrow they are whole except the covering on one.
Dave

Thanks, definitely interested


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[Dave Ball]

Two pictures not pretty but the bones are there. Came off a closed cab cargo like yours. The running boards are in a earlier post as is the updraft aircleaner tube.
Very rare part as its cast. $25 and shipping for the sun visors.
Dave

 

[Dave Ball]

Hi Dave.
Martin here. Was just up your way fighting the NAPA fire. Wish we could have swung by on our way home and filled the hose bed with M2 parts. I am looking for any Timken Transfer Case parts or seals. Last we spoke, (Holister) you were saying you might have a list of bearing and/or seals for the Timken. I had no luck with using Dave C. for parts.
Thanks again for the window frame and brackets.
M Kennedy

I will try and dig through the seals this weekend Martin. Thanks you and your crew for fighting the fires. I may scrap the M2 I can sell the motor and drive train parts to the civilian truck guys for $500 and I have someone that needs the combats. Its in a yard and needs to be gone very soon.
Do you still need the cowl piece?
Dave

 

[Paul Thekan]

Dave....still looking for the power take off hand lever for my M2.
Thanks again for the help on the winch.
Paul

 

[Barry Ring]

Two pictures not pretty but the bones are there. Came off a closed cab cargo like yours. The running boards are in a earlier post as is the updraft aircleaner tube.
Very rare part as its cast. $25 and shipping for the sun visors.
Dave

That’s fine for me, shall I send a private message or email to sort out payment and posting?


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[George Yingst]

Dave:
I sent you an email request.
The bearings you mention, engine, axles? Or a little of everything?