Shorty M818 Military 5-ton 6×6 Monster Cargo Truck M813 Confiq & M35a2 Bed Norsv
No Reserve !! $1.00 Starting Bid (And our guarantee that we will not cancel this auction early for a cash offer outside of eBay, as this truck is not listed for sale anywhere else – you have our word on that!) Authentic Military Surplus 1971/1991/2012 AM General M818 “Shorty”* Military 5-ton 6X6 Monster Cargo Truck With 53″ Michelin 16.00R20′s *5 Feet Shorter than an M813 with 1-1/4 times the cargo carrying capacity! 9′ Long M35A2 Cargo Bed (Shortened by 3′) on the back and 53″ Super Singles!! See more pictures and details below. We only do a few of these each year (usually for special orders), but I decided to pull another one out of our line-up for eBay since quite a few people have asking for them. NOTE: (to comply with eBay, DoD and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Part 121): No weapons, ammunition or un-demilitarized hardware in this No Reserve Auction. COMPLETE CUSTOM RESTORATION This truck was an amazing find. It came out of El Toro MCAS (Marine Corps Air Station), so it was always a West Coast truck. And being a Marine Corps truck used at an Air Station means that it was always well maintained. We purchased it in a lot of trucks from one of the largest and most reputable suppliers of military equipment to Hollywood and the Movie Industry in general. In June of 1991 it received a complete military overhaul by the Tooele Army Depot (engine, transmission, transfer case, axles, etc.) as you can see from the below pictures. It was then sold by the military in April of 1999 when the El Toro base was decommissioned. Between April of 1999 and today, it has only been driven a total of 2,685 miles – about 15 of them by my team for test driving on-road and off-road (plus probably another 15 to 20 miles by me;-). We then tore it completely down and overhauled it yet again to bring it up to our standards and then turned it into the custom “Shorty” rig that you see below. Total document hours on this truck since the day it was manufactured in 1971 is 1,513 – and only 53,786 total miles – amazing!! We have too many hours to count painstakingly restoring this truck to make it run/look better than it did when it first rolled off the assembly line – but I can tell you we spent a LOT of time on it! In Like-New Condition! New everything – from the Upholstery, Wheels and Tires to the Injection/Lift Pump, Injectors, Brake Lines, Steering Box, Wiring, Gaskets, Hoses, Fluids and Alternator!! PLUS; Completely painted from top to bottom, undercoated AND Bed Lined THIS MONTH! We started with a stock 6X6 M818 Tractor from the military, removed the 5th wheel and tore the truck down to the frame. We then cut down a 12-foot M35A2 Cargo Body to 9-feet by removing 3-feet from the center of the bed using a laser level to make sure it is perfect and put it back together. We reinforced the welds and added additional bracing between the frame and bed so it is stronger than the original cargo box would have been. Note that this is often overlooked in order to save time, but since you lose 2 hard-point mounting brackets when you shorten the bed, we consider it a critically important modification if you plan to haul some serious cargo in the back. That means that we kept the original on-road payload capacity of 25,000 lbs in the cargo bed and a whopping 30,000+ lb towing capacity. We sand blasted the bed and custom built the spare tire holder so it would take the larger diameter Super Singles. Then the bed gets a double coat of filler/primer and two thick coats of a premium bed liner for durability and looks. We replace most of the wiring, brake lines and air lines and then turn the rear hubs so the front and rear tires track correctly (we don’t cut corners and use offset wheels – this way you can rotate your tires any time you want). Then a set of monster Michelin XZL 53 inch Tubeless 16.00 R20′s with beadlocks and custom military 2-piece wheels goes on underneath it all – the Wheels and Tires alone cost close to $7,000. While the frame work is being done, the body gets stripped while it is off the truck and the Cummins Diesel Motor gets a thorough going through. Anything that needs work is replaced with new OEM parts – not repaired. Once the frame is done, it is blasted as well and painted and the truck is reassembled. Finally, the body gets 2 coats of Primer and 3 coats of flat paint before the stenciling goes back on. The fender wells, bottom of the cab and bed as well as the engine compartment gets a thick coat of commercial grade undercoating so it will be worry-free for decades! Back together, this truck is HUGE and very capable – it would be almost impossible to get this truck stuck, and the 53 inch tires gives you a top speed increase to 65 miles an hour if you push it at 2,400 rpm’s. It will cruise comfortably at 60 MPH right at about 2,100 rpm’s. Even with the massive size of this truck though, it is surprising easy to drive. The power-assisted steering is easier than a stock 5-ton once we are done with it and you can literally turn the wheel with one finger at any speed. There’s way too much work to break down and list here, but see the more than 350 high resolution pictures below for all the details. All work was done in house. Clear Title on hand! You can register this truck immediately for on-street use in any state!! Meticulously maintained and in PRISTINE original condition. OVER 350 High Resolution Photo’s below… Complete Mechanical Overhaul and Fresh Paint, Rubber, Bed Liner & Upholstery! Great Workhorse or Recreation Vehicle! Runs Great, Extremely Reliable, Has all the Extras, No Problem being an Everyday Driver; -Year; 1971 -Manufactured by; AM General -Wheel Base; 167 Inches -Overall Dimensions; 24′ 6″ Long X 8′ Wide X 9′ 7.5″ Tall -Tire Size; 16.00 X 20, 53″ Tall -Steering; Ross Power, HP 70 series -Weight (stock curb) Cab and Chassis; 20,290 lbs. GVW 75,690 -Engine; Cummins NHC 250, Naturally Aspirated -Transmission; Spicer 5 speed, Synchromesh, Model 6353 -Transfer Case; Rockwell 2 speed, Model T-138 -Axles; Rockwell Double Reduction, Front 18,000 lbs, Rear 44,000 lbs -Differentials; Ratio 6:44/1 -Custom Cut Side Rails and Bows -Spring Ride Driver’s Seat -Electrical System; 24 Volt, negative ground, 60 Amps (Four (4) 12 Volt 950 CCA Batteries) -Brakes; Wagner/Bendix Air Over Hydraulic Power Brakes with Manual Parking Brake -Fuel Capacity; 110 Gallons (Two (2) Tanks) -All New Interior Upholstery and Seat Cushions -Rear Pintle Hitch -Insulated Hard Top (Removable) on Cab -Manifold Heater -Air Over Hydraulic Power Brakes -All New Interior Upholstery and Seat Cushions -Rear Pintle Hitch -Original Equipment Bumperettes, Glad Hands (4 – Front and Rear), Tow Hooks, & Full Military Lighting. -Professionally Serviced Regularly (plus, we just replaced primary and secondary fuel filters as well as oil filters and hydraulic filters. Drained and purged the air lines and replaced all fluids; coolant, oil, transmission, transfer case, hydraulic/brake and both axles)! We can ship this truck to you anywhere in the lower 48 States for an average of $1.45 to $2.35 per mile (our City, State and Zip is; San Clemente, CA 92673). Cost largely depends on what part of the Country you are in and whether this has to ship by itself because of the weight and size. The trucking company will charge a $600 minimum on average, and distances over 500 miles will cost you less per mile. If you need ramps, it can add $100. Shipping paid for by buyer. DETAILS, SPECS and DOZENS OF PHOTOS BELOW ONLY 53,786 Miles and 1,513 Original Hours!! FREE SOFT COPY OF THE OFFICIAL MILITARY MANUAL (OPERATORS, TECHNICAL, PARTS, ETC.) INCLUDED!! Hard Copies of all Military Trucks are available for purchase on eBay – contact me for details Looks good from any angle! -Probably the most rugged, go-anywhere work or play truck that you will find on 6 wheels!! And, it is ready for the show in almost BRAND NEW CONDITION!! To Help Put The Enormous Size of this Truck Into Perspective; (Porsche Not Included;-) Will stand out at any military reunion, fair, parade, truck show, wedding, off road rally, etc. – but ready to go to work for you or drive across the Country right now! Details, Specs & Restrictions Below Please read entire description before you bid! Hard to find custom M818 military 5-Ton 6X6 “shorty” cargo conversion truck. The exterior is extremely nice, very straight (a couple of very minor dings courtesy of the Marines, but nothing big enough to bother with), recently blasted and professionally painted with Military Desert Tan Paint. EXCELLENT set of HUGE 53″ Michelin XZL’s (16.00 R20) with Bead Locks on custom 2-piece wheels! Starts well (always fires right up on the first crank) and runs great! No leaks that we can detect and everything works like it should. 9-Foot “Shorty” cargo box is in like-new condition with a new spray on bed-liner and absolutely NO major problems that we are aware of. PARTIAL LIST OF MECHANICAL THINGS THAT WE DID TO THIS TRUCK -NEW Front and Rear Axle Seals and Boots -NEW Wheel Bearings (Inner & Outer) -NEW Fuel Injection/Lift Pump -NEW Fuel Injectors -NEW Fuel Pump -NEW Steering Box -NEW Brake Lines -NEW Alternator -NEW wiring FULL Service on all Fluids, Filters, Belts & Hoses New Spray On Bed Liner NOTE THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE CARGO BED IS A WHOPPING/SHOULDER-STRAINING 60″ (YES, THAT IS FIVE FEET) OFF THE GROUND!! PERFECT FOR GROCERIES;-) Cargo Bed Dimensions OVERALL; 9′ 2” Long X 8′ Wide INNER; 9′ Long X 7′ 5” Wide NOTE: The interior floor boards, both cargo/tool boxes, the battery box and all steps are Sprayed in Bed Liner (Black) in addition to the cargo area, so they are extremely durable and easy to keep clean!! Plus, we put a painted to match non-skid surface on the top of each front fender – which is actually another high traffic area if you have every checked the oil in one of these;-). After a day in the mud with this truck, get your hose out, spray it down and as soon as it dries, valet park it at the nicest restaurant in town and have a nice dinner. I guarantee that it will be left out front waiting for you after dinner – both for the attention it will draw AND for the fear you’ll see in the valet’s eyes at the thought of trying to park it! All Six (6) tires are in EXCELLENT shape, hold air perfectly have between 95% and 100% of their tread left! And, the MATCHING SPARE is about 90% tread, so you can incorporate it into your rotation schedule. Michelin still makes these, so they are easy to find at most truck shops as well as on eBay often. Again, this truck comes with a matching Full Sized Spare – it has 90% tread I would say and it is on a matching rim, so you can not only drive normally if you ever do have to swap it for a flat, but you can incorporate it into your tire rotation schedule so they will always be a matching tread tire for you to use should you need it!! We modified the spare tire holder so you can take it with you anywhere and not have to worry about giving up cargo space in the cargo bed. INTERIOR AND ENGINE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SOME MORE PICTURES And Last but Not Least (since we spent almost as much time under this truck as we did on it or in the engine compartment;-) – The Undercarriage has also be stripped, sand blasted, prepped, undercoated and painted to look as new as it was when it rolled off the assembly line… ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM AREAS THAT WE ARE AWARE OF – AND WE HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY THROUGH THIS TRUCK INSIDE AND OUT! Ready to go to work (or PLAY;-) for you immediately! NOT A COUPLE OF GUYS MESSING AROUND PART TIME… We’re a professional full time shop and an approved Defense Contractor for DoD that ONLY works on Military trucks. We’re also a Level III Staging Area for FEMA with a BOA on file for more than 8 years. With 13 full time employee’s, an annual operating budget in excess of $8 Million (Gross Sales of more than $41 Million in 2010 and a run rate of $54M in 2011), more than 45,000 square feet of shop space at 3 different locations, two (2) acres of secure yards at 2 separate locations and a track record of excellence since 2003 with an annual volume of more than 400 vehicles, you will not find a more capable company or a group with more specialized knowledge of these vehicles than us. We do all work in house – with the exception of driveshafts and springs, nothing is sent out and no corners are ever cut. I drive every single truck we manufacturer after my mechanical and paint teams each sign off on it to ensure that it is perfect for you. Here are a few pictures of our team in action on several different trucks for a glimpse into our main shop where most of the engineering and mechanical work and all of the paint is done; ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AND IF YOU NEED SHIPPING SERVICES – NO ONE HAS MORE EXPERIENCE SENDING THESE TRUCKS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY THAN WE DO!! If we can’t deliver it on our truck, we will find a trucker for you with the right equipment. We can take care of all the details and arrangements for you, and we don’t charge a handling fee or mark the shipping up; ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This truck is completely done and ready to go – nothing you need to do to it at all. Brakes work great and all lights work. Characteristics and Specs for the M-818/M-809 Series 5-Ton Trucks In the early 1970’s the U. S. Army contracted with AM General and Kaiser Jeep Corp to perform engineering development work on its 2.5- and 5-ton truck series. As part of an ongoing developmental effort, AM General designed the M809 series 5-ton truck. AM General and Kaiser Jeep Corp produced over 92,000 5-ton trucks for distribution to the U. S. Armed Services and friendly overseas nations. The variants of the M809 Series 5 Ton Truck are the M810, M811, M812, M813, M813A1, M814, M815, M816, M817, M818, M819, M820, M820A1, M820A2, and M821. The M809 Series vehicles are equipped with a NHC-250 Cummins diesel engine, a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 2-speed transfer case. The M809′s top speed is 64 mph and is equipped with a manual transmission. The M809 Series 5 ton trucks’ average useful life is 40-42 years. The M813 is a product improvement of the M54. The purpose of the M813 vehicle is to transport cargo, materials, and personnel over all types of roads, terrain, and in all weather conditions. The M813 is capable of fording depths up to thirty inches without the fording kit, and seventy-eight inches with the fording kit. The maximum payload for the M813A1 is 20,000 pounds highway and 10,000 pounds cross-country. The maximum towed load is 30,000 pounds highway and 15,000 pounds cross-country. Engine Cylinders Brake Horsepower Range Fuel Capacity Winch Capacity (if equipped) Cummins (NHC-250) 6 (in-line) 240 Gross @ 2100 rpm 350 mi 78 gal 10,000 lb M813 Regular Body Style M814 Long Body Style Bed Size Max. Payload Max. Towed Load Length (add 15″ for winch) Width Wheel Base Weight (GVW) 7′ X 14′ 20,000 30,000 304″ 98″ 179″ 21,020 7′ X 20′ 20,000 30,000 380″ 98″ 215″ 23,540 IMPORTANT NOTES, CONDITIONS & TERMS OF THIS AUCTION 1) We do not have this truck advertised anywhere else, so you have our word that we will not cancel this auction early to sell it for a cash offer. With no reserve, the highest bidder will win this truck, no exceptions. 2) Truck is Considered Demilitarized Surplus (Class Q). Cannot be shipped outside of the USA. Not for sale to non-US Citizens, no exceptions (U.S. Military/Federal Government Rules, not ours – sorry;-). You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. to bid on this truck. This truck can only be bid on if the buyer intends to use this truck for personal use only and has no intention of exporting the item outside of the U.S. This is non-negotiable. 3) Truck is sold as is. Everything is in working order as described above. 4) Truck comes with a clear California title. We will also provide a Bill of Sale along with the title upon receipt of payment. With the Bill of Sale and the Title, you will be able to title this Truck in any State at your local DMV – we guarantee it. Bid with CONFIDENCE – we are a very reputable eBay seller, with a 100% POSITIVE feedback rating, eBay I.D. 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