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Old 29-04-12, 23:19
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Terry Warner
 
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Originally Posted by chris vickery View Post
For anyone considering a "deuce" type vehicle, I suggest that a M35A2 is your best option out there. Kinda crazy that we can go to the USA and buy one of these to drive on the road here but the CDN Gov't won't allow surplused MLVW to be registered. If you want a M35A2 to look like a Canadian MLVW just change up the wheels to super singles.
The multi-fuel turbo diesel is a great engine and there are plenty of parts available for these trucks. They will easily do 55mph although you need hearing protection, maybe a bit more if you crank up the governor.
The US trucks are standard shift, have worse seats and a softop cab. The M35 series is 1950s technology. The MLVW is more 1980s, with a greater emphasis on driver comfort and energy.
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