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Italeri M-928 standard truck No.284
tony55
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England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 04:53 AM UTC
Hi chaps,
I just bought this kit from a local shop really cheap (it's closing) but know nothing about the vehicle. The instructions say it started life in 1991 and is used all over the world. But that's all.

I can find next to nothing on the 'net and was wondering if anyone had any idea's for this vehicle. Was it ever up-armoured? Is there a place on the 'net that I have missed. I would really like a site that covers all trucks used by U.S.military. I have James Lyles excellent book 'The Hard Ride' but this only covers earlier trucks.

Any help gratefully appreciated,

Thanks
Tony
Erik67
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 05:32 AM UTC
This link may help, but I can't promise it.
trucks

Erik
tony55
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 05:38 AM UTC
Thanks Eric,
nice list of vehicles but no history unfortunately. Still it is more than I have found so far.
Thanks again,
tony.
HeavyArty
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Joined: May 16, 2002
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 05:45 AM UTC
It is the M925 or M923A1 5-ton truck, part of the M939 (M900) series. It has been around since the early '80's. Here is some info on it.
M939 series truck

Here is a build article by Vodnik as well.
M923A1 article
tony55
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 05:56 AM UTC
Thanks Gino,
some history at last and a very useful review.
cheers
cfbush2000
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Posted: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 05:56 AM UTC
Gino,
Thanks for that link. I totally missed that article.
Outstanding.

Chuck
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