My friends and I noticed the lack of M880s (Dodge Power Wagons from the late '70s), M1008s, and M1009 CUCVs ('80-to-present Chevy Blazers and 3500s). Because there are not enough HMMWVs to go around, reserve forces are forced to use them. Thousands of these Dodge and GM intermediate vehicles/government bailouts have served our nation for nearly a quarter of a century.
I never have been a big fan of them, but I think they at least deserve an honorable mention. Surplus buyers will be seeing more and more of these in the near future. I am sure you already know their specs, but I'll repeat them anyway. The M1008 and M1009 have 6.2L GM diesel engines, TH400s, and NP208s. The M1008 111/44-tons have Dana 60 frontends and 14-bolt rearends. M1009s have 12-bolt fronts and rears.Winston ChapmanDuluth, MN
More SniperI'm writing in response to "The Sniper" (Sept. '99). You mention the name of the company that builds this tubular creation, but not the address. I'm very interested in the buggy and would like to find out more information.Ryan FountainOrillia, Ontario, Canada
Avalanche Engineering can be reached at Dept. 4WOR, 40039 Hwy. 160 E., Bayfield, CO 81122, 800/650-4086, www.avalancheengr.com. The company offers the Sniper in various kit forms as well as turnkey units.
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