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Dave08
Good to see you are back to the more rational approach.
Now that Managment has tried to wield it's authority and awakened the silent majority, you and your neighbors together can make a change.
Of course there are.
Excellent reason for the purchase of. plasma cutter, multiprocess welder, wire feeder etc. All can be used to create somthing new out of that old bed. If you already have these i'm sure that you can think of somthing else that you wil "need" .
13 Mike
No critisism meant in your direction. I can truly appreciate what it takes to keep Mr Murphy from entering the process.
And thanks for keeping those jobs here in the USA.
13 MIKE
I agree. This is a major concern with this type of adapter. You need a mirror and a flashlight to "visualy" inspect the lugs on the back side of the Hub. Not easy to do on a quick mid trip walkaround.
Also in to think about.
Alignment:
Are there studs available with splines that are...
8 to 10 bolt adapter costs
blank flame cut from 1 1/2" plate. 14 1/4 OD, 4" ID 130.00
sliced from bar stock ?
10 new wheel studs and nuts 80.00 + 8 more new studs 54.00 =134.00 +/-...
Treeguy
I have seen the adapters on Cuukvee85's truck. A quidk compliment to his skill and workmanship. His work needs to be seen to be apppreciated. The plates are machined from 1.5" plate. I have his drawing and without looking I believe the final thickness was 1.416". Enough was cut to be...
Blackrock
I have been looking into making my own. As I do have the machinary to do it myself. The old fasioned manual method. So far my cost for stock per adapter is about $230.00. 14" dia X 1 1/2" steel blanks and studs. Now add in the Hours it will take to machine the first one. So at 250...
Dave 08
I just read thru the entire thread and can understand your frustration. I work for a very large multi national corporaton and have the great joy of having to interact with local and state officials as well as the multitude of corporate associates.
You are on the rite path to resolve...
Carnac
M35A2 W / W
a. Serial Number (VIN number) --- 23200771617 stock no.
b. Registration Number ----- 04L08371053913176 Identification no.
c. NSN without dashes ----- DAEE0670C0001. Contract no.
d.Where you bought it ------- private sale
e. Bumper numbers if you can legibly read them...