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Trucks like that were considered “non-tactical” and were used for all kinds of things on a base. Some were assigned to specific units for specific tasks, some were assigned to base operated pools where they were checked out as needed anywhere for a few hours to a few months at a time. You would...

Start here with the Sherman manuals, for the technical parts these will cover much of it. https://www.portrayalpress.com/category-s/1854.htm

Honestly there is a lot of misunderstanding of what causes bottom end failures on these engines. They are not as bad as the reputation. Almost all 6.2 bottom end failures I have seen can be traced to two factors- bad harmonic balancers and people running them at or near redline. If your...

CDL requirements will vary by state, but in most states as long as you are just driving he truck straight and not towing you should be OK with a Class B CDL. If you start towing a trailer then you start getting into Class A territory.

Please, please have your warehosue folks work in a way that is friendly to shippers. GL made things as hard as possible for any companies to do pickup. Intentionally, because they wanted everyone to use their internal shipping that they made money on. Now, if your internal system is priced...

Product is going to be generated for them all over, so they have to transport it to wherever they choose. I am sure most of the decision will be based along the lines of where a facility of suitable size can be located and if there is a good access to interstates. But if they are smart they...

When is the change effective? As someone who deals in a lots of the stuff you now are going to be contracted for I will tell you that you will see much higher bid prices if you keep warehouses more regional. Shipping has to be factored and I’ll bid more for items that are closer, especially...

get that one from Valdese?

Just loaded up a bunch of- Coveralls of various types, mechanics, tankers coveralls, flight suits. I blowing these out at $10, buy more than one and Ill go cheaper. Great for working on your trucks. Boots- brand new US issue black jungle boots, mostly 7-9.5, brand new but they were stored in a...

Me, Iwill have a bunch of the Patrol bags for $20.

Looking for a HMMWV 3.08 differential. Used or new. Ok with a damaged case as long as the internals are good.

A few more things- I found a good supplier for old style canvas tool bags. Commercial, but a good copy since the originals are not made anymore. Has the right heavy duty brass zipper $14 each EOD MK23 MOD 1 tool kit- used by EOD teams to inject grease or other materials into ordnance to...

Things have gotten me way behind here at the shop, so I am behind posting most of whats available. Several posts coming today... I have- Real nice 1950's wood ammo crates for bazooka rockets. These are killer boxes, all with 50's dates and the old style manila rope handles. $20 each, great for...

Ok last minute odds and ends I have: M35 3 color camo cargo cover, looks to just have Storage wear $375 Set of cargo cover bows for an M35, wood and metal corners $100 Rare tan cargo cover for a 5 ton cargo with end curtains $300

I live in Waynesville- and of course my shop is in Clyde. let me know if I can do anything to help with your move! Welcome to the neighborhood!