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    M813rc reacted to 98G's post in the thread M1082 bed with Like Like.
    The OEM 5ton beds have wood spacers. Going to 16.00s on a 5ton can cause bed contact with articulation and more spacer would be better...
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    M813rc reacted to G744's post in the thread M1082 bed with Like Like.
    All the big trucks I've seen over many years had wooden strips (1X4) between the bed and frame. It was explained to me it allows...
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    M813rc replied to the thread Got the M35A3 home.
    No, you were clear, I understood your meaning. ;) And I'm glad you clarified that the two tire sizes were pretty much the same. The...
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    M813rc reacted to Elohim1's post in the thread Got the M35A3 home with Like Like.
    Actually they are 365
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    M813rc reacted to HDN's post in the thread Got the M35A3 home with Like Like.
    I chose my words poorly - I meant the original look. 14.5R20 and 365/80R20 tires are equivalent size. I found that out from hours of...
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    M813rc replied to the thread M1082 bed.
    The M1082 bed doesn't come set up for troop seats, but LMTV seats can be fitted with just a little simple work. If you decide to go...
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    M813rc reacted to Mason098709's post in the thread M1082 bed with Like Like.
    Here is my current setup
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    M813rc replied to the thread Got the M35A3 home.
    HDN, I will sacrifice originality for safety, as I know all the original style tires in surplus are all old now. 395s are most likely...
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    M813rc reacted to HDN's post in the thread Got the M35A3 home with Like Like.
    Congratulations on your trade! Depending on how original you want your truck, perhaps consider throwing on some pre-loved 395s for now...
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    M813rc replied to the thread Got the M35A3 home.
    Very nice truck, congratulations! I just traded an M35A2 even for an M35A3, with a friend who wants to build a replica Vietnam gun...
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    M813rc reacted to glcaines's post in the thread Got the M35A3 home with Wow Wow.
    Very good looking truck. You'll enjoy it. I'm jealous - the recovery of my A3 was 27 hours non-stop in freezing weather from Fort...
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    M813rc reacted to HDN's post in the thread Got the M35A3 home with Like Like.
    What a nice-looking truck! Glad you got it home safely :) If it's hot outside, like in the upper 80s or 90s, my A3 will run between...
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    M813rc reacted to Elohim1's post in the thread Got the M35A3 home with Like Like.
    Drove about 2.5 hours. Mostly 50mph. Gages clouded up a bit ?? Truck ran between 210 and 220 degrees. Is that normal . Drove well ...
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    M813rc reacted to SgtMajHarper's post in the thread Vietnam Era USMC hood number questions M151 with Haha Haha.
    Well, after a looooooooooong trip to Albuquerque to pick up some M151 wheels / tires and the drive home yesterday, I did manage to get...
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    M813rc replied to the thread Ideas for Interior Dome Light.
    Armour interior lights work well. They have a white light, and either red (older) or blue (later) "blackout" light, depending on which...
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