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  1. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    home depot can retire off my purchases
  2. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    I was very lucky because the inside of the sheet metal area inside box was not rusted and looked real good!
  3. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    110 volt and 12 volt wiring installed for electical converter, refer,overhead flouresent lights,A/C unit, wall plugs, house batteries, water heater, shore power and outside outlets
  4. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    i set up a 30 amp service for my needs
  5. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    more pics I had a request from 2 people to post pics instead of video. Some have slow computer
  6. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    conversion Hello 63sierra10, Thank you for the kind words, I am glad you like it so far. I would like to see your progress on your project. Good luck and thanks again! We may need it after 12-21-2012! haha
  7. mastergunner53

    Vertical Welding Question

    welding Using E71s procedure, it is not prequalified to weld downhill unless it is for repairing undercut on the sides of the vertical weld. The undercut cannot be more than 1/32" deep. So weld it uphill because mig process on light gauge ( under 1/4") is not a deep penetrating process. You...
  8. mastergunner53

    What do I need to buy a deuce?

    buying a deuce Well Mandalore , Are you depressed or discouraged yet? hahaaua :confused: :funny: :deadhorse: It will all work out and people here are helpful!
  9. mastergunner53

    What do I need to buy a deuce?

    getting a deuce wsucougarx is correct! I will caution you that if you do not fill out the paper work perfectly, GL may kick it back to you and you will have to wait another week or two for it to progress, This happened to me when the paper work asked me what my intended use of the truck will...
  10. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    Propane tank tire clearance srodocker I measured the travel from the axle to the rubber snubber and added a inch for compression of the snubber. I measured up the same distance on top of the tire and swung an arch towards the compartment and I should have an extra inch. I will back the truck...
  11. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    big white thing on to Hi CYBER_7 Ya, I am going to camo the big white thing on top! haha Actually i am waiting to test and replace the circut board on the darn thing and then I will camo it! Well, If you do not get a M109 you can get a shelter for your M35 and always be able to remove it...
  12. mastergunner53

    oil from exhaust manifold?

    oil leaks at exh. manifold GENE, I am having the same problem, but I have intermitent clattering from the injectors and a noticeable drop in power along with a little extra smoke at a short term idle. There is also black oil running down a couple of exhaust ports at the manifold I am...
  13. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    Well, this is patent pending , so making one for non profit is fine
  14. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    Propane tank Thanks JESUSGATOS, I am glad you like it. The tolerances were very tight so I can use the tank I wanted and to be able to fab a compartment to fit between the floor joists. I made up a pattern of the tank diameter and total width of the compartment space, leaving the 2 flanges on...
  15. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    M109A3 video #2 VIDEO # 2 this video shows the propane tank compartment. it is secured up with vertical bolts it lowers down and is supported with side hinges , drops 9 " down, and a rear hinge at the frame supports the rear compartment compartment is fabbed with 1/4" steel plate Air...
  16. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    modiifications to m109a3 To ZOUT, Thank you for the suggestion on rounding off the cutout for the vent and air conditioning headout! That is a great idea and i respect your knowledge! I should of thought of that myself since I am a welder and fabricator! You got me on that one but I am glad...
  17. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    To jesusgatos, Thanks for the complements! Setting the standard??????, well, we have to be proud of what we do or it is not worth the work, but its all good and everyone has different ideas and I do not think my way is the only way! the way i am doing this is just what popped into my head at...
  18. mastergunner53

    M109A3 conversion in progress, setting the standard

    srodocker try to click the link at the top of the video window,
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