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Update: The Evergreen Fairgrounds in combination with WAC say that there is a limit of 10 vehicles in the display area. So if you want to come to the show, you'll have to check in with me sometime before the show to see if there is still room. Please visit the WAC site...

Y'all, WAC (Washington Arms Collectors) has asked me to arrange an informal mil vehicle display at the Monroe gun show on Sept. 13, Saturday. We've never done that event, so it's high time we start! We also have a big display at the October gun show in Puyallup. More about that one, soon. All...

All of these DUKWs look cherry, to me. I just picked one up that had a few inches of forest loam on it, everywhere. We literally used a flat bladed shovel to scoop the stuff off of the deck. Prop driveline rusted completely through, engine stuck, rear wheels stuck, no flooring left, massive rust...

I would be interested to know if they have burned out, yet. Typically, when you overdrive a light bulb, they croak. Another option might be a drop-in LED. I put 4 in my shifter tower and they work great. They are more tolerant of overvoltage, but they are rated for 12v, anyway. Find them on ebay...

I have a M915 that is supposed to have a 12/24 alternator, but the previous owner decided to convert to all 12v instead. He installed a 12v starter, 12v paralleled batteries, 12v alternator, and then ran for the tall grass, screaming. That's how I got it. I completed the job by just tying the...

Hi, I just replaced the single fuel line with a brand new one. No difference. I have not measured the vacuum at the input to the filter, though. There is always the possibility of a clogged up intake in the tank, but is very unlikely, according to Cummins Northwest. There must be a place to...

I have a M915 with the Cummins NTC400. It has low power, as evidenced by low boost (20 psi when it should be 25) and also it just doesn't pull like a known good 400hp tractor. I suspected a leak in the crossover tube, but after replacing the seals and fuel filter, and cleaning the air filter...

That's an excellent idea! How much current do they draw? Incandescent headlights are 70 watts (max on high) and 50 watts (max on low), so the current on high is 140W/13.8V = 10.15 Amps for both headlights. JH1

Success! To recap, what I did was reestablish a working headlight switch. My truck was hacked before, so my solution is not universal. However, assuming you start with a standard issue setup, take the switch outputs that normally go straight to the headlights and running lights, and instead, run...

Take pix, but make sure you only use a Brownie or another camera of the day.

We're going to have to cancel this show, after all. Turns out, most everyone will be at the D-Day Invasion commemoration in Everett, that day. The classic car show will still be on, but the military vehicle display part is cancelled. Ok to show up if you want, though. They love having any...

A friend of mine bought a DUKW trailer last month near Seattle. Very poor condition, but interestingly, it has single tires, not dualies, AND it has a tailgate with steps on it. Looks original, not a hack. Also, there is a large area above the tires with nothing there. Someone added a couple of...

Yessiree-Bob. I think the date is Oct 13, 2014. More info as it draws nearer. Same as before, more or less. We are also planning on displaying at the Monroe WAC show on Sept. 13, 2014. More info as it is closer, too. Hope to see you there. Thanks for checking in.

Wow! From Utah?? :-) Welcome. Look me up when you get here. Jim

Hi, You can arrive as early as you want. No restrictions on that. Show is 9am to 2 pm or so.

I'll need to get some chat-back on who's planning on coming to this. The show promoter needs to allocate space and I need to give him a reasonably accurate number. Please chime in here or PM. Thanks, Jim

Looked pretty sharp, as always! Next year, for sure..... Shoulda-woulda..

The North Cascades Military Vehicle Collectors www.ncmvcc.org is joining the classic car show in Duvall, WA. June 7th, Saturday. 9am-2pm. This will be our 4th year. We always draw a big crowd at this one. It's a prostate cancer awareness event. Proceeds go to cancer research. Military vehicles...

I second the advice on going LED. I have bought several on ebay. 1156 equivalents cost about $3.50 each, including shipping. Not only will they last forever, they draw way less current, which means that the inevitable corrosion on trailer connections will have less effect. Put another way, the...

Beautiful Ontos! You have a rare prize, there. I see those trailers up here in Washington State from time to time. Might know where there is one, right now. Too far, probably. JH1