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The America On Wheels musuem in Allentown PA is having a military vehicle "cruise in" September 12, 2009. Flyer can be found here:
http://www.americaonwheels.org/events/images/militaryshow.jpg
I volunteer at this musuem during the week and thought I could pass this along.
Bill
That site actually has a whole page devoted to military lighting -
http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&categoryId=10857&langId=-1
For marker lights / turn signals you could use the same lights they use on trailers - we use them at work and they are bright and compact.
http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=32152&langId=-1
Re: RE: Diamond T 981
I think that is just to hold the hood down during transport. You can see a rachet strap going to the front axel in front of the front tire, what looks like a chain binder behind the rear wheel going to the rear axle and a chain around the front bumper most likely tied to a...
Re: RE: My Humvee M1044 Armament SlantBack pics/Questions
As an MP our humvees were set up this way as well. From what I remember the 50 cal goes on one side and ammo boxes on the other.
There was a recent article about this. DOT was checking tanks of semis and saw a car pull in with a sticker on the back stating it was running 100% veggie oil and they pulled him over...
They have 10 ton carrier decks so I'm sure it could be done. Most are rated for a frame no taller than 42 inches but if you don't have a low vehicle then you could make it work. You could always just ad a crane and a spreader bar and pick it up that way. Something like this would be cool -...
I know the original idea behind this thread has been set aside but I was trying to think of the mechanics of using a washing machine to spin oil. If the inside is spinning and the outside is not, then would you just be mixing the oil? The inside drum has holes, it is intended to hold the clothes...
It has to do with the terrain. Some parts of Cape Cod have 2 or 3 miles between roads. For them it is more effective to knock a few trees over to get to a brush fire. You won't find logging roads to use like out west and the housing areas are spread out in such a way that you can't just fly in a...
I have seen lots of topics around here about 5 ton wreckers - if any one is interested GSA has one listed for sale, current bid - 2,150
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