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  1. shovelheadmike

    Bobbed deuce vs deuce

    I was going to be a little more polite than that, but that is really what you end up.with.
  2. shovelheadmike

    optima batteries

    My first experience with Optima was running dual blue tops in parallel on my '91 F-150 without any type of isolation device. Worked great with the Warn 12K winch. Both blue tops had the same manufactured dates. After 8 + years I had one fail.
  3. shovelheadmike

    LED tail light install

    Front and rear LEDs works great on my A3, with stock flasher. Also, the front fit perfect--all screws lined up.
  4. shovelheadmike

    optima batteries

    I have been using them for years. The red tops get damaged if they are deep cycled, not so with the yellow or blue tops. Have had the yellow tops on my A3 for a year and a half. Cranks right up, no matter how cold. Never needed the either.
  5. shovelheadmike

    Bobbed deuce vs deuce

    That would really depend upon what you want to do. For pure cool.factor, the bobber will generally win, the bigger the tires the better. For rugged functionality, full size is.best. The bobber is generally considered far superior as a rock crawler with front and rear lockers, the front needs...
  6. shovelheadmike

    Custom A3 steering wheel

    How much harder is it to turn? Got your air pressure turned up full on the air-assist? It sure looks like it will be very hard on the thumbs...
  7. shovelheadmike

    Cheap and Easy Winter Grill Cover for my CUCV

    Hmm... I've.always used cardboard and zip ties. Can't get much cheaper than that.
  8. shovelheadmike

    What would you do for a Deuce

    For civilians, the first jump is.normally a tandem jump. I.e., you are strapped.to the front on an experienced.jumper. That person will have.the new.foil.style shoot, and can land you on a dime, after.a.couple.thousand foot ride.that is.simply incredible. Go.for.it!
  9. shovelheadmike

    What would you do for a Deuce

    Look on the bright side, you only have to go on 1/2 of a plane ride!
  10. shovelheadmike

    Dump Bed Kit Installation

    Installation available in NC? The closer to Ft Bragg the better.
  11. shovelheadmike

    Dump Bed Kit Installation

    Get that kit from the guy in Unionville? Was considering getting that one. Just have to figure out how to lift the bed in a safe manner. Two big swing sets???
  12. shovelheadmike

    Albany NY to Fayettteville available to haul in 3/4 ton cargo van

    Will be returning home from Latham (ALBANY) NY last week or two of Feb, to Fayetteville NC (Spring Lake/Ft Bragg). Have full size Chevy 2500 Express van. It is about 1/3 full of mostly light luggage and stuff, so can safely haul about 1,000 lbs more of stuff if not too large. Let me.know.what...
  13. shovelheadmike

    Qualified mechanic in Phoenix

    I think that you would be pleasantly surprised at the number of guys working for the major truck sales/maintenance businesses that have one or two guys that were mechanics in the motor pool while serving in the military. Just have to ask...
  14. shovelheadmike

    2012 vin info thread

    Hi Carnac, I have a M35A3 without winch. Have yet to find the original A2 frame number, though the A3 number was stamped into the frame. The axle tags say '95. Appreciate any info you can find. Will continue the search for the A2 frame number. NSN 2320013832047 ID # 500486 Contract...
  15. shovelheadmike

    M35A3 Help!!

    Fluid goes in dip stick tube in floor of passenger side--forward left. If trans is shot, rebuilt trans with warantee for around $4000.
  16. shovelheadmike

    Gl Ft Bragg

    A cruse up Gruber Road reveals that they still have quite a few A2s and even some A3s in several of the motorpools. Most are parked on the very back rows. Perhaps we.will see.them on GL soon.
  17. shovelheadmike

    6x6 Stepvan

    Sounds great to me. Of course, I have a.Quigly 2500 4x4 conversion van. Since 4x4 works great, 6x6 just has to be better. Except for.turning radius...
  18. shovelheadmike

    A3 Tire Source

    I got 3 of them like new from Berg Tire in Fayetteville, NC.
  19. shovelheadmike

    3116 Oil Pressure Help

    If you do install a mechanical guage, be shure to use copper tubing and not the plastic tubing as it will likely fail after a year or two.
  20. shovelheadmike

    M35A3 rear wheel bearing packing, with photos

    So, if you don't mind scrapping the CTIS, why not use A2 standard bearings and seals?
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