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  1. Lothar

    Some welding trucks for your perusal

    Those first gen Plab B doors were horrible. The rv windows were a terrible idea. When open, the tint doubles and you cant see the mirror. Plus you can't comfortably put your arm out. Not than theres much in the way of comfort in one of these trucks. But I tried to make it nice with some seats...
  2. Lothar

    Some welding trucks for your perusal

    Been through several 1 ton trucks including this latest one and after using my bobbed M35A3 on some pipeline work I am convinced that military trucks are the way to go for this line of work. The civilian trucks now are $85k and up and I just don't think they are built tough enough so I use that...
  3. Lothar

    Some welding trucks for your perusal

    The lead reels extend out on actuators. Those ammo tubes store arc rods. The cooler rolls out to the side so I don't have to climb up to get a cold drink. Thats a 3/8" thick work table in back over the toolbox which I made to hold my tools as pictured. I put that dual compressor setup together...
  4. Lothar

    Some welding trucks for your perusal

    So..... I know this isn't a military truck. But I made the bed myself and it is militarily inspired. I will get to my HMMWV weld truck next so have patience with me. This is an old 24 valve Cummins I bought from a friend. It was stock and white at that time with no bed, now it is lifted on bags.
  5. Lothar

    Hey from Socal

    I am curious about a Montana Montana LLC. It would be great if you could share what you know. Just got another truck and would like to explore that option. Welcome
  6. Lothar

    Pics of members rides in their parades

    Small town 100 year anniversary parade 2020
  7. Lothar

    custom C-pillar construction, what is the radius of the bends in the corners?

    If anyone knows the angle the c-pillar leans forward, please post it. I am ready to weld now and will just go with what looks good and doesn't interfere with removing the welder if I can't find the correct angle soon. *edit* I decided to match the angle of the welder. Its not as steep as...
  8. Lothar

    custom C-pillar construction, what is the radius of the bends in the corners?

    Hey, don't know if you have already completed your c-pillar project. I am currently in the middle of my own and stopped in to see if there was any info on the angle that they are kicked forward. While I'm here, thought I could share some things I've picked up. Have been in touch with a fella out...
  9. Lothar

    Al's liner came out good...

    Hey, you missed a spot! Only kidding, thanks for the links.
  10. Lothar

    86 m1009 build Mississippi Style

    Thanks for the pics. Got me some good ideas for the new truck I'm picking up tomorrow.
  11. Lothar

    my 2nd CUCV

    I wish you the best of luck with that plan. Something tells me you will be needing it.:beer:
  12. Lothar

    colorado registration?? and Members

    Welcome to the neighborhood. I grew up in the northeast and ended up here. You are gonna love the weather difference. Although, I don't envy your winter storm trips down Crow hill. Wish I could help with the 5 ton registration. I can add that you aren't required to display your tags here in...
  13. Lothar

    Adding bells and whistles

    Right you are. I don't think it will be an issue for him though. It isn't a street vehicle. It primarily rolls over the mountains at a slow pace. Probably goes 25 mph top speed between campsite and playground.
  14. Lothar

    Adding bells and whistles

    Parade pics
  15. Lothar

    Adding bells and whistles

    This modification to a rockwell axle is not for my truck, it is for a friends rock crawler. Undoubtedly it has been featured elsewhere in the forum, but I thought it was interesting enough to share here. It gains about 1 3/4 inches of clearance and is more than twice as thick than the original...
  16. Lothar

    Adding bells and whistles

    Slapped together some quick flag pole mounts. One inch pipe makes a perfect sleeve for 3/4" electrical conduit.
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