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Thats what I was thinking too. In my case I was going to demount the 8 rears anyway to convert to G177's. While I was in there I was going to go through the brakes / hubs as well. Probably not the case for everyone but I would imagine a fair number of people would go the extra distance if...

It might take a bit more research and measurement but, what if you replaced the studs with longer ones instead? I see several listed in the referenced Lawson site that might be candidates. assuming it was not too much additional work R & R ing the studs.

Howdy and welcome from Colorado! Like others here, I was stationed in Germany for a while and loved the country and people. I like your CUCV.

I think ,like others, that sometimes you are not sure what to expect as to what the situation is with dunnage when you pickup. However, just last week I made a pickup and I had an A+++ experience from the front office people to the forklift operators. From my experience, some lots are rather...

Howdy and welcome from Colorado. Thanks for your service!

That is so stinkin awesome to see it operating. Even if it is in pictures. Thanks!!

Howdy and welcome from Colorado! Good work with the VFD. Are you a member or just a good samaritan?

Well you certainly have torn into it already. Thanks for the pics. Very interested in your progress.

I had a similar problem with oil out the exhaust. I would start it and idle it frequently but never really drove it hard. This last year I moved and she came with me towing a M146 as well. No oil out the exhaust. Lots more work to be done but I need to get my barn built. Great to see you...

I'd be in for 4.

I seem to remember something about with the truck idling in 1st gear, 6 wheel drive, winch pto engaged and on 1st layer the truck would not overdrive the winch. In other words, on dry land under normal traction, the winch would reel in about the same speed as the truck would move forward? Am I...

Howdy and welcome from snowy Colorado!

Howdy and welcome from Colorado. Take one thing at a time is good advice. Looking at the whole picture can be overwhelming. Once you get past the heavy and cumbersome part, it is rather simple. Don't set hard and fast time lines for each issue. Just go until you get tired/frustrated or run...

Howdy and welcome from the middle part, Colorado!

Rayon is much earlier than 40's, Nylon was late 30's. http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/history.htm An interesting history of such fibers. Think of Rayon as an organic fiber and Nylon as a petro chemical version. Basically developed as substitute for silk. Eventually it was used in a...

Howdy and welcome from Colorado! Any pics you can post?

Howdy and welcome from Colorado! Best of luck in your quest.

Howdy and welcome from Colorado! I take it you got yours from Gov Planet. Did you have it shipped or did you drive it home?

If you search google or similar for Navy Tilly you get some interesting pictures. Le Tourneau made several varieties and sizes. Have fun!

Also you might want to go thru the new member process on this site if you want to join some of the discussions. Even if your not a military buff you might have something to add to the discussions. We always enjoy odd "military" vehicles such as this.