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  1. Ruppster

    Hemmt wheels hub flip

    As long as the holes for the lug nuts are countersunk on both sides I don't see why it won't work. That's how they do it on the five tons. I like the looks of the rear rims being deep dish out anyhow. :) Ruppster
  2. Ruppster

    putting an auto in a m35

    IIRC the stock motor has a standard SAE bellhousing (think it's a #3 but not 100% sure) so getting an auto trans to bolt up shouldn't be a problem. The trick is going to be in the torque converter. You will need to find a flex plate that bolts to the crankshaft of the stock deuce engine. The...
  3. Ruppster

    How to get it home?

    Well, we now know where it's at. The next question is where's it going (north, south, or west)? This is why I hate it when people only put the state in their location as it makes it hard to tell where they need the help at. Anyhow, I have a truck with a pintle hitch and may be able to help tow...
  4. Ruppster

    Headed to Eglin

    I'm in the process of putting my semi truck back together. Was just out putting the fan clutch back together and hope to have it up and on the road this weekend. If you can find a place to stash it for a week or two I should be able to give you a hand. I have a pintle hitch on the back but do...
  5. Ruppster

    2011 Florida Richloam Rally Multimedia Thread

    I was just trying to consolidate my videos from the other thread in to this one, honest. :D But now that you have me thinking of your truck again here's a couple of pictures I haven't posted yet. :) Ruppster
  6. Ruppster

    2011 Florida Richloam Rally Multimedia Thread

    I thought OldMan99's name was Tom. :) Ruppster
  7. Ruppster

    New from Florida

    Interesting link, thanks. My main concern would be the bead area. I would ask them if the bead area is for 20" civilian truck tires or if it would work with the military surplus tires. The only other issue is how it looks. If you don't care for a military look to the wheels it might be an...
  8. Ruppster

    New from Florida

    Welcome to the site. Nice to see another member in Florida join the fun. :) As far as the rims are the ones Eaton sells a split rim? Also, do you have a link to them? I tried using Google but had no luck. At least with the HEMTT rims they bolt together and it makes it easier to change a tire...
  9. Ruppster

    2011 Florida Richloam Rally Multimedia Thread

    Here are some videos of the Goat. The first 3 videos are related to pic #1 and show the Goat down in a hole. The 4th video shows the Goat powering through a different spot in the trail. Videos (in order) are 34 megs, 20 megs, 18 megs, and 31 megs...
  10. Ruppster

    **Florida Richloam MV Rally**

    Correct, but you sure were in the mud hole in the two videos at the links below. :lol: Warning, they are not small files. The first mpeg is 27 megs and is 21 seconds long. The second video is 82 megs and 62 seconds in duration. http://www.atc-m.us/Feb_2011_Richloam/Pete_meets_mudhole_01.mpg...
  11. Ruppster

    GVWR for an M916

    Do you have antique or regular pickup plates? IIRC antique plates shouldn't have a GVW on them. Not sure about pickup plates. The military fifth wheel is taller then civilian type fifth wheels because they can pivot two ways, side to side and front to back. Civilian fifth wheels can only...
  12. Ruppster

    GVWR for an M916

    Sorry, speaking in plain English is a foreign language to me. So is typing. :) Man, I thought California was F'd up. That's the dumbest formula I've ever seen a state use instead of a manufacture's data plate. As far as the G in GVW it should mean Gross, as in total weight. Don't know how...
  13. Ruppster

    **Florida Richloam MV Rally**

    He needs a much bigger cup. :) See you guys tomorrow. Ruppster
  14. Ruppster

    **Florida Richloam MV Rally**

    So what time will the trail ride be tomorrow? Have they set a time for it yet? Ruppster
  15. Ruppster

    GVWR for an M916

    Does it ask for GVW or GVWR? Odds are they are asking GVW which is different then GVWR. If they are asking for GVW then what they want to know is the total amount of weight that you want to haul. This can be more or less then GVWR. This is how much weight you can have if you cross a scale and is...
  16. Ruppster

    Headed to Eglin

    Are you going back home via I-75 or I-95? If you will be going down I-75 I can give you my phone number in case you have any problems. Just send me a PM if you are interested in my phone number just in case. Good luck with the recovery. Ruppster
  17. Ruppster

    **Florida Richloam MV Rally**

    Well, it took me the last two days of fighting paperwork but I just got back from DMV with Florida plates for my semi truck. I was trying to get the plates so I could drive it up to the Richloam area Saturday.The bummer is I still have a couple of items to take care of and when I was driving it...
  18. Ruppster

    GA members going to Richloam Rally?

    That's the trick, you couldn't. Not without getting me in trouble. The Feds see that a compensation and it would take me from being a private person with a big truck to being a fully commercial trucker and I would have to get DOT numbers, inspections, log book, and med card (just to name the...
  19. Ruppster

    **Florida Richloam MV Rally**

    Man, you really must have hit the hard stuff early tonight. Watch out, don't drink too much of that stuff. :smile: Either that or someone is whispering lies about me in your ear. Give me a swig of that rot gut you're drinking Saturday and I'll tell you. Not that there's anything fancy about...
  20. Ruppster

    GA members going to Richloam Rally?

    No, I'm not a commercial hauler. The semi truck I have (the one in my avatar) is my play toy. It's a 1974 IHC Transtar with a SC 350 Cummins. Plus a couple of weeks ago I picked up a 1965 drop deck trailer to go with it. The only reason I spoke up on this thread was because you mentioned a...
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