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While you may feel they are inexpensive to purchase you may want to read this over. There are a lot of costs associated with these trucks many do not for see.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?90811-So-you-want-a-Mil-Truck-here-is-what-they-cost
Bumping this to the top so I know how much money I need to bring :grin:.
On the other hand I will be bringing a decent S-318 Comm Shelter, pics are in my for sale thread. I would trade it for an 1101/02 or anything interesting also.
The axle is now in the location of the rear axle on a tandem set. No problems were really encountered, well the roof is always going to be a challenge to get perfect. A donor cab was used.
That my friend is a secret, and y'all shall see once it's done!! :)
Thanks, that is exactly what I was going for with the build. While it may not drive like your everyday truck, it's just as comfortable!
Honestly I believe it's just the pictures that make them extremely bright. I don't believe they are really that bright driving at night!
These are from a...
After changing and adding, I finally am content with my truck. I have had a few people PMing me about interior shots and figured there was no better time to post it up. If you happened to see it at the rally, a lot has been done since then as well!
Here is a list of mods:
Drivetrain:
LDS Motor...
I used house paint and it sprayed very well, it dried surprisingly quick but did take about a week or so to cure. At first it "scuffs" pretty easy but now it's fine and looks pretty dang good.
Just for future reference, some door latches do not even require you to cut the relief. If you pull your old door handle out and look in the hole, and you see a diamond then a square behind it, it IS necessary. If you see a "Flower?" then a square behind that the relief IS NOT necessary.
Taking the windows out is extremely easy. Roll it down almost all the way. Pop the window regulator out of the bottom of the window frame (have to pull the "C" clamps off the back). Unscrew the window stops (looks like brass angle iron about 2" long). Then slide the window out. It gets easier...
Turning up the fuel provides a good deal more power to these trucks, but it is recommended (and very wise) to add a pyrometer to make sure you EGTs don't get above 1300. Turning up the fuel can make that happen very quickly.
As for daily driving it and practicality, bobbing the deuce may be a...