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  1. tobyS

    Well this is not good, GP hiking fees!

    Government Liquidation aka Liquidation Services had those fees at auction of Square D in Peru Indiana about 2 weeks ago (actually higher fees). Their pictures showed tools and parts in boxes, but 99.9% of the people could not preview anything. I found that I was banned from bidding because...
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    M1061: Anyone added ramps on theirs

    I went to a friends salvage yard and found 6 of the 19.5" budds with tires on a stripped motor home. I'll see if they can fit on the 1061. I have 2 M105 axles that I wanted rims for and that will free up 2 of the bolster rims. Score! Zebedee, I'm sorry to expand the thread. You are...
  3. tobyS

    M1061: Anyone added ramps on theirs

    Wes, when you have a chance, would you post a picture or 2 of the HMMWV rims with the 6 bolt welded in. I have several 20" split rims with the pattern that could be sacrificed. The ones I find with the search above is budd and this is for single (HMMWV tire). Someone used the Isuzu budds...
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    M1061: Anyone added ramps on theirs

    I found his post on the tires but do you have a lead on the rims in 17.5". I'm not bringing anything up in a search. This is for an M105 and I have to admit, I like the HMMWV tires for that purpose. Thanks !
  5. tobyS

    M1061: Anyone added ramps on theirs

    My experience with the 2 piece rims is not good. I always seem to have a leak even when cleaned to the bare metal and refinished. Is there another donor of 16.5 in a one piece? Wow, the electric over hydraulic units are expensive. Did you consider a surge brake? My plan was to make it a...
  6. tobyS

    M1061: Anyone added ramps on theirs

    How do you go from the 8 lug HMMWV to the 6 lug M105/deuce/1061 ?
  7. tobyS

    M1061: Anyone added ramps on theirs

    Thanks Wes....very cool. How does it pull with a pickup? I almost bought 6x6 and 5x5 for this same mod up front on mine. Another possibility is to make the bed tilt on the trunion and bring the back down to the stops, making it about 12" off the ground and about a 30 degree angle when up...
  8. tobyS

    M35A3 with 395 spare wheel in stock location?

    I'm building a structure that has room for a 395 and will have a hydraulic winch up high for an A frame rear crane. It gets rotated up and has a steel roof box that will attach and go about one foot in front of the windshield. I plated the frame and made a weld saddle under the structure for...
  9. tobyS

    M936 Wrecker hitch receiver. Gooseneck?

    You did say for a goose-neck, didn't you? What are you going to do with the boom? Sure a ball could be tucked under for a normal ball hitch tounge but gooseneck needs vertical room. Myself, I would consider making an A arm that has an end of boom attachment point, probably using the cable...
  10. tobyS

    Looking for picture of front spring pack loaded w/ winch

    No sorry, can't give a comparison. But what I noticed on my M35A3 is that they are nearly flat and look worn. A3's were made from the parts of earlier trucks...which may have included the springs on my truck (so mine may be same vintage as yours, even on a 93). When I have the rear totally...
  11. tobyS

    My Little Black Truck (Deuce ****)

    A great looking truck. Sounds like you enjoyed the build and for sure enjoy the ride. Thanks for sharing....you do quality work! I'm getting to about the half-way mark on my M35A3 4x4 but get distracted way too easy.
  12. tobyS

    M1101 tongue modification and height adjustable

    I'm with the majority about keeping brakes. To go lower, I use 16" trailerwheels and made this modification to the hitch portion. I put a bolt so I have a lockout. I know they are free backing but the internals of my brake unit were bent, indicating a really hard stop. You can barely seethe...
  13. tobyS

    Making a crewcab m923a1

    There are a lot of write-ups on people doing this. Have you searched the archives? Do you have a shop to do the work in? Moving cabs and shortening beds is a lot of heavy work, but you are starting with a good looking 923a2.
  14. tobyS

    Buyer's Regret?

    Not pushing, just wondered if you had seen them. I came across what appears to be a complete list of hummer models on a vendor tire ad. Wonder what the differences are ? M1025 M1025A1 M1025A2 M1026 M1026A1 M1035 M1035A1 M1035A2 M1037 M1038 M1038A1 M1042 M1043 M1043A1 M1043A2 M1044 M1044A1...
  15. tobyS

    Buyer's Regret?

    there are some beauties at GP right now." I thought so too. You spend enough can probably get one that runs. Have you ever looked at bobbed deuce's? They are considerably different than a 6x6
  16. tobyS

    Buyer's Regret?

    So is there any title issues in Alabama on HWWMV. That would make a difference to me if I lived there. I suggested they go for "assembled" since they only seem to sell part of it at the auction.
  17. tobyS

    Buyer's Regret?

    You seem to have a certain one that you are looking at. Some of the guys here are expert on HMMWV, so they could give you information like years, models, engine and tranny like or not. I do think it's worth spending some time researching. I noticed there are a lot on the auction near...
  18. tobyS

    Buyer's Regret?

    01Grander....what is your joy? Do you like to work on things a lot.....you have the right hobby. Is riding around and everyone waving your joy? Parades? Car shows? Impressing the zoning people? If they manage to force major inflation, they will maybe one day seem like a good investment for...
  19. tobyS

    Educate me on the dump...the M929 / M930

    I'm a little confused on what Glennengineer used for the pump. I thought it is the Muncie that has a 15 tooth spline but his post says it's 13 tooth spline. My Muncie pump I mounted was a 15 tooth spline so it is possible his pump is a little smaller. I have both the 13 and 15 tooth spline...
  20. tobyS

    Steering wheels types and OD dimensions

    First picture appears to be the smaller ones used on the M35A3 that has air assist. Others look bigger. Cracking....I hear that epoxy can make a rather good crack filler or even be used to build large areas back up, but I am not there on my project that needs serious work....probably $20-30 of...
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