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FL title
Welcome to the site, there are actually quite a few of us here in Jax. PM me if you want and I can help you with getting started and put you in touch with the other guys....
James
M66
That reinforcing plate is an absolute must, after mounting my M66 looking up through my gun-roof while driving down the road you can really tell how much weight is up there by how much the mount shimmies and moves around. Can't wait to get some rounds down range though...
Congrats on...
5 ton
Sorry for the delay in replying. Couple things, the 5 ton technically requires a CDL in Alaska. The only time you'll need it is if/when you get pulled over (just like any license really) I'd personally get one just to be safe but its your call. Chances are that most cops won't mess...
From Alaska
Welcome! The site is great, a number of guys on from Alaska. I'm from Ketchikan but currently on active duty in the Navy and stationed down in Jacksonville, Florida. Be home in a few years though.
Your should be close enough to do some recoveries from Anchorage, only problem is...
Items for sale/trade
I've got several items that I'll bring up if there's any interest;
Two LDT-465 take out engines (scrapped both the trucks, engine had no issues when pulled) - Make an offer
M35A2 cab tub, next to no rust pics available on request, - make an offer depending on the offer...
M66 barrel clamp
I'd try SECO, Southeast Equipment Co. Ask for Roy Smith. He's been able to come up with every part I've needed for my M66 (like the felt gasket that goes between the mount and the mount base). Might not be cheap but he can usually find exactly what you want...
Deuce parts
Also, try White Owl surplus. They're in NC but George is a top notch guy. He'll go through whatever project you're doing and let you know if you might not need a particular part. Saved me almost more that he's charged me I'd wager. Also, the prices are among the best I've seen...
65mph
Tiny,
I'm running on 11.00x20 NDCC's with M-35Tom's kit and I do 60mph at around 2000rpm. Max speed I've seen at 24-2500rpm is 67mph. His kit is great and his customer service is top notch, couldn't be happier. I got the kit not to drag race the deuce but to increase the comfortable...
Pics of the Hard top w/M66
As promised. First set, couldn't get all of them on one so I'll post another reply as well. Let me know if you have any questions.
James
M66 1919 adapter
I forgot to add I think you can mount the 1919 to the standard M23 mount with an adapter kit. Not sure but if you get ahold of the guy at www.bmgparts.com he could tell you for sure. His prices are a bit on the steep side but he's got a boatload of stuff...
M66 hard top mounting
I just got done mounting my M66 on my M35A2C that has a hard top. Its really not that tricky. The hardtop M66 equiped Deuces I've seen all had 30" diameter holes cut out above the passenger seat with some unit level thrown together plate with a verticle lip welded on top...
I wanted to send out a big thank you to Tom Bauer at Waterloo Specialties (m-35tom) here on the site for all of his help and advice as well as for his phenomenal .69 overdrive kit for the Spicer 3053 transmission. This might sound a little like cheerleading but in all honesty the only negative...
M66 ring mount
If you have any more of the ammo trays that go on the legs and want to get rid of them I'd be interested. I've been looking for a few and thus far been rather unsuccessful. If you don't have any more any ideas on who might would be very appreciated as well. Nice looking ring...
M35a2 w/w
CARNAC,
Two trucks I was hoping to get checked out, info as follows:
a. Serial Number (VIN number) -053910930
b. Registration Number ----- 04E93171
c. NSN without dashes ----- 23200771617
d. Where you bought it: NAS Jacksonville, FL
e. Bumper numbers: Passenger side: 113 AVN...
Anyone intersted in 6TF batteries at the rally?
Don't mean to hijack the thread but a friend of mine and I are planning on coming down to the rally and may have a lead on getting some almost brand new literally once used 6TF military batteries for about $100 a piece. If anyone wants any let me...
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