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  1. Rambling Wreck

    Putting M35A3 Parts on a M35A2

    Yes, everything you listed should work. If you need a new hood for your A2, the A3 hood won't work.
  2. Rambling Wreck

    Changing Tires

    I use a 10' long steel pipe on a my 3/4" drive, 20" breaker bar and it works quite well. The socket I use is an impact socket (1 1/2").
  3. Rambling Wreck

    Interwebz Newb from TX

    Welcome aboard! Post some pics of your deuce when you get a chance.
  4. Rambling Wreck

    CB runs batteries down

    You can choose to skin that cat however you like. Whether you need a timer or not really depends on the application. So, what you call a "best practice" may work for you but may be highly impractical for someone else's application. That is why I would be reluctant to call most things that are...
  5. Rambling Wreck

    Parade Pictures - Post Here

    Hi all, I wanted to start a thread for people to collectively post their parade pictures. There are almost 500 parade threads, but not a single one that everyone can post their pictures to. Upon posting, please provide some general information about the parade. This is a positive thing for...
  6. Rambling Wreck

    2nd alternator, 12V

    The most important question you need to ask yourself is: What is the total load of the 12v components that you wish to have? If you don't plan on running something super serious, like a 12v winch, then for the simplicity and price you should probably install a voltage converter or several...
  7. Rambling Wreck

    CB runs batteries down

    A timer is overkill unless you suffer from some sort of short term memory issue. Using a timer is certainly not the norm for a good reason and implying that the using a relay isn't proper, just comes across as silly and ill thought.
  8. Rambling Wreck

    Bobbing my M931 Suggestions, Advice, Recommendations for a trailer bed installation??

    Give this truck a look: http://www.jatonkam35s.com/M925-4X4CONVERSION.htm In my opinion this is the best looking bobbed 5-ton. Probably a little easier to build to since you can put a deuce bed on it which means you don't have to torch anything. Also, you can still put a canopy on it...
  9. Rambling Wreck

    24v to 12v Without Converter or Transformer

    If someone is choosing to use the 720w/30A Pyle converter, then I would suggest installing a relay, solenoid, or breaker (rated at 30A or greater) before the converter so that it isn't powered when not in use. I like the 100A solenoid because I have two of the converters (30A + 30A = 60A) and my...
  10. Rambling Wreck

    24v to 12v Without Converter or Transformer

    You need a solenoid switch. I got mine on amazon or ebay from a company in middle GA. It is 24v and I think 100A. If you can't find one online let me know and I'll dig up where I got mine from. Mine is pictured below. It lets me kill all my accessories with 1 switch on the dash.
  11. Rambling Wreck

    New guy from GA

    Welcome to the site, from your neighbor in Smyrna. I thank you and your wife for your service!
  12. Rambling Wreck

    24v to 12v Without Converter or Transformer

    I have two of these Pyle 720 watt converters in my M35A3 and I swear by them (not at them). This topic seams to come up all the time and I am always pushing the inverters because they are cheap, easy, and work very well. rThey put out a lot of power too. See the build thread link in my...
  13. Rambling Wreck

    MARINE CORPS LEAGUE HICKORY AUTOFAIR

    I'm guessing about eight years ago.
  14. Rambling Wreck

    Allison M916 + Mk48 Cab = 6x6 "FEMTT"

    My sentiments exactly. The depression gets even worse when you consider how fast he has managed to do all of this.
  15. Rambling Wreck

    Allison M916 + Mk48 Cab = 6x6 "FEMTT"

    I can't wait to watch this project come together. Your work is second to none.
  16. Rambling Wreck

    24 to 12 volt

    What amperage or wattage is it rated for?
  17. Rambling Wreck

    The Steel Soldiers 2nd Annual Wounded Warriors Fund Drive

    What was the total for 2012? Just curious as to how far we were from our goal. I really like 3dAngus's idea. I also think we should consider a donation at check in during the next SSGR, or any rally for that matter.
  18. Rambling Wreck

    24 to 12 volt

    Apparently the link after your link is broken but just looking at the pics I don't think you could wire too much to it at 12v. I mean, it doesn't look very substantial. You might power a cell phone charger off of it but that is about all.
  19. Rambling Wreck

    locking a deuce cab

    This is correct.
  20. Rambling Wreck

    Editing posts

    I guess the lesson learned is: Don't post anything to the "Conversation" forum if you think you might want to later edit it.
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