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They wont last forerver... Anyone waiting for another huge batch of CUCV's or M44 series to be sold off might be dissappointed. Are there some out there, here and there, yes. But the big bulk numbers of them are gone. Are there one or two here and there still in use, yes. But in "big"...
Fastnova,
Check this link. It is the 5 ton antenna mount on a M35A2
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/12547-m35a2-radio-used-where-install-radio-antenna.html#post131974
Yes, that is the mover and shaker special. Why they didnt make it out of one or two pieces of metal is beyond me....
Craig Williams (Cdub) had one mounted in his M925.. I dont know what happened to the truck after he passed away.
Here is the deal with the radio mount.. It shakes and rattles like crazy. All my 5 tons in the Army had them as part of the "before it became FBCB2" experiment. Once you install the radios getting to the batteries is a huge PITA. You also loose one seat, taken up with the radio mount...
The bows are the same ones as the Deuce (M35A2). The tarp is NOT the same one as the deuce. That should make finding what you need a bit easier. Also, check the part # or NSN, dont go by what someone says "yeah, it will fit"... Trust but verify.
I have rail, air, slung and truck loaded for Uncle Sam everything from HMMWV's to PLS's to Abrams tanks. (well, never slung a M1, but you get the point) We NEVER used those little "grab handles". You always use the big tie Down Shackles on the bumpers, and some times in the cases of...
How many holes are in both? if you dont care about "period correct", the vinyl ones are much better than the canvas as far as durability IF it is not too far gone already.
http://www.milemarker.com/PDF_Download/basic.pdf M998 Install manual.
::Mile Marker::Military Resource HMMWV info on MM winches
"pounding out the bolt" isnt the right technique unless you want to destroy the new bolt. It's a "loosen the old a few turns, put in the new one a few turns...