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Ok I just talked with him.. He is in a motel and probably going to have a wrecker service pull them on the trailer in the morning costing him $70 a truck.. He has two to load. Anybody close that can help in the morning? He tried pulling them up but needs someone to steer the truck.. Or does...
I have a key for a M880 that I could mail him.. But I think Recovery 4x4 might have already done this.. We need the code number so he could have one made at a dealership or anyone close to Rock Island that has a M880 type vehicle? Hmmmm
Alredneck "captain" is woodyless and needs some help loading some trucks at Rock Island Arsenal..anybody close that could help? Or better yet has a M880 key? Winch? cable? If so PM me ASAP and I will get you his number..
Just about any of the smaller flatheads will work,Dodge,Chrysler,Plymouth 218 to 230 range.. You will need to keep the M37 manifold set because it dumps in the rear and has the low profile intake. The 237,251,265's will work also but they are longer and you will have to move the radiator...
Hey GL grandmaster! I still wish they had a suggestion box or some way of getting you a paper badge saying "GL man of the year"!
Your the best rep out there and I wish they would clone you and send two to Ohio and maybe 2 to Rock Island.. lol.. :grin:
If it makes you feel better I have picked up 4 trucks from Sparta and checked all the fluids,brakes,tires and driven them all the way to Michigan with only a few small problems.. Ran one out of fuel like dumb ass.. and one sprung a oil leak at the injection pump.. easy fix and roll on.. I would...
So thats a NP203.. thanks I was not sure which case it was but it has a mounting spot for a PTO... I have a NP205 PTO and was wondering if it would work.. So your ambulance is a stick? with a trans PTO? Hmmm.. You feel like crawling under that and taking a picture? Its normal when running a dump...
Any idea of your route? I see you in SC so you could cross the boarder in many locations? International Falls would be a good central point unless you wanted to veer over toward Montana and Washington ? Or up through Michigan and cross into Ontario and then work your way N and W? Just thinking...
Ok, the shop truck topper is probably coming off the M887 and she will be getting a Warn winch bumper with shackles for tow baring and Western plow set up for this winter. I would like to put a stake truck type dump on the back. I see the T case has a PTO access. What PTO works on this Tcase? Or...
I think your onto something here Wrecker ! A Alcan Highway re-enactment re-visit Discovery Channel special ! My wifes Grandfather worked on putting that in during WWII He was a lumber jack and equipment operator before the war.. Damn I need to get my poop in group to partake in this! Now back to...
I would pack some extra suspension dogbones, and a laser thermometer. Sounds like fun.. Are you going up through Michigan? If so please stop in. I am sure you will have a complete set of seals, gear lube and all that stuff right? U joints? bla,bla,bla.. sorry for the mother henning..