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  1. citizensoldier

    new to forum and new cckw owner

    Welcome aboard! Yes pictures when you get your camera figured out.. I love them old CCKW's and the 1.5 ton Chevy and GMC's too.. Great group of OD heads here and if they dont know it they will either make it up or find someone that does. LOL.. Congrats..
  2. citizensoldier

    Upgrading to radials

    I like the Canadian changes.. Makes me want one to go with my Canadian M37.. Wonder if any have been up for auction.. They made some nice changes to the M135 too. Sure would like a set of those rims to mount some Michelins on. Any of you Canadians watching/reading? Whats the story on getting one...
  3. citizensoldier

    XM817 PTO

    Oh yes Dave.. I was just thinking front winch forgot its a dumper! Hmmmm..
  4. citizensoldier

    XM817 PTO

    The PTO turns all the time when the engine is running but the shaft should only turn when ingaged for forward and reverse. Probably a broken shift fork in the PTO or maybe a linkage issue. These are just guesses. This could be real bad if the drum lock is engaged up front and you start the...
  5. citizensoldier

    '08 MVPA convention

    RE: Re: RE: I can smell it already Cant make this one but will be at the 09 Evansville, Indiana one for sure.. Take lots of pictures guys..
  6. citizensoldier

    New to me M135!! Buzzing sound HELP!!!

    Make sure your air tank valve is closed! It could be trying to pump up and leaking out the tank if someone drained them and didnt close it. This sounds like a normal air buzzer to me and it should pump up to pressure and go off. If not you could have a leak somewhere else..
  7. citizensoldier

    M815 Did they ever exist?

    The one they show in the manual I have is a single axle type trailer and they pull it up on top of the truck like underdog shows on that civi unit. Now where are all the trailers for them? The saga continues..
  8. citizensoldier

    Recovery trip # 4

    Will you post some close ups of that boom jib? I would like to see how they build it for a possible jib on a wrecker. 18' just dont get it in most cases.. Thank you and good score guys! Must have been fun.
  9. citizensoldier

    M815 Did they ever exist?

    Good job Opie! Pictures are printed but left the price part off the refrigerator. Still allot of truck for that money but I think given time a better deal will be found.. Thanks.. They do exist not just a manual wanna be..
  10. citizensoldier

    5 ton winch chain and hook?

    Re: RE: 5 ton winch chain and hook? Sounds like you might have a visitor after some tires coming down from Indiana.. PM some pics and list of what you have for sale.. Us northern boys might just fill his trailer for him.. :D Any 5 ton combat rims? Winch shafts? Tow bars? Wrecker/Bridge truck...
  11. citizensoldier

    818 819 and 820!

    RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: 818 819 and 820! You like the 3 color NATO pattern Dave.. Dark Green, Dark Brown,and Black. Well I am on the hunt for a M815 , M817 and M813 for you. So keep throwing cash in the toy fund... Does this mean I can have all your multis? lol Do I get my finders fee now or...
  12. citizensoldier

    M815 Did they ever exist?

    Roof, Roof, Bark, Bark,, The hounds of OD hell are on the loose.. Going to have to sniff one out somewhere.. We need it in our fleet.. lol.. Sure would like a picture of a actual unit to post in the most wanted spot on my shop refrigerator.
  13. citizensoldier

    M815 Did they ever exist?

    I see them in the manual.. Looks like a cool set up. Anybody on here ever see, own, or have pictures of one? Just going down the list of 800 series trucks to find for Dave P. lol..
  14. citizensoldier

    5 ton winch chain and hook?

    Hi sermis.. I would prefer original but what do you have? Is there a bigger style hook on it? Tactical.. PM me if you find one.. What do they sell for nowadays? Its a hard item to price.. Yes its for the front winch.. lol Oh.. Why we are at it. Anybody have a level wind or tentioner they would...
  15. citizensoldier

    5 ton winch chain and hook?

    Anybody have one for sale? Has anybody purchased one anywhere and if so how much they going for? Just what size is that chain? length and so on. I am trying to find one for a buddy.. :D
  16. citizensoldier

    New GMA cover M35A2/M800 cab tops, camo

    Darnit! I go out in the shop for a couple hours and miss out on a great deal.. If for some reason a sale falls through I will take one.. Just PM me..
  17. citizensoldier

    Word to the wise for vehciles that have been sitting! FIRE!!

    RE: Re: RE: Word to the wise for vehciles that have been sit HATE SNAKES !! Now if that happened I would not be happy! I drove my deuce 200 miles after sitting for a long time and the mice just went along for the ride... My cats killed them in the drive when they exsplored there new surroundings..
  18. citizensoldier

    Word to the wise for vehciles that have been sitting! FIRE!!

    RE: Re: RE: Word to the wise for vehciles that have been sit Here is a good story for this post. Although it was not good for me.. The MMMT had a nice M880 donated to it. It sat out behind a persons house for 2 or 3 years. Well the time came to get it tuned up so they could use it and I...
  19. citizensoldier

    Recovery trip # 4

    Rather have rain than snow.. Safe travels to you and I look forward to the pictures.. Where is area51's place? This sounds like allot of fun if you ask me..
  20. citizensoldier

    Cut away aircraft engine pictures

    Do you have any pictures of the type of engine (WWI airplane I think) that the jugs spin around the crank the same as the prop? I saw a display of one in San Diago years ago.. I never knew the jugs spun! I was telling Dave P about it and he gave a look like I was out of my mind.. I know they...
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