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If you have both front fenders off, I'd go ahead and pull the hood and:
Rebuild or replace hood hinges
Rebuild or reseal steering box
Repaint engine compartment
Paint cab where the fenders meet
Carefully inspect entire fuel system and replace any hoses/lines that are...
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A 0540 prefix is almost guaranteed to be a 1972 model.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?25830-Year-for-Vin-help-for-5ton-and-2-5-ton
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?38142-Any-info-appreciated
Interesting reading...
I've seen Reckless' deuce in person and I can assure you, these pictures don't do it justice. It is a world class crewcab conversion and the interior is awesome.
I am deeply saddened by Boatie's passing. He was really a founding member of the site-he joined when the site membership was probably in the hundreds and participated in most of those early, groundbreaking threads where the new community was trying to lay down a foundation of knowledge. He was...
I like the LEDs in that they are really bright.
However, when they burn out they're done. Lot more expensive than a bulb.
The other downside is that the taillights (not sure about the front turn signals) aren't as visible if you're looking at them from an angle. If you're directly behind...
1. Crazy awesome project, I echo the above sentiments in enjoying unusual projects.
2. Had no idea Cushmans were available with sidecars. Clintogf will never leave me alone about one now.
In 1994, a bunch of guys swam the English Channel with their DUKW's, arriving at Normany for the celebrations. I strongly recommend any of you who love DUKWs to take your Ritalin and enjoy the entire video. It's awesome sauce...
I'll bet a cold beer your hard start issue is a bad starter switch.
The rotary switch has been discussed here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?64641-Start-Switch
and here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?66965-m35a2-twist-style-start
The rotary switches are...
If you can hear the pump spinning but it's not sending fuel to the filters, it may have lost it's shims:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?5753-Fuel-Pump
Start with that.
On to the push switch: When you check it with the multimeter, you need to make sure it's flowing the right...
I agree the waterproof stuff is outlandishly priced, but in my experience, it literally lasts forever. It's not like you're going to be replacing the wires every 2 years.
Yes, in fact, Peashooter's M109A3 is a contract truck with dual circuit brakes.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?108671-PEASHOOTER-s-M109A3-CAMPER-Build-Thread&highlight=
I friend of mine here in Ga has one as well.
I absolutely love these things but I think without the entire rig (both powered units and the trailer) they're kind of ..................................err, incomplete. It would be like owning a battleship bit with all the turrets removed.
@ $20K, they're gonna' be looking at it for the rest...