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If they're locked with the key from outside, I can't pull the handle up from inside and unlock it. I can still push down/pull up from the inside and lock it/unlock it. That removes the "pull it up with a coat hanger from the outside".

A whole lot of this here.... I have locking door handles on my 5 ton (I keep the windshields locked and have a hard top, so that isn't an issue) but I also have a hidden master kill switch. Steering wheels, chains and locks can be cut, but if you can't get power, you aren't going anywhere...

It definitely isn't an M1061A1. Here's mine (before modification) for comparison.

Congrats @SCM35A2 !

Got a pic of the trailer so we can be sure of what we are telling you?

Thats an intake pipe. On 5 tons, the intake starts above the drivers door, passes through the wheel well and ends at the engine.

Just enthusiastic...

You can also "test lift" it before committing to the lift. Rig it up, pick it up a couple inches and let it hang for a few minutes. That way, if something DOES fail, it isn't catastrophic.

I was able to lift mine off with 4 people. My girlfriend, her 15 year old son, my 10 year old son and myself, so your hoist should do fine.

I second that motion...

This one is going right to the line! Its time for @hambone and @SCM35A2 to break out the bribes... er.... incentives... to get someone to change their vote!

Welcome to the site! My first was a '69 M35A2 and was very forgiving for a complete noob who knew NOTHING about these trucks! Just a warning, the addiction is REAL! When you pull the trigger, be sure to visit the appropriate TM section, post pics and feel free to ask questions!

⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆ Whole Lotta truth in that statement! Consider yourself duly warned!!!

You're absolutely correct sir! I've read the TM and knew that... but it completely slipped my mind.

As far as my M1061A1, I built the dove tails. There are MUCH better (stronger) ways to build, based on the weight of the vehicle going on the trailer. We're I you, I would build longer ramps than I did as my angle of approach is STEEP and honestly the pucker factor on your tractor would make me...

Th Thanks bud! That was a true learning experience and I'm happy with the results!

Welcome to the site! Plenty of people on here to help steer you in the right direction towards any vehicles you may be looking for!

Went through various videos and put together a compilation from when I first got her running until now...

You just gave me a SPLENDID idea. I have a 2 Jerry can bracket I've been wondering what I'll do with... and now I know!

Not to threadjack, but a winch was considered, but decided against as too expensive. I just decided to be smarter...