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I have "hostoric" insurance on it. Like an old Vette or Chevy. Limits me to parades, camping and car shows, but it's about 90.00 every six months. Includes roadside assistance, towing and comprehensive.
I understand all of the concerns regarding the hatches etc on the V 100s and Ferrets.
That said, when I bring my 5 ton to a show, I encourage the kids to get in it and check it out. Mind you, I don't just let them climb about willy nilly, but here's my thing:
When kids go to car shows, what...
Yes it was. The seller kept that.
Right now Ethel is on hold until I finish the M715 as the M715 was closer to "done", and I'm going to have to completely go through Ethels engine, brakes etc before I start reassembly.
Today was kind of a freestyle day.
I didn't have anything major planned, so I went in with the attitude of "Lemme see what I can do".
I got to looking at the various lines that were disconnected and after a question here and on FB, found out I'm running an aftermarket fuel pump.
I got the...
I used State Farm for my M923A2. It's insured as a classic vehicle (like an old corvette etc). I can't use it for a daily driver, but the premium is low AF and is comprehensive coverage.
Question:
I'm connecting all of the various vacuum/pressure lines and I am at a loss for this one.
It goes back under the cab to a T and braches off to the transfer case and the little tube on the back of the filler tube.
There is a piece of soft tubing close to it, which I know was put...
I've whacked my head about 18 times so far.....
Fixed the vacuum advance and started tweaking the carb today...
Also replaced a leaking brake line...
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An update:
Had to replace the soft lines on the brakes as they were completely jammed full of junk, replaced several hard lines and fittings, started bleeding.... and the stinking brand new hydraulic brake light switch started leaking.
Got a new one installed today, finished bleeding, then...
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