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  1. TacticalDoc

    Painting questions

    I'm looking to give my bed and cab a new paint job. I'm going to start on the inside of my cab. then the bed and maybe the front end. Anyway, I plan on lightly sanding any rusted areas which there isn't much of then adding rust converter. The rust converter should act as a primer. Then I want to...
  2. TacticalDoc

    First 5 ton (Marine) and have some issues...

    the fording kit is off but oil still collects at the bottom of the Air filter canister then leaks out. I'm not sure where its coming from but it's not coming from the motor. The inside of the filter doesn't have oil coming out of it. oil is on the outer side. oil never touches the filter
  3. TacticalDoc

    M923 hub seal questions

    I'm looking to change one of the inner and outer hub seals on my M923 What are the sizes of the 2 wheel bearing (OTC) lock nuts? Are they 6 or 8 point? are the inner and outer hub seals the same for front and rear hubs?
  4. TacticalDoc

    Is there a new FL law about tags

    went back to the local tag and tax. took it to the supervisor who yesterday said there is no such thing. I showed her the paperwork and she said that's the first time she heard of this then gave me the form to send to Tallahassee. if anything I educated her. I sent off the form to Tallahassee...
  5. TacticalDoc

    Is there a new FL law about tags

    sounds good. the way its worded on there makes it look like it's 30 years or older but on the FL statute it describes military vehicles are exempt
  6. TacticalDoc

    Is there a new FL law about tags

    I'll be taking side roads but its about a 125 mile ride
  7. TacticalDoc

    Is there a new FL law about tags

    On the form it actually says military vehicle 30 years or older but it seems like you have done it with a 84 CUCV. Also the title was transferred over today and I'm waiting for it in the mail. I'll send them the paperwork/receipt that the tax office gave me with the title number. I want to tow...
  8. TacticalDoc

    Is there a new FL law about tags

    How long will it take for me to get my tags from Tallahassee? Is there a phone number or POC that I can call in Tallahassee? I need to tow another truck and don't want to risk not having it registered
  9. TacticalDoc

    Is there a new FL law about tags

    As I reread this section you can only get antique plates after 30 years. The part about any military vehicle regardless of age or weight is for the placement of the tag not the type of the tag. That part allows you to keep the tag in the cab and not displayed. The part for an antique permanent...
  10. TacticalDoc

    Is there a new FL law about tags

    The owner of an ancient or antique firefighting apparatus, former military vehicle, or other historical motor vehicle 30 years old or older which is used only in exhibitions, parades, or public display may, upon application in the manner and at the time prescribed by the department and upon...
  11. TacticalDoc

    Is there a new FL law about tags

    I just went to get my truck (5 ton M923 1984) registered and they told me that its 225 initial fee plus 260 per year. So, 485 for the first year and 260 every year after? ???...I though we already pay property taxes! They said that since its 21,000 LBS and not 30 years old I cant register it as...
  12. TacticalDoc

    Tire change with bed hoist/crane

    I was thinking of using a tree tong to get around the tire to lift it. that way I can free up the hole for the hub
  13. TacticalDoc

    Tire change with bed hoist/crane

    maybe a wheel dolly to get it on the hub
  14. TacticalDoc

    First 5 ton (Marine) and have some issues...

    5 ton Axle Trans and transfer case vent bypass EDIT...I updated this post so others can avoid the problems I had I just picked up a Marine 5 ton (M923-A1) with lockers, fording kit and PTO/hydraulics. This is my first 5 ton but I had a deuce in the past. As I drove it home the driver side...
  15. TacticalDoc

    Ocala National forest Trail ride

    sorry but I wont be able to make it. I picked up a Marine 5 Ton with water fording kit, lockers and PTO/hydraulics but one of the seals is leaking bad and some oil is coming out of the air filter. The one axle seal that is leaking is the one the guy who a purchased it from worked on. HE must...
  16. TacticalDoc

    Need help with a 5 ton tow from N Tampa to Deltona (Central Florida)

    update...the SS member who sent the tow bars didn't secure the pins when he mailed it and one pins is lost. So, I cant make the tow this month/ I don't think the truck will be around until I get the replacement pin. BTW if you're going to send parts in the mail secure the pins or lose parts...
  17. TacticalDoc

    5 ton insurance cost

    you think the mod would make this a sticky post a the top
  18. TacticalDoc

    5 ton insurance cost

    I pay 330 full coverage for my 5 ton truck insured as historic and valued at 10,000
  19. TacticalDoc

    Need help with a 5 ton tow from N Tampa to Deltona (Central Florida)

    I know but this is a question if the water pump was working ... not asking in this case because it would over heat
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