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  1. bigelk50

    NDT vs Michelins?

    We looked in to grooving the ntd but it was $125 a tire! Ouch!!
  2. bigelk50

    Serial Number on 818

    My numbers were going vertical, not horz.
  3. bigelk50

    side by side size comparisons

    Cool idea for a picture I will post mine tomorrow
  4. bigelk50

    Serial Number on 818

    I think that you could be correct.
  5. bigelk50

    My used to be M818 With Deuce C bed on it

    Papa bear Thanks I took my time and did this right. I do not plan on towing much with the pintle so I did not cope the frames at a 45 or anything, I just butt welded with 100% penetration. Plus cover pass. Fish plated the inside and still used the original inner frame supports and bolted them...
  6. bigelk50

    My used to be M818 With Deuce C bed on it

    As for the spare I am not really sure what to do. I really do not want to modify the troop seats, bed rails or anything like that, so I will probably just mount in flat in the bed somewhere. I have a davit of of a newer 5 ton that they used for lifting the spare on and off. So not really a...
  7. bigelk50

    New member from NEPA

    Welcome to the site! I see about three of the M1009's running around town where I live. Its neet to see guys using them as daily drivers.
  8. bigelk50

    Serial Number on 818

    Ok now you have me curious above the tire next to the loop I see a 6 digit #. Diff from my vin #
  9. bigelk50

    What's this wrecker worth ?

    Thats a cool pic. I like the flag!!
  10. bigelk50

    Serial Number on 818

    I would imagine so. I know that i have seen a frame # in the same spot on mine. I will go look. I never really paid attention to it.
  11. bigelk50

    What's this wrecker worth ?

    I am in! Thats a cool truck!
  12. bigelk50

    Spike rides the short bus

    I have heard of ear plugs made for dogs, but I need to get my hands on a set so my blue/red heeler "Roxy" can ride with me. She loves going for truck rides!
  13. bigelk50

    My used to be M818 With Deuce C bed on it

    rat4spd Thanks!! I really like how it turned out. In a way I want people to look at it and do a double take when they see the deuce bed on it.
  14. bigelk50

    My used to be M818 With Deuce C bed on it

    The light on the drivers side is the 12v one with the 12v outlet under it. The other one is just a batt. operated blue led light. The third pic is just to show off the paint job of the dash. The original fuel lines were copper and were in the way. So I went to fuel hose and re routed them so...
  15. bigelk50

    My used to be M818 With Deuce C bed on it

    Thanks! I also just remembered that I had to re route the fuel lines for the passenger fule tank too. I will try to get a pic of what I did.
  16. bigelk50

    My used to be M818 With Deuce C bed on it

    My used to be M818 With Deuce C bed on it UPDATED PICS I have been in the process of putting a Deuce C bed on my M818. It is on and I have a few bolts in it, but I still need to move the rear bed mounts on the frame forward. Also I still have to mount the mud flaps. Then she is ready to be...
  17. bigelk50

    Ahhhh! Which ones are which?

    Try this http://www.steelsoldiers.com/conversations/8688-those-want-know-what-m.html
  18. bigelk50

    Sucessful Deuce recovery!

    Great looking truck!! Wish we had more winch trucks out here!
  19. bigelk50

    $10 seat recover project

    Good find on the material, looks great!!
  20. bigelk50

    Worked the Deuce today

    I love pulling things out with my 818:!: I have pulled out several stumps, small trees, and vehicles.
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