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Does the drain spigot on the back of a water buffalo have threads and if so what size? I just learned where we are going do not have showers and I need the threads to fab a shower point Saturday. We leave Sunday!!! Talk about prior planning!!!
I've found the TM. Besides the rear spigot...
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=529360
A house was moved across a local lake today. The local station reran a story from 10 years ago about another house move across Devils Lake, ND. The main pull truck is a 10 ton. You can hear the engine in the back ground.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bar/666291510.html
Don't know the seller but I talked to him a year or so ago when he wanted 5K. Supposedly he had a mudding swamp and used it to pull trucks out. A broken chain took out the radiator but not before it overheated.
I need a couple measurements.
Distance between the tires both inside and out.
Distance from the fonr of the bed to the center of the axle.
If anyone could take a pic of the front of the box and tailgate I'd appreciate it.
Thanx.
I need a picture of an M139 or M812 from the side. Nothing angled but perpendicular to the truck. It's easier to photoshop that way. I'm entertaining an idea and need the pic.
Has anybody published a what's needed list to convert a CUCV to a gas engine? There's a few parts trucks on GL that might be a good start. I have no interest in replacing the diesel if it needs major work. So far my list is this.
1. Gas engine with carb, mech fuel pump, and HEI ignition -...
I'm toying with the idea of building a Weasel or something close to it. Does anyone know of a weasel in Minnesota I can look at? My biggest hurdle will be the track and road/bogy wheels. I'm thinking of using snowmobile tracks.
My other question is is the hull steel or aluminum?
So I'm looking for 5 ton. I want a short wheel base to put a flat bed on. I'd rather have an 800 series to get the Cummins. I found an M52 tractor without the 5th wheel. Only one tire is weather checked. Generally in good shape. Must have been taken care of in the military because the dash...
I'm debating my next purchase and a 506 1 1/2 ton interests me. I'm looking for a non original truck I can drop a small block into. I'd replace the engine, trans, and t-case. Will the axles hold 9.00 x 20's and a mild V-8?
I have a newer plastic cargo cover. Both windows have the stiching out of them. Someone said you can use a pool repair kit on rips. I'd like more info on this. I'm thinking of finding an extra swatch and getting rid of the windows completely.
I need the height and width of a front door.
Well ya know I do have this outhouse for hunting but I have some air flow issues I'd like to get under control. Maybe I'll hang the doors backwards (suicide) for a quick exit. Yes it's for a HMMWV.
What would be a fair load test of the front winch? The shear pin was out of my truck. I found some 7mm (.276") aluminum rod and want to give it a test. I'm thinking of paying out about 75' of cable and hooking onto my friend's 6200lb Bobcat with rubber tracks. It should give me a decent load...
I need to know how long the side pieces are that slide into the side racks. I was putting my new plastic tarp on tonight and some of the bows sit higher than the others. They had the bows pinned higher for a maintanence truck so I'm not sure if the shorter ones are too short or taller too tall.
http://www.king-diamonds.com/KoDMain.htm
Saturday, August 8th
I was listening to the radio tonight and they were advertising a car wash and dunk tank benefit for Vet's. Yes this particular establishment is a step above or below Hooters, depending on your morals. First thing I thought of was...
A few questions.
1. Do the M342 and M35A2 share the same chassis / wheel base?
2. How long is the bed?
3. Does anyone have a pic of the backend that shows the tailgate?
4. Did they come with troop seats?
5. Did they come with a tarp?
Reason I'm asking is being a Combat Engineer a dump...
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=KEN34543
I found this for sale in the latest Northern Tool catalog. The link above is for a place that sells them for a lot less money.
Ever since getting the MV bug I've wanted to do a crewcab. I have four kids so anything I do will be enjoyed more if everyone can participate. My first GL purchase was a new cab tub never put into service. It managed to get caught in both major snow storms last December on it's voyage from...
My truck has troop seats but no folding legs. Can someone measure theirs up so I can fab some? I really only need the distance from the hinge pin (bolt) to the end that goes in the bed corner. Thanx.