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  1. tamangel

    USAF M715s

    Miner, the regular USAF M715 that I drove in the early '70's was OD in color. The tac controlsquadron I was in (609 TCS, Cannon, NM) was a mobile outfit and all vehicle were OD.. Nice example you have.. Mike W *****
  2. tamangel

    Deuce Differences in the 1970's and 80's..?

    Great info here... So recommendations on brakes are clear.. Dual Circuit mods.. If repower (6BT or DT466) was in the list, and possibe trans switch (if needed due to repower) , which auto and/or which manual does everyone like... i assume stock transfer case will hold up.. Mike W *****
  3. tamangel

    Deuce as daily driver?

    resurrecting an old thread on driving your Deuce or MV on a regular basis..Who puts the most mileage on their rig each year? Mike W ******
  4. tamangel

    Deuce Differences in the 1970's and 80's..?

    sent him a PM already asking questions.. tnx.. Mike W *****
  5. tamangel

    Deuce Differences in the 1970's and 80's..?

    and...to complicate matters, I'm looking for a M36A2 or M46a2 cab chassis.. AF have any of those? Talking w/ Mark at Boyce currently.. Mike W *****
  6. tamangel

    Deuce Differences in the 1970's and 80's..?

    Can someone tell me what the differences in stock M35/M36's were in the 1970's and maybe into the early 1980's.. engines, drive trains, air shift, etc.. trying to decide what era I want to get.. Also, were Air Force deuces different also? thanks, Mike W *****
  7. tamangel

    long term DT466, Cat Motor, Cummins re-powers..use reports..?..

    Am interested in folks who have swapped out multi-fuels and how their long term use has been? any major problems..would you do it the same again..? Mike W *****
  8. tamangel

    rassd71 1970 Deuce Build

    old thread but curious, rassd71, what did you actually have in mind when you mentioned any examples on the net of what you are contemplating.. I have that in mind also but haven't pulled the trigger yet on a m35/m36 , I have been thinking along this line: with deuce front clip and...
  9. tamangel

    5 Ton expansible campers..Plan B Supply..

    anyone seen these..sorry if posted before..no connection with the business.. Expo Forum video http://expeditionportal.com/votd-plan-b-6x6/ Plan B supply http://www.planbsupply.com/ Mike W ******* check out the M1070 conversion on the lower part of this page...
  10. tamangel

    WW2 Japanese 2 ton 4x4 Ampribian Toyota Suki

    photo recently sold on ebay, description mentioned might have been captured rig being tested at Aberdeen during that time frame. Page 360 of Vanderveen's WW2 Observers Fighting Vehicles Directory describes it as follows: Truck, 2 Ton 4X4 Amphibian (Toyota Suki) 6 cyl 63 bhp, 4FR1X2 wb 4000...
  11. tamangel

    Deuce + Shelter = Camper RV

    13.5 feet in AZ http://www.goodsamcamping.com/plan/sizelimits.aspx Mike W and if you are 14', then https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8Z1K37SHbE *****
  12. tamangel

    Military Fire Trucks

    HEMTT to ME Forest Service Tank truck.. plus UH-1H water drops..2/2 2/2 the Forest Service also had their UH-1H doing aerial drops.. It shows in the video referenced above from last year also..
  13. tamangel

    Military Fire Trucks

    HEMTT to ME Forest Service Tank truck.. 1/2 Not many current posts in this thread, lately, but ran into this truck yesterday awhile attending the International Sea Plane Fly in Greenville, Maine. (if interested in that event. Search youtube with title: 40th International Seaplane Fly In ) last...
  14. tamangel

    5 ton lockout hubs

    anything come about from this discussion? Mike W *******
  15. tamangel

    M923 Restoration and RV conversion

    no but here's the main page..maybe you can contact them.. again, not my rig..just for ideas.. http://www.questconnect.org/ExpeditionVehicle.html Mike W ******
  16. tamangel

    Inexpensive camper/utiliy box for m35a2

    Mikey, does the Travel Manor forward section go straight up when folding out? thought maybe that gap in the photos was there for slight forward movement when raising the structure. Sounds like it can be flush with the cab-back side then.. Great Idea..Was thinking longer bed required (927 / 928 )...
  17. tamangel

    Inexpensive camper/utiliy box for m35a2

    what's your over-all height..? Mike W ***** live better, help often, wonder more..
  18. tamangel

    Extreme RV from M36a2

    maybe too far off your project but always liked how Rob Gray did his rear deck http://www.robgray.com/grayoutdoors/stock/galleries/locations/gallery.php?code=wa-e Yours isn't that high so may not work but definitely gives you a 'patio' if thats what the ladies need.. Mike W ******
  19. tamangel

    no sale Xm147 ( Super Dukw)...

    guess 50's amphibs can go in this forum.. auction ended...looked like a nice rig and only $39K..but no bids and not sold.. Seems I've seen regular Dukws go for more.. Wonder why..? maybe $39K is a relative term for affordability..? here's the owners site prior to ebay listing...
  20. tamangel

    My new M220 soon to be camper

    anyone looking for 6 cylinder performance info/parts should check this company out.. http://www.cliffordperformance.net/index.html a quick search of their catalog showed GMC 302 'shorty' headers on page 13..maybe other stuff out there also..I'm sure you could talk to them re: your specific...
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