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  1. 101coolcars

    New to me M998 Humvee

    The overall buying Buying experience was positive, the euc took a few weeks and I had uship ship the rig to me. She ran and drove fine and is in excellent condition and just needs a headlight switch and some window stitching. I’ve been driving her daily and it’s been a blast so far.
  2. 101coolcars

    Chevy c30 flatbed from tx to co

    I need a Chevy flatbed truck towed on a flatbed up to Denver area from fort hood tx. The POC on base says pickups are only on Thursdays. The truck has a bent driveshaft but steers, rolls and has brakes, runs too. Not driveable though. any takers?
  3. 101coolcars

    New to me stake bed truck

    1988 C30 New to me stake bed truck I have a few CUCV's and love them, I stumbled across this "gem" and had never heard about one before, it's a government truck, maybe Air Force? Does anybody know anything about them. I really like the commonality with this truck having the j code 6.2 like my...
  4. 101coolcars

    All set for GP pickup at Fort Riley M925a2 in the morning

    I'm super excited to pick up my new (to me) 5 ton truck in the morning. I'd like to thank all those members who offered their advice. I'll post some pics from the trip and and maybe some insights that might help future folks doing their own recoveries. I've read the TM's have tools and fluids...
  5. 101coolcars

    Abs light on, new to me M925a2

    I recently won a m925a2 and I'm figuring out the recovery, I noticed in one of the pictures from gp the abs light looks to be on, do you think this is an indication of a fault? Or normal during startup? What would the consensus be in terms of a driving recovery with a active abs light in...
  6. 101coolcars

    Joining the 5 ton club.

    I've been wanting a 5 ton for awhile and with some advice from the members here I got one today, it's a m925a2 in Kansas. It looks to be a runner, this will be my third recovery, easily the biggest. I'm super excited to get this truck. Thanks to those who gave me sound advice.
  7. 101coolcars

    Nos Jerry cans

    I just recieved my NOS Jerry cans, it's pretty neat there actually new and left over from the nineties, I located some mounts from another member so now all my rigs can have a can and mount. Two of the cans are rusty and not what I would describe as NOS I'll see if the seller can make it right...
  8. 101coolcars

    I want a 5 ton

    seeking to join the 5 ton family I have several mv's but now I'm thinking I want a 5 ton. Pro and cons of the various years and models? i think I want to tow a m1061 trailer with it. I really like that look. I'm hoping to get some opinions thanks in advance
  9. 101coolcars

    My new (to me) M1010

    Hello everyone, just got my M1010 and its pretty neat! the paint is really faded out but it looks to be in very good condition, here are a couple of pics, the last pics are of a Brand new M1009 CARC paint job we did yesterday, cant wait to paint the M1010 and make it look new again.:)
  10. 101coolcars

    CUCV Winch bumper

    Here our some pictures of how we installed a winch on a cucv, as you can see we modify the existing brush gaurd and bolt it to the new bumper for a "semi" military look. the bumpers are available on ebay and are nicely made. We primed and painted the bumper assembly with black CARC and added...
  11. 101coolcars

    M1009 Typicle floor pan rust repair

    We are performing a minor repair to the floor and rocker on the drivers side of a M1009 we are selling, this is a common area for rust and the pics show the step by step process to get it fixed up. I will post this procedure in 2 or 3 posts from start to finnish. this repair is doable at the...
  12. 101coolcars

    hours on generator

    Hello, looking for some advice on a generator I want to buy. its a MEP-004a, seller says it has 1200 hours, is that "alot" or low. normal or what? the unit looks good, the seller has a good rep, I want to buy it, what do you guys in the know think? price is under 3k. thanks in advance
  13. 101coolcars

    24v military battery charger

    Check out this cool charger i just scooped up off ebay, it was only listed for a few minutes. 6/12/24 volt charger with a slave connector plug, this thing is really gonna make my life easier. the pics and description are here 220540612339. does anyone have experience with these? I have been...
  14. 101coolcars

    Voting with my feet

    I have had enough with GL. Poor customer service is the main problem. clerical errors on their end is another. They have the attitude that they make all the rules and we just have to accept them, even when they change or are modified to suit them. I am done with GL. I will pursue this hobby...
  15. 101coolcars

    cucv operation manuals

    i need a source for a quanity of hard copies of the operators manual for the cucv's. Also, were they generally kept in the vehicle when the trucks were in service? anyone know who has some of the books? thanks in advance
  16. 101coolcars

    Wrong data plate installed

    Hey,,,,,, I'm doing bodywork and painting My M1028 and I was trying to save the door, but i just realized its from a M1009, so the data plate is wrong. no fun:-x if someone has a nice extra plate, shoot me a PM cause I am in the market for one. I used a repro door shell from LMC truck and so far...
  17. 101coolcars

    M1028 Ultimate street AND Trail

    Hello, I drive my M1008 daily an really like it, but i want to keep that one original. I recently aquired a M1028 and want to do some mods to tailor it to my tastes. I plan to install a Off road design 4" shackle flip lift kit and put in a NV4500 transmsission. 35" Baja claw tires. One of my...
  18. 101coolcars

    M35 recovery in New Mexico

    Well I picked up my first Duece on Friday, Bruce was the site manager, very helpfull, was using the duece to jump another guys truck. I was prepared to tow the duece but It was running fine, Bruce does the listings and doesnt bother to mention his units generaly run good, he feels they are...
  19. 101coolcars

    New Member in Colorado

    Hello gents, won this 1983 M35A2C and cant wait to get it home, I'm reading all about the duece on this forum and find its a great source of information. My first MV is a M1008 and I love it. I am officialy hooked on green :driver: looking for a full set of seats, rails and a canvas cover...
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