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    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    I'm sure this info can be found deep in a thread somewhere on this site, but I'll ask anyways. Where is the best place to get new front signals, side markers, and rear tail lights? I plan to replace the head lights with a simple Sylvania Silverstar unit unless there are better suggestions.
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    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    What a bummer, sounds like we have to modify kits that were intended for these trucks in particular. I am local to CPI in Houston, I wonder if I took them a truck if they would be willing to modify and correct the brackets for these trucks to offer in the future. It's a good thing that we are...
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    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    Understandable. I don't plan on trying to run the thing 65+ down the road all the time. I would like for it to do 55-60 when needed and I'll pick the slower FM and County roads to travel on. Near the house it should be fine to get me to the beach and back. I should be able to pick up a little...
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    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    Is there a recommended hitch mount that fits under the factory bumper so that I can retain the factory look and Pintle/Lunette setup?
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    Kinda got carried away..... M1028 rebuild

    Just a heads up for those that missed out on the P400's. Mod Mafia in the Woodlands, TX has a few used P400's for sale.
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    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    I know these trucks are only rated to tow 3,000lbs, but do any of you tow more than that regularly? I need to be able to tow my dirt bikes on the trailer for time to time and I'll exceed that rating.
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    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    Thanks for the heads up in regards to the alternators. I have been slowly reading through your build thread, it is quite impressive. I hope to do a quality restoration but I am not sure that I have the time or patience to take it to the level that yours has been done haha. I live in South Texas...
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    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    Are you certain about those being 285/85? I am not finding that ratio.
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    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    What's the biggest tire you can fit on these stock with the stock wheels?
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    Picking up a M1008, I have a few questions.

    It' a clean truck, 36K original miles, came out of Fort Polk. It needs new door lock tumblers, not sure what the standard protocol is there? I would like to run 35's, possibly 37's, any suggestions on the best lifts? What about 17" wheel options? Has anyone added air conditioning and if so are...
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    Which paint?

    I am using a hard canopy, not the soft canopy. No need to worry about flex.
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    Which paint?

    I'll have it in the garage so if I brush/roll it on I can keep it dry and climate controlled to a degree. I just might have to try this instead of spraying it.
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    Which paint?

    Yea I guess I could buy/rent one and tape off all of the lights/reflectors and spray the entire thing. Is one gallon enough to get it done, canopy and trailer?
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    Which paint?

    This seems like the best and most affordable option. I just need to find someone that can spray it on for me now. Thanks for the help!
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    Which paint?

    So can any Sherwin Williams get the correct CARC and if so what should I expect to pay for a gallon of it? I fear that if I have color match stuff done it won't be color matched any longer in a few years when the trailer continues to fade and the canopy doesn't. I considered having the entire...
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    Which paint?

    I recently picked up a clean M1101 for which I plan to use as an adventure trailer to be towed behind my Power Wagon. I have a canopy I intend to mount to it and I'd like to paint it to match the Tan CARC that is already on the trailer. Is the exact/actual Tan CARC paint available to buy on the...
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    FMTV High Speed Gears

    I am in the "still looking" camp as well. Fingers crossed some more will come available.
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