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  1. R

    M870A1 Acquisition Thread

    Howard--where did you get the model and what scale is it? They are great for trying out painting patterns and trailer loads.
  2. R

    M870A1 Acquisition Thread

    Excellent paint- they have worked hard at getting a good color match between both their spray cans and their gallon cans. Makes it easy to do quick little jobs and touch-ups with the spray, and have it blend in well with the existing paint. I've been using a HVLP gun on a turbine (TIP) for years...
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    M870A1 Acquisition Thread

    Matt, The aluminum ramps look great and make me think that the years of "character building" I've been through with the steel version should be reconsidered. Can you tell us more about their dimensions, lip strength at the place they hook on, and the supplier. I think I saw them as part of your...
  4. R

    M870A1 Acquisition Thread

    Couldn't agree more about 55 as a sweet speed. Certainly plenty fast on two lane black top with a load behind. Been having that as a top speed goal during years of pushing all sizes MV's up that far, usually with help from an overdrive or rear end swap. Was curious about the RPM at 55 in your...
  5. R

    M870A1 Acquisition Thread

    Tough trailer to find-good job in getting one to pull with the M916. How well does the winch set up work in lifting the trailer up and locking it into the 5th wheel? Always see lots of dents in the approach ramps on the tractors. You indicated a 55mph cruising speed in driving out bobtailed...
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