Well, since there are no keys......hey it came from the Gov't this way, I didn't redneck it 8)
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mad scientist
Well, since there are no keys......hey it came from the Gov't this way, I didn't redneck it 8)
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mad scientist
Progress has slowed for the moment as the Truck is going in to the mechanic to get the front axle seals replaced. Gear lube is running out of the boots that keep the grease in, yuk. It is noteworthy that this is the 3rd vehicle that I have purchased from Gov't surplus and all three had this problem (M35A2, M1009 CUCV, M35A3). Apparently the seals take a set or dry out from extended storage then leak when returned to service.
Insurance update : State Farm has rescinded the offer to insure with Comprehensive & Collision, will happily insure for Liability only. Another consideration with these big trucks.
Adventurer
Well unless you get hit by a train or cement mixer it's not like YOUR truck is going to sustain much damage!Originally Posted by olly hondro
LOL!
My Dream Machine (took a year to find): 2007 Classic Chevy 2500HD WT, 4WD, Extended Cab, Short Bed, LBZ Duramax
Noob
I love this project. Back in 2010 I was this close to pulling the trigger on a 68 Kaiser Duece and a half. It had the whistler turbo and a the troop carrying bed with canopy. He wanted 5 grand and was in road ready shape. I live out in the country so parking /storage was not an issue. Also the wife and kids thought it was awesome. Wait, why the hell didn't I buy it again?
1990 Suburban V2500
1991 Suburban R1500
1987 R10 Custom Deluxe
1993 Accord SE 2door
2006 350Z Roadster 6speed
1962 VW Bug
1990 Suburban build thread http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...l-build-thread
Adventurer
I like the Army aluminum medical containers for "containerized" storage, water, vermon, and humidity sealed. You can toss them around, use them for tables chairs leave them on the roof in a storm. I bought a whole pallet of them a few years back, as my one provider dried up. I have had these type storage containers (and at a camp I worked at) for 20+ years. Keep VERY well. Here is one supplier. I like the sammlest on pictured, and there is also an even narrower one (height wise) that is not pictured.
http://store.colemans.com/cart/medic...um-p-1279.html
Jronwood
mad scientist
Oh I see, use those containers rather than crates. Yes that would be good as crates are a pain to open and close with 8 screws or so.
I had a 1966 deuce, got lots of good service out of it, though the manual transmission is burdensome and it was LOUD : no muffler, just pipe straight off the turbo. The box on the current project truck came off that old one...I have a pic here somewhere.
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Last edited by olly hondro; 12-14-2012 at 10:13 PM. Reason: clarification
Explorer
What can I say other than that pic looks so awesome! I wish we could get rigs like this in Canada. It would be my next project!
Noob
Well you people would have to participate in a war to begin with before you can have the cool trucks ay. J/KWhat can I say other than that pic looks so awesome! I wish we could get rigs like this in Canada. It would be my next project!
1990 Suburban V2500
1991 Suburban R1500
1987 R10 Custom Deluxe
1993 Accord SE 2door
2006 350Z Roadster 6speed
1962 VW Bug
1990 Suburban build thread http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...l-build-thread
Afghanistan doesn't count?
2007 Kawasaki KLR 650
1987 GMC Suburban V2500
Noob
Oh yeah it does. I heard the Mounties even brought their own horses but had to outfit them with special sand shoes. J/K
1990 Suburban V2500
1991 Suburban R1500
1987 R10 Custom Deluxe
1993 Accord SE 2door
2006 350Z Roadster 6speed
1962 VW Bug
1990 Suburban build thread http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...l-build-thread
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