I figured it was government issue but ther was a reason it was different. I find there are different thing here and there on these trucks.That style tailgate is found just on the dropside trucks.
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I figured it was government issue but ther was a reason it was different. I find there are different thing here and there on these trucks.That style tailgate is found just on the dropside trucks.
Truth-be-told, the sand blaster kept clogging up while doing the tailgate, so I only used the power washer (water only) on the side. I have a fine narrow tip for the power washer that knocked everything off perfectly. With the Ospho, I didn't have to sand down the rust at all. Made the side a lot easier to do and didn't take much time.Privatewrench, your before picture looks just like my bed except it isn't a drop side but the paint condition, white residue from the Ospho and brush strokes are the same, your after photo inspires me that a little more work and it may not be perfect but will look fantastic for a military truck. Thanks for the very nice incentive pictures.
Confusing post, master cylinder connects to the slave/airpack via a single 's' bend 5/16 brake line fitting.WEll to day I continued the installation of the new MASTER CYLINDER for my Bomb Truck ,and M35A2. I noticed something about the 3/8" air line that connects the rear of the master cylinder to the air pak. The original is made of steel amd difficult to work with. I propose that line be made of copper, type L, and in addition the connection starting from the back of the master cylinder include two nine degree elbows. Please remember that schedule L copper tubing is used in refrigeration work, at pressures exceeding 400 PSIG, so there is no change of line failure at compressor pressures of 100 PSIG.
Use copper nickel brake line for that, pressure output from the master cylinder can exceed 400psi, that line is filled with brake fluid, not air. It's also a 5/16 line. While a little difficult to get lined up, you also don't want to compete tighten both ends until you have both of the fittings started as to allow some movement.Thank you kaiser67M715, I have now included an image of the line I refered to, from TM0-2320-209-20-2-2 iThe next time I do this particular repair, I shall use copper line and the double flare fittings the fit . My plan is to lengthin the copper line so as to give me flexibility because of its added length, and increased pliabilty of the softer copper.
The plan sounds great, nchittendon.And in the midst of all that, I also added 300 watts of solar power to the camper trailer.
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The old girl lost some weight this summer.
My rig is primarily for camping. My M105 has been turned into the bunkhouse for 3, and the truck will be our "master suite" for momma and I.
The bed got 38" cut out of it. My son and I prepped and painted the box once we got it back on. We also shortened up the troop seats since the truck will need to haul people one last time for the company I work for. Then the troop seats will be removed/and the uprights re-purposed. The bows will be raised about a foot, or a little more, and then I start my RV build. In the mean time I need to go pick up the second cab that is going to be mounted on the truck. I have a family of five, so this project will make it so we can all ride together.
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And in the midst of all that, I also added 300 watts of solar power to the camper trailer.
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In the manual it simply recommends to wash with soap and water. I've been using dish soap.The plan sounds great, nchittendon.
About the solar panels:
- What's the recommendation for cleaning those things (keeping them top-efficient)?
Nice looking work:
Nice looking work:
- How did you make the cuts in the bed?
Nice looking work:
- How did you make the cuts in the bed?
How about this, Nomad1:You stole my question haha
I wonder if it would hurt to wax them afterwardsIn the manual it simply recommends to wash with soap and water. I've been using dish soap.
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