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7th Marines M1008

Curtisje

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I don't know what I would do without my M1028 Wrecker. It's easy work picking up the rear axle (or anything else).
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I'm really happy with the Chassis Saver. Antique Satin Black is more gloss than I anticipated but it looks great. I can't wait to get the frame back outside and spray this over the Eastwood stuff I used first.
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Curtisje

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I got some work done on the front axle over the weekend. Balsted some parts for painting. Removed the left side upper kingpin with the aide of heat and a cheater bar. Removed the lower with a large socket, extension and a big hammer. Came out in about 30 seconds.
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Bang, bang, bang...
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Bang...
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Slow progress on my build for sure but it's coming along.
 

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awesome work, keep it up. I'm curious to see how the center mount 6.5 works out. i have a hummer takeout and a civ 6.5, one of which is going into my new to me 1028.
 

Curtisje

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awesome work, keep it up. I'm curious to see how the center mount 6.5 works out. i have a hummer takeout and a civ 6.5, one of which is going into my new to me 1028.
Thank you.

I've decided to relocate the turbo in between the frame behind the cab. I will use a NA 6.2 driver's side exhaust manifold and run pipe from each side back to the turbo.

I have a doubler kit on the way. I need to get the transfer case mounted and the angles right for the drive shafts before I do anything else.
 

Rutjes

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Thank you.

I've decided to relocate the turbo in between the frame behind the cab. I will use a NA 6.2 driver's side exhaust manifold and run pipe from each side back to the turbo.

I have a doubler kit on the way. I need to get the transfer case mounted and the angles right for the drive shafts before I do anything else.
The other day I came across turbos mounted somewhat like you plan to do. I believe it was on vans. Might be interesting for you to read up on that. Google it. Must've been on The Truck Stop or Diesel Place.
 

Curtisje

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Hard to believe the last time I posted on this was Nov 2021. Time flys. I PCS’d to Okinawa, Japan, in April of 22. I’m back in Twentynine Palms for work but not enough time to wrench on the truck at all. Just cleaned up the garage a little and looked at it. It is patiently waiting for me to finish it up.
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Curtisje

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Just finished a few days of work on the truck. Took a little leave in conjunction with a TAD trip.

Fabricated a simple tow bar to move the chassis in and out of the garage.

Used the tow truck to pull the engine & transmission out. I need to spray one more coat of chassis paint on the frame next time I'm in town. I also need to take care of a few other frame details that can only be done with the engine removed.
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Wrapped up in plastic for the next year or so.

Good night all.
 
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