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  1. davidkroberts

    3 53 detroit rods bent and broken?

    i was talking to some of the diesel mechanics at work a few years ago when i was just buying my goat they were talking like the detroit diesels were a bit difficult during the rebuild and running the rack on them was a pain. I never tore into mine so i never got to find out. you sound like you...
  2. davidkroberts

    Smooth Recovery

    wow, ive never had to add that many parts, bet you got it at a steal. Nice lloking old truck though. What planes have you got for this one. Ive noticed the recoveries seem to be getting easier but i figured that ive lowered my expectations to the point that if the truck is even on the lot its...
  3. davidkroberts

    Crew Cab Navy M916 variant?

    well that combo is just a whole lot of awesome rolled into a package isnt it..... i really like the boat
  4. davidkroberts

    Out with the old - in with the new!

    How about a list of carriers and shippers who will work with military vehicles that MEMBERS have used before. Seems like we are always having someone need transportation somewhere could be a good sticky
  5. davidkroberts

    the General is almost ready

    This is hitting a level of awesome seldom seen on the SS board..... its your truck build it however you like
  6. davidkroberts

    Christmas Tree Recovery

    that is a much better answer to the "what are you gonna do with it?" question than my usual :which one I have several......:driver: nice truck, good story, nice family, cool tree:grin:
  7. davidkroberts

    GL was easy!

    :ditto:
  8. davidkroberts

    Stuck open injection pump

    Well this has been covered here before and thank you all who told us about this problem. Once we knew what it was it was about a 20 minute fix. Thanks Gimpy and others who contributed. Im just adding pics because i didnt see any when i searched through here. The first problem we had was the...
  9. davidkroberts

    How much work is a

    i have had tons of military vehicles and now drive at least one everyday as a daily driver. A m35A2 is a 40 year old diesel truck that uses very simple mechanical parts (instead of electrical) that from time to time do go down. IMHO about 90% of the time a test light, common handtools, some...
  10. davidkroberts

    took delivery of my Iltis

    na this one is the 1.7 liter gasmotor very similar to the VW rabbit engine. The linesman had ladder racks and reel spools and tool boxes in the back. It was made for repairing and installing communication and electrical lines as i understand it. Makes it a bit more rare
  11. davidkroberts

    No help needed with M109 Restore..

    very nice job, i like the airride seats im planning on throwing them in my M818 when it gets in. When youran the airline from the connection under the dash how did you route it and did you use a air dryer/ inline air filter or just use the stock system
  12. davidkroberts

    took delivery of my Iltis

    well i took delivery of my 1985 Bombardier Iltis Linesman model. Sorry I dont have any updated pics other than the auction photos....... because ive been driving the thing ALL DAY LONG!!!!!! I love this truck. its like driving a street legal Polaris Ranger that does 65mph. Its a bit loud but...
  13. davidkroberts

    Load of Fire Wood

    you still have leaves on your trees? how does that work we are almost bare here
  14. davidkroberts

    m813 over the road reliability

    as fuel is increasing in price most commercial vehicles will get turned back to 55-60 anyway. Just jump in with the rest of the big trucks and save yourself some fuel, wear and tear, and a definite pucker factor. Going fast in a MV tends to scare me to death anyway. You arent getting there any...
  15. davidkroberts

    unimog wheels?

    ditto, I was thinking my 404 had 9 or 10 wide rims cant remember ive slept since then.....
  16. davidkroberts

    unimog wheels?

    what is the width?
  17. davidkroberts

    M35A2 from Fort Knox

    the people who work the site are pretty helpful and the two guys working the GL lot were very nice but cant really help other than with helping load or jumping you off. You have to be off the lot by 3 oclock as they WILL lock you in....LOL. Sorry but im in the other direction.... might want...
  18. davidkroberts

    M818 from Thomsaville, Ga to Cleveland, Tn

    I have used both and had positive experiences with them. I use Uship.com for allot of my shipments including a truck im having delivered this weekend
  19. davidkroberts

    M818 from Thomsaville, Ga to Cleveland, Tn

    you need to call Eric Carlson 910-381-9036 with HotShot Transport . hes a list member here. or use RJR Specialties Transport aask for Greg Shafner or the owner Rodney Merrick 937-465-2671. The hauled two M35A2's for me from Wright Patternson to Dyersburg Tennessee for a good rate and have good...
  20. davidkroberts

    Bought a Bombadier Iltis

    thanks Karl, I have a driver going to pick it up this weekend so i think everything is fine.
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