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NEED MORE PHOTOs!
The pic on your profile of the CCKW Shop van was great.
By the way, my Sister In Law is from your part of the world.
The Dutch People are really neat.
The only problem with them, is trying not to say that you are Canadian.
Even though it's been many years since the...
You should be more afraid of your impending Green Iron Addiction, than taking an adreniline ride.
It looks like you win, and you can easliy conquer you apprehension at jumping.
You will have to do a tandem jump, with a qualified instructor.
No problems.
And in return, your wife gets to...
A smoked transmission is the biggest thing. Does it run? Any fluid leaks? ... especially on the wheels?
You have 12 brake pistons, and they will tell you if they aren't happy.
Rust can be dealt with, same for paint.
Rotted out gas tanks are spendy to replace.
Post some pics, along with your...
Before you get out the blue wrench, try driving it and then drive an M35. You just might want to keep this one as is. Adjust the trans, drop in an air ride seat. Rattle Can paint job .....
Those are really a not bad truck.
Ours had a recall issue, which invloved the wiring harness,
and the ability to spontaneously self combust.
When that was fixed, it lived up to expectations.
Way better than the MLVW!
Follow this link to see what it should look like. The restored truck is owned by a Canadian member of the Western Command club.
Freedom Route Four - June 2011 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
There may be some more pics on the club website, so here it is too.
Western Command Military Vehicle...
The CUCVs are being held back by GL for forklift pratice.
When the operator gets skilled enough at causing the most damage in one single pass,
they graduate to demilling the M35 series.
The guys who handle the 5 ton equipment are really skilled!
Thank You so much for posting that video.
You are now responsible for killing my beer budget for so many years in the future.
My wife may not appreciate this, as now, her wish list could be shortened ....
Ummm , survival instict kicks in, I would love a wrecker,
but I'll have to find a...
That's looking real sweet.
Now that you've stopped at the Jar Store, head over to SuperDave.
He can probably fill you in as to the operation as well as any of us.
If you really need it, a few of the guys in the club put many miles on these particular trucks.
Next time I'm over at...
If it were up to me, I would actually keep it.
It is easier to sell stuff than it is to buy and re-install later on.
In this part of the continent, the kit won't get used often,
but the one time that you want it ...
you'll really want it.
Your local HAM club will help you track him down.
We hate these goofs, as they give all liscenced operators a bad name.
Once he's tracked,
he will find out that the FCC has even less of a sense of humor than the IRS.
'73 VE7HHK
If you want better advice, I would strongly suggest posting some pictures. If you are not familiar with how to do it, PM me your email address, and I'll put some up for you, and step you through the procedure so you can splash as many as you want on this site.
Or follow this link. It's all...
Does it look like the truck in my avitar? M135
Same thing with dual rear tires, M211.
Post a picture or look on the data plate in your cab, if it's still there.
The rounded hood and distictive cab will give it away.
Get it towed. Once you have all of the beasts home and atleast 1 running, THEN you can spend the time to build a tow bar. Or better yet, get one out of the classifieds !
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