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I took mine off with a big breaker bar and a 6' pipe (1.5" DOM tubing) I'm 220 and my weight was not enough sometimes. I had to lift up on the pipe. I swear the pipe had 3-4" of flex and then bang! the nuts would snap loose. The shock was so painful on my hands even with heavy gloves. I was...
I had a top that was plywood covered with fiberglass for waterproofing.
The big question is what do you have to pull with this truck? Do I see a sweet camper thread in your future?
I put an add on craigslist for a gas can and got probably 10 calls. I paid anywhere from $20 all the way down to $3 for gas cans. One farmer sold me 10 cans. Some are rusty inside but they cleaned up nice on the outside. I will leave mine empty so no one has reason to steal it.
Let us know how the axle/hub seal goes. I have a Left rear to do too. Was thinking about trying to pull the axle and take the duals/hub/drum off as a single unit.
Very nice truck and great work! I must admit, seing that red getting covered gives me a bit of a sick feeling. :) The step is a little wider in the back than the front. It gently tapers from the fender to the tank. That is why the overhang is more on the left. The gas can will sit parallel to...
Well, Jim an I returned to the original salvage yard where he saw it.It is a 27' 2 piece bridge erection boat with twin propellers and twin detriot engines. It is all aluminum. Very interesting.
Jim,
This is what it is. I saw the boat at Shep's in Onalaska Tuesday.
It was an 27' Bridge Erection Boat with this exact cradle for transport.
I went back Wednesday for pics and it was gone.
"Is a steak included with the grill."
If you enlarge the picture you'll notice the right half is covered in dirt and grass clippings. It slid off my screwdriver when I was turning it. Remember the "Black Magic" coal slag I was sandblasting with? You are looking at it.
You are welcome to the...
The towbar is loaded. I gave ya 9 deuce rims off my M211, a M37 pto, and some misc stuff. I'm looking for more.
Oh yea, there is my ammo can grill in there for you too. I used it sunday!
Recovery went well. Pulled like a dream. Brand new tires and close to perfect top. All went well overall. Only has one minor bump on the corner.
Note the light surface rustwhere the paint chipped, I didn't do it Jim :razz:
I would suggest anyone who uses the cheep lights from Harbor Freight...
Going to recover a 1963 101A1 with cover made by Jeta mfg for my brother. He says it has new radial tires. Load out appointment is at 0900. Paperwork is signed, insurance, registration and ID are in the recovery vehicle. Have new HF magnetic taillights, Pintle hitch in receiver, an air tank and...
Yea, it is kind of a busy weekend. Duck opener is Saturday too. I'm still planning on going. Maybe there are some ducks in need of cookin' by poofstock???? If anybody knows of some ducks that need cookin' within 30 minutes and accessable by foot, I would appreciate that info!
NASA is...
Trying to complete the body work and paint by Wednesday. Started sanding on the hood and found these numbers. I don't know what they are but interested if any one knows. Would like to know some of the history.
Got the first 2 coats of primer on. have to flip the doors and do the outside...
If you need anything or have problems, I'm an hour from Eau Claire, Tomah and 1/2 hour form La Crosse and Black River Falls. If you take I-90 or even I-94. I'll PM the phone number if you need it.
-Dan
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