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The hype may be that there is about half the weight of the trailer reducing your trailer load capacity, due to being so darned heavy. Plus the braking system is not compatible. That's all. Oh, and the pintle height is not a match. I'm sure you will find a way to accommodate your cheap...

I saw that thread and mentioned parts as well. I too would like to know if the Y feet are something to collect or avoid. Rick

Wow, you Georgia boys really control the traffic? How do I get permission to pass and do you control the I95 corridor? Rick

I second well diggers experience and suggestions. I will add to his post by mentioning that duals do have an advantage on road when you are running heavy loads. I find duals are more stable. Possibly due to there being twice the number of sidewalls under the load. Rick

That sounds like a way better plan than restoring the metal work. Rick

The issue may not be obvious to you through a visual inspection, for example a loose valve seat. However using the normal compression testing and leak down methods should guide you to a diagnosis. I am am another vote for saving the rig and encourage you to diagnose the problem and let us know...

While I am a scarcastic SOB most all the time, my surprise and delight to learn about a PTO simulator is genuine. One thing on my mind at the moment is that the Unimog has a distinct advantage in visibility from the driver seat for manipulating a front end implement. I doubt the deuce could be...

Wow, a hydraulically driven PTO simulator! I had no idea those even existed! I have to agree that a 3 point system is a really valuable piece on a work truck. Especially on a winch truck. I have seen videos of Unimogs winching enormous logs out of the woods using a winch and a blade that is...

Dang, those axles fit the truck pretty well. Are they narrowed? Rick

Good point rustystud. So, we are now considering: The Ross/Saginaw gear with less turns lock to lock, making full use of the power assist, or The stock steering gear with power assist applied to the steering linkage, offering redundancy at the expense of utilizing the fullest advantage of the...

You can't do that. You can't mention a really cool find and not post photos. Please correct your error immediately!!! (Insert that big, huge " This thread is worthless without pics" icon here) Rick

Hello and welcome! We appreciate photos when you get your ride. My favorite fish and Chips outside Boston is from Iggy's Chowder house in Warwick! Do you ever patronize their place? Rick

Man, what a great project! I'm a sucker for old Dodge Brothers trucks! Thanks for posting and for the resto. BTW, with you working under that blue tarp, don't you miss the pink moments? Rick

If it sticks up any and it's steel, you may be able to weld a nut onto the tip for leverage and turning. I would start soaking the hole with penetrant as well. Rick

$15 large for a winch truck is twice the hobby price for a truck. Unless you like leaving a huge pile of cash on the table, I'd wait a bit. Take a look at Ebay and our classifieds. You will find comparisons to guide you in pricing. Rick

I have always wanted to count to Potato, but I can't. That eliminated my choices of "sometimes", "always", "I can count" and "all of the above". I try counting Potato every so often, which eliminates "never". I am still trying to learn to count Potato, so "yes"' "no" and "maybe" apply, but I...

There are no answers here. All you will find on this (or any) forum are opinions, which is not a bad thing if you understand the difference between opinion and truth. What each of us must do is read, learn and implement our best judgement. And share the results. Rick

Welcome. Thanks for your post, I found it interesting. We await your return stateside, presumably after your buddy is out of jail and back to supporting his family. Rick

Hi there New Guy! I gotta warn ya, this hobby is highly addictive. Hopefully you live in an area where your collection can grow. These trucks take up a lot of space! Welcome and enjoy! Rick

Thanks for the shout out to us. Life is hard in the rough patches and while you are in the middle of it you can never tell when it will smooth out. Check in with us once a week or so to give us updates on your progress. Rick