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It looks like I may finally be getting a title for the '67 M105A2 that I purchased back in early March so it's time to start planning. If you look past the paint the trailer itself is virtually arrow straight and rust free. A very nice candidate for this project considering that the trailer and...

I guess they finally wised up. =)

While reading old threads I ran across a post on hood handles. Having just pinched my fingers for the umpteenth time I reached out to gringletaube to see if he had any of his improved version left. A few messages later I had one headed this way from Uruguay. Once it arrived I couldn't wait to...

I went with the red Mystic JT-6 (bucket and tubes) from Napa. It's a #2 bearing and chassis grease. I look at it the same way. Lubricants have come a long way since these trucks were produced and the LO was written.

If this hasn't already been posted it's an old thread and a long read but lots of great information. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/lds-vs-ldt-and-the-real-differences.56041/

Thank you for that info G744. I'll add that information to my installation notes.

There's definitely a minor design issue with these particular lights. As you can see below the glass sealed beam lamp only makes contact at 4 small locations with the housing. My guess is that these small contact points cause stress risers in the glass bulb until you end up with what I have. A...

I'll open one up for inspection tomorrow. My plan was to use the low beam for reverse and the high beam on a second wire and manual switch as rear work/loading lights.

Since I have the reverse light switch mounts done I've been trying to decide on reverse lights for my rig. I really liked the look of the armored lights with clears lenses on the rear of the Deuce so I went ahead and ordered a pair. Something that I found during my search is concerning though. I...

Super hot where you are at right now? Heat soak can do weird things to the solenoids if they are getting some age on them. Might check all of the relay connections and grounds too.

Could be just a weak/tired starter solenoid.

Great information. Do you happen to have the fender dimension/PDF for a M105A2?

I ended up going with some cheap PVS-7's. Still amazed at how well the old clunkers do with a high grade tube in them.

That is one good looking truck. =)

Good info. Thanks ZiggyO.

So, to be clear for myself and anyone else that may read this down the road. The single lights use a driving or IR lens over the top of a sealed beam, correct?

So, with a sealed beam swap the single IR version that I posted a picture of can be converted to white/clear?

I was afraid of that. I was hoping that the IR lens was installed over the sealed beam lens.

Kicking this one back to the top. Is there a current clear replacement for the IR lens? It appears that demonscycle.com is down or gone. Looking for clear lenses for the single armored lights as shown below. Lot's of this style available used but with the IR lens.

8 bolt GM for sure. Came off of a 14 bolt that had 5 ton lock ring wheels. I just haven't been able to find a brand or manufacturer name on them.