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Didn’t get anything done today, and probably won’t for the next week. Weather has taken a arctic turn for the worst. It’s currently snowing with a temp of -6 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind chill is -20.

It’s part of the V-8 conversion done by the previous owner. Sorry for the confusion. What I can’t quite figure out is whether or not some of this stuff is necessary. There was a bunch of wiring in the dash and pretty much everywhere else on the truck. It’s difficult figuring what’s a keeper and...

That’s what I thought as well. If indeed they are ballast resistors (BR), I might have to use one. While installing the wiring, I tightened the screw on the original BR just a bit too tight and it went crack! I’ve superglued it, not sure if it’ll work. I also have another ballast resistor in my...

Things are progressing. Got the coil, ballast resistor, alternator regulator and light control installed. Began laying out the repaired wire harness. One change to the plan comes as a result of the V-8 installation. The large voltage regulator is not used. A simple alternator regulator with two...

Both tail lights installed. All front lights are installed. Started work on the turn signal but hit a stoppage. There’s a broken wire (blue) inside the mechanism. Not sure how I’ll fix it yet but watch for the mushroom cloud. It’s going to be a pita to fix. Got the replacement coil installed as...

Well wiener schnitzel! The dingo coil is broken. Literally. The top of the coil is broken all the way around. Must be some reversal of gravity preventing it from falling apart. Anyway, I have a coil stashed away and I dug it out. The old one required an external resistor. The new one (NOS) is...

That does look nice!

Been working my way through the new (old) wire harness. Even though it’s a used harness, it is in remarkably good condition. Some of the connections had to be replaced because of deterioration of the connectors but over all, it’s worth every penny!

Thank you for the correction. The Army and Marine Corps have different ways of identifying their vehicles.

Those do look nice!

Do you have a picture of them?

I found two good tail lights amongst the box of light assemblies. Both have glass lenses and both have good wiring. One of the lights has two wires and the other has three. Been going through the aft wiring harness and almost have it ready to install. The forward harness is a lot more difficult...

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If you need dummy headsets (non powered), I’ve found good ones at True Value, Lowe’s, Ranch stores and others. Pretty inexpensive and hearing will greatly appreciate reducing the noise. One problem I’ve had with the little ones is their insistence on not wearing them.

I’ve got hydraulic jacks, mechanical jacks, screw type jacks, a couple high lift jacks, OEM jacks and even have a model A or T jack. Unfortunately, I only have one CUCV jack and it’s installed in my 1009.

Last night I decided it was time to look for correct era front and rear tail lights. I have 10 or so older style light assemblies. Unfortunately, it was extremely difficult to take them apart. Screws had snapped off, water had gotten into the innards and just plain age related damage. After...

The thought crossed my mind. Unfortunately, there’s too many modifications done in the engine compartment to go back to the six cylinder. I appreciate the offer! Pretty much everything electrical is toast. Gonna be interesting to get it all working again. Here’s an example of a hillbilly fix:

Here’s an interesting tidbit you might find interesting. The below excerpt from a book shows everything armored in or near Ruston LA. I’ll try to figure out how the book is laid out and I’ll see what else is to be gleaned from it. The serial number is important in finally figuring out the conundrum.

Usually it is stenciled on both sides and on the back end. Usually the letters are 3 inch tall and are placed on the fender(?) that overlaps the tracks. Also, the tank belonged to 1-108 Mississippi National Guard. Try contacting the Mississippi National Guard headquarters. I’d recon they’ll have...

I would never advocate midnight requisitioning of government property. However, a fine example of American iron, just sitting there, gives a potential for a display in a small piece of land. Somebody owns the land but they don’t seem to care what’s done with it. Someone owns the tank but they...