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  1. 50shooter

    long wheelbase 4x4 deuce

    What in the name of all that's holly is that? Hard to see in the little pic but I have a feeling it would get worse w/size.
  2. 50shooter

    M1008 Troop Seat Dimensions

    Once again, my memory didn't serve. They were all the same length. It is the legs that differ in length not the seat boards. Here is a pic just for the heck of it.
  3. 50shooter

    what number to use

    My trucks have all been titled in IL. I used the numbers 0525-xxxxx as the VIN numbers. These are also the numbers that are listed on the frame just inside the drivers side front wheel. As far as year, there may be a number stamped on the data plate that is like 04N - xxx71. The last 2...
  4. 50shooter

    M1008 Troop Seat Dimensions

    If memory serves, the seat on each side closest to the cab is shorter than the others. My truck isn't close so I can't varify..sorry. If you can hang out for a couple of days, I can get you some pics and measurements this w/e. Jason
  5. 50shooter

    Northern Illinois "get together"

    The guys came in from WI, Chicagoland, Florida via Iowa and IL. That is a great idea about letting the other organizations know about it for next year. I didn't know Rockford had a MV group. A convoy would be cool.
  6. 50shooter

    Events in Illinois

    Anyone know more about this?
  7. 50shooter

    Deuce heater options

    The truck in my avatar is a softtop with the drivers side vent sticking open about 1/2". Once the truck is at op temp. I have no issues w/the heat produced from my stock hot water heater. However, I don't start my trucks below 0 and when I'm in them above 0, I'm dressed for it so I don't...
  8. 50shooter

    I wonder why they pulled all the m35a2s

    My guess is it is a sales ploy. GL is in business to make money and this is likely to kick the price up on the next couple of auctions and then we'll get back to normal. Same thing that happened at the end of 2008 beginning of 2009. My crystal ball says they will back to Q in less than 3...
  9. 50shooter

    Northern Illinois "get together"

    Boomer, the Civil War guys are there but no MV's. We had about 7 members come down and 4 trucks with a 5th having had mechanical issues on the way. The weather was terrible with snow falling in the morning. Way to early for that bs. Some of the guys packed up to go recover the broke down...
  10. 50shooter

    Northern Illinois "get together"

    We will be parking our trucks right at the old main gate area. There is grass behind the trucks where we can setup camp for those interested. All the civil war "stuff" will be very close buy as will the food and restrooms. He said they are all set for some posed pictures of the trucks at old...
  11. 50shooter

    How much fuel in an "Empty" tank?

    Same story for me. Checked the tank had plenty drove home from the farm and truck acted up but I thought....couldn't be fuel I checked it. She died on the street and had to have my wife tow me. After lots of trouble shooting and filter changing etc. I need at least 7 gallons or so to run...
  12. 50shooter

    Northern Illinois "get together"

    If you come down to Freeport, take Hwy 20 West. A couple miles west of Elizabeth is the Hwy 84 intersection. Turn Left (the only way you can) and follow 84 through Hanover IL. The former depot is located about 5 miles or so south of Hanover on 84. As you head south it will be on your right...
  13. 50shooter

    CUCV fail (I really hope this isn't a member's!)

    They must be them new all terain custom smooth flats I've been reading about...hear they're expensive!
  14. 50shooter

    Northern Illinois "get together"

    It would be great to have you. Another type of truck will be good for the photo ops too. You must be closer than Florida already otherwise you best be hitting the road now to get here next Friday or Saturday in M818.:grin:
  15. 50shooter

    Northern Illinois "get together"

    The organizers are already talking about trying again next year. This year is a Civil War deal and next year is possibly a WWII event. I asked that they give a bit more "firm" notice for next year. Once we see what kind of setup we have this year it may help w/planning for next. This year...
  16. 50shooter

    bobbed and lifted deuce

    I like it. The cut down bed looks good. Not sure if I'm going w/ the 105 or a cut bed. You must not have a bumper height law in SC. Well done.
  17. 50shooter

    Northern Illinois "get together"

    Already got it. Not sure what their rules will be for fires so I will take my p.o.s. fire pit thing off my deck and load it too.
  18. 50shooter

    Took the Deuce Hunting

    Those are some awesome pics. I just got back from up there moose hunting. We saw several awesome buggies out where we were. Ours was a deuce in a former life. The country you were at looks very similar to ours. We went out of Eureka into the Ochetna valley I think it was. We had to pass over...
  19. 50shooter

    I joined the "CUCV Key Club"

    It is so nice to see someone come out ahead for a change. You may have got the run around but looks like you came out really well in the long run. I recently got two M1008's and one of the ignition's takes a good amount of wiggling to get the key to work. Both trucks came w/the round ignition...
  20. 50shooter

    Northern Illinois "get together"

    To the former Savanna Army Depot or Knob Creek? If it is to Savanna, thank you in advance. I think this will be fun. I've never been to a MV gathering so this is virgin territory for me. I'm sorry to report that I have no more details to add to my earlier comments. I will bring a deuce...
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