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  1. rtk

    Chevrolet must have used reject parts

    In the 70's and early 80's GM ( Goverment Motors ) used cheap steel and the first type of WATER based vehicle paints . GM vehicles were known for rust through and bad paint , that is part of the reason they almost went out of business . Then there are the mechincal issues , but that's another...
  2. rtk

    Post your m37 pictures

    M37 I have a 1953 M37 WW plus the M101a2 trailer , trailer is correct , but as they say the price was right . All the mechanicals have been done waiting for paint , winter project
  3. rtk

    Gasoline with 10% Ethanol

    ethanol Ethanol is c_ _ p , it's NOT good for any engine , killer on any rubber fuel parts . Wait ,you live in NY , the ethanol percent is supposed to GO UP to 15% , you can still find non ethanol gas but you have to search it out . NANNY STATE , NANNY COUNTRY . I read just recently that all...
  4. rtk

    MVPA Show in Huntsville, AL

    Huntsville MVPA show :p Just got back to the room , great show , picked up a few items already , We are doing the Redstone tour in the AM , then back to the show and hook up with the Waterloo, AL. crowd . we plan on staying till sat , and head back home . Convention center is very nice , very...
  5. rtk

    MVPA Show in Huntsville, AL

    MVPA convention WE made the Big plan , being as the family is from Waterloo , AL , down the road as they say , we will do the convention and family thing at the same time , worked out great . It's been a long time since I have been to Redstone , so it should be good . Plan on also hooking up...
  6. rtk

    2012 vin info thread

    ID #'s :)M35A3 Serial #3619R10872005 ID # 502327 NK0HE2 NSN# 2320013832047 Bumper # L/S 88C-R 329 AG purchased , Sparta ,WI Thank you , Bob K
  7. rtk

    Huge Turning Circle

    pitman arm sounds like you might have dinged a few more parts in the front end , possiably tweaked the frame , maybe diamonded it a bit . I would do a double check of the rest of the steering components , tie rods , sleeves , center link ,etc , if everything looks"OK" you need to find...
  8. rtk

    Huge Turning Circle

    pitman arm I would check the shaft in the steering box , very common to twist that also . When the pitman arm stips it also twists the output shaft in the steering box . The easy fix is another trip to the salvage yard :) bob k
  9. rtk

    M1008 Brakes Part Numbers

    I think the other issue is going to a "BIG BOX " parts store and dealing with a counter person who last week was flipping burgers ! I miss the local mom & pop parts store with somebody who looked at your old brake parts and walked over and took them off the shelf without using a computer . Last...
  10. rtk

    Turning radius?

    turning radius :grin: You can come and check my M35 out , I live near you in Lockport . As far as turning radius , BIG truck , Big turning radius . You should come to the Local MVPA , Empire State West , meeting this thursday , At the Vet's on Walden Ave , 1900.hrs (7PM ) shoot me a PM I can...
  11. rtk

    sf-97 help ASPA plz

    title problems Listen to what everybody is saying on this site . A form SF 97 is not a title to you if it is not in your name . I just helped someone reg and title their MV with a improper SF 97 , what a hassel that was . As they say it's easier to stay out of troulbe then it is to get out of...
  12. rtk

    Any Wiring Tips

    wiring problems :DI would go with a harness made by Vintage Wiring of Maine , they make very good replacement harness's . The wiring is not difficult , you just have to under stand the wire numbers . They did not use color codes per say . If you are up for making your own harness , the wiring...
  13. rtk

    Titleing my deuce in newyork

    That is the rule , read the NYSVTL , worked there alot of years and EVERBODY thinks they know how it works , trust me that's the way it is , I can not speak for all the country offices , I was State . and GL IS an agent for the FEB's , dealt with them all the time . As far as A3's go , they are...
  14. rtk

    Titleing my deuce in newyork

    I think you need to email me ,I worked 31 years as a SR DMV Inspector for NYS , I would need to get all the info you have on the vehicle .There are a few different things you could do to get the vehicle registered . Did you check the right side frame rail for a number and date ? I agree with...
  15. rtk

    new 35A3 owner FYI

    Thanks , I found what I think is the original date and vehicle ID# behind the right front wheel , !/10/67 , would they rebuild rebuild a 30 year old chassis ? The MV seems to be in good condition . What is the best source for TM's for the A3?. I belong to MVPA Empire State West branch and they...
  16. rtk

    new 35A3 owner FYI

    Just took delivery of a M35A3 . Purchased form Jeff @ Motorsource inc. outside Chicago . I picked up a real nice Arizona MV , no rust ,and a very complete vehicle , even came with the operators manual . Very nice people to deal with . They even hooked me up with a great truck hauler , no...
  17. rtk

    rmi size for 101A2 trailer

    M101A2 wheel Thanks for the info , just wanted to make sure , they look like a basic 8 lug steel wheel , ALWAYS good to have that spare ! RTK
  18. rtk

    rmi size for 101A2 trailer

    I am looking for a spare tire and wheel for my 101A2 trailer . What 8 lug wheel fits these trailer , they appear to be just your basic 8 lug steel wheel . I plan on going the Pic a Part route , just trying to nail down what to look for :-D
  19. rtk

    m101A2 flexible brake hose

    Does anyone have a crossover # for the brake flex hose over the axle ? I am in the process of overhauling the brake system and could use a new hose . I have the standard Kasel trailer , thanks Bob K8-)
  20. rtk

    M35A2 or A3 ?

    Ya , I kinda had a little faux-pas on that . How do I delete the one I do not need . As the wife says "If you knew what you were doing you would be dangerous " thanks bob k
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