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. Normally no, quenching isn't a good thing. Only reason I suggested that was that our welder who always did that job for us did it. Once those plates were welded - they "stayed stuck". The truck would get new torque rods at the 7 year rebuild if the rubber had separated. Going from memory...

. That looks good! Canvas is definitely a little different than the metal would be.

. I have to agree with @Soupermike and @silverstate55 ... Seeing the complete build process really is neat. There is a lot of work that goes into building these trucks!

. I see something different every time you post pictures. This time the magic is the cable hook up front on the winch... Really impressive work!

. . If you still have the factory start button and switch on the dash, it may be worth considering them. At least for testing purposes. Lots of folks have had troubles with a "too much apperage" situation on aftermarket keyed switches.

. Agreed and don't buy a cheap HF double flaring tool. Spend a few bucks and get one that will last as long as you. Mine is over 40 years old now and it still works as well as the day that I bought it.

. One of the magical parts of this website is the section called Technical Manuals. The books that you need to repair anything that you need fixed on a military HMMWV is here. That requires lots of effort on your part - No question about that. Dirty hands, oil drops on your clean white...

. Ahhh... Yes sir. Without the right tools to do that bend, buying "pre-bent corners" that you will have to weld is about the only other choice. That would require good welding and lots of grinding and "making it purty". I have seen them before and I think @chucky very recently had a post...

. I rummaged a few books that I have. Specifically in the Shop Manual on the 19-MD model, Fuses F1 F15 F17 and Relays R1 R7 control the Boom Lowering function. Here are the books that I have. Page 288 in the shop manual is trouble shooting for lowering the boom. (in ShopManual 03, Printed Page...

. I would like to offer that the PTO switch - meaning PTO On and PTO Off needs to be in your circuit. I don't think that you want the PTO and by extension the Hydraulic Pump to be on all the time. Maybe I am misunderstanding your goal, but PTO Off could be really important if you were to...

. Welcome to the Outfit! Happy to have you here. The TM's (Technical Manuals) are here for your trailer. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/upload/trailer/TM9-2330-213-14&P.pdf Snap up some pictures and possibly post them here to the site. There are a few "picture hounds" here - with me at the...

. It could be worth a trip out to a local Northern Tool. They sell a manual pipe bender. Roughly $150 Don't know if you have even bent electrical conduit or not, but there is a chart that helps you "get it right" when you try to make proper bends. I'm just guessing - and thicker wall tubing...

. Along with the weld on the edges of your plate, a 3/4 inch hole drilled in the center and plug welding that - your metal "keepers" should stay in place. Need to have a 5 gallon bucket of water to cool the metal before the rubber is smoked.

. Funny how that works. At one point in my life, I worked for a large computer company. Had a few pieces of hardware that were on the scrap list - and they were pretty important to our daily operations. We had literally hundreds of spare parts and no matter what those machines needed, our...

. I love tools so if you have magic in your toolbox - yes - Please share! You have done a nice job on your truck. It's exciting to see your progress almost daily...

. So neat!! I see the shackles are in place behind the bumperettes. Guessing that is a blackout light on the hood? Tail lights still in progress. Really amazing work!

. Sharp looking! I like the bumperettes on the back with the pintle between them. Wow!

. Save the old master cylinder if it didn't have to be returned for a core. Pulling it apart, inspecting the bore, and the piston will help you decide what happened AND if you can find repair parts.

. You can't get a Form SF97 from an individual and that form is what releases the vehicle from the military to its first civilian owner. The key to getting a title will be a signed and proper bill of sale - and a willing DMV employee. Best way to make that transaction go smoothly is for the...

. Just had to snag one picture... So sad to see all that power fading away to rust - even if it is Russian. Thanks for the link @SCSG-G4 ! Picture Source: ©Pavel Raspopov