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  1. svaasand

    knob on dash - brake controller?

    No, not yet.
  2. svaasand

    knob on dash - brake controller?

    I purchased a 1986 M1038. It has this knob and switch on the dash, but I don't know what this is. There is no extra electrical equipment installed on the vehicle. It looks like an electric brake controller? Does anyone know what this is, and if it was installed during army service? If it is a...
  3. svaasand

    Radio installation

    I bought a complete radio installation kit, which came with these instructions. Might be of interest.
  4. svaasand

    Comments on the M561/M792 Gama Goat Parts X-Ref thread

    The brake hoses are using hydraulic compression fittings, according SAE J514 standard. I purchased mine at at www.discounthydraulichose.com. They can make any length with any fitting on the end. The goat uses 1/4" steel brake lines, which is the -04 size. It would also be possible to purchase...
  5. svaasand

    New gamma goat owner

    thanks, great instructions. I will try to make these myself. I will report on progress..
  6. svaasand

    New gamma goat owner

    help with cushion measurements is much appreciated. what i need is the thickness of the cushion, and details of how they are attached to the seat.
  7. svaasand

    New gamma goat owner

    The white markings are done by the former civilian owner, with vinyl lettering. The original black markings are faint, but readable. The "ambulance" markings are not real, it is not the ambulance version.
  8. svaasand

    New gamma goat owner

    This goat is coming from US bases in Spain. I just bought it from a collector in Barcelona. It is a 1971, with registration number NG00W2. It is relatively untouched since released from the Army, still in original paint. I have a couple of questions to you experienced owners; -What engine oil...
  9. svaasand

    New gamma goat owner

    I am now joining this exclusive crowd of Gamma goat owners; a 1971 M561
  10. svaasand

    CCKW Data plates in Norwegian

    These are indeed Norwegian plates. Very common here in Norway... Almost all WWII trucks in Norwegian use had the original plates replaced with these. Text is exactly the same as the original US plates, only translated to Norwegian. Speeds are also "translated" to km/hour in addition to original...
  11. svaasand

    WC-63 new to me

    I see you have the "arctic cab" installed. These were developed for cold weather use late WWII, but were not issued before the 1950's. Good luck with your truck!
  12. svaasand

    Question: Free wheeling hubs on WC54's

    I have a set of goverment issue dodge free wheeling hubs, they were date marked early 1950's. Don't think they were available during WWII. They look like the normal hubs, but with a ball bearing instead of splines. Not possible to engage the front wheel drive with them installed, so they give...
  13. svaasand

    1942 WC-54 Restoration

    There are two simple hinge brackets in the front, and one stationary support in the back -Lars
  14. svaasand

    Identifying truck maker

    My truck was delivered (to Norway) in 1968, the truck may have been produced in 1967. Is it known which manufacturers actually made M543 wreckers?
  15. svaasand

    Identifying truck maker

    I own a 1968 M543A2. How can I find out which manufacturer made this truck? -Lars Svaasand
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