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73m819 - You are right. It appears that running the strap underneath will cause wear. When I pulled the can holder this evening, I found the remnants of an old strap... A lingering piece of canvas strap and decades worth of pebbles were waiting for me under the can holder.

It worked I pulled the gas can holder off and ran the strap underneath. It worked!

At 34, I guess I am younger than my truck...

Patriot Exhaust Auger Insert I'm curious about the Patriot Exhaust auger inserts. A quick search on SS shows that a few guys are using them and there is no cutting or welding required -- just insert in the exhaust pipe. Are they really that simple? Do they rattle (ha ha, as if my truck...

SaskCanuck, I'll tattle on myself and hopefully make you feel better. There's safety in numbers, right? :beer: I recently got a gas can and strap for the driver's step of my M35A2. I ran the vertical strap under the gas can and through the front and back loops on the holder (i.e., not under...

If I was able to drive out of the hole without assistance, was I really stuck? Easing in the first time, I was not able to make it all the way through. After a little rocking (which I believe the TM says not to do -- and for good reason), the truck came backing out. Naturally, if going slow...

1100 is fine with me.

Feb 8th is on for me. I vote for Kroger at FM 1488 and Honea Egypt. How does 10:30am sound? We can meet and then head to The Pizza Shack for lunch.

Welcome! There is a group of us planning to meet at the Montgomery Pizza Shack on February 8. Please feel free to join us. Check out this thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?83192-Any-interest-in-a-Houston-Galveston-Area-Rally/page13

TAUM86 - Sorry to hear you were a party of one!! I see you are in Montgomery. At least 3 people told me yesterday that they have seen your truck in town recently. Have you driven it on Walden road? -Mike (TAMU Class of 02). Anjay22 - Yes Sir. The Pizza Shack is next to Brookshire Bros in...

Mark Saturday, February 8th on the calendar. We can meet in Montgomery at The Pizza Shack. There is a big parking lot with plenty of room for us. We can go for a drive and eat afterwards, or just meet for lunch. I'll poll the group when it gets closer and post more details. The Pizza...

So to put this in terms I understand, should I ever have the pleasure of owning an HET, I need to plan on two loans from the bank... One to buy the truck and a second for the first oil change!! :doh::doh: On a more serious note, I have really enjoyed following your story and checking out the...

Thanks! Yes, I liked that truck. As for my launch.... I think M813rc said it well, "shiver, shiver, chicken noises..." I eased down the boat ramp and stopped in 5 feet of water for a full inspection. According to the previous owner, that truck had not seen the water in over 6 years. I got up...

Gunzy, that has got to be my favorite Stolly video. I've probably seen it one hundred times. Every time I'm telling someone about the truck and they say, "What's that"... I show them that video.

I completely understand about working-up the nerve! I called the local newspaper and they ran an advance 2 days before my swim. I figured that announcing it publicly would prevent me from being a chicken and not going through with it. Turns out that a crowd of 30 people or so showed up to watch...

Wow! Is it advertised online? I'd love to see it. I want another, but I'm pretty sure that won't fly with my wife right now (since I just bought my Deuce recently). I did short trips on the pavement and never disconnected the drive shafts. Honestly, I was afraid of breaking the truck (and...

Thanks Kevin!! Channel 13 had a cameraman out there the day I took it swimming. He actually rode in the back after we tested for leaks. I kept watching but never saw the truck on the news.

Yes, please check-out the album I posted on SS http://www.steelsoldiers.com/album.php?albumid=3223

I found some pictures of my former Alvis Stalwart MKII while rummaging in the back closet. It brought back great memories, and I thought I'd share with the group. There are a couple pictures below, but check-out the album I posted for more if interested. I owned this Stolly from around...

The Tree House Cafe looks like a good meeting spot. I like his "Hillbilly Hilton." Unfortunately, I have to work January 11 and will not make it this time. Y'all have fun, and I'm looking forward to seeing pictures. I like the idea of making this a monthly routine. Is there any interest in...