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  1. tobyS

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Yes, been through the asbestos training for my demolition projects too and had to school the local zoning in court about what was regulated and what wasn't, friable and non-friable. I made fiberglass friable when I cut it. I wonder if the gov calls it out as bad as asbestos in regs?
  2. tobyS

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I was outside and noticed the dust so took care to be up-wind for (not) breathing it. I'll find a mask. I got some on arms and hands that I should have protected from handling it. Next time gets some water to help control it too...hose is right there.
  3. tobyS

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I really like your Herculiner install as well WtG. Since you talk gallons, that seems to narrow application. Do you have a gun that will spray it? Re the side for my A3 deuce I posted earlier, here is what I'm doing (1/2 done). Cleaned, shortened, straightened, primer and paint uprights and...
  4. tobyS

    M105a2 trailer jack

    Note on the jack. I keep a block of wood, 4x8 and put between the wheels to jack it up and not roll.
  5. tobyS

    Should I drive an LMTV with no waterpump belt a short distance?

    You can charge it through the emergency glad hand too.
  6. tobyS

    4x4 M105 bed cover

    Weller, thanks. I once bought a salvage bridge that was claimed to be 90 ton. It was maybe 70....so I understand having stock of supplies, especially steel. I cut mine to 24" (-3") and put clear yellow pine inside them, 1 9/16"x 1 1/8" with rounded corners. I'm getting 1.5" x 2.0" steel...
  7. tobyS

    FMTV vs M923 bed cover

    I think bows are considerably different and the length is shorter on the FMTV. If I recall correctly, the LMTV is about 12'6" and the 923 is 14'.
  8. tobyS

    Initial shake down trip of a new-to-me XM818

    When you get that camper painted green it will be a fine combination. How about some HMMWV wheels and 37s to bring it up just a bit (kidding).
  9. tobyS

    Seized my engine!

    Is there an oil pump drive that comes off the bottom of the distributor? If there is, are you sure you got it back into place?
  10. tobyS

    4x4 M105 bed cover

    Weller....don't go to the trouble unless it's handy. I called my steel supplier for sizes of tubing and Cole Hardwood to help me mill some ash that will fit in the uprights I salvaged. Cole will cut the ash to 1 9/16 x 1 1/8" and I will round the corners with a router. I'll soak them in oil...
  11. tobyS

    4x4 M105 bed cover

    Welled, can you put a picture of the angle/wood upright? I have some 1/4" cherry wood that helps on the m35 bed that came off and became a trailer. Even then, not tied to the cross bars they move around and let pools form just sitting, not going down the road.
  12. tobyS

    4x4 M105 bed cover

    Yes, I looked it up and they would be heavier. With some modification, the OEM cover might work. One of the pictures I saw had corrugated steel roof. It looked nice, probably not for a road vehicle though. I may go to fireproof canvas for both the bed and cab soft top outer layer. I have...
  13. tobyS

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I've had a few times that seats would be nice, but only if they could legally haul people, and that would probably require seat belts and more structure. If it were done right, probably worth at least $30 more. I will be sticking to the fixed rack but with an alteration to get front bed access...
  14. tobyS

    4x4 M105 bed cover

    I'm using the M105 bed on my A3 4x4 project and want a strong frame and canvas cover. I salvaged the uprights from the sides in the picture, but they are not strong and a couple are bent where the corners attach. All in all, it seems rather flimsy and going down the road at 50, might not be...
  15. tobyS

    Titling/registering M923 in Indiana. Like to hear from the Hoosiers who have done it.

    If you mean me, I do it at the Rochester branch. Add about 10 trailers to my list for MV titles, a few of which were "assembled"....which requires 2 police checks, one to issue the number and one to show it's properly attached. The "assembled" are the only ones I needed photo's for.
  16. tobyS

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Question....I have the troop seats from my M929 that could be remade as troop seats for my deuce 4x4 project. It's a lot of effort to re-make them to fit. Is it worth having the fold up seats (with the rest of the cover) or are fixed side racks (which would be a lot simpler to re-make) the way...
  17. tobyS

    Titling/registering M923 in Indiana. Like to hear from the Hoosiers who have done it.

    I got titles to all of my trucks in Indiana. All they really care about is getting tax money. If you went through GSA, they do not charge state sales tax but the contractor sales, GL or GP, depending upon the state, some do charge state sales tax (their state). In that case, Indiana does give...
  18. tobyS

    11R20 dual question

    "For the 14.5x20's I suspect a good number of the failures are due to the A3 trucks CTIS leaking and it allowing the wheel to lay on the ground and damage the sidewall." ....yes, exactly. That is what happened to the GY AT-2 14.00 on my 929 dump truck....makes them egg shaped and they get...
  19. tobyS

    Transmission issue, help!

    Very nice HMMWV. Sounds like you have a plan. If it's the fourth and reverse clutch, try not to use reverse any more than you have to if you plan to re-use it.
  20. tobyS

    Transmission issue, help!

    That "glistening with metal particles" is the clutch friction material. If you keep going with slipping clutch, eventually it will burn up the aluminum piston. Does the "smattering of tiny metal fragments" appear to be aluminum? Stop now if it's aluminum. New fluid does not solve the problem...
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