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Finally got to apply the markings to the goat, I tried my best to duplicate the font and location from the original 1970 TM. Also got the wheels painted and put the new tires on.
Insured/registered the goat Friday, took it out for it's first road run today. Got it up to 45, taking it easy first time out, still running on the old tires for now. Started on the button after sitting idle since last July, took about 1 mile to start pumping oil on the transfer, pretty happy...
Purchased a lot of winch parts, parts are new and never mounted but have seen some obvious storage handling. They arrived today but minus two items, the hollow end of the drive shaft and one of the pto handles. Looks like UPS pulled some funny business and re boxed the items. The original box...
Made the 200 mile round trip today to pick up the goat tires at the Fastenal store that arrived from Utah last Friday. Very pleased, 90%+ tread and no rot and no re treads. A good clean and paint of the wheels and they will be ready to go on just in time for Memorial Day activities.
If you are looking for a radio this is the best chance to find one on a table for sale. Lots of mil surplus gear is sold here each year.
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Just got a call, the tires were dropped off at the Fastenal this afternoon in UT. I looked for those TN tires, found this, HARRISON MOBILE TIRE SERVICE in Jackson, TN at 731-423-8210, ask for Ricky.. Also tracked down a guy in Maine who was suppose to have some but he had...
Finally got the logistics figured out and have a set of tires on the way from UT, will post about those when they arrive. Continuing on with the radio install, something seemingly so simple but taking forever. I got the corner antenna mount install finished and looking over the instruction...
Called and talked with an actual personal at Fastenal and got the rate reduced by half, $300 from Utah to my store here in Maine. Next best offer was $500 on uship.
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