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  1. K

    re purposed mkt-85

    that is really cool, looks like a still!
  2. K

    re purposed mkt-85

    What do you do with an mkt other then cooking? We made ours into a bar for watching nascar trackside! Of course I purchased it for that purpose and was empty when I bought it.
  3. K

    m103a mkt-85 suspension help

    I looked at quite a few axles with brakes, seems that the spring centers is an issue because of the narrow chassis. I would like to keep the original spring mounts, ideas?
  4. K

    m103a mkt-85 suspension help

    maplehillfarm - i'll be going right through binghamton on my way to the glen. No worries, I won't tow if the weight does not come down and will not have family with me going to the races. I am your side of the glen coming from philly area.8) btw, my did lives near you, just outside of...
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    m103a mkt-85 suspension help

    rwbrown - let me know what you need, i carefully saved all the 'guts' and planned on trying to sell them, you are pretty far so i am guessing shipping would be steep. recvry4x4 - thanks for the suggestions, I am going to start with what i have due to time constraints, but will most likely...
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    m103a mkt-85 suspension help

    ordering the otc 1924 socket today, thanks! I will take the brakes off first. I already stripped a few hundred pounds, the brake hubs will be a bunch more, then I will replace the landing gear. I would really like to keep the axle and find some civillian bolt on wheels and tires, any ideas...
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    m103a mkt-85 suspension help

    Chevy rates the astro at 5000 lbs towing, i don't belive it but i can tow the empty mkt without issue, i am guessing 3500-4k lbs. tows fine, i can post pics of the great engineering of the adjustable hitch if someone is interested. since the chasis is out right now, i can't post a pic being...
  8. K

    m103a mkt-85 suspension help

    ok, before i get skewered, i bought the trailer Empty, without canvas. It was a prefect fit as multipurpose, camping with the kids, tailgating and especially trackside at nascar to watch the races. I love the trailer and it will make a great bar for the races. rwbrown72, maybe no tap but loads...
  9. K

    m103a mkt-85 suspension help

    Hi- this is my first post, could not find the info i need but am sure it is actually here somewhere. I have a 1984 mkt-85 that I am planning on using as a multipurpose camping base. I need to lighten the chassis which Is currently pulled out. I have removed all the brake stuff and am in...
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