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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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!
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...
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