I didn't actually do anything on Brutus today. However, my son and his wife came by ( they live 45 miles away ) and I showed Dan all of the repairs I've made this Summer. Shortly afterwards, Amanda informed me, that I was going to become a Grandfather for the first time in May!!!Grand
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I like where you put everything JC. It looks very logical to me. Sometimes the available choices can be rather daunting.
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G'day everyone,.....
I've been scratching my brain thinking about where to mount my Vic-1 system, thats a great set up.
I think I'm gonna have to copy that one.
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I've been scratching my brain thinking about where to mount my Vic-1 system, thats a great set up.
I think I'm gonna have to copy that one.
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Just finished a 3 hour round trip in pouring rain into the City (where I do not like to go with the Deuce) to pick up a pallet from a warehouse. Freight forwarder sent me to the wrong address. Once at the right warehouse, they could not locate the pallet. Turns out, it hasn't been delivered, yet. So I went all they way home.
My theory of how one is automatically screw*d as soon as one depends upon other people for doing their jobs right, was once again confirmed.
At least I got to drive the Queen.
My theory of how one is automatically screw*d as soon as one depends upon other people for doing their jobs right, was once again confirmed.
At least I got to drive the Queen.
I call that a "cluster f#ck". Three hours in a military vehicle in rain is not easy. I would be screwing around with my air wipers and defrost the entire time. Plus, I'm sure you have many important tasks to do as it is.
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Owen,
I have to say it: CONGRATULATIONS GRANDPA! I hope all goes smoothly and a happy and healthy baby boy or girl arrives right on time.
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Thanks Tim! Yeah, I'm pretty excited about it. Dan and Amanda are going to make great parents. My daughter Sheila and I are already thinking about what devilish toys I could buy. Sheila suggested a miniature drum set if it's a boy. Dan plays drums, guitar and bass ( I just play bass myself ) so it would be divine retribution for all of the times I was woken up prematurely by Dan playing the drums with his pals.
I used to just give up, strap on my bass and play with them. Then I would go to work exhausted. Yeah, I'm gonna have some fun!
Got my cargo light installed in the bed. I'm really happy with how this came together. First try, I wasn't getting ground. Had to take it out and scrape a little paint off. Now it works great and I think looks great--very natural place to mount it.
(yes, the switch is on in the pic. It's not really wired yet, but touching the wire to the positive battery terminal worked for a test!)
(yes, the switch is on in the pic. It's not really wired yet, but touching the wire to the positive battery terminal worked for a test!)
Is it like an intercom between the driver and the troops? Are there headsets?
The intercom box is to the right there, but this post was about the cargo light in the center.
Yes the VIC-1 intercom system uses headsets. Mine has 3 stations: driver, passenger and cargo area.
That must've been a pain! Good job!
Sorry. I never realized it was a light. I thought it was part of the intercom. I didn't notice the light or read your text properly.
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I put press plugs in the holes on the back of my cab, now to fine an assortment on amazon to plug the holes in the dash.
I had to chase the holes with a 5/8" drill bit to clean out the excess paint. The plugs are 5/8"(16mm)
I had to chase the holes with a 5/8" drill bit to clean out the excess paint. The plugs are 5/8"(16mm)
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I put on Brutus' winter front today and plugged his block heater into my garage . It was 27 degrees here last night. I also ran him to charge up his batteries. I still can't drive him, because his inspection sticker is overdue and the truck shop I use hasn't received any new stickers from PA yet. Bummer.
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learning what all I need to do a 6BT swap so I can buy one!!!!
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Looking at alot of cab photos it seems thats how many holes a M35 cab normally.
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Mine has those holes, plugging them is definitely on my list. I can't imagine what purpose they had?
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Lookin Good Owen! Amazing what a blanket will to to make the human inside the truck happier - and the truck too!
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I'm not certain, but I think those 6 holes are where the U-Bolts go to support the Convoy Light pole. At least that is what they are for on a 5-Ton... Those little plugs though - are pretty neat if you only have one light pole or maybe none... Less ways for yellow jackets to find a nice place to build a nest. Especially down south.
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