What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[Another Ahab]

Can't decide what to do as far as a paint scheme. Stick with an MV based job, or civilianize it since it'll be my permanent residence. Maybe a multi-level metal flake scheme like a 60's drag car.

Some of those WWI camouflage schemes used by Germany on their aircraft were pretty funky.

Of course, those schemes were:

- WWI era.

- German

- And aircraft specific.

But. You know. Other than that. Pretty funky!

 

[EO2NMCB]

Just curious, but why the move, more room?

Out to the country with land, all the trucks in one place, with no zoning!

 

[someoldmoose]

Ahab, that just might be the answer. I too am WW 1 vintage (or at least it feels that way), of German heritage, Virgo (so VERY specific), and pretty funky (especially after a fire call but better after a shower). Maybe I will become Moose Fred van Rick tofu.
The Maroon Bar man.

 

[someoldmoose]

Coffey1 . . . ouch.

 

[therooster2001]

Found two things that need attention. Not a dripping leak, but I think when it articulated it threw some oil around. Both rear axels. Time to read up..

 

[lindsey97]

Rooster check your axle vents for proper operation.

 

[simp5782]

Found two things that need attention. Not a dripping leak, but I think when it articulated it threw some oil around. Both rear axels. Time to read up..

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Rustproofing

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[Coffey1]

Rear pinion seal super easy.
Pull cotter key remove nut pull flange off by hand remove seal install new seal. Fronts are a little different.

 

[Tinstar]

It is very easy.
I have read on SS that there is a difference between military spec seals and civilian seals.
The military one seems to do the job and the civilian one leaks right away.

I used the military one and it was fine.
No experience with the other

 

[Ford Mechanic]

It is very easy.
I have read on SS that there is a difference between military spec seals and civilian seals.
The military one seems to do the job and the civilian one leaks right away.

I used the military one and it was fine.
No experience with the other

Really? I was just fixing to order some civy replacement seals.

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[tobyS]

Cut the sideboards from telephone poles today and fitted them. One of the four got about 1 3/4" and the rest are 1 1/2". I'm going to see if a shop nearby will plane the one down just a tad. They weigh a bit more than 2x 12 from the lumber mart.

Sunburn, sweat and saw dust is a hot combination right now!

Black, tan or green?

 

[Buffalobwana]

That looks really nice.

 

[simp5782]

Really? I was just fixing to order some civy replacement seals.

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Ive never had any of the civilian ones leak and i use the ones from napa or truckpro. National oil seals are good quality.

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[Tinstar]

I'm not doubting that at all.
Just relaying what Ive read in a few old SS threads.

The military surplus seals must be made of gold considering how much the eBay, etc. vendors ask for them.

 

[someoldmoose]

Aren't the mil. ones all Unobtainium ?

Have never had National leak -- until it's worn out or abused.

 

[DJones]

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[DJones]

Radiator look good. Did you find a one piece gasket that fits?

No it's a two piece from Memphis Equipment. I will post part number for the kit when I get home Tuesday.

 

[Buffalobwana]

No it's a two piece from Memphis Equipment. I will post part number for the kit when I get home Tuesday.

Thanks, as mine is in need of replacement too.

 

[Jbulach]

Cut the sideboards from telephone poles today....

....Sunburn, sweat and saw dust is a hot combination right now!

Black, tan or green?

Oh no, I hope you didn't get Creosote burned. I've been burned several times and it makes a sunburn seem like fun.

The side boards look awesome. I'd go green if you can match or just leave them as is, look cool to me! Just my $.02

 

[gimpyrobb]

Cut the sideboards from telephone poles today and fitted them. One of the four got about 1 3/4" and the rest are 1 1/2". I'm going to see if a shop nearby will plane the one down just a tad. They weigh a bit more than 2x 12 from the lumber mart.

Sunburn, sweat and saw dust is a hot combination right now!

Black, tan or green?

Leave them as is, looks sharp!