What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[Swamp Donkey]

That's very cool.

Will these various sources quote you as a private individual even though you don't have a CAGE Code?

I'm sure they will. If you're used to paying surplus prices, be prepared for sticker shock though. When trying to secure the inner rails for the winch frame extensions I got a quote from one of those places. I could have them in 2 days for $458 a piece plus freight shipping, lol. Lowest price for NOS on Ebay at the time was $128 a piece shipped for comparison.

Now you can learn me something. I see CAGE codes all the time but have not a clue what they mean?

 

[Another Ahab]

Now you can learn me something. I see CAGE codes all the time but have not a clue what they mean?

It's just a shorthand that Uncle Sam uses for procurement. It's a federal registry of Suppliers and Contractors:

- Makes the game easier as purchasing agents and agencies can quickly determine the background, details, and history of any contractor/ supplier that they might be doing business with.

I was once Business Development VP for a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and the CAGE Codes were second-nature; we used them all the time.

The acronym is short for Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial_and_Government_Entity_code

 

[m715mike]

I just learned something new. Thanks Ahab!

 

[infidel got me]

5tonweekly

I thought cage code meant--- cost always grossly exaggerated

I priced a small part a while back and almost fell over, those guys are highhhhhhhhhh

 

[Another Ahab]

I thought cage code meant--- cost always grossly exaggerated

I priced a small part a while back and almost fell over, those guys are highhhhhhhhhh

Language is like that:

- The word can have multiple meanings.

 

[tbar123]

I finally fixed the air horn,I also welded the chain back onto the hood support,and put my air control knob on.

 

[ghitch75]

Adjusted my modulator trans cable yesterday.......Shifts smooth now!!!

 

[simp5782]

put a coat of black on the 934 minus the box. just a test run.

 

[Another Ahab]

It looks real fine. Is that just a rattle-can job?

 

[simp5782]

Behr

 

[AMGeneral]

The 760 feet of 5/8 cable arrived yesterday,brand new US made!

I got 200 feet measured out and installed on the M54A1C this evening,I'll finish the winch chain on it and take pictures of the cable on the wrecker install tomorrow.

I also contacted an individual about another M51 dump truck,maybe another M39 series sitting in the yard soon!

 

[Spyderman]

Today I started working on the tactical playground for my 5 ton. I know your probably thinking WHAT is a tactical playground. Pictures to follow later this week.

 

[srodocker]

Put the LED turns and tails on it. Also measured out the toolbox side and with the hydro reservoir doesnt look like it will fit a full tank even with moving the drain valves. So I may see if my buddy still has a tractor tank sitting around and put that in the spot without having to move anything. Anyone have the measurements of a tractor fuel tankf off hand?

 

[71DeuceAK]

@Spyderman, lemme guess, some kind of off-road/obstacle course?

 

[infidel got me]

Put my bed back on today, now to finish wiring , lights and paint. Will post pics. tomorrow raining now.

 

[AMGeneral]

Well,I got the M54A1C cable finished this morning,and cut,pulled,spooled and installed the 280 feet of cable on the M62A1 this afternoon.

Only 3 pictures.

 

[DemocracyEnaction]

Changed the front differential oil. That's all the oils.

 

[MtnSnow]

Applied my 2017 tags to the trucks as they finally arrived in the mail...

 

[General Hood]

Annoying air leak under cab demanded attention. I found a straight brass adaptor was split front to back (hairline crack). Took the part to NAPA and a dozen other semi local auto / truck parts depts. with no luck in finding a match, or a suitable replacement. Resorted to southern ingenuity (wrapped the fitting in rubber and a worm clamp). For now, it's holding 125 PSI and not leaking. Still looking for a replacement , or even a kit that includes the part

 

[simp5782]

Annoying air leak under cab demanded attention. I found a straight brass adaptor was split front to back (hairline crack). Took the part to NAPA and a dozen other semi local auto / truck parts depts. with no luck in finding a match, or a suitable replacement. Resorted to southern ingenuity (wrapped the fitting in rubber and a worm clamp). For now, it's holding 125 PSI and not leaking. Still looking for a replacement , or even a kit that includes the part

Post a pic of the part