Good to see the flashers up there...we need to be seen.A buddy of mine from work called the other day and told me his truck broke down just outside of town. It died in a spot where the tow truck couldn't get to it because of the snow/drifts so we hooked up the tow strap but the problem was the truck was completely dead, only thing that worked was the dome light. Couldn't even shift it into neutral!So we ended up dragging the truck with it in park to a location where the tow truck could get to it. I sure hope we didn't damage his truck but it was his idea to drag it like that. Truck was a 2017 F150.
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Yes sir. They've come in handy this winter.
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Helping a buddy move.
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Next best thing to having your own truck is having a friend that has a truck...
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I actually spent a couple weeks reading this entire thread in anticipation of getting my first deuce. Nothing but inspiration in here! The first thing I did after picking it up was load it with stuff from my house for the big move!
Then the following Wednesday, I got it inspected and drove it to the office, taking care following company procedure and backing the vehicle in.
The driver of the car I parked next to remarked how small and unimportant my deuce made his ride look
My boss was wondering if I was going to take it on site visits located in East Jesus!
Then the following Wednesday, I got it inspected and drove it to the office, taking care following company procedure and backing the vehicle in.
The driver of the car I parked next to remarked how small and unimportant my deuce made his ride look
My boss was wondering if I was going to take it on site visits located in East Jesus!
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That is a clean looking A3!!!I actually spent a couple weeks reading this entire thread in anticipation of getting my first deuce. Nothing but inspiration in here! The first thing I did after picking it up was load it with stuff from my house for the big move!
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The driver of the car I parked next to remarked how small and unimportant my deuce made his ride look
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Making it earn its living doing a bed swap
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I've been meaning to do that to my truck. What size pipe did you use ? Also where did you attach the "stay" lines too ? The back of the bed ?View attachment 784406 View attachment 784407 View attachment 784408View attachment 784409
Making it earn its living doing a bed swap
A few more pictures of your front hoist system would be nice and appreciated !
Thanks.
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Making it earn its living doing a bed swap
Is your jib pole crane Mil Surplus or "home grown"?
What is the length of each leg?
If I cannot find one of Uncle Sam's used, I would consider fabbing one like that.
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Nice! If I had a winch-equipped truck I'd want the A-frame for it too!
In the manuals I've read, it seems the cab top needs to be removed for the A-frame cables going to the rear of the truck. Having not seen this setup in-person, can that be adjusted so the cab top can be left on?
In the manuals I've read, it seems the cab top needs to be removed for the A-frame cables going to the rear of the truck. Having not seen this setup in-person, can that be adjusted so the cab top can be left on?
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https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...frame-kit-(hoist)-for-M35-let-s-talk-about-it
The original A-frame discussion thread
The original A-frame discussion thread
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Thanks guys! Right at this second I have a headache and fever- gimme a day or two and I’ll post some details.
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I miss that truck! It still looks great! I do like the front hoist, thought of doing that more than once.
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It’s been a pretty good truck- Lots of veterans have ridden in it and it’s not let me down as long as I keep up on the maintenance!
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Totally agree ! I could use that to move around the heavy engine blocks and transmissions and transfer-cases around here. As it is I have to get my son and the heavy duty hand-truck for the transmissions and transfer-cases. The engines need the neighbors tractor . He can only help on certain days though. So I can only work on his schedule which sucks. With that front hoist I could move anything by myself !
It would be nice to have some pictures showing how the stay cables are attached to the truck. Do they need something to hold them off the cab roof ? Or do they clear it ? Can they be adjusted to raise the boom ? Maybe attach a small electric winch to them ? I suppose it could be done even if the stock configuration doesn't allow it.
Found the answers to most of my questions from "CattleRepairmans" post.
Thanks !
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Jelly of the a frame!
Used my deuce as "Santa's sleigh" today. Delivered a truck load of gifts to some less fortunate kids at a local school. 911Cheermeisters on facebook/Instagram.
Used my deuce as "Santa's sleigh" today. Delivered a truck load of gifts to some less fortunate kids at a local school. 911Cheermeisters on facebook/Instagram.
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I love the red nose you put on its grill!
I've thought about using mine for summer charity events, like a fill the truck campaign or something...
I've thought about using mine for summer charity events, like a fill the truck campaign or something...
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Pulled out my huntin' buddies stuck truck. His truck sat out there for two days and two other trucks failed to get him out.
