Recent content by crusty68

Thanks for the quick replies. I am most likely not putting it on a deuce, so I won't need "as strong" of rope, but it would be nice to have a big factor of safety. For that matter, the winch alone is a big factor of safety:grin: I guess that when I find a local supplier, then I will find out...

So there isn't anything special about the rope? I can just buy a bunch of it, swage some ends on and have a field day? Do you guys know if the handle is cast steel? If so, I could fashion a nice custom handle to operate it. I am not looking for a restoration.

I searched, but (maybe I missed it) I didn't find what I was looking for. I was given a deuce winch. It is in poor shape, but I would like to make it work if possible. Here's a few questions: Does the Cable wind out from the top of the drum? Can someone cover operation? The handleon the pass...

Are you in ID Falls? I have wanted to go to the surplus store there for a while. Just never seem to get the time....

Yeah, I grew up outside a town a little smaller than Grangeville, so I am ok with its quiet. We go there couple times a year on our way to our land in St Maries. I would love the idea of 90 acres, but it would probably be out of my budget:cry:

Was going to post a pic of the Dodge, but I guess I don't understand how to on this site. I searched, but don't see how to do it

Hey everybody. Thanks for the replies. I live in Boise. I am looking at trying to move somewhere north eventually- Grangeville, Orofino, etc. THe dodge isn't much to look at now. Hey, it wasn't much to look at when I got it. I have it torn down to the frame right now. Then I will start the...

New member. My name is Ted, and I just joined mainly to view the pictures:-D I don't own a military vehicle, and maybe never will, but dream of a bobbed deuce. I have redone an F250 that I converted to 4wd, and am restoring a 68 dodge Forest Service crewcab (may even paint it OD:smile:) I...