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JimC2's latest activity
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb."Looks like you might have power brakes!" Yeah, I noticed that back in 1972 when I got this truck. Brakes aren't great, but they are...
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JJimC2 replied to the thread Left front fender XM708.Thanks, Frank.
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JThere are 5 flush rivets in the top of the fender. Four in a rectangle and one centered in front. They don't attach anything, and I...
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb."Looks to me you have side risers with channels to accommodate the boards". I don't. The side risers don't have channels. I'm going to...
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb.Dumb question - how do the sideboards mount? It isn't obvious looking at the truck.
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb.The dump bed is compatible with a 6" wood height extension. I'm thinking two red oak 2x8s 6 feet long cut to 6" width. Any thoughts?
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb.Large head 5/16×18-1" carriage bolts for the runningboards arrived today. Diameter of the heads is slightly larger than the originals...
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb.Got all the lug nuts loose on the left front tire. Need to raise it a bit higher, secure the jackstand further outboard, pull the tire...
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb.Got an inflated yard tire on the left rear today (came off the right front). Temperature ranging from 99° to 103°. Only 97° now. Need to...
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb."I can still put my spare back on the door rack, just not as fast..." I'm not eager to try that any more.
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb.Slow, slow go today... Note the split bucket I was sitting on. Dumped me on my rear. I was lucky.
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb."Only 198 made with the XM708 designation". Yeah, built on a beefed up M53 chassis (about 2 inches shorter than an M37). Fourteen still...
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb.I'll have to think a bit about mounting the winch bumperettes today. Edit - Overheated. Driving home while I still can.
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb.Wasn't physically able to lift the left rear tire to drag it out of the way. Will get help with that tomorrow morning before going to...
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JJimC2 replied to the thread XM708 refurb.Sunday got the left rear tire off. Five gallon bucket I was sitting on collapsed about ten minutes ago, and I fell backwards onto my...
