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Recent content by randyw69

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    parts vehicle wanted or parts

    I have all that on a parts truck...I'm in central MS. Give me a call 662-769-1976 if you're interested in coming over here (no shipping).
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    WWII Hero Reunites with Long Lost C-47

    Very cool! It makes all the history come to life & realize that things that happened in the past are more than just stories! I thank him for his service!
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    need part

    Try these guys http://www.jacksonpowertrain.com/ . Bought a pto gear box kit from them a while back & that was part of the kit. Maybe they sell it individually too.
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    30 deg climb in temps + snow = Big Ugly plays tow truck in the slush!

    Down around these parts we refer to those things as "Exploders". If they get more than 1 tire off the pavement at any one time, they are stuck! Always good to see a F@#D pulled by a Chevy. :jumpin:
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    Military TUG

    Does anyone know the military number designation for these trucks? My brother was stationed at Sheppard A.F.B. and during a visit, I saw these and thought they were very unique. Always love overkill on drivetrain! See pics here.http://community.webshots.com/album/569321025QNzGdf
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    M1028/1008 Ring and Pinion Gears

    What gear you chose will depend on what tire size you will run. Shorter tires,lower gears{higher numerical} taller tires, higher gears. What size tire will you run?? There are numerous gear ratio calculators on the web. Just do a google search of "gear ratio calculator" and it will tell you tire...
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    My friends M1031, few questions

    There is one for sale in the classifieds for the EXACT same price:wink:
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    M1008 slave receptacle cap & tow shackle

    I am not very familiar with a slave recep cap but have several caps on 5 1008's in my yard. Is it the cap over the jump start recep in the grill? Let me know and may be able to fix all of you up.
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    Did pretty good yesterday

    Finally got pics!!! Here are pics of the 5 CUCV's I won on the 3rd. The red m1031 is currently listed in "Classifieds" Will keep 2 to restore for myself. Click on this link to view more detailed pics http://community.webshots.com/user/randyw69
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    Did pretty good yesterday

    Got 2 more home today{220 mile round trip} Found out the one I wasn't sure of is a 1031 with aluminum cargo box with a monster electric motor and smaller air compressor in back. This is a daylight to dark operation as I am at the mercy of the Forestry Commision workers to help load these things...
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    Did pretty good yesterday

    I went to a GSA auction yesterday looking to score a 1008 and wound up winning the bid on 5 trucks! One is actually a 1028 or 1031 due to the 205 transfer. Maybe someone here can clue me in on which ones came with the 205. They are about 100 miles south of me so I will be retrieving them 2 at a...
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    Hoping to aquire an M1008

    Thanks for the replies. Old chev4x4, I have been to Pa. several times as my company does business with Johnstown Welding and Fabrication in Johnstown,Pa. Absolutely beautiful country along I-76 and the Allegheny mountain range. People are nice too. Good luck on scoring a 1008. Randy
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    Hoping to aquire an M1008

    Hello all, I am not new to this website but this is my first post.Let me first say that as I have never served in our armed forces, I have the utmost respect for those who have. I am able to enjoy my hobbies and freedom because of those who served.I am 47 yrs. old and have always...
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