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  1. vvwilkins

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I cost about $171 total: 3 rolls of Dynamat Hoodliner material. Each roll is 32"x54"x0.75 thick. Here's the summit racing link to the material i used: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dyc-11905/overview/ I still owe the thread a mapping of how I applied the material to the hood.
  2. vvwilkins

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Thank You for watching and sharing your experiences. It was about 42 degrees in Big Bear that day. The Cab stayed pretty comfortable - didn't need to turn on the heater. I've relined the roof and upper portion of THOR's cab with dynamat and Liner to reduce exterior noise - I think it helped...
  3. vvwilkins

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    On January 5th I took the Wife and family on a trail ride from Apple Valley to Big Bear (Fawnskin). My daughter drove her Silverado pickup and my Son's Fiancé drove her Jeep. Compiled a YouTube video documenting our adventure. We went from Sand to Snow in 3 hours of trail running. My first time...
  4. vvwilkins

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    @dougnash & @SCM35A2 : Thank You for the positive feedback! The material is Dynamat brand Hood Liner 11905 from Summit Racing : https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dyc-11905 Comes in 32" x 54" rolls. I used 3 rolls with very little left over. I can provide a sketch of how I pieced it all...
  5. vvwilkins

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Refreshed the hood insulation - removed the remnants of the decaying old insulation and applied new Dynamat Hoodliner. Used 3M 90 spray adhesive to ensure solid attachment.
  6. vvwilkins

    Texas to Alaska ... what to take?

    Just saw this post: I'd definitely be interested. We would need to meet up at some cross-point as I'll be departing from Southern California. Are you thinking of hitting the Rubicon Trail while in AK?
  7. vvwilkins

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Added Sun Visors and tweaked the Aneroid on my Bosch MW pump +2clicks - see pics. Oh, and I welded my coolant tube back to it's mount. ...
  8. vvwilkins

    CTIS air catch trap with air leak

    Had a similar air leak problem at the 2019 SoCal SS Rally - cab sounded like steam escaping when I shut down the rig. Took the water separator apart, removed the internal valve assembly and installed a Schroeder valve as suggested by Suprman. The "T" component referenced is the white...
  9. vvwilkins

    2019 SoCal Fall Rally

    @DanielsCousin: So Great to meet You Too! Thanks for the Pics of THOR! Yes, the bed of THOR was scrambled eggs after several attempts on that hill - Great Fun! I should post a pic of the extra 5gal Jerry Can I had strapped (briefly) to the bed of the truck - totally beat up after that :)
  10. vvwilkins

    2019 SoCal Fall Rally

    While driving home through the Cajon Pass today I heard the sound of a steam engine horn - pulled off at Cleghorn Pass and took the following pic of a UP BigBoy Steam Engine ... thought I'd share...
  11. vvwilkins

    2019 SoCal Fall Rally

    FastNova - Thank You for the incredible hospitality and your family treating me like family - Much Appreciated. Great Food - Great People!!! I have some fun video from the CrownVic rally challenge - need to figure out how to share with the crew. Attached are just a couple pics of yesterday's...
  12. vvwilkins

    2019 SoCal Fall Rally

    Wow - Impressive! - I'm not worthy :) Regarding the Copper City reference by True Knight - That's a bit north of the GPS coordinates provided at the start of the thread... I'm somewhat confused What route are people taking?
  13. vvwilkins

    2019 SoCal Fall Rally

    Yes, Crew, I'm an Idiot - sorry about the multiple posts... -v
  14. vvwilkins

    2019 SoCal Fall Rally

    Added some lights to THOR for the weekend...
  15. vvwilkins

    2019 SoCal Fall Rally

    OK Crew, started working on an LED light bar setup in prep for the Rally. Made the brackets today, still need to work on the wiring...
  16. vvwilkins

    2019 SoCal Fall Rally

    @FastNova, Thank You. Started work on some lighting...working brackets - next weekend need to work on the electrics.. pics attached..
  17. vvwilkins

    2019 SoCal Fall Rally

    Logistics Questions (1st timer here): 1. Assuming arrival on Friday is pretty wide open due to work schedules. I'd like to arrive before dark if possible. 2. Communication channels: Is there a preferred CB, GMRS or Amateur Radio channel that is monitored? I can support either (KM6OZT) 3. Does...
  18. vvwilkins

    2019 SoCal Fall Rally

    I will make plans to be there. Let me know how I can help. Will bring my M923A2 nicknamed THOR.
  19. vvwilkins

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    @AnvilFace: They look Awesome! Well Done Sir! -v
  20. vvwilkins

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Installed a Sherpa 25,000lb 24v electric winch on my M923A2. Used 4"X6"x5/16 Angle Iron and 5/16" plate for the main mount. Also Thick-wall DOM tube to replace the factory tube connecting the bottom/top frame rails. Used 9/16" grade 8 bolts through out. If you have any questions - I'm glad...
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