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  1. WPNS421

    To CTIS or not to CTIS

    What CTIS is???? Tire Inflation System!!
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    Knuckleboom on a Deuce or 5 ton

    We have a boom installed on the frame of a M36C. The truck does not have anything special for beefing up the frame, it is the same as the M35 frame. Our boom is mounted right behind the cab and we have two extensions the slide out from the second arm. On top of the boom we have a 5000lb...
  3. WPNS421

    Help (SOS) for flyusn99

    :ditto:Stan in the west and Gilles in the East
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    my new M816

    Yes I will post the pictures as soon as I get the truck home which should be in a couple of weeks. I was lucky and found the original pamphlet holder (canvas) which contained a plastified lub chart, the complete operator's manual which tells us what goes in what compartment, the book was in the...
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    my new M816

    The color scheme is exactly what was on her before painting. Also she is coming to Canada and our military had the same vehicle, same paint job but no brown. I am keeping her in the context of where she will be. I was offered the tan and other colors and refused; personal choice I quess.
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    my new M816

    Yes it's Dave's place. He had a big selection to choose from and he did all the work on the truck. I have bought from him before, this wrecker all done up is cheaper than a few others I've seen and I have nothing to do except enjoy. the biggest challenge in this whole procedure was trying to...
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    my new M816

    Hi PB, glad to see you around. yes she is pretty but she is also going to work. We have a list of heavy lift jobs just waiting for her. When I bought it, I got all the tools, cables, tow bars, chains, pulleys etc. She is scheduled to go on a 1200 mile run this summer to commemorate the Maple...
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    my new M816

    What you don't see is the folding step hidden by the bumper, need alittle help stepping up. :-)
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    my new M816

    Pictures of my new M816 Wrecker, she just came out of the paint shop today. She should be home soon. She has all the tools, legs, tow bars etc only missing the bottles. She was completely pm'd, new spin on filters installed. She will be coming home with the new M1010 we bought for my wife, hey a...
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    New member from the north

    Welcome to the site. Another Northener, we are slowly taking over this (in 50-100 yrs) Nice M38. Am located in the Ottawa area, if in the area or need something let me know.
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    Radio Shelter for my M37

    She's for sale, she has been completely redone and needs the final touches. We have quite a bit of money invested in her, engine rebuilt, new gas lines,new brake lines, cab completely redone, seats redone and we have replaced the wiring harness (Vintage wiring of Maine) also we have good tires...
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    Radio Shelter for my M37

    Here are some pictures. We have not touched the inside, it is original. The compartments have a lot of stuff inside that is original. i.e. a flashlight 90 degrees first aid kit etc. We were going to use this in shows and when the MVers meet as a central telephone system, but then the big truck...
  13. WPNS421

    towbar on bumper

    If you are talking about the rim and tires on my M35 they are the |Canadian combat split rims. We pay about $ 275 for the tire and the rim
  14. WPNS421

    towbar on bumper

    Hi Here is a picture of my M35 with the towbar attachment on the front bumper. It was sold with the attachment.
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    Radio Shelter for my M37

    Nice shelter, I have one on my M37, but in the back there is a switchboard, not the little type a big switchboard. The connection for the board are on the rear of the shelter. I have a lot of original equipment from the 60s in it, including a dress uniform jacket. If anyone would be...
  16. WPNS421

    Help with purchase

    Hi Kip I'll take two, and PM your address again, I will try and ship the MFCs in the next 2 -3 weeks. Once you get them, we'll talk sending MBUs. Gilles
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    no low beams

    Check the dimmer switch on the floor, because of the water,dirt etc it causes the switch to malfunction. I had it happen.
  18. WPNS421

    Iltis Cable Layer

    Contact Idaho Motor Pool he has one for sale.
  19. WPNS421

    How to remove carc

    We ran into the problem when paint a deuce, what we did was remove the rust and deep pit marks and then used a light finishing bondo to fill in the holes. After sanding the surface was smooth and we repainted.
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    Guess what it is? It's off a "Deuce"

    There usually is no insulation, if you take a look in the engine compartment you'll see that the pipe is near the manifold and the tube is not a tight fit and you do get heat loss where it is inserted into the truck. Don't forget the pipe is suppose to heat the entire engine compartment. The...
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