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  1. airbornebandsman

    XM200A1B1 Project

    Used the dolly to tow my M373A2 today. It worked great. O of course backing is a nightmare, as expected.
  2. airbornebandsman

    Trailer Electrical Splicing question

    Sweet, The trailer I am splicing into does not have the H wire coming from the harness. Not to concerned about interior lights being on. As long as the clearance and exterior lights work I am happy.
  3. airbornebandsman

    Trailer Electrical Splicing question

    Thanks. That is sort of what I. I am seeing up an M200A1 to haul an M373 trailer and want to make sure the lights work correctly. Also wondering if anybody knows which circuit the clearance lights run off of?
  4. airbornebandsman

    Trailer Electrical Splicing question

    I am in the process of splicing a truck side (female) trailer plug into the existing electrical system on an M200A1. I seem to have an extra line on the truck plug side I am splicing in. Here is the markings on the wires: Existing wiring harness: Plug I am Splicing in: -24-484...
  5. airbornebandsman

    M923a2 recovery, TX to GA

    Where in TX?
  6. airbornebandsman

    ATHS Truck Show Perris, CA Sunday 5-7-17

    Love the OERM. One of the few reasons I wish I still lived in CA. Would be a fun event.
  7. airbornebandsman

    XM200A1B1 Project

    Got the fifth wheel completely mounted, replaced all the bolts with new grade 8 hardware. Also got the rear skids mounted and got a piece of structural steel mounted as well. I plan on cutting off the rear 5 inches or so of the skids to line up with the rear of the trailer. She is starting to...
  8. airbornebandsman

    San Antonio, TX Monthly MV get together!!

    Had a good time last night. A pretty good showing of people, not the best night for an event, but we had a good time. For anyone interested there is a Military Collectors expo on Saturday up in Schertz. 509 Schertz Parkway Schertz, TX 78154 0900-1500 $5 Admission
  9. airbornebandsman

    looking for M105 trailer in texas

    I know of a few here in San Antonio. One is in great shape with a new top.
  10. airbornebandsman

    XM200A1B1 Project

    My friend helped me by welding in two cross braces and we got the fifth wheel mocked up and a couple of bolts in. He also got the lunette flipped to match up with the 5 ton pintle. It is starting to take shape.
  11. airbornebandsman

    San Antonio, TX Monthly MV get together!!

    We have an event at Buffalo Wild Wings in Live Oak on April 19th from 430p to 8p. It is sponsored by the City of Live Oak as a Community Day with some of the proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club. Hope to see a good showing. 7903 Pat Booker RD. Live Oak, TX
  12. airbornebandsman

    San Antonio, TX Monthly MV get together!!

    Glad you were able to make it, hopefully you will have more time to hang out next time. More incentive to be at the next one. ;) Hopefully your knee is healing up.
  13. airbornebandsman

    San Antonio, TX Monthly MV get together!!

    Pictures from today.
  14. airbornebandsman

    San Antonio, TX Monthly MV get together!!

    Pictures from the meet up today. We had a great time. 8 vehicles showed up. Ended up with a mini car show, had about 75+ people show up and look at the trucks as we were waiting to head to chow. Thanks to everyone that showed up , and hopefully more are available next time. I will try and plan...
  15. airbornebandsman

    San Antonio, TX Monthly MV get together!!

    Trucks are always optional for our group. If you can bring it, great. If not come out and meet the guys and talk shop. Look forward to meeting you. What is going on with your truck?
  16. airbornebandsman

    San Antonio, TX Monthly MV get together!!

    Having a Meet and Greet this Saturday at 1130. Will be at the Forum in Selma, TX. We will eat at Red Robin and BS for awhile afterword's. Address is: 8227 Agora Pkwy, Selma, TX 78154. We will park across the street, I will be there around 1100-1115.
  17. airbornebandsman

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    The glad-hands from a local brake shop and the ball valves are from Lowes. The brake shop actually suggested I use them as the are for air and just as good as anything they would have.
  18. airbornebandsman

    Hello - Newbie in Texas

    Welcome from San Antonio.
  19. airbornebandsman

    XM200A1B1 Project

    Finished with the air lines. Replaced I trailer line and added in ball valves for the semi-trailer air lines. Also replaced all 4 glad-hands with new ones. Finished installing the rails to mount the fifth wheel on. currently using the wire wheel to knock off as much crud as possible and painting...
  20. airbornebandsman

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Installed new ball valves and glad-hands on the rear of my M813A1 on Monday. The work pretty well, the old valves would barely move.
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