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I'm trying to retrofit my M1031 Contact Maintenance Truck back to close to original with all tools, locations etc. My M944A1 manual shows each tool, each location for that tool and details locations for each storage and mount of each piece of equipment. I want to find the same things for the...

DrillerSurplus, yes, thank you, please - ask them. You can give them my number (831) 524-0620 or email at offgridtod@gmail.com - I can have a driver out of Sacramento right away so they would not even need to move it. Without being able to inspect it is a tough call on price but I can see...

I'd be interested in trading for a trailer version or buying - in CA trailer titles are nothing but a 33,000lb truck is $1500 a year in weight fees.

Ok, I'm not inside yet for specifics on the tools but getting close. Exterior paint is done - check - not bad for Rustoleum and elbow grease. What do you think about the black wheels. :driver:

Can the SteelSoldiers out there speak out about trust worthy mechanical and recovery services in the Californa, specifically French Camp, Barstow, Travis and Herlong liquidation centers? Other Southern, CA sites also interesting to hear about. Who would you trust to pick up your auction buy...

A Tach is built in - the frequency meter is the way to read RPM - these units run at 1800rpm and produce 60 cycles per second (Hz) - so when the unit is running and producing 60 Hz on the meter it is at 1800 rpm. Adjust to that setting and 120 volts output on each phase and it is set correctly.

Ok, more progress updates. Paint is partially done. Went for Federal Green but got Mint Green - oh well. Lowest cost high quality paint - tip of the day - Rustoleum Professional at Home Depot $37 a gallon in California (we can get much oil based anymore). I mixed three white to two dark green...

Prep for paint, locking handles and fuel shut off mods Ok, project progress to date: Locking handles installed - after install realized they are installed with screws from the outside - so security is still a way down the road. Anyone have an elegant solution? Paint prep going well Engine and...

Anyone try a transformer to accept the 208 three phase or split the phases off (1 5kw 120 volt phase) to auto transformer or other to get 240 single phase. Used transformers are not expensive and this is how the power company would do it.

I need manuals right away - so anyone with a source for a manual or copy please email. This is a machine shop and I know generators so I can figure it out but the manuals will save me hours - so worth more than the copying costs. Electronic would be superior but either way. You drop at your...

In the picture of the "hallway" you see a cord hanging - this is a 24 volt extension cord - wow, I'd like to buy some more of those for off grid power - anyone selling those - I'll pay more than the scrapper.

Sorry for the delay - here are the photos, we got the transfer case switch and PTO generator spinning. Tools cleared out and stored for future inventory. I ordered locking handles for the three doors from a Steel Soldiers Source so i can secure the truck. South Bend 1308 Lathe 9" two chucks but...

Manuals for 944A1 Shop Who knows a good source for the technical manuals? The SEORTM manuals appear to be less than abundant but also available - so please let me know. Electronic copies preferred but hard copy also interesting.

This thread is to capture all the knowledge, tricks, and capabilities of the M944A1 Mobile Shop in Civilian Use and the steps and lesson required to make that conversion. If you have knowledge to share please add to this thread. I'd request that entertainment oriented comments be at a minimum...

Ok, got it, I had a friend pull on the handle while I used a bar to nudge the transfer case lever under the truck. Thank you all for the input. I'm going to start a new thread called M944A1 - Mobile Shop Civilian Conversion - that will detail what I am going to put the truck back to work and...

Looking for serious and elegant solutions Guys, I appreciate the suggestions and I have searched the site - what is needed are elegant solutions that will function for a service team using the vehicle in a professional environment. I can't send my team to a job site and have them whip out a...

To put these trucks into "normal" civilian use some security needs to be added. Locking doors, key starter (maybe), locking gas caps, locking rear shops, tool boxes, etc. Please post your security systems, steps, tools, products (saw locking handles listed recently), and other ways you have made...

Ok, I have an 86 M939 truck under the SEORTM and I downloaded the manual last night - thank you SteelSoldiers! What I am unable to engage and disengage is the transfer case - lever is between the seats next to the parking brake. The PTO lever to the left of the driver seat moves. This is not...

Beast arrived yesterday - main batteries needed replacement and the engine shut down handle was offset but soon after that the Cummins 250 fired up. Drove it in the yard and opened the batmobile wings and started unloading boxes and boxes of brand new hand tools, a couple welders, enough emery...

This is not about flip, this is about creating jobs. We are working to put mechanics and machinist back to work repairing remote equipment and agricultural equipment. I'd encourage those members that reusing our surplus for economic recovery is admirable, buying refurbishing and putting back to...