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  1. m1010plowboy

    G749 preservation

    Are you thinking of pulling that old 6x6 out of the bush to see if you can get it running? Did you hear, ...... if you pour marvel oil, a mix of brake fluid and acetone, diesel fuel or other magic mix in the spark plug holes for a soak that 'she might loosen up'. This 1st engine came into...
  2. m1010plowboy

    M-52 Recovery

    (y) You mean those ones right there up there? (y)👆 I'll dig through the manuals and see what else is there. Slip me an email through that unused private message system and we'll scan what we can. My good scanner and compressor girl is in the office so I'll sneak in tomorrow if the snow stays...
  3. m1010plowboy

    AM General parts website

    Are the failed orders placed over the internet or by phone? Here's the number off their site. https://www.amgeneral.com/order-parts/ 1 (877) 782 - 0466 AM General has taken aggressive steps to make things better for the collector community. They are sponsoring the MVPA convention this year at...
  4. m1010plowboy

    Calling on all Michigan Historic Military Vehicle Owners

    Is there an action plan in the works since that veto error came out? I must take Governor Gretchen Whitmer on a jeep ride so she can see how fun it is. Has anyone reached out to her to explain what we do with Military Vehicles after public service? Her statement reads like she isn't aware of...
  5. m1010plowboy

    Help with M211 series TMs

    Looks like we built a Canadian version and it isn't any better. I did find a transport document for the M51a2 so if you want to take it flying, now we can. Here are a few more snaps.
  6. m1010plowboy

    Help with M211 series TMs

    I thought I'd find a fold out in the pile of books but I'm just finding bits and pieces. Is there a specific section of a diagram you're looking for in case I stumble on it?
  7. m1010plowboy

    How not to install a Duramax in a M998

    I enjoy watching these builds more than anything else so thanks for sharing the adventure. You're not that far from turning a key and that's exciting. A creative fella up north here wedged one in an M211 and he's real happy with the power in the 16,000 lb 6x6. I can only imagine the pull you'll...
  8. m1010plowboy

    M-52 Recovery

    I'll have to go back through some photos. I know I saw a cannon following an M52 somewhere. Here's a better picture of the armor. I'm almost certain it purrs and belongs in the Leopard family. Again, pictures out of CMV from DM.
  9. m1010plowboy

    C-46 Commando

    Thanks for sharing that. One never knows where support will come from until the need is shared in all markets. Museums and landscapers are the first to go in tough times so I hope you get the support you need for 2021. Have you bumped into these fellas...
  10. m1010plowboy

    Ferret 38C5968

    I stumble across photos doing Cold War research and always sleep better when I unload them. With permission from SM, these UN photos from Egypt 1957 had book end Ferrets 518 and 527 and 529 is in there somewhere. Unit 521 still evades me. The research continues so if more service duty info or...
  11. m1010plowboy

    M-52 Recovery

    That truck is such a beast. It's going to need a trailer to slow it down. Fortunately, we're expanding the wheel choice up here and polished aluminum is the new camo. Now you can blend in with the fleet with anything. Thanks to cmv dm for the photo. There's a nice single wheel trailer option...
  12. m1010plowboy

    1952 M135 W/Winch

    We sure got lucky with the timing and getting the tonnage across the border. Merry Christmas from our G749 family, to yours. It worked out even better for me. For a few years I'd pop the stack off the truck, back it in to the barn, cover the stack with a pail.......forget, fire up the truck...
  13. m1010plowboy

    M-52 Recovery

    I don't even own an 800 series but I found a huge stack of working manuals at a wrecker and scooped em'. They were in a wrecked gubermint truck and I suppose someone was cleaning out the mechanics desk and tossed them. The capacity charts, lube charts, dimensions and pictures are always handy.
  14. m1010plowboy

    M-52 Recovery

    I stumbled upon some books on the 5 ton series and strongly believe that even a pig can't argue about the details in these books. Let me know if you need anything.........I have versions in both French or English. How's the healing going?
  15. m1010plowboy

    Won a 1984 M1010 CUCV ambulance yesterday...

    Adventures in the M1010 were amazing so you're in for a treat. The roof height is a problem and the light corners leave a dent in the skull. Other than that, closing the doors at night leaves you in a pitch black sleep emporium that should have out-riggers to keep it from swaying and bouncing...
  16. m1010plowboy

    Manual transmission swap in m135

    Welcome to the forum from the deuce refrigerator we call Canada. I'm just the landscaper so check with the mechanic but I think one of the mating challenges is the bellhousing design commits an engine to the bell. It could have been a manufacturing process to speed things up but here's what...
  17. m1010plowboy

    G749 preservation

    It's the Marvellum from Massachusetts that was tasked to protect the 'take-out' 302's and 30 years later it's still working. Now all we need are a couple of strippers in the barn to take off some fine parts and sell the surplus. That's 10 GMC 302's in the barn if you count Goose and the...
  18. m1010plowboy

    G749 preservation

    I blew it today and forgot to grab a camera battery so all we have is a flip phone potatoe cam jam bam. Finally found the time to open up the last crate engines and look them over. We found a few good manifolds, carbs, plugs, distributors and a pile of valve covers. The first one still had a...
  19. m1010plowboy

    M135 from Salmon, Idaho, continued under new ownership!

    https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/g749-parts-list.137722/ When a mouse clicks on "forums" then scrolls down to "Early Deuce", the parts list is in the first couple of threads at the top. My kid tore down our seats and bought pre-cut Ash so I'll dig up those measurements That's awesome you...
  20. m1010plowboy

    Canadian member here

    Welcome to the green board. If you need a hand navigating or some tutorials on posting pictures there's a ton of support behind the board. I'm wondering if your family photo albums have some old jeep and M37 pictures inside? Seeing the green toys on the farm would make my day. We just...
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