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  1. Somemedic

    Lot Price and Current Price?? What gives?

    I dont believe it was my imagination but during the bidding (the final hrs and min of Drexel Gardens that closed at 5p eastern on the 24th) I noticed the Lot Price on the big page was usually less than the Current Bid price on each individual auction page. I realize there may have been a lag...
  2. Somemedic

    m35a2 prices?

    RE: Re: RE: m35a2 prices? Some of the auctions at Drexel ended today with a majority of trucks sold for $1500 or less. Some were listed as 'truck starts' while some said that the batteries were dead (whatever that means). Cheapest deuce went for 1071.00. High was 3110.00
  3. Somemedic

    chunks of metal in motor oil

    Id keep Memphis equipment or some surplus engine supplier on speed dial. Might wanna tow a jeep behind the deuce for long trips.
  4. Somemedic

    What have I done?

    Looks like dust sitting on a newer motor. Even if you had to drop a grand into it (the thought frightens me) you have 3000 in that truck which for all purposes looks great and could be ebayed for close to double. I wish icould have your headache, you lucky turd... Anyway, get it home and take...
  5. Somemedic

    MV Convoy on US Rt. 20 East coast to West coast

    Fellas, I aint got alot of room at my place but RT 20 is right down the street. Im located in NW Indiana. For further info I have a NG transportation parkinglot 1/2 a block away from me so you could park there and walk to my home. Theres also a HUGE Bass Pro shop in Portage which is less than...
  6. Somemedic

    Drexel Gardens... What should I expect?

    Im probably letting this current auction go by and using it as an education period. I will probably bid after the 24th closings. A few members were PM'ed that were going on friday and asked if they could steer me clear from the "parts only" (ie: needs some serious work). Id prefer a turn key MV...
  7. Somemedic

    Drexel Gardens Inspection help

    Gents... Im working at the fire dept friday and cant get any coverage to go down and inspect, so if any of you are headed that way and could steer me clear away from a deuce that would have major issues Id surely be grateful.
  8. Somemedic

    Drexel Gardens IN inspections

    Gents... Im working at the fire dept friday and cant get any coverage to go down and inspect, so if any of you are headed that way and could steer me clear away from a deuce that would have major issues Id surely be grateful.
  9. Somemedic

    Friday Night Classic Car Show

    Id like to have gone to that and Im thinkin it wasnt that far away.
  10. Somemedic

    Sarge rides again!

    Dont recall reading your stuff previously but I would sell my mother to do that trip. Those will be 8 'man days', meaning shaving and hygene are left at ones descretion. I havent seen the mountains since I was about 5 but remember them well. Not a huge deal for some but a big deal for a kid...
  11. Somemedic

    Drexel Gardens... What should I expect?

    Since I live in Indiana I thought Id start looking at some of the trucks at Drexel. On lIne I mean. Anyway there seem to be quite a few that are "running" (quoting the auction, running is good but stopping can come in handy too) and even have winches and canvas. Im looking at deuces (sister...
  12. Somemedic

    M 35 mulitfuel questions

    I live right down the street from the 586th transportation unit in bee-you-teefull Hobart Indiana. They usually keep some 5ton tractors, hemmits, and deuces along with various hummers. I wave to the guys since they look at mein my cucv all the time (Thinkin Im some nut job probably) It really...
  13. Somemedic

    Sway Arm Size and rear Transfr seal?

    RE: Re: RE: Sway Arm Size and rear Transfr seal? Outdamnstanding. Devil, you sir, are tops
  14. Somemedic

    Sway Arm Size and rear Transfr seal?

    RE: Re: RE: Sway Arm Size and rear Transfr seal? I never found the TM foor replacing that TC rear output shaft seal. you guys have suggestions?
  15. Somemedic

    Front Drive Shaft Removal

    Got old joint out by beating it with a sledge. Took yolk and hit it with white lith grease. Tapped the newjoint caps into place gently and put joint into position. Pressed caps into yolk with vice until bearings were in position and then tapped them into place with a sledge. Clips were a...
  16. Somemedic

    Front Drive Shaft Removal

    yeppers, thats was it... Now about that u joint. I backed it out after removing the clips with a sledge. Still cantget one cap to clear out so I can pull it off. But more importantly how is I gettin that new one on??
  17. Somemedic

    Front Drive Shaft Removal

    Want to replace the universal joint on the front drive shaft of the blazer. removed the clips but cant seem to get the U joint to come out (guessinig they have to be pressed. So I was takinig the shaft out and removed the 4 bolts thaat hold the shaft to the link of the transfer case. After I...
  18. Somemedic

    Sway Arm Size and rear Transfr seal?

    Im sorry, its a M1009 from '84. The leak coming out of the rear shaft and slinging all over the bottom of the truck. I dont care for that. Is this a hard seal to replace? Do I need to open up the TC to do it or is it all done from the rear of the unit? BTW, the folks at A-Zone said not...
  19. Somemedic

    Sway Arm Size and rear Transfr seal?

    I got some xtra cash and Im trying to redo some of the rubber and suspension parts that need it. Wat size is the sway bar bushing... since they are sold at A-Zone figured Id get a greaseable version, just need a size. Also would like to redo shackels (springs) and body mounts, whos got kits...
  20. Somemedic

    Midwest Fuel Injection.

    Although it was pricey my IP was rebuilt by Magera Diesel Inc out of Crown Point. I wasnt happy about the price but MY GOD is it a different truck... a lot quicker, idles smoother, no motor valley leak. I didnt do the install but all seems well so far.
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