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Not in my world! I put Dyna Mat inside the cab on the passenger side (where the exhaust stack is). I put some on the inside of the doors, now they thud when I close them. I added 1/2” rubber mats to the floor. This mod lowered the noise the most. I bought the mats at Tractor Supply. It’s used...

You don’t have to leave this site just because you sell your vehicles. Once a Steel Soldier always a Steel Soldier! If you have restored an HMV, you have knowledge to share with people that are just starting out in the hobby. We all learn so much from each other. It would be a shame to loose...

I was a Big Electric member too. My 1953 M37 has the same spark plugs in it that came with the truck when I bought it in 2001. It is not a daily driver by any means but I do get it out several times a year. I think I have a few spare spark plugs for it. We may start to see a time when we just...

If you get it working, bring it to Michigan. Benton Harbor just found out they have lead in their water just like Flint did. You could set it up and sell drinkable water. It’s hard to imagine that folks can’t have drinkable water when we are surrounded by the Great Lakes. It’s the old water...

I have one Noco in the barn. It’s a good unit. I use battery Tenders on my vehicles and I use the Noco to keep my loose 12 volt batteries fresh. Your choice to use a dual out unit to tend both batteries is good. I use 24 volt Battery Tenders because they make them. It’s just a personal...

This is another reason to use a 24 volt to 12 volt dc to dc converter and not “half tap” your 24 volt system. There are a lot of posts on the site about this topic. The short answer is, spend a few bucks on the dc to dc converter, install the battery cut off switch on the negative battery...

We stopped at the Hagerty “ garage” while on the 2021 MVPA Yellowstone convoy. We got to hang out with the folks that work there. They fed us an unbelievable dinner and we had a great time looking over their extensive collection of cars, trucks and boats. I have three vehicles insured with them...

I used fuse it a lot on my build. Three years later and two trips across America, sometimes on rough roads, and no failures. It seams to work just as well in cold temperatures. I highly recommend this stuff.

Any updates? This is one very interesting project…

It would be an interesting project to mount this body on a civilian chassis. Maybe like a F150 or something. It might make a great little camper.

When it’s time to restock my hardware cabinet, I buy grade 8. Tractor Supply sells their hardware by the pound. I grab a bag, go to the grade 8 bolts and nuts and grab a fist full of each size and length I think I might need. When I get home I spend some time sorting them and putting them in the...

I put de-splined flange caps on the front axel of my M934. Now a friend of mine wants to do the same. My question is are the flange caps the same for a 900 series and a 900 A2. His truck had CTIS but it has been disconnected. Thanks in advance for the help…

Here is a photo of my “toy hauler”…

I added electric breaks to my M934. I already had a 12 volt system for the camper section so I have a good 12 source. I used a 24 volt relay that operates with the break lights. The relay switches 12 volts to the controller. I use a Draw Tight controller that has graduated output when the breaks...

The brand I use is “Battery Tender” I have three 24 volt units for my MV’s and a couple 12 volt units for my lawn equipment. I connect those during the winter when they sit idle for a few months. If you can’t find them locally, Amazon has them. There are several sizes. I use the 3 amp models.

I keep 24 volt battery tenders on my MV’s. I think it helps the batteries live longer. I had to replace the batteries in my M37 after ten years. No complaints from me.

Roger that! It was great convoying with you and your better half…

STOP IT! You have a great engine. It runs on diesel fuel… Very simple. It’s not a hot rod. It’s a truck designed to get you just about anywhere, just not fast. I use some lubpricity additives designed for Diesel engines and used by major trucking companies. These engines should last for a...

Well, I’m back. 3,888 miles, 31 days, 400 gal. Fuel (9.72 mpg average). Not bad for a 41,000 pound truck! We rotated the front tires to the forward left tandem. They where checking a bit so I was told I should rotate them periodically. I had absolutely no trouble with the truck! I don’t care...