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I have owned a M105 carpenter trailer for almost a year. At the risk of getting a blasting by ACE, I have not read the TM for it because I can't find one nor can I open any of the M105 TM's on this site. That said, does anybody know the specs. on the hydraulic cylinder (I need one) and how the...
I also have historic plates on my Deuce. Restrictions...what restrictions, I drive when I what, as far as I want, haul when/want or carry who (or is it whom) ever I want and have had no problems. My yearly inspection consists of a group of mechanics gathered around for a "Q and A" session. $15...
We just wrapped up our wingswheelsandtracks.com show in Cobleskill , NY. The Armed Forces Day Parade route was about 1 mile long and we had about 3 miles of trucks. Chronologically staged, we started with a 1913? Ford Model T ambulance and ending with a few cucv"s and a 5 ton wrecker. I the...
I'm trying to register my 105A2 for the first time with a bill of sale clearly listing the 4-digit VIN#(big problem), NSN#, FSN#, digital photos of the data plates and trailer and "no gots". I can either have it weighed and hope it comes in under 1000#'s(good luck) and register it as homemade...
Being a contractor, I was going to use my Deuce as a collections vehicle and stencil "THE LANDSCAPER" across the hood. I thought it would be a great payment motivator.
Plan change, and since it has been repainted, no new name has stuck yet.
yellow heaslights
I heard the Navy started switching the air scoop. They found that the road debris would make it past the scoop screen and foul the motor, heater core, and the fan blades, not to mention the rain rotting the heater box from the inside out.
Armada, the seat covers are tan and the dash is free of data plates.
Vtdeucedriver, a gun truck was the reason for the black paint.
Last Thursday I got my M105 carpenters trailer w/bows and matching tan top. I will probablyl paint it black over the winter.
I know, I know....pictures to follow.
I just received a quote from Memphis supply yesterday for the Air-o-matic, $ 1945.00 plus $40.00 shipping. I have a couple of other calls out for quotes but have not received them yet. Will keep you posted.
I just received 10 new corners from Memphis Equip. Saturday. I think they were $6.00+/-. plus shipping. Contact www.sprucemtsurplus.com. for the wood pieces.
By the way, that is not my chauffeur. He is my friend's son. I rolled up to his house and the whole family was lined up in the front yard for a group photo during his daughters first communion.