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DON'T use starter fluid in these trucks, unless you like replacing engines. With everything working correctly, there should be no reason to use it in the first place. I regularly start my M1008 on FRIGID Minnesota mornings (I'm talking double-digit negative temps all night) after it's been...

Here's all I've been able to find in the ad: Loadout Procedures: Load by appointment only within 10 business days of a paid in full invoice

Was just snooping around GL. Will I need an SF97 for a trailer?

Thanks Barrman, I don't know that I'm going for the "cool" factor, just the "ease" factor. I'm lazy! I suppose bringing the flatbed just in case couldn't hurt. You reminded me of something though, if I get there and this thing is locked up tight, how am I going to get it up on the flatbed...

LOL Do we know each other??? Good advice, that would be a really long ride home for no good reason!!!

Wow, thanks for all the input guys, keep it coming. I guess it would be worth the 4 hours on the road just to go take a peek around the lot first. The pics look good, but there's a WHOLE lot I can't see from the pics. Do I just call GL and schedule a time to go look? Are they usually pretty...

I'm seriously considering bidding on a M101A2 up for auction about 2 hours north of me, I think it would be a great fit for my line of work (Concrete & Masonry) and a perfect addition to my M1008, but have never seen one of these trailers in person. I've done about as much research on them as I...

You can do it by running a new cable (sounds like you already did) or you can pull the short cable that comes off the right side of the resistor bank, run that from the small distribution block on the firewall next to the GP Relay, over to the GP Relay. The benefit of doing this is that it...

Check the two-wire white plug on top of each alternator. I had similar issues recently. Checked these, they were filthy and half-melted. Got new ones from NAPA for about $4 (standard GM Alternator harness), soldered them up and Presto! Not saying this is it for you, but it's a good place to...

Great idea! What better way to guarantee she never hits anything going faster than 55 mph!?! I suppose it wouldn't matter a whole lot though. Can't imagine the carnage it would create if I T-Boned a Smart Car or a Prius P.O.S. in my M1008 at just about any speed! Would be cool to see, but I...

Listen to Doghead! Just do a search on "Manual GP" or the like. You just need to throw a momentary switch between the light blue wire on the GP Controller Card and Ground. This will activate the GP Relay on the Firewall. Make sure your Relay is getting power and go from there. Again, if...

Well, I'm the only one that drives this truck, and my switch is hidden up under the dash. Again, it's just a back-up in case my Card goes kapoot. I used a toggle switch. I personally wouldn't recommend doing that to anyone else, though. See above. Get yourself a push-button switch, like...

Just to clarify here: are you asking about the Glow Plug Controller Card? If so, you could do what I did after you replace the card. Mine hasn't fried (yet) but I'm waiting for the day. In the meantime I went ahead and ran the push-button system on it. Nice backup if I'm out in the boonies...

I prefer my steering wheel a little low, but that's just ridiculous. Nice find! Mind sharing what you picked it up for?

I read something interesting online a while back (take it for what it's worth). Apparently some math whiz added up all the stuff these trucks come with, figured out the value in today's dollars (HAH!) adjusted for inflation, and determined that if you were to buy this same truck new today...

Sorry to divert the thread. Is this because of heat build up? I've been considering a Sidewinder Kit eventually.

Oh, you're in for it! For me, I'm a Masonry and Concrete Contractor. I needed a cheap, reliable ( I can start mine on frigid Minnesota mornings with no heaters or anything, just crank and go), Tough-As-Nails 1 ton 4x4 Diesel. For what I paid and what I got, I can honestly say I've got the...

Or, if you're REALLY on a tight budget, you can just use the M1911 to "acquire" whatever else you may need at the moment! :twisted:

Behind the seat works just fine... The only reason for the .45 in the glove box (and the 9mm in my wasteband) is to give me time to get to the rifle! I like the built-in racks, but they're a little OBVIOUS don't ya think? Suppose I could throw a jacket over it though, call it an expensive...

The pics of the back look great. One little piece of advice, though. You may want to mount that milk crate to the floor. Could get a little rough back there for your passengers! :wink: Great work!