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This morning 5/4 I will be picking up a parts mule and the demilled 106mm RR. Both will reside in the garage for restoration hopefully to be completed by 10 November for a roll out at the USMC birthday party in Philadelphia. The restoration of the 106 (for display purposes only) will be the...
I used the military tie downs to secure the extra 105 trailer inside the bed with a ratchet strap for my trip from Fort Dix to Delaware. Once I got home I used 2 come alongs hooked to the tie downs and lowered the trailer down on ramps to the ground with no problems. They also secure my mule...
There were/are round and square ones out there. The I saw a Canadian 416 trailer with the round back plate. I have the square back plates on my truck and 105 trailer.
I installed them on my deuce and used a hole saw to make a nice clean hole. Set up a template for the 1/4" pilot bit then go back and cut the holes. I do not remember the hole saw size I used but i think it was around 3.5 -4" in diameter. Be careful when handling the drill with the large...
2000 hrs weather update from John Tennis. The roads are clear he and the boys are having dinner. The storm blew over. In wilmington it's 34 and light rain and the roads are clear shoulder to shoulder. See you all there.
I have a set with the proper cord that I may wnat to part with to help fund my next mule project. They are both NOS except for chipped paint from handling them.
I purchased a pair of zipperless axle boots 1 year ago from Teds Truck Parts and promptly installed them. The installation is a little more involved than installing the zipper style and I will not go into the process. I would reccomend installing them only if you are willing to strip the axle...