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The former Savanna Army Depot is also an option. We've two very small get togethers there but the weather keeps fighting us. The first one was in conjunction with a Civil War reinactment and had 6 or so trucks. This year we had a parade for the 10 year anniv. of the closing and had about 12...

I thought the video idea was awesome, it's tuff to spell everything out in words. As has been said, the starter should be spinning the heck out of it if the batts are good. You must have pudding in the engine for it to be spinning that slow and labored. To me it really sounds more batt...

Let's evaluate this a bit, 762,465 ton truck in 15" of loose pack sand. I must be slipping cause I can't figure out why it didn't drive right through. Kinda surprised neither female looks likes she sweating a whole bunch.

Without knowing all the circumstances, I'm voting that someone is pulling something. I think Wreckerman has it right. No way would those trucks be on their radar if no invoices have been sent through regarding them. The govt. is lazzzzzzy so out of sight out of mind, nothing has come up to...

Some very nice setups guys. I see several references to running the 12V winches off of the front battery only. Other posts say the life of the winch is suspect running a 12V off of the 24V system. I'm electrical challenged so please forgive me but does running off the front battery only make...

So in a nut shell, it's a crap shoot. Hence my original post, some literature says yes and other say no. Some guys have it and others don't. Guess I'll have to do a little hands on axle work if I can find an 1010 or a 1028. I really appreciate all the input as it proved the need to check...

Thanks guys, I was hopping the M1010 had a locker of some type. I'm impressed by how well the 1008 does in the timber and figure a front locker will only make my smile bigger.

Howdy guys I can't find specs on the M1010 that don't conflict with other sources. Does the M1008 and the M1010 have identical axles and lockers? I'm looking to add a M1010 and maybe a M1028 to the motor pool if anyone has a nice one available in the midwest. Thanks Jason

Holy street tires Batman. When I saw the pics I thought to myself..." I bet that is a $100K out fit.." Now seeing the actual I have to shake my head. For 1/2 that money there are so many options even if one didn't want a former wicked cool military truck like a M109. Sure is a good thing...

Good trucks put to good use. Wish I could say the same. Hauling firewood as about as utilitarian as mine get. Thanks for sharing

Looks good. Did you cut the exhaust pipe and install the rain flapper or was it already like that, i.e. AF truck? Also same question about the 90 deg on the air intake mushroom? Thanks

Are you and A&P? I love the C 47 / DC-3 must be cool getting to work on them. I had the chance to fly in a B17 a few years ago and it was well worth the money. I may go in one this w/e if someone is looking for donations. More info on the event. It will be the largest gathering since the...

Well done...heck you are 2/3s of the way there. Get the welder out and run a bead around the 105 frame and the under side of the 146. You can then pull it over with the deuce. Looks almost OEM. Couldn't help but notice your tree line. Deuces growing like weeds all over the place. Nice...

For all you DC-3 / C-47 fans, Rockfalls IL at the Whitside County (SQI) airport 7/23 -7/26/10 there will be the largest gathering of these planes in recent history, some say since WWII. They will be on display and flying through the weekend and then assembling for a 40+ bird fly over in...

For all you DC-3 / C-47 fans, Rockfalls IL at the Whitside County (SQI) airport 7/23 -7/26/10 there will be the largest gathering of these planes in recent history, some say since WWII. They will be on display and flying through the weekend and then assembling for a 40+ bird fly over in...

No prob. at all. Looked cool thanks for sharing the hobby and the vid.

New to me but love the idea. Thanks for the unusual post.

I'm sorry to hear that. Sounds like the vast majority have backed out so as much as I'd like to have you come down and to see your bobbed duece, it may not be worth your trip. The big screen movie, games and such are still going to happen at the park weather permitting. The MVPA from the Quad...

We are forming up at 1200 on Sat, 6/12/10. The parade starts @ 1300. We will be on display after in the Pamida parking lot. The family fun night sponsored by the Lions Club starts at 1700 and the movie "Night at the Museum 2" will begin at 2100 on the monster inflatable screen. Hope some of...

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/upcoming-events/46525-northern-illinois-depot-parade-2.html#post605878 We are trying again this year. The link above is for the event on June 12th 2010. Would love to have as many as possible come for the parade. They are planning on some classic cars too and...