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  1. 1943ht

    Dolly my M37

    Looked in the forum for similer thread, NADA...So here's my concern: Plan on pulling my beast on a folly for an extended distance ..will drop the driveshaft ...intend to drive 50-50 MPH ... I realize that the 37 was not designed for those speeds, but will the rearend handle those speeds with the...
  2. 1943ht

    Stencils for M101A1

    Got all of my goodies from Rick Larson today .. was hoping I could see a few pics of finished M101 trailers with all their markings (Stars, Unit Markings, etc) .. I have the TM on markings .. but my TBI/cognitive damaged brain :( does much better with visuals .. am hoping for pics of all 4 sides...
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    "Wrinkle" in My Paint Plans

    Completing a couple of restorations projects this week.. down to the final details. Using GCI Semi Gloss Enamel over a good enamel primer .. all of my metal was blasted and cleaned before being primed and primer and paint went on without any problems :beer: Finished my Jerry Cans and started...
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    Rebuilding A M101A1 Need A couple of Parts

    ALCON: AM almost done sandblasting, priming and painting all of my trailer hardware so that I can start cutting wood etc .. I am in need of two items .. Looking for two steel stakes that support the trailer cover bows .. These are the first two stakes that fit into the pockets on the trailer ...
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    Wheel Studs "Singling it Out"

    ALCON: I have been thru the 5 Ton “Singling out” threads and thru the parts spreadsheet in the 5 Ton Forum, but cannot find a part numbers (L&R) or a source for the longer wheel studs used on the 5 Ton front axles with the HEMTT wheel application aua. Don’t want to grind down bud-nuts, want to...
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    M 37 Wire

    Looking to purchase some of the original type wire used on the M37 wire harness .. wire is insulated by DuPont Hypalon and has a rubbery cover .. has anyone else found a source for this wire or a similar type? I am looking for 250 feet. Thank You
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    Singleing Out M Series Vehicles

    Installing a turbo in my M818 this week in anticipation of singleing her out in the near future (All ready have my new tires - Goodyears and wheels) .. A retired Marine Corp Buddy of mine with 30+ years of service as a Maintenance Chief is totally against the concept for that series vehicle ...
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    Pedestal Mount Searchlight

    Came across a searchligt for a 3/4 ton .. probably mounted on the M201 ..does anyone have a pic of the pedestal that bolts to the drivers side fender for this light? Would like to fab a mount for the light. Any assistance would be appreciated!!!!!
  9. 1943ht

    Tubes and Liners

    Looking for new tubes and liners for my M37 Project (9.00 x 16).. looked at Coker tires website but they seemed a little spendy.. any assistance, suggestions / alternatives would be appreciated! //R// Markus
  10. 1943ht

    Another One Bites the Dust ... New M37 Owner

    Picked up a nice 53 M37 and the complete 3/4 trailer 3 weeks ago... no pics of the trailer yet .. will remedy that ASAP .. Alabama vehicle .. been sitting a while but runs and was driven into its spot under the tree .. Have a spare engine with a new clutch and trany, radiator, generator, carb...
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    Single out My M818

    Can someone walk me thru the process for singling out a M818? Was looking thru the threads and see pics but no real step by step details regards modifications I might have to make (Prefer not to have to modify suspension or drums if possible) ... Recommended type(s) of rim to use .. Tire size...
  12. 1943ht

    M814 Extended Cargo Body?

    ALCON: Promised Papa Bear that I would post some photos of an extended Cargo Bed (Heil Manufacturing with a date of 11-20-91) that we came across and recovered when we were recovering a M17 Trailer ... Lots of dissension in the ranks on whether this is an extended Deuce bed or a 5 Ton bed...
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    5 Ton Headlamp

    Need a little assist / advise .. 5 ton Headlights .. I assume they are 24 volt lamps... is that a valid assumption? .. If so, where can I pruchase a replacement lamp? Is there a Napa Number :roll: or is that something I can resource some where else? My M818 that I am picking up has a burned...
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    Trailer Lighgt hookup for M818 Tractor

    Going to recover my M818 and 20 ton trailer next Friday (3 SEP 2010) .. Gent I bought it from states that the lights on the 818 work great .. but the trailer lights (12 volt of course) have never been hooked up to the tractor .. I want to get my baby home .. 3-4 hour drive to my HOR .. but not...
  15. 1943ht

    Took the Plunge with a 5 Ton

    Just purchased an 813 Series 5 Ton to pull my halftrack around with ... I know, I could have bought a tractor, but the price was right and frankly the beast has been through a rebuild and is in excellent condition, but the brakes do need to be bled. Will need to purchase batteries, but other...
  16. 1943ht

    African Queen 1943 M16A2 MGMC Half-Track

    My ride ... Recovered from East African Desert APR 07.. Preservation Pics: http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff194/mkoloc/?action=view&current=HT4thofJuly.flv http://mkolocsM16A2HT.MyPicGallery.com
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