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I need the max speed/shift pattern data plate for a M817.... The one on my truck is so faded, you can't tell that it has any text on it...

Guys, I haven't gotten around to converting the Word files with the documents that I mailed out to the mailing list that was provided to me from Southern Powerwagons, but I have manged to stick the document files on my server (I'll try to get them converted to nice webpages tonight or this...

RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: SF97-FEDEX I've given up keeping track of how long it has been on some of the SF97's I'm waiting for... :( I just sit and look at the trucks sitting in my yard that have folks who have made deposits on them, that I can't deliver until I can get them titled... The...

Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: SF97-FEDEX In North Carolina, you pay a $15 fine for "Failure to Transfer Title Within 28 Days". This fine is applied based on the date of the sale, so I'm getting hit with it every time... The fact that I can't touch a vehicle until after an EUC clears, not to...

There are several folks that I know of (including Bryan Sage who is on this site) who have taken a ten lug rim and reworked it (redrilling alternate lug holes-have to shift the bolt circle in addition to changing the diameter and such) so that they fit on a M37. Folks who have done this like...

I'm not going through Richmond soon enough for you, but I've got two buddies (not on this forum) who live in Richmond who likely could snag it for you... Let me know if you want me to contact them... (if no-one else steps up...).

The articles on the carb and gov rebuild that Alan had on his site originally where published in MV Magazine and got reprinted in David Ahl's "restoration guide" that was a comilation of the articles that he had published in the magazine when he owned it... I'll contact Alan to see if I can get...

The most recent SF97 that I recieved (for the M817, I'm still waiting for ones on a M35A2 and a XM813...) was made out to Gov't Liquidation and they provided a Dealer Reasignment form along with it naming me as the ultimate purchaser. It's the same paperwork that my local DMV is used to...

Tom at Snake River 4x4 makes really nice reproduction bed hardware... Try the "usual suspects" as well, John Bizal, ABLinn, Sid Beck, etc... I don't have any spare hardware in the yard (may end up needed a piece or two for the truck that I am currently working on actually...) but those of...

Wires from the lights run down inside the poles. Ground lugs are affixed at the running board supports. Power wire runs along the frame on the driver's side, up the firewall, through an existing hole to a spot under the dash where you have mounted the switch (L-bracket is affixed to the...

The folks at Lamont Landfill (Fort Bragg) really love thier International Paystar MDL5070's... They snagged several that the NCANG was turning in, swapped out the rims and tires for single piece Alcoa's with Goodyear rubber and run the snot out of them... As Armyman says, they are the dump...

RE: Re: RE: I need a cheep 24v battery for my m37 florida The stock system uses a pair of 2HN batteries (military) that are pricey... As said, go to your favorite local battery store and pick up a pair that will fit in the box. You can stuff a pair of group 24's in the box but they are...

Re: RE: Looking for battery switch for 816 Yep, it's the spring loaded one... :) The last two control boxes that I purchased came from 1) John Winslow (Halifax, NC) and 2) Ebay (can't remember the seller)... The last spring loaded starter switch that I purchased came from White Owl Parts...

The wedges I use came out of the back of one of Scrounger's truck after he gave me a demonstration in their use. :D He swapped out a tire on my MKT-85 when I picked it up from his place (he had snagged it from the GL yard for me...) and did the job in less than half the time it takes me and...

RE: finally turning in SF 97 If you post the contract number in addition to what you have already posted, sombody (like DDoyle) will be able to tell you the year. What manufacturer name is on the dataplate? Good luck.

RE: Re: RE: April trailrides in North Carolina (Uwharrie OHV Charles at M Series Rebuild sent me a list of a list nicer motels in Albemarle for folks who don't want to camp out at Badin Lake Group Camp. Sleep Inn, 24-27 Bypass east; Comfort Inn, 24-27 bypass east; Heart of Albemarle, highway...

I use Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer under Gillespie... I've also used the clean metal primer over paint/clean metal and like the results as well. I should also mention that I like to use the same primer for the whole vehicle if I can so if I start with one (rusty which is red, or clean...

The towbar attaches to the M35 using the lifting shackle brackets. You remove the shackles from the brackets (pull the pins), and attach the towbar using the correct adapter (foot) on the bar and the pins that come with it... I'll see if I have a photo somewhere...

Will not have photos until Easter (when I get to crawl over it myself...).

A buddy of mine is going to pick it up today, will move it to the familly farm in Madison County... It's mine.