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  1. dmetalmiki

    WOW!, Today Was a really HAPPY day.

    Ha! but then they get to experience things that other kids can never have the opportunity to..(Mores the pity). tinygpw and bennym45 'commanding' my F.V. 432 to the town at war and peace revival two years ag0..(Seems like a lifetime). An d now nothing..so sad, Depressing And frustrating.
  2. dmetalmiki

    WOW!, Today Was a really HAPPY day.

    Snowing today..temperature down around -5..., I climbed aboard each truck to do a routine fire up. THAT hurt..I had to leave the last one till another day..Been ok before but the climate nearly brought my to a stop!. I can't believe the difference this climate has made in my joints. (and you...
  3. dmetalmiki

    WOW!, Today Was a really HAPPY day.

    Thank you..That is the truth.
  4. dmetalmiki

    WOW!, Today Was a really HAPPY day.

    And my right arm..my mechanic, helper, electrician..Painter,..Most of all 'A ray of light around the place'. .....Even if he did drop a screw down the carburetor inlet of the Packard! A job to do...
  5. dmetalmiki

    WOW!, Today Was a really HAPPY day.

    Thank you, A few people have pointed out I have the only.....A.M. General M45 530C TFFT in the U.K....err..AND, the only detroit engined, Power steered, 18 speed Diamont T M20..in the..U.K. AND the only Packard 8 165 H.P. custom super clipper. In the ..U.K. The only CPT-22 Tank...
  6. dmetalmiki

    All Military Vehicles banned from road in Maryland

    I sit askance and trepidation as I watch CNN...I would personally now be almost afraid to live over there....The c...zy people running amok in the congress..I see them spouting and just can not take it in...Scary. Oh for the 'old days'...
  7. dmetalmiki

    WOW!, Today Was a really HAPPY day.

    So after nearly 10 months of restoring the brake system, Making seats and back boards in the back, Wiring up the lights, and fitting bits and bobs ( Like a re manufactured a fuel tank to original specifications, And re-building the in tank fuel pump!,) to complete what was an unfinished...
  8. dmetalmiki

    If I could find a rolling chassis ....

    I like the idea of the conversion to narrower, that would be an original concept. Build one, (And), Likely the 'Government' will order 100,000. (Who knows..).
  9. dmetalmiki

    What grease for wheel bearings?

    HMMM, But, Someone once told me "that gearbox is absolutely K....d", it will last about two weeks, knocking growling jumping out of second gear (1943 Ford jeep). I FILLED (packed) the gearbox with molyslip grease...And it has been fine ever since. WHEN?.........................1968!! Transfer...
  10. dmetalmiki

    Something large Something new

    Well..Yes..perhaps,..Maybe....Later..AFTER THIS ( next! ),ONE!.
  11. dmetalmiki

    Something large Something new

    HA!!, Spotted! So now,......I've packed a bag...got me' toothbrush and and some sarnies, A carrier bag.... TO....GO....SHOPPING........( at a supermarket?), In..... RUSSIA!! Watch this or my space THIS coming week. So he reads this..BUT, he won't know what's a coming!. 'For those that know...
  12. dmetalmiki

    Hampton Roads

    I'm near to Suffolk......U.K.!.
  13. dmetalmiki

    Near to completion

    I am looking forward to a drive out at the end of this week, When I have fitted the fuel tank straps and piping.
  14. dmetalmiki

    Near to completion

    I removed the Master and power pack. I had them re-built by a restoration firm. The wheel cylinders were fine.
  15. dmetalmiki

    Near to completion

    Thank you, Yes it was a real pain (Literally!), bleeding them, especially with my rotater cuff injury...And I forgot to change one of the old nipples, and so, MORE pain trying to remove the b..thing! I had new brake nipples over from a guy in Canada. They are really nice, They have internal...
  16. dmetalmiki

    Near to completion

    Amongst ALL the other 1076 'things' I ( Absolutely must have should have ) need?...Yep.
  17. dmetalmiki

    Hub flip or wider stance

    I ran a deuce on 1200x20's and it both steered and drove way better. Hubs flipped, but on home made adapter plates to 'RUN' the wheels in line at the outer positions. (Wider stance). I Split the rims and added sections in on my M54 A2 camper as well. I so like ALL the wheels to 'run in line' at...
  18. dmetalmiki

    Considering Trade for '69 M35a2

    Then, (It seems to me). 'ask' him for some cash and your truck.
  19. dmetalmiki

    Hello from Northern Wisconsin

    Nice looking and different to the run in mill truck. Welcome.
  20. dmetalmiki

    I get the flu on Wednesday

    Nice..(And)..'Just because' I am now going to buy..a..Tractor! Err, watch this (Better yet) My space...
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