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Yeah,still waiting on permits and the state of NC,I plan on leaving about 5PM on Wed evening and getting an early start on Thurs coming back,you're more than welcome to ride along.

Tire gauge,I don't trust the thump method.

I agree,it was better here vs having to call a tire service along the road. BTW,my personal pre trip inspection is as follows. Check all fluid levels(everything) and note any leaks. Check belts,hoses and underhood electricial wiring condition. Check all tire pressures,including the spare and...

Well,I just thought I was free and clear after buying wreckerman's M915,but evidently "murphy" had a delayed reaction. I was getting the truck ready for the trip to VA on wed evening to finally pick up the other M172A1 in Blackstone VA but,Murphy had other plans. While driving the truck to...

I have spoken to him several times on the phone,very nice guy and easy to work with,he is still holding my trailer till I can get the state of NC to get my permits straightened out. Hopefully this Wednesday I'll be able to get up there to pick it up.

Pics from today.

It appears to Kenny,screened AL vs brass,plainly says manufacturer Reo Motors , Lansing Michigan. I forgot to get the exact DOD,but it gave 1953 as the year. I might can get back down there tomorrow or early next week and snap some pics.

Evening folks,I went and looked at a 53 model reo gasser M35 today,no bed,soft top,running but needs brake work,Surface rust on the cab but no rust through as I can see anywhere,2 very straight gasser front fenders and excellent sheetmetal overall.Still a sprag transfer case and it's an ex Air...

I'm in,i'll be driving the M54A1 with mtrebel either in his truck or mine.

No it won't,the adapter feet for a medium are too narrow and the pins way too small for a M915A1,they use the 1 1/2 in pin diameter vs the 1 in.

Now there's a mental image that I really didn't need seared into my brain.

Nice Dave,the dual winch M123 I had was serial #1119 If memory serves,mine left the Allentown PA factory on March 12th 1956.

I know I have asked this every year,but,are we going to have a specific day at the rifile/pistol range this year?

According to NC DMV laws,overwidth signs are not required for loads less than 10 feet in width,a M172A1 is 9' 7" in width.Fairly sure SC has similar requirements. VA on the other hand,requires both front and rear signs and flags.

Morning folks,just a few pics of this mornings exploits,Adam(Ferro) picked up his M172A1 and M37B1 from my house.

After speaking to the DMV officer today,transporter plates DO NOT cover any vehicle that is capable of towing a fifth wheel type trailer,according to him,YOU MUST have a weighted tag for the weight of the vehicle and load. The plate will however cover the tractor by itself while driving to...

Yep,what jwaller said,$3845 a year for it to be legal( insurance,tags,fuel stickers) isn't worth it.

Ok folks,today was the last straw,after a long and somewhat heated conversation with the NCDMV and NCDMV permit office(for 3 hours total),I am selling the 915A1 I got from WM and the 172A1 I bought to go with it.It's in the classifieds.

I have a PRC 25 and will have a RT 524 by the time the rally rolls around.

The 4 finger or 3 finger pressure plate will work with the 5 puck style ceramic deuce clutch disk with no problems. I have used both types in my deuce with no ill effects.