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  1. quickfarms

    tractor W/ removable bed over 5th wheel? has anyone done this?

    There are rules here in the US about what you can and can not do to trucks. Drilling the top and bottom frame flange is a no no. Also welding to the frame can be an issue. These issues are greater for commercial trucks than our historic vehicles. A lot if the bobbed trucks would Have an...
  2. quickfarms

    M931/32 2 inch receiver hitch

    Due to the fact that the 5 ton mount goes back under the frame you will have to remove the current hitch to mount plate hitch
  3. quickfarms

    M939 Series Functional ROPS

    I have a much simpler solution. Install an ISO bed. Mount a container in the front. This will work until the bed shears off so you have to add additional bolts to secure the bed which will reduce the frame flexing and prevent you from getting into the really rough spoofs off road. Option two...
  4. quickfarms

    To Plow or not to Plow that is the question?

    Salt causes the rust not the snow. If it us used on private roads that are not salted the rust should not be that huge of an issue
  5. quickfarms

    hypothetical M101 mods

    I run A2 tires on an A3 trailer. Lower ride height and wider bed without a lot of work
  6. quickfarms

    M915 vs M916

    Standard street tractors have a drop front axle. The driven front axle is a straight axle and make the truck sit a lot higher. The light duty driven front axles have an offset differential. The heavy duty driven front axles have a centered differential. With a centered differential the truck...
  7. quickfarms

    tractor W/ removable bed over 5th wheel? has anyone done this?

    You can replace the military fifth wheel with a civilian one to lower the bed. You san also replace the bed floor over the fifth wheel with a steel plate and king pin.
  8. quickfarms

    42 Sterling?

    42 Sterling? Worth anyting? Ditto
  9. quickfarms

    Just got the reg and plate for my M931A2 from the Ca. DMV

    So you have it registered commercially. What are you going to do in 2014 with the carb regulations?
  10. quickfarms

    M931 driveablity

    The cruising speed of a 931 is about 52 and the A1and A2 variant are a little faster. The terrain and weather will have a lot to due with your actual speed. This is a semi tractor with air brakes and if you are not used to driving this type of vehicle you should consider having it shipped for...
  11. quickfarms

    Need help deciding on an M-? truck

    A friend has a 5 ton wrecker with a custom under lift that doubles as spades. You can always add the straps to the 5 ton wrecker for towing civilian vehicles.
  12. quickfarms

    MEP 903 control cable plugs

    The connectors were removed from some equipment that was being scraped at the time. I can check to see if there are any in the bin next time I am by there shop if there is an interest.
  13. quickfarms

    Just got the reg and plate for my M931A2 from the Ca. DMV

    How much did it cost you?
  14. quickfarms

    My M101A3...new to MV

    I use a set of shackles off of an old trailer attached to the hitch to extend the chains
  15. quickfarms

    M923 Restoration and RV conversion

    What are the plans for the rv portion?
  16. quickfarms

    Hardtop insulation replacement?

    Try db engineering they make a vinyl faced foam headliner material
  17. quickfarms

    Camp Delta at Tower Park Meet 4/ 14-21/13 near Lodi, CA

    Are you going to bring one or two dueces? We will have to discuss convoy details as the event gets closer
  18. quickfarms

    Check List Before buying M939 variant trucks.

    A trailer over 10K requires a class a in most states even if not commercial, check your home state's vehicle code. .
  19. quickfarms

    Camp Delta at Tower Park Meet 4/ 14-21/13 near Lodi, CA

    Wait until you see the weather out here. They think a little drizzle or snow flurries is a major event
  20. quickfarms

    Cupholder Suggestions

    Just do not get a drink while you are talking to a cop
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