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  1. dmetalmiki

    which would you choose

    On looking again..the GPW does look pretty complete AND rather nicely orriginal, including nice features like the straps lifting handles and frames etc. Would love to see some more pictures of that one including the inside, and the front. As well as the engines of both if possible.
  2. dmetalmiki

    which would you choose

    I would personally take the ford, (as) I just happen to like them, they have small design features which make them slightly. better.The willys has a gu't Gawking completely unoriginal winch bodged on the front bumper. If that is the willys, (or) then take the other. There are simply not enough...
  3. dmetalmiki

    Bed ramps

    If you are planning ww11 jeeps and such vehicles, the ramps can be any length from 8 foot upwards long. My ramps are 8 foot foot (Motorway Barrier Strips) and fitted to the deuce with larger wheels and quite a high bed to drive up into to, It is all about "going SLOW and STEADY", and clutch...
  4. dmetalmiki

    Locked Up 6.2 Diesel

    that would be my strategy
  5. dmetalmiki

    M1010 Ambulance Picked up

    Nice looking truck. If everything works ok, try to keep it original.
  6. dmetalmiki

    Striking hardened Steel on hardened Steel is a bad idea.

    Heck!, I hope all is well with you now, The number of times we all "just do it anyway", Until, 'someone "gets it". Another safety item duly noted.
  7. dmetalmiki

    1957 M62 Wrecker New Owner, Engine Swap and Mech Q

    Answer. Let it pull "itself out"!. Read up The The T.M. for the truck. The winch powers in and out. If you meant remove it, You can actually lift it off with the crane hoist. And, very welcome to site and hobby. Pity, I could not find the pictures though, Can you post them up directly to this...
  8. dmetalmiki

    Need assistance Slow Deuce !

    If you are asking "what are the operators T.M.s") These are they. All this stuff can be found if you some researching, Also Try "Jankonta's" Posts. Actually a simple google search would have taken you to where you needed to be. Good luck, Study up ok. Anyway, here you go. Technical manual -...
  9. dmetalmiki

    Hello from PA

    Welcome to the site friendships and fun to come for you. You have a nice looking (suitably ugly!) Vehicle to enjoin the hobby.
  10. dmetalmiki

    Need assistance Slow Deuce !

    That is definitely not a dumb question..seriously, IF, he has his foot to the floor, AND the engine is revving it's nuts off! You are correct. And this is a good time to get out or download the operating T.M.s, And read up on operating the truck, and familiarizing yourself on other necessary...
  11. dmetalmiki

    Camp Deuter

    Post up progress, and did you solve the brake problem?. Jack up each wheel and see if one is binding. Check the Free play in the Brake Pedal. You MUST have 1 1/2" - 2" Free play. 120 P.S.I. Is good, then a click or pop As mentioned. IF it was over pressurizing you would soon know, As you would...
  12. dmetalmiki

    Extra tools and different BII for wreckers

    My C.E.S. A bars extendable, (2). Long, and medium. "heavy" tank 'Holly-bone' draw bar. (1). Wiffle Tree (1). 5" rotating and swiveling Vice (for pipes or splicing steel wire ropes. (1. ( on front bumper)). 6" Vice For steel wire rope repairs splicing. And fitting work.(1. (Raises and lowers to...
  13. dmetalmiki

    Utilis SM-5 16' x 8', I'm Confused.

    That is a very nice looking and useful tent. I would quite like to own one of those.
  14. dmetalmiki

    wanting to tweak the ride

    And, as I omitted to mention, the safer option.
  15. dmetalmiki

    M35A2 licence plate lights

    I used the number plate light assembly from a pre 60s car. Just changed the bulb, Looks in keeping painted green. It is mounted on the mudgaurd and wired to the rear light.
  16. dmetalmiki

    wanting to tweak the ride

    That is a task you are going to have to carry out "on your own". It is going to be a case of do it and see. As the spring temper varies so much between individual vehicles, you could remove a leaf, try it out and then maybe have the rest re- tempered a bit softer. The air bags would me a big...
  17. dmetalmiki

    Stepping into the realm of 5 tons

    THAT, is one heck of a color scheme!..fantastic..I do like the subdued cammo look, I do all mine that way..dark and menacing. I was going to post a picture, But seriously..after yours! (Humph). I would have "poached" that color mode of yours in a trice if I had spotted it before I obtained the...
  18. dmetalmiki

    Snellville, GA.

    Have a safe trip home, and relax at the attendance. You will be paying your tribute. Others (there) will pay you a tribute I am sure.
  19. dmetalmiki

    Remote Brake Fluid Reservoir

    That's what I like about my M45 530C fire truck. It has a Dual heater ( two blowers) in the cab. Nice.
  20. dmetalmiki

    Hallo aus Deutschland

    Welcome to the site. Come over to the war and peace show July 15th to July 22nd. And enjoy all the vehicles. 1000,s of military parts and spares. Many people and vehicles come to the show from E.U.
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