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MTVR ladder (cont) & JY Stencil
Today I completed the install of the MTVR ladder. I used some 90 degree angle brackets from the electrical dept at Home Depot and some 1/2" pins from the local feed store. I put a couple pieces of steel stock under the top two support legs of the ladder. The...
Thanks for the heads up. I've been getting PM's of guys saying the same thing. Seems the tints changed. I'm on my last gallon of paint so I'll have to get some more paint in the coming weeks.
Looks like my '68..LOL. Just keep in mind. You'll get dark streaks after the first couple rains. After the dry paint gets "rinsed" the dark streaks will go away;-). Truck looks great!!
Definately had to do something. I was going to buy a regular boarding ladder but wanted something more flexible. Sometime down the road I would like to have super singles. I didn't want to buy a fixed boarding ladder and have it useless with 14.00's mounted on her. The MTVR ladder seemed more...
USMC Markings
My son and I have a blast working on these trucks. The other day he says to me " Daddy, that new truck is different. It doesn't look like any of the other trucks. Can we make it a Marine Corps truck?" I've been wanting to do this very thing in honor of my grandfather. My...
MTVR Ladder Install Part I & Door Rifle Mount
This morning I was able to get the preliminary MTVR ladder fit. I was only able to cut the four channels in the tailgate for the ladder mounting legs to pass through. This will be a work in progress for a few days.
I was also able to complete the...
AB15 average $15-25 and the antenna sections are about $10 per section. I bought a NOS setup w/AB15 ,3 antenna sections, and storage bag for $40 from Haney Electronic (ebay)
Outstanding Peter! Do you hear the air leak when the truck is off? I spent an hour last week chasing down loose fittings. I think I got them all. My truck is still holding 90 PSI after 4 days of not starting her.
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