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  1. dmetalmiki

    Space Between Tires

    could be a reasnably quick fix there...cut to lenth, sleeve, AND weld it. job done.
  2. dmetalmiki

    Lets See Your 5-Ton!

    here's mine lots of mods..comforttruck! microwave fullsize gas cooker telly air con..inverter..(2300 watts) geni 2.3 kva. Cab has FULL isulation and "clansman" intercom. which also chats to any following vehicle in my convoy. ((all 5 of my trucks are fitted with clansman I.C.s.)) 4 of my stock...
  3. dmetalmiki

    Emergency help with dead deuce

    what a co-in-sigh-dense Preparing to go to a show this weekend. "ooo lets drain any water and sediment from fuel and filters. Did that. (you-all pre guessing this?)..hit the go button ..rumble rumble rumble --no start!...pre heat..it ran for a few seconds. */**@##..YA.. B.........d... ...
  4. dmetalmiki

    Ural and Tatra next to the T34s

    agree there is just something about the russian (east block cab/body) styles...makes you wonder what they would look like on..........
  5. dmetalmiki

    wolverine technologies

    crikey See my post on filtering waste oils. the whole (my) set up only cost £70 !.. and filters down to one micron!. 1000 ltrs can be done overnight. the parts came from the USA. sold over here by an agent. I have a centrifuge, I'm selling as it is not (now) needed..and took a lot of messing...
  6. dmetalmiki

    Alternative fuel set up a-ok

    My feul filtering system is complete up and running. very minimal cost and 100% effective. (101% actually!) I have a centrifuge. tried it...and now not used. I use a 4 1/2 litre filter case with a circular one micron filter. aprox 14" high by 6" dia. From a full CBC (1000 ltr) atop another...
  7. dmetalmiki

    A Great new trailer

    Well the ACMAT went (sold) today..after I returned from "Beltring" early with a trailer I purchased there for my Jeep and motorcycles. Towed really fine.. Has HYDRAULIC deck that lowers for loading..then you pump/jack it back to level for travelling. Pictured behind the REO camper on return...
  8. dmetalmiki

    Headlights

    I use those light in every one of my trucks..(with european 75/ 100 watt bulbs.) I Source them from scrapyards as they are standard fitment on a host of Voltswagon vans and cars. Usually cost around a fiver each! (£5). So its a great and cheap conversion.
  9. dmetalmiki

    Choosing the Right MV for the Job - Need Ideas, Experience, & Opinions from MV Users

    The Ultimate spec! Hmmm....well now...this Lamborgini 4x4 (military version) WOULD (just about!) do all that. Lamborghini LM002 by Chris Hafner on July 17, 2008 The Lamborghini LM002 is just about the only vehicle on Earth with the ability to make the military Humvee look wimpy. Yes, the...
  10. dmetalmiki

    Whose going to war and peace / beltring?

    so give us a look Freind of many years is going with ruski stuff..and taking part in a re-enactment in the arena. So I'm guessing you all are camping together? he is going wednesday...I am going wednesday (deu to let downs) and will look for you..we are in the corner of the americas...
  11. dmetalmiki

    Whose going to war and peace / beltring?

    I will be there Recovering from an op right now..hoped to set of tomorow friday. BUT! (unbelievably right at the last day b4 set off..)) let down by co driver and worker both, how I feel can't quite be described...anyway..my target is to be there next wednesday, as freinds (these being trusty...
  12. dmetalmiki

    Fed up with batteries

    not confused lol just tried to explain for everyone to understand. still applies current WILL flow if ya stick yer fingers in! (never said it flowed with wires cut/ circuit broken.. )just that (as you point out POTENTIAL is there.). and I match all my batteries now. whatever power. I actually...
  13. dmetalmiki

    Fed up with batteries

    There is no circuit to "accidenltly" short out if there is NO POWER going though the wiring. No posative supply no spark. BUT if the negative is isolated power IS RUNNING through the wired components ALL THE TIME . simply put if there is no current travelling the wire there is nothing to short...
  14. dmetalmiki

    Fed up with batteries

    As a P.S. I have disconnected the 24 volt desulphater that used to be permenantly attatched, and taken all the 12 volt accessories to a 12 volt 100 amp truck battery in a seperate location. NOT connected to the vehicle batteries or wiring. Checking my trucks after writing the post (on a hunch) I...
  15. dmetalmiki

    Fed up with batteries

    So, ok today I went to wrecker (fire proof suit eye glasses, defenders , sword at the ready) removed all existting wiring for the extra equiptment, twin 12 volt wow wows etc. radio, C,B. horns. emergeancy light. (all 12 volt) Cut and cleaned all the wires to these items. Changed the wiring to...
  16. dmetalmiki

    dangers in running deuce without front axle boots?

    poor design ,( for a military vehicle) no longevity. easy rip and tear in brush and off road. here are pictures of nato and other nation front axle sensible design. ( since the 1920's !.)
  17. dmetalmiki

    Spare wheel location

    Well, I dont know where other folks store "huge" spare wheels..But mine is carried on the rear of the truck. Well this is fine untill we try to open the rear doors! (spot the delliberate error.) So I decided the wheel lowering winch had to be re-located to the other side of the truck and then...
  18. dmetalmiki

    Fed up with batteries

    I have duel large 100a.ah. truck batteries. or pairs of heavey duty 90's. OH! and a 24 volt "desulphator" hooked permenantly. I allways wear specs AND ear 'tectors. I have a SAFETY guy work the leads now so....they can bang away as they blooming well please! (see picture) (So, Is THAT' tiny...
  19. dmetalmiki

    Fed up with batteries

    Well now I am PROPERLY p..o..! YET AGAIN a battery exploded on my reo,. I was tightning the clamps (as you do) in routine maintenace. And 2 nights ago I heard loud bang. Yes a battery had exploded on another vehicle in the workshop. last month a battery "blew its top" on the wrecker. you...
  20. dmetalmiki

    new drop hitch to my M54

    Overhang there is 14" overhang from the bumperettes. within limits and in keeping with the looks of this truck. the body is off a russian Praga. and is 15 feet long. You will see in this picture the spare wheel winch moved to the offside, and a roof access ladder fitted. (just finished it's...
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