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Well, it's raining so it's now time to do a little maintenance I've been putting off. Being used to British vehicles that only stop leaking oil when they run out, I was accustomed to topping things up and the oil puddles on the floor. Hey, if they leak enough you don't have to change it right...
I have real CARC on my '93 civilian Hummer, it holds up WAY better than those synthetic enamels. I will pay more for a higher solid paint that lasts longer . . . but that's just me. :wink:
Since the HEMTT is painted with Gillespie I will paint the new cargo sides with it, at the net repaint...
One of our club members drove from the Seattle area to Washington DC, then did the Transcontinental Convoy on the Lincoln Highway to CA and then back to the Seattle area, 7380 miles in a Deuce!
I've tried looking with various search terms and I'm probably using the wrong terminology but what do they call the bent round rod that is welded to our bed sides to affix the cargo cover ropes? I've tried various "tie down" or "tie-down" "bracket" to no avail. I'm having new aluminum bed...
I didn't check and truthfully I don't much care. My Stalwarts got between 2-3 MPG and from past runs, the HEMTT isn't as thirsty as it might seem. I'm guessing 25-30 gallons but I'll be able to check its milage at a future date, perhaps when I have to take it up for a trial fit of the sideboards.
HEMTT = Heavy, Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck
They are the heavy haulers (not tank haulers, they are a special breed themselves) used by the US military. They are used for hauling cargo, hauling fuel, as a wrecker, fire truck, PLS (Palletized Loading System), fifth wheel tractor to haul the...
We decided to carry on where Damon has left off in the HEMTT restoration. The bed sides we got with the truck, although somewhat fixable, are really just scrap metal best used as templates. Although I have the skills necessary for making new ones, I don't have a press brake with a 7' throat...
I've always loved the Binks model 7, I have used the cheapy HVLP with remote pot with good results. I'm looking forward to cranking up my 2 Graco electrostatic paint guns for my next project, especially when painting the interior of the vehicle.
Regarding my former 1969 Ford M656 8x8, you never want to give them too much info here in WA, it gives them an excuse to send you away without the registration, they simply don't care.
Me: I'd like to register and title my truck with collector plates. (hand over the paperwork)
DMV: 1969 Ford...
Wait a darn minute boys and girls, if you have a collectors plate on the vehicle, you are precluded from carrying a load, so isn't the weight carrying ability moot? -break between beers- :D
So your MV isn't a recreational vehicle? Mine is!
Sorry, I was also talking about the need to stop at scales, the beer might have gotten in the way. :D Carry on . . .
UM NO, the weight is over 26,000 so 26,001 is the magic number, the person you spoke with is a dolt. They are somewhat correct in their babble that if the vehicle is over that rated capacity (their's was wrong) you do need a CDL when it is used for commercial purposes. Just think about all...
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