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It's a standard sized fifth wheel. The larger M916 trucks have the oversized fifth wheel for 3 inch pins.

Good looking truck and an ample supply of surfboards!

I'm guessing that the key switch is another battery cutoff switch upstream from the one on the dash board. The item on the windshield frame, could it be a flux capacitor maybe?

Are you coming into California or going up through Nevada?

I'm interested to find out if the truck still has the LDS-427. If so, it is a rare bird because most of these engines were removed and replaced with later multifuel engines.

Best of luck to your mom with the emergency surgery.

^Good point.

I have an '84 M923. Not to throw gas onto the fire, but I did see it described as M923 Basic in one of the TM's.

I like the functionality of what you did, but I see one problem. Photo #1 shows that you created a huge blind spot to the right. I would go for a simple mushroom cap, at least for on-road use.

Walt was a great guy. He would send me Rocky Mountain pictures and I would send him desert pictures. Thanks for the tribute to him.

I found out (the hard way) that the 1984 M1009 Blazer I had used 1984 6.2L diesel mounts. It was explained to me that the DOD chose the design in 1983 and told Chevrolet not to change anything. So, even though my Blazer was a 1984, it used 1983 diesel engine mounts.

The truck is designed for the R6602 gas engine, which is a 2800 RPM engine. The 8V71 is a 2100 RPM engine in stock form, so without gearing changes or much bigger tires, you will actually have a lower top speed. I myself would make sure the gas engine is running in top tune and live with it as...

Just remember that with a dolly you will have very little weight transferred to the tractor, so you will have to be very careful braking. You might consider adding ballast to the tractor fifth wheel. Backing up will be fun.

^Agreed, I don't think it will ever be the same even with excellent welding. Not worth the risk of getting hit by anything if it breaks again.

Would you all mind if I pass this event info on to my son who lives in Leander? He is MV-less at the moment, but I know he and my two grandsons would love the event. Thanks, Matt

Maybe add Preparation H to the list? Love the event name, by the way.

Primarily means 51% of the time... Carry on.

In California you can get a move permit from the DMV. For trailers I've always said meh, but I suppose it wouldn't be a bad idea.

^Looks like you need a coffee can for your stack.

Please share pictures. I love that area!