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  1. Bob H

    Identifing a split brake system truck

    I have noticed in a few threads, people talking about if a truck has the split brake system or not. One method of saying that it doesn't, is if the gauge panel doesn't have the light in the center that says "Brake" then it doesn't have the split brakes. A fairly safe assumption. Now don't go...
  2. Bob H

    a pm for help?

    [B] Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite - View Profile: yustie Well I'm not sending him an email
  3. Bob H

    19th ANNUAL CAMP GRAYLING COLOR TOUR

    19th ANNUAL CAMP GRAYLING FALL COLOR TOUR September 23, 24 & 25, 2011 Grayling, Michigan Info and registration forms available here: www.MMMT.us color tour registration http://www.mmmt.us/19thANNUAL2011CAMPGRAYLINGFALLCOLORTOUR.pdf If you learned about it here on SteelSoldiers, please...
  4. Bob H

    Xm886a1

    XM886A1 Well not really. but that came up recently in conversation. M886 318-2v, 727 auto, NP203, 4.10 gears open diffs 8000gvw D44-8f front & D60 rear XM886A1 360-2v, 727 auto, NP203 w/pto for 12,000 lb winch. 4.88 gears. locker in dually rear D60 front D70 Rear XM886A2 same as A1 except as...
  5. Bob H

    Michigan, Motor Muster HenryFord / Greenfield Village

    Arsenal of Democracy MotorPool MVPA will be at Greenfield Village this weekend. This is another of the events that I had hoped to attend this year. While pre registration was required to have your MV involved, the event as a spectator will still be amazing. Someone better post afteraction pics...
  6. Bob H

    M880 from Boyne City, MI to Frederic, MI

    M880 from Boyne City, MI .....Moved! The Michigan Museum of Military Transport Foundation Inc. a non profit 501c3 organization. Needs it's M880 (with questionable tires) transported about 52 miles the most economical way possible. As I live on the opposite side of the state from it's...
  7. Bob H

    June 4th & 5th Midland, Michigan-Show MMMT

    The Michigan Museum of Military Transport Foundation will feature one of our member's beautiful M37 at this event. We really have a nice display planned and will be at the center of this 80 acre event. Several MVPA affilate members will also have their vehicles on display with us. More info...
  8. Bob H

    4dr cucv?

    While perusing an infamous auction site, Something in the background caught my eye............... I am well aware of the countless F350 4dr 4x4's and of yesteryears 4dr Dodges, would like to see more of this Chevy though
  9. Bob H

    Got my power steering donor!

    Found a '76 Ramcharger for slghtly less than scrap value! My M884 serves as my plow truck / work truck. It ain't easy backing an 18 ft car hauler without power steering either. Got the power steering off it already and now we are Processing this ramcharger prior to the scrap yard monday...
  10. Bob H

    Port Huron, MI area CUCV help needed

    A friend of mine in St Clair, MI. has a M1009 for plowing. As he is a Classic Chevy car guy he knows his 12v small & big blocks very well. Diesel & 24v, well that's different. I have no 6.2 CUCV experience, but it's camo & he knows I have MV's. yet I am over 3 hours away from his location. He...
  11. Bob H

    Speedometer error - cause?

    One of my deuces has a speedo that reads fast. No GPS or pace car, I just know it won't do 60-65 mph at 2400 rpm on stock tires. First I assumed that it had a speedo adapter for the 1100/20's, so I swapped it with the one on my long bed with 1100R20's, as it reads slow with the bigger tires...
  12. Bob H

    Hard Top year & Spring Ride Seat Year

    What was the first year for the hard top and what was the first year for the spring ride driver seat? I have a 69 that I am painting Vietnam era colors and am wondering if those two items were around then. If not, anyone want to work out a trade, a correct soft top for a hard top?
  13. Bob H

    XM215 Needs to be saved - Michigan

    Checked out this XM215 today. Been sitting in this museum parking lot for a few years. It was on CL for Just about scrap value. Will need to be trailered or different tires put on to tow bar it. Rear drive shafts have been removed, a bit rusty but pretty much complete. Has the winch at home that...
  14. Bob H

    Camp Grayling Trail Ride - Parts Exchange

    As in the past years, parts get transferred, a nice way of saving on shipping. A couple small items that I need are: M35A2 a road draft (slobber) tube master on / off switch M880 troop seat brackets Bigger: M135 wheels
  15. Bob H

    weight of wheel & tire with beadlocks

    Might be picking up a set of bias ply wheels/tires. Anyone know what they weigh? 8 bolt w/runflat/beadlocks and worn 36's Would like to verify if the inserts are in them by weighing them
  16. Bob H

    Gl mvpa / mmmt color tour *notice*

    GL MVPA / MMMT COLOR TOUR *NOTICE* Attention Great Lakes MVPA members The 2010 Color Tour Shirt Orders are due by 9-3-10! Members can download a copy of the Color Tour advance registartion form and Color Tour shirt order form on the Michigan Museum of military Transport Foundation website...
  17. Bob H

    2 Deuces - Selfridge ANGB to 175 miles North

    I have two M35A2's @ Selfridge ANGB (Mt Clemens, MI 48030 Considering having them trailered the 175 miles North to 48739 One has raised rear about 10' tall? in about 3 weeks pic of tall truck
  18. Bob H

    They did use em that way

    Did a GL preview today, the GL trucks were mixed in with FMS hold trucks. So I am methodically going from truck to truck with my note book. and I walk up to my truck..........wait a minute my trucks at home! yea it was hot & humid and I had sweat in my eyes. after the double take I realized...
  19. Bob H

    Troop seat brackets needed

    I have two trucks two sets of troop seats yet just 1 set of mounting brackets. Granted I have M880's, while there are differences I think the front 4 CUCV brackets could work on the M880 ( I need 6 though) This is becoming a difficult item to find for the ol Dodges
  20. Bob H

    Help with troop seat bracket needed

    I have 2 trucks, two sets of troop seats but only one set of the clampsaua Need the six brackets that bolt through the bed sides & hold the troop seats on. for an M880 but I'll guess the CUCV ones would work. Item #10 6 req'd PAOZZ 19207 12255609 CLAMP ASSEMBLY,SEAT TROOP SEAT TO SIDE BOARD...
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