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  1. Bob H

    Manufacturers of the Deuce by year?

    I know this has been covered before. I have a self imposed time limit of 1 hour with the SS search function and have exceded that limit. even a google search has not nailed this question down for me. I have a 70 & 71, & need to get the SF97 paperwork done. Would these be "General Products...
  2. Bob H

    MI to FL - bulky M886 parts

    I sold the rounded section from above the cab to the rear compartment to an SS member in Tampa, Florida. (GrimTrucker) His recovery / transport plan fell apart. picture is of inside approx size 42 inch x 79 x 24 not heavy just flimsy & bulky.
  3. Bob H

    Dang Tired

    Finally got the 11.00R20's installed. Those XL's weigh ALOT! Way heavier than the 9.00-20 NDT's. Holy cow what a project getting some of the old NDT's off, newer ones popped right off, had 4 of them that took forever to break the bead, and those tires did not come off un damaged either...
  4. Bob H

    Need measurements M818

    A friend is wanting a 6x6 to put a wrecker body on for his towing / recovery service. I talked him out of a deuce and into a 5ton so far. I've been searching without luck so far for measuremnets Looking for length of frame behind cab/spare and position of rear axles on the frame. may have...
  5. Bob H

    Support Contacts needed I-75 MI to GA

    I sold my M886, it will be driving to its new home Thursday Friday 7-2 & 7-3. I have no reason to believe they'll have any issues with the truck. They have a chase vehicle & a 20 yr old soldier with them on this adventure. PM me with #'s & locations relative to I-75 if you think you could help...
  6. Bob H

    N.E. Michigan to LaFayette, GA ..M886..

    M886 Ambulance from MI 48739 to La Fayette, GA. about 790 miles Driveable, just under 8.5 feet tall, approximately 6200 lbs. length & width same as full size pickup truck. Private party to private party, transport timing open. potential buyer is looking for economical transport.
  7. Bob H

    Singled Dueces out of GL lately tire?

    Anyone know what size tires they are running on the deuces? Someone here recently got a couple, and there are more being auctioned.
  8. Bob H

    M886 going topless

    Disecting a M886 here, the "air dam" is going to a SS member in Fl .
  9. Bob H

    1 day, 1 M880 & 986 miles

    Like the title says 1 day, 1 M880 & 986 miles Took the M880 & 18ft car hauler a on a little recovery mission. Left home @ 01:30 Tuesday went and picked up a dozen rebuilt M880 axles (6 sets) [thumbzup] Returned home at 22:04 Tuesday Exhuast pipe separated at the "Y" pipe within 5 minutes of...
  10. Bob H

    Slooow Site Performance

    This has been a pain ever since the latest site upgrade (not sure upgrade is accurate :cry: ) Anyway, I have an old PC running Windows ME with Netscape. Can't upgrade browsers as no one supports anything for WinME PC may or may not run with XP, not gonna spend the $$ to see if XP will work...
  11. Bob H

    Air line leak / repair ?

    Have an air leak under the dash, thought it was the line to the gauge , and it just needed tightening. Well it isn't the connection, it is a cut in the hose, which had a piece of aluminum wrapped around it, this piece of aluminum was manufactured and not a rig job. Is that a typical repair? or...
  12. Bob H

    A3 pics

    While looking for pics of A3 wheels, I searched an 'unspoken web site' found a listing with 26 photos, good photos at that, showed a lot of detail the Tripometer caught my eye
  13. Bob H

    Resources tab not working

    Thought it was just my old PC, but it does not work from my up to date computer at work either. The only way I can get to the classifieds is from the main page where it shows random ads. Once I get to the classifieds then the resources tab starts working?
  14. Bob H

    M36A2 & Others 1/9 Lansing recovery

    Picked up my 1st deuce today, GL auction. Met up with several SS and Great Lakes MVPA members Lane (citizensoldier) scored a real nice M101A2 Dave (Rattlehead) picked up a parts deuce (too nice to be a parts truck) sorry no pic. Larry (zak) also got a trailer sorry no pic TedG just came by to...
  15. Bob H

    M36A2 fr Lansing to NE Michigan 160 miles

    Waiting for my EUC to be approved. I have a M36A2 (long bed deuce, 5ft longer than M35A2) about 160 miles away from here. Weight - just over 15k. I have never driven a deuce and mid January / February around here means snow and ice covered roads, couple that with NDTs. So I am looking for...
  16. Bob H

    Vehicle Scrappage Program

    From: SEMA Action Network Date sent 12/29/2008 10:12:37 am Subject: Urgent Action Alert: Oppose Federal Vehicle Scrappage Program Oppose Federal “Cash for Clunkers” Program Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus package to help create jobs and rebuild infrastructure...
  17. Bob H

    M54 Cargo ? or any 5ton cargo with a long bed?

    I've been wanting a M36A2 (Long Bed deuce) to use among other things as a car/truck hauler. Well not much luck finding these, especially with a winch. How long is the M54's bed? are there any 5 tons with a 16 foot or longer bed?
  18. Bob H

    1000 miles today

    only about 580 of those miles went on the trailer Drove 420 miles to get it from SS member Ranchhopper, Left home at 01:20 Got back home @ 22:10 Picked it up and went to my car club get together then home My little Cherokee wasn't real happy about the work out but did ok. Trailer did tow...
  19. Bob H

    W400 Air Force Ambulance. got some paint on 'er

    The original color Strata Blue didn't make the final cut on color selection. 34079 Lusterless Forest Green Quickie paint job, but it has me stoked to get it finished!
  20. Bob H

    Hillman Michigan VJ Day 8-8 thru 8-10

    The city of Hillman Michigan puts on a big celebration the weekend of August 8th thru the 10th. They have invited the MMMT to bring MV's again this year. It is my understanding that the Great Lakes MVPA will be participating this year also. Note: Rob Lorenzi is coordinating this event for the...
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