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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    Getting close to finished

    Got the final paint done on this truck..turbo charged, 4L80E, full factory AC front and rear.
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    Finally scored a top

    Scored an NOS top kit for the 1078...she looks perty
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    M1083 Bow kit

    Can the M1083 cargo bow kit be made to fit the M1078?
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    CTIS overspeed

    Still getting CTIS overspeed lamp on...at all speeds above 30mph. repalced the speed sensor...speedo is acting weird too, I think it's more accurate now, is is possible the CTIS controller is bad?
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    Release tool and plugs

    I'm trying to find repalcement release tools and plastic caps for my m1078, they are missing, napa has some but not in stock, anyone know which,ones or where to get correct replacements?
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    New M1078 1994

    Here is a pic of the new war wagon
  7. Retiredwarhorses

    FMTV questions

    Just picked up a 1078 on a trade...couple of questions diffs, I assume is 80-90 GO, it's a little noisy up front and read a thread about checking levels...other then the main diff housing, where else is it checked? I see no other access point...unless I'm mistaken. on the trans bell housing ...
  8. Retiredwarhorses

    bobbed M35A2

    Making serious progress...just need to get the drive shaft back, get the bed secured to the frame, paint and tires....MRAP rims and tires.
  9. Retiredwarhorses

    bobbing questions

    So I have my front m35 springs in, I used xm381's site for pics and measurements. I slid the rear axle in and once it sits on the old purches, the diff is facing upward somewhat, I havent put the U-bolts on yet. i am reusing front u-bolts from the top down wit the bottom plate that has the shock...
  10. Retiredwarhorses

    no start/hard start/white smoke/EESS do's and dont's

    I wrote this for another forum some time ago...I surely hope it's been useful for some. Mods...perhaps you can make this a sticky. Now that this is a daily question. I see post after post after post with these same issues, you guys really need to look up in the archives past issues because...
  11. Retiredwarhorses

    Good news for AM General...and us

    Looks like they are doing alright, contrary to what I've been told... here is the link as well. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/am-general-secures-six-year-4283-million-contract-to-provide-the-army-with-m997a3-hmmwv-configured-ambulances-300139298.html SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 8...
  12. Retiredwarhorses

    m105 or Deuce springs

    Going to start a Bob on an M35....I have a donor M105 and planned on using the bed and springs...but I'm getting differing opinions on the springs....M105 or front deuce springs? What are the advantges and disadvantages, other the obvious load ratings.
  13. Retiredwarhorses

    Turbo slantback

    M1113 completed and shipped...now onto a turbo charged slantback...just finishing up on the frame assy.
  14. Retiredwarhorses

    M1113 eye candy

    Getting close to firing this bad boy up...
  15. Retiredwarhorses

    Hummer interior panels from Indiana to calif

    I have an older gentleman in Indiana who has a hummer he is converting, I need to get all the leftover interior parts to calif, SF Bay Area...or somewhere closer. No real weight per sey...
  16. Retiredwarhorses

    IBIS Tek light bar

    What have you done with your HMMWV this Week Had this sittin around for a number of years...figured I'd put it on a truck that it will get use...checked the IR via my NV scope.
  17. Retiredwarhorses

    6.5 eye candy

    Just got this installed....tranny is still TH400 with 218, but who cares, this ain't no speed demon.
  18. Retiredwarhorses

    Bobbed Deuce from GA to calif

    Can someone pick and drop Bobbed m35 from Georgia to SF Bay Area? ASAP
  19. Retiredwarhorses

    shorty bed on m931A2

    Just gotta bolt her down now
  20. Retiredwarhorses

    French Camp Auctions Cancelled

    I was watching the 931's in the auction set to end today at French Camp...went to look at 1pm and they were gone...I called site and they were told to cancel all bids...and Move the trucks to Fontana due to DRMO site moving next week to New Site in Tracy DLA site....cant beleive they did...
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