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  1. islandguydon

    1970 m109 box mounting bracket question

    Can anyone tell me what these small wall mount brackets are for, between the windows. What is the purpose of these..? Something had to be mounted on them as standard equipment.
  2. islandguydon

    M109 Front End Alignment

    My passenger side tire is wearing uneven.The tire is wearing on the outside. I was doing some research for the correct way to align this. I guess I should just take it in to the big truck shop and have them do this for me. Oddball gave me 2 new tires and wanted the front done before the...
  3. islandguydon

    Is there a new led headlight for the cucv

    Why is it so hard to find a set of LED GM square replacement headlights...? For a 1028- 1009- 1008. I have looked at many links that all go to a dead end. Oddball spoiled me by putting a pair on his 109 and I am hooked. I have driven the 109 at night for many hours and the difference is amazing.
  4. islandguydon

    1986 M1028, 454 Gasser......?

    I found this truck and wanted to know if GM ever did make a gasoline M-1028 or was this a converted truck from diesel to gas..? 1986 CUCV M1028 4X4 Flatbed 454 gas.
  5. islandguydon

    Going to Gladiwn Thanksgiving in the Oddball Express.

    Since today is my step dads birthday 73 and tomorrow my mom turns 72 I decided to travel north at 0:900 hours on I-75 from Clarkston to Gladwin in the new M109. Since my Step dad is a veteran and served in 3 country's he will get a kick out of driving the same truck he drove for 4 years. I will...
  6. islandguydon

    M101A3 Generator Trailer from So Cal to Denver

    I found a truck leaving Denver after Christmas Dec 27-28 and headed back east for a drop off. Is there someone going from South Cali to Denver in the next 30 days..? If so I have a M101A2 5kw single generator trailer with a cover. Any half ton with a pintail hitch can pull this with ease. PM me...
  7. islandguydon

    Weight of a 1966 Deuce

    I am looking for any TM which shows the weight of a standard Deuce. I have looked all over and can,t find it in any book. I can not have it weighed so I need to go by a TM for this.....? Any suggestions where I can find such a thing........?
  8. islandguydon

    M35 series cold weather hood and side covers

    Has anyone actually installed this winter hat on their Deuce..? M35 SERIES COLD WEATHER ENGINE HOOD AND SIDE COVERS 7386179 NOS US ARMY P/N - 7386179 NSN - 2510-00-738-6179 I was looking for the TM for it. Also, how is this attached to the truck. Springs, clips, rope...? I have a matching...
  9. islandguydon

    Flex fuel in a multi-Fuel...?

    As read in the TM for a multi-fuel and all the fuels acceptable for the engine there was no mention of alcohol/ flex fuel as an approved fuel. I had a mishap a few months ago with a 6.2 and flex-fuel. I drained that out and there has been no problems since. The Flex-fuel around here is $1.28...
  10. islandguydon

    Bio Diesel.....?

    I was in Ann Arbor, Michigan all day Tuesday and needed to get fuel and the only fuel around was Bio-Diesel. The price was the same but I was skeptical of the stuff. I filled up a M-1028 which has a 6.2. The exhaust smells funny and I felt I did not have the normal power as usual. Has there been...
  11. islandguydon

    Muffler on a multi-fuel...?

    IMHO; I believe it is wise to not let the public hear you coming or going so I am going on the quiet tip and will be installing a muffler on a multi-Fuel. Every truck I have with the exception of a civi truck is Diesel. They all have a muffler system and run excellent. The civi diesel trucks...
  12. islandguydon

    Artic Heater Kit Installation TM

    I looked around for the TM to install a NOS complete heater for the M35A2 and I feel like I am technology challenged todayauaauaaua. Can some one post such a beast..?
  13. islandguydon

    OIL leak from Fording Plug Hole..?

    I have owned 2 Deuces and not one of them ever did leak oil from the Fording plug hole. Before I went on my 1,480 mile trip I had a recommended Maintenance Company do a complete oil/filter change. Also a full lube job. I just drove from Fla to GA and I did not have a leak at the plug hole...
  14. islandguydon

    Deuce Shift pattern origional decal...?

    Does anyone here have an origional shift pattern plate, NOS...? 1970 M35A2
  15. islandguydon

    6.2 starts easily then dies...?

    I have a 6.2 that starts in 3 seconds no problem, then after 5-10 seconds dies. Then it takes 5-10 more seconds to restart then runs fine all day. The fuel filter is new as are the glow plugs. I noticed when replacing the last glow plug the #8 passenger side back under the fuel filter the plug...
  16. islandguydon

    Positive feedback/ Rep power....?

    I understand the Reputation semi/sudl thingy round circle under the member avatar and how to give kudos to the member, but How do you give positive feedback to a classified ad..I just looked at an ad and the member had 2 positive feedbacks, I am no INTERNET dummy but I could not figure that one...
  17. islandguydon

    Marine CARC Paint...........?

    I have searched the threads and can not find a Marine CARC paint supplier. I want to paint a civi Holiday mansion CARC 383 Green. A fiberglass hull to work with. Does anyone know of such a beast.....?
  18. islandguydon

    Xantrex Jump Box 120v inverter. 600 watts.

    Xantrex XPOWER 12vdc-120vac inverter 600 watts. I was out in the container and realized I take the jump box for granted. This is a useful tool to keep in your truck, MV recovery's or Bug out scenarios. I have checked mine in at the airport. This powers your computer, cell phone, lighter or a...
  19. islandguydon

    The GHOST, Stealth Boat That Floats Using Gas.

    It will be a while until GL has this on the auction block. This a new boat just came out and unveiled today. The newest in marine military design, MV. I thought it was worth a look. THE GHOST A new kind of boat is designed to move quickly and stealthily through water by generating a layer of...
  20. islandguydon

    ?? Auto prune the classified ads???

    mangus580 Can you install the same auto prune feature in the classifieds you did on the PM in box, When the ad goes over the 60 day mark..? The seller would have to renew to keep active. I have committed to buy several items and I have had no response and when I do I am told SORRY THAT WAS...
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