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I'm working on my M543A2 wrecker restoration. The interior was heavily oxidized and I was expecting to prep and paint. I bought the rubbing compound shown in the attached picture and gave it a try. It took several coats but after trying several methods, a tooth brush worked the best. The...

Tackled reupholstering the wrecker cab and crane cockpit seats. The crane control cockpit didn't have any cushions but I could make out the shape from stains on the paint. The cab had frames but needed reupholstery. I fabricated the seat bottoms from 3/4" plywood. Primed and painted. I...

My friend, "five ton Larry", won an M818 from Barstow. Very nice truck but with a very large hole in the radiator (Thanks GL). Anyway, we used the M543A2 wrecker to recover the truck. It towed very nicely behind the wrecker. I think I hit 40 MPH on the flat stretches of road. No issues with...

I'm looking at these tires and rims ( NSN 2530-01-570-6352 ). It says 395 85R 20 and 10 lug rims but I can't find the bolt pattern. I think they would be nice on my M543 wrecker...bigger than 11.00 x 20.00s, a bit smaller than 14.00 x 20.00. I've read on other posts that MRAP rims won't bolt...

Looks like I'm joining the "wrecker owners" club. Thanks to NF6X "Mark" I'm the proud new owner of this M543A2 wrecker. She's on her way to Nor. Cal. and I should get it on Tuesday. More pics to come as I begin the resto project. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions.

I am trying to get the windshield glass dimensions for these jeeps. I am planning to reproduce them for SS members etc. If anyone can get me the exact dimensions including corner radiuses, I'd greatly appreciate it. thickness also so I can verify I have the right glass. I plan to make some...

Hey fellow Nor. Cal. members. I've got another event for us to attend this weekend in Woodland CA. There is a car show Sunday and they would like an MV display. I'm bringing the Deuce, the 1008 and the 1941 Indian. 5-Ton Larry is bringing his M813. I'd like to invite others to hang out...

Hey Gang, There's been some chat about getting some Nor Cal SS members together...well here ya go. I've been contacted by a non-profit org. in Vacaville to participate in the "Fiesta Days" parade in Vacaville on Sat. May 26th. They want to have a "salute to our soldiers" theme and are...

Hey gang, I'm working on mounting my VIC-1 radio. I want to mount this switch to the upright of my soft top. Any idea how to get this snap thingy out without damaging the unit? I have some pics I've downloaded showing a similar mounting so I know it's doable.

hey gang, i've read thru a number of posts and am pretty sure my problem. I'm loosing power steering fluid between two parts of the hydro boost of my M1008. It's the joint right behind the power steering hoses. I've checked the bolts and they are tight. according to the TM, there is an...

Just won a nice deuce on GSA. The scoop is she sat in El Centro CA. for 27 yrs. She's a 1985 truck with 2365 miles. Checked all fluids, topped off and bled brakes, threw in some batteries and she fired up. Filled the tires and drove her home. Best of all, she came with an NOS canvas cab...

Lookie look what the cat brought home... She's a 1942 indian motorcycle model 741. engine and frame numbers are correct. O.D. green under the black paint. fired her up today...started in 2 kicks. I'll be restoring her to original so any and all help will be much appreciated. I'll post...

had the deuce in the parade today. weather was great and the deuce was a big hit. at the end of the parade, i was getting out to talk to the riders when my wedding ring hooked the troop seat. i was lucky it didn't tear my finger off. This gives me a good reason not to wear it. 10 stitches...

Hey gang, I had a leak from the top of my rear differential at the rear output shaft. I pulled the flange, the shims(4) and the retainer (3) I can't seem to figure out how to copy an image from my TM's and post it here...Sorry. TM 9-2320-209-34-2-1 page 10-51 frame 8. I found one of the...

Took the mule out for a spin last night with the wife. While flying thru the high grass, a tree stump jumped up and bit the front drive side completely off the mule.:cry::cry::cry: The only thing holding the wheel and drop axle on was the tie rod. I popped off the tie rod, had the wife sit...

I took the truck for her first ride in 6 years. She upshifted just fine but downshifting to 4th would result in grinding. I can downshift to 3rd when she slows down enough. Again, upshifting is fine, oil levels good. Any ideas? BTW, transfer case was in high.

I went with 2 8D batteries versus the standard 4 for the M818. I did a slight modification to the battery box. Cut off the 2 center knubs. I welded up these hold down brackets. You can use the standard hold down bolts as well. If there is interest, i can scan my sketch with dims for those...

Searching around I see lots of us have mentioned wanting to mount a 14 x 20 or 16 x 20 spare on our M818s. I've seen a bunch of pics of M818s with large singles mounted and the spare tire carrier still has an 1100x20 in it. The 800 and 900 series w/super singles have a spare tire rack in...

I replaced my master cylinder Saturday. After removing the old one, I found this thingy (picture attached and I'm pointing at it) on the bottom of the unit. The new master cyllinder has the same port but it is plugged. There were no wires attached when I pulled it out but it does take wires...

I found air leaking out the right side of the low air buzzer switch. There is a small hole on the right side of the switch where you can feel the air coming out. Is this a similiar problem as I've read on deuces? Some folks have posted how you can take them apart (watch out for the flying...