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I knew what the second clasp was, just didn't know they made brass ones. Thanks for the info about the anti fly up latches

Is it bad for us or just the 5 tons? Apologies if this is redundant, my search came up empty

Amongst the oohs and aaahs I found a couple things I'm unsure of, no idea what the larger clasps are for and i didn't know they made hood clasps with brass caps. Also found a speedometer showing 5 miles on the odometer 👍. Hoping someone can tell me what the latches are and catch me up on brass...

That's how it's done!!!

I have read going to a more rural DMV office helps out there as opposed to the city, not sure where you tried. Not sure why they wouldn't register it if it passed inspection, especially since you have commercial insurance on it. Sounds to me like office incompetence.

Honestly, a setup like this is waaaaaaaaay easier. The switches have push button style breakers and are 12v or 24v capable and illuminated. To each their own though, like you said, figuring it out is part of if not most of the fun.

I went through the same conundrum, just with an m35, bought it KNOWING reliability is an issue if it's neglected, haven't regretted it. Dollar for dollar, a wrangler and a hmmwv are going to be about the same, and be about the same amount of work, especially now days. I say do it, buy a cheaper...

Chances are then that's a one off someone had done, or did as practice. It's awesome, looks pretty light too, in comparison.

I'm sure there are restrictions, haven't looked that deep yet. I'll post findings here when I do though.

You can purchase a permit through the SOS to operate an off road vehicle on road, that's how the side by side guys do it. Pure Michigan.....

You may want to hold on to that, it's either a one off that someone had made, or a pattern from one of the manufacturers. I got curious and searched the web too, found plans for a 3D printer, but no full size plastic tops.

Now....... You're not excited or anything are you? 🙃

Silly question, what are the chances you are hearing your air compressor turn on and off?

Positive side, you won't have to worry about batteries for 10 years if you maintain them, there's not much electrical draw on these. Might not be a bad idea to try and find some decent tires on wheels along the way for spares, no such thing as too many tires from what I understand.

Well, backwards as usual lol. That might be a factor, easier cheaper and faster to change a stretched chain than a gear and bearing.

Weren't 208s gear to gear and 205s chain drive? Sorry if I'm wrong, it's been a while since I played with a "small" T-case 😆.

Greetings from a few miles north!! Congratulations on the buy, sounds like a fun project to take on.

Are A3 wheels bolt on or do they require adapters?

8k per wheel for me would be plenty I think, the only real work the truck does is haul large logs and move things my yard truck can't. Also 60 pound wheels sound waaaaay better than 105. I hadn't even considered that commercial tires are able to be retreads. That alone is a huge bonus

Those also would let me retain duals, definitely going to look into it. I would really like to go to a one piece wheel if possible, which it looks like those are. Are there any downsides to the 24.5s aside from tire cost?