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    breaking free stuck lug nuts

    I would think you could build a 3/4 or 1 inch drive cart or a winch of some kind to help with the heavy work. Might be on to something there. Other uses besides the obvious?
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    breaking free stuck lug nuts

    When working for a company that has a large or small fleet of equipment to maintain, air tools are a time saver, as long as hand thread has been started to keep from cross thread or continued galling of fastener. When I have my own vehicles worked on by others it really pains me because I have...
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    breaking free stuck lug nuts

    Galling threads ruins studs and nuts. Their are great forces at work. My own process is to remove any debris in the threads and a light drop of lubricant before removal, then place nuts on stud board as they are removed and place back on same studs without any further lubricant. Any that are...
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    2018 USS LST 325 Fall Mississippi River Tour

    Wow have we had some RAIN here in Missouri. I am sure that Chester has had some also 54reo? The Mississippi I am sure is on the Rise. I will get an early start to get to Chester to see the LST, and Camp Chester on Sunday. Hope to see some members there!
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    Got the '42 Jeep!

    Awesome! Like you have said it would be Great to find some Pedigree about the GPW. I would continue and make it yours, with the continued acquisition of accessories. And do not hide your Great find of History. Many of todays Youth, and for that matter all ages need not Forget the Sacrifices of a...
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    Burning Man Flambe' 5-Ton

    That's what I said, Bummer
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    2018 USS LST 325 Fall Mississippi River Tour

    Will be down to see the LST 325 this weekend. Good thing I decided to check in, with my health taking a dive these last couple weeks, it has been trying to say the least. Thanks for the reminder 54reo.
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    2018 USS LST 325 Fall Mississippi River Tour

    Gee Wiz I wanted to see the LST underway and missed the chance.
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    Dog Head Relay

    GP#1463174 Looking through the latest auctions and found a picture that looks like the DH Relay was used by a service mechanic. How Ironic!
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    Desoto Mo.

    Spotted Nice condition two and a half at O'Reilly's Auto Parts in Desoto Missouri. Just wondering if local owned and member of Steel Soldiers?
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    M1009 fuel contamination

    Has to be from either sabotage or from where you get your fuel, fuel source. A few great idea's, clean fuel can, get a few gallons and check fuel for contaminates. Being in Louisiana are the fuel stations bulk reserve above ground or under ground? Most fuel stations by now from federal law...
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    2018 USS LST 325 Fall Mississippi River Tour

    Awesome, Yep Thanks for the Photo's. I went to the USS 325 Web site last night. Spent a couple hours reading all the ships logs and assorted information. Seems that I do quite a bit of reading. Right now reading combat action reports of B-17 flights over Europe, and Aircraft Crash Reports from...
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    1st post, need info on wire chart for CDN M207 M211 GMC ?

    Welcome from Missouri! Good Luck with your project. It is also good to see that other Canadian MV's are being brought up to Ready Operation. Good Luck!
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    2018 USS LST 325 Fall Mississippi River Tour

    Has the USS LST 325 left to cruise the Mississippi as of yet? I would Absolutely Enjoy Watching it go by Crystal City Mo. And then to Chester Ill. to visit the Tour with Family and Friends! I MUST Spread the Scuttlebutt.
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    Halftrack Tire Innertubes

    Patients, Patients, Good Luck an be meticulous with details.
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    Rear wheels stuck on

    My preferred method also, I like to loose roll also but do not like burring up the threads because I then have a tendency to drive off a little peeved. Tip for the day, Do not look directly into the Sun.....
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    Blown Head Gasket?

    :ditto:
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    Need driver side qtr window replacement

    Hello, Just about any salvage yard may have what you are looking for as any 81 to 87 Chevrolet, or GMC truck will work. Then 3x3's and some others work as well up to 91. Then there is tinted and clear. Good Luck, should not be much of a problem.
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    Bad Bill for Title Military Surplus Off Road Moves to Virginia Senate

    Umm WOW, Thank the People that have taken the time from their families to be proactive as possible to find reasonable solutions for all concerned. Now the hmm, the DOT rep, the H.P., is obviously pissed at someone in the hobby, use of in any form Military Equipment. We all are Ambassadors of...
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    Hello from Mass.

    Hello from Missouri. Well Darth, I may have a lead on some used T72's:burn: but you will have to travel, and may have holes, missing parts, and a few kinks on importation. Welcome, and Good Luck on your Quest.
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