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  1. spankybear

    What are you using to seal up the turret cover?

    I see the TM calls out a aerospace polysulphide sealant to seal around the top and screws. I was wondering what you people are using? Thanks
  2. spankybear

    I am looking for some spring nut thingies for the grill

    I am getting ready to install the grill and I need some fasteners to install it. Number 5 is a "NUT,SHEET SPRING" and I can not find any. I don't need the exact ones if there is something that will work as well. Does the A1 trucks use a plastic fastener? Anybody have any suggestions or leads...
  3. spankybear

    Buzzer with volume control?

    First off I believe mine is dead as it seems someone shoved something into it. I have also noticed than every one I have seen has tape covering it. Anyway in my search I have found a couple of replacements that have adjustable shutter over the top. This acts as a volume control. I think this...
  4. spankybear

    Windshield Gasket

    Hello all.... Does anybody have a lead on a windshield gasket. Also any leads on the quarter window gaskets?
  5. spankybear

    Looking for the windshield washer elbows

    There was a post here that I can not find that had a link to truck part web site that sold these things https://flic.kr/p/2gf5Hzu Does anybody remember where to get these?
  6. spankybear

    Not too sure where to ask this... but since I hang out here the most...

    What type of vehicle is this?
  7. spankybear

    Any tips on changing a cab?

    With work being so busy with hardly and days off and medical issues I am considering swapping cabs instead of repairing the rust. I really wanted to have the LMTV on the road by September... well that didn't happen and now we are getting into rainy season. Anyway any tips on changing the cab...
  8. spankybear

    Painting the dash hand throttle marking

    I am going to repaint my dash / interment cluster. I would like to put the "Hand Throttle" marking back on. Does anybody have any ideas how to?
  9. spankybear

    End Use Certificate

    I see that some LMTVs need an end use certificate... Not having to deal with them in the past how do they work? and who here has gone through the process? Also is this something new?
  10. spankybear

    Anybody in western WA have any recommendations on transporting a M1082?

    I may need one moved... rolls and has wheels (according to the pictures)
  11. spankybear

    Has anybody put thier M1078 on a scale?

    If so how heavy was it?
  12. spankybear

    Spare tire safety chain

    I took my spare off and I don't have the safety chain (I have the lifting chain). From my understanding this is a common missing item. Can someone post a picture of the type of hooks that are used? I can make one up but want to know what was used from the factory or official replacement. Also...
  13. spankybear

    Rear window lock bead

    Does anyone know if there's a commercial equivalent to the rear side window seal lock bead? I need to remove one of my rear side windows and the lock bead is in a million pieces. Or is there a surplus source?
  14. spankybear

    Going to have to replace some floor pans have a question

    My LMTV has more holes in the floorboards than I want to deal with. I am going to replace the rusty parts. So when you remove the rusty parts and you are going to install the replacement. How do you prep/seal the exciting structure/flanges. I am not to sure what it's called but the parts that...
  15. spankybear

    Is there a consensus on cab floor sound / heat shield?

    I have been searching and I see a few ideas. Has there been a consensus on how to treat the floor? After I deal with the rust and before I put stuff back together I want to add something. Thanks
  16. spankybear

    Rust reformer encapsulate... what are you folks using?

    I have some rust to deal with on my LMTV. What are you using to stop or whatever?
  17. spankybear

    Is there a rattle can that matches CARC color?

    I am a proud owner of a M1078 I just won. Got it home today and I see the yard apes put a nasty dent on the front of the cab. The paint has chipped right down to the metal. Problem is I live in the wet pacific north west. It will rust in no time. I want to do a stop gap measure to help stop any...
  18. spankybear

    Well, I done did it. Won a m1078. Need to get it home... In Wahington - any suggesti

    Well, I done did it. Won a m1078. She's home and purring like a CAT! I just won a non running M1078 and need to get it home. I am in Washington and so is the truck. Anybody have any recommendations on who to use? I have been looking for some time and I was just testing the bid system with a...
  19. spankybear

    All you expedition camper DIY people... I have a question

    What and did you make your box out of? Kind of toying with the idea of making one and was wondering what people did.
  20. spankybear

    FOUND! Stolen M939 out of Monroe Washington

    Got a text from a friend saying that yesterday someone stole a M939 from the corner of Old Owens and Highway 2. It was in the parking lot behind the Bank of America. It belonged to husband and wife who own Armageddon Arms. Now this is a firearm store that is also located in the same parking...
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