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The A3s were built out of A2 trucks back in the early 1990s. The odometer might have only 1400 miles on it, but trust me those frames have a LOT more miles, maybe a couple hundred thousand on them, as they have been through rebuilds many times before. Ask jatonka, he'll tell you how many times...
For a battery for the PRM-34, here's a pic of one done up, I copied this gent's idea. All it needs are the connectors and battery holder, which Radio Shack carries, and 4 AA batteries to provide the juice.
Half a mile transmit is not good for the PRC-25 or -77. There's something else in there, could be any of 3 or 4 different problems.
First, make sure you have a NEW CURRENT made battery pack, I like the PRC68.com made unit, uses D cell off the shelf batteries, the old magnesium batteries that...
I sold off ALL my trucks past couple years. Hasn't stopped me from being here, I am looking forward to having newer trucks in the future. It's a sad day when the first truck leaves, but think of the love you have for other trucks you own now, and will own in the future!
The original tires are 9.00x16, same rims as the M37. I believe the only trucks with 16.5s have been the M880 series, the CUCV M1008 pickups (not the Blazers), and the HMMWV. The HMMWV trailers I believe (M1101 and M1102), and the later M101A2 and A3 trailers used 16.5 inch tires. The M101...
It's a cryin' shame that sometimes these proud steel soldiers are worth more as scrap metal than they are as working trucks. One day we'll complain that we can't find good trucks for a good price anymore, as all these were turned into Chinese rebar.
We can only save so many, and the wolves get...
I believe it might have been military, but that does not mean it was ever painted OD green. For training purposes, I could see the next to have snowcats painted orange so that they can be easily seen if lost and rescue was needed. For tactical use, the M973 SUSV was camo to fill that role.
Anyone have any recommendations for a good radial replacement size tire for the M101A1 series trailers, stock split-rim wheels, to give roughly the same ride height as the stock 9.00x16 NDTs? Have a M101 coming in with ancient NDT tires and I don't want to buy replacement NDTs, I'd rather get...
For all of the M939 series trucks, the differences between the straight version of whatever vehicle you have (M923, M925, M931, etc) and the A1 is mainly the super single tires. I was told there are a few other minor differences, but heck if I know what they are, must be REALLY minor. The A2...
Some while back, I remember an article (can't remember if it was in a 4x4 magazine or online somewhere) of a gentleman who had a Chevy chassis and engine, and built a nice reproduction HMMWV with a surplus hood, and made the rear body out of 3/4-inch marine-grade plywood. Laugh all you want...
Be good for offroading, and fitting in with military vehicles at a rally, but it sure won't have the capabilities of the HMMWV.
I'm not a fan of the hood, too high in front, needs to be like the HMMWV and slope downward.
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