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  1. Desert Rat

    Another Howard's trip.

    With company supplied by rdixiemiller, we made a trip to Howard's, got fleas and ticks (again), blodied our fingers (again) and had a blast! We got a bunch of parts for everyone requesting except for a few gama gaot parts due to light fading away. Much fun was had by all in attendance. Here's...
  2. Desert Rat

    Another trip to Howard's!

    Ok folks, I'm at it again! As soon as I print off a final PM from Chris I'm headed to Howard's place again. I have cash from some, a wish list from some others and questions from another bunch. I have my wife's camera (just don't tell her yet) and am ready to go. Let's see, tools...
  3. Desert Rat

    Gama Goat section?

    Chris, How about a Gama Goat section? All this interest seems to justify one. Plus we can keep up with the SS Goat progress. So what do you think?
  4. Desert Rat

    A few more add-ons for a super sweet ride.

    Yep I'm at it again! Thanks soooooooo much Ken for the windshield washer pump. BTW, could I somehow sweet-talk you into helping me create a stainless steel washer tank to replace the plastic one I have? Pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaaseeeee! I'll be happy to buy the stainless! Plus another BIG thank you...
  5. Desert Rat

    Return from Houston

    Well here's some pics of the return trip. I still have not figured up fuel milage. However, the truck is #14,880 with full tanks and me in it. The trailer is #4,400 empty. So we dropped off over #10,000 pounds of stuff. That's over 5 TONS! Who says women don't save everything??? Just...
  6. Desert Rat

    Muffler Modification.

    Everyone, Well Ken and I modified 'Storm I forgot to take pics of where we cut off the straight pipe. No biggie, I have pics of the process after we painted the muffler. We cut the pipe about six inches from the highest point on the fender to give ourselves plenty to work with. We then fit...
  7. Desert Rat

    'Storm is ready to go to Houston!

    Ok Everyone!, The time is almost here! For those of you en route, if you see the below convoy do not think it's a military train. It's a sum of several months of hard work and preparation in moving to Houston. There will be several stops along the way to satisfy onlookers questions and...
  8. Desert Rat

    A few pics. of the shelter before we loaded it.

    Everyone, Thought you'd like to see how we modified our S-280 from the way we received it. Here are some pics to look at. The shelving was tough but the hanger side was the real challenge doing it all by myself and fighting the studs for balance. I can't wait to get the electrical stuff...
  9. Desert Rat

    How to double your fuel capacity

    Hello Everyone, Here are the pics I promised to show once I finished the fuel crossover project. I have two cut-off valves just incase I spring a leak somewhere. I hope the pics help y'all see how the project was done.
  10. Desert Rat

    Upgrade an LDT?

    I have a question for anyone with the answers: Can you upgrade a LTD engine to an LDS or are the blocks mutually exclusive? I know we can bolt on some common parts. However, I'm looking to keep the LDT block and avoid massive re-engineering of the truck to extract more power. My theory is...
  11. Desert Rat

    Going to Russelville, KY tomorrow to get parts, prices and p

    Everyone, Sorry about the late post but I'm going to stop at Russelville, KY tomorrow afternoon and check out some of the many trucks and assorted other things there. Some people have already talked to me about what they want. I'll be using rdixiemiller's list (sorry no M109 heater parts) as a...
  12. Desert Rat

    M197A1 Dolly Converter

    Yep, leave it to me to be unique and the exception to the rule. I needed a dolly converter to pull some fifth whell trailers with 'Storm. Anyone else have one to relate some real world experiences my way? I used the civy ones before and know the general characteristics of these things, just...
  13. Desert Rat

    M105A1 1&1/2 ton

    Yep, just like the title says, and my signature boasts, got one of those too. I believe this is where Kenny comes in and says something like "DR, you only have ONE? Where's your sense of perspective? You gotta have at least 20" or something like that. Well the one I have is now loaded with...
  14. Desert Rat

    Portable shelters?

    Anyone else besides me have the M720 dolly set with a S280 transportable shelter bolted up? I get all kinds of different looks going down the highway. When it's hunting season everyone asks if it's a blind, hmmm.... an all white box with a desert sand dolly set to be used as a blind. This...
  15. Desert Rat

    Fan clutch for the Deuce?

    Bjorn mentioned in another thread if there is a fan clutch for the Deuce. I've tried here to find one without success. Anyone else have better results? I know these fans are way more efficient than what the engine needs when the truck is idling. Any help is appreciated.
  16. Desert Rat

    Scam Artists are trying to scam again!

    Hello Everyone! Recently I have received several suspicious e-mails from what I have now determined to be scam artists. Here's one of many links I have retained on how they do this. There's more than this example but they follow a similar pattern. Some try to be very creative and appeal to...
  17. Desert Rat

    Fermont 10KW Genset

    Hello everyone; My wife and I have come across a Fermont 10KW Genset dirt cheap. It's got (I believe) a Chrysler four cylinder gas (I know it's gas at least) engine. Any advice, warnings, precautions, suggestions or other general (or specific) need-to-know information y'all might be aware of...
  18. Desert Rat

    Difference in generators?

    Hey Everyone; Does anyone know the difference between a MEP-016C and a MEP-026C generator (Chris??)??? They both look the same to me (motor, generator, panel and chassis). Any input would be appreciated!
  19. Desert Rat

    With "Thanks sooo much Chris!" here's the photos!

    Hellooooo Everyone! Here it goes! What do ya think everyone? <img src="http://www.steelsoldiers.com/BrentShelter/brentdeucehouse.jpg" border="0"> <img src="http://www.steelsoldiers.com/BrentShelter/Brentdeucewithsheltertrailer.jpg" border="0"> <img...
  20. Desert Rat

    I'll try again!

    Hi Everyone (especially LH!)! As you can see I've been busy with getting this shelter together (as well as posting these photos) <img src="http://community.webshots.com/s/image15/6/71/7/166867107WpQYFE_ph.jpg" border="0">
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