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  1. 6x6guy

    New from ILLINOIS

    Welcom to the site, a wealth of information is available and to be found if you need it.
  2. 6x6guy

    Thinking about adding a 12 volt alternater to my M923a2

    I recently pulled th 12 volt crane from my m35 and sold the truck and reinstalled the crane on one of my m923a2. With the crane installed, I was pondering about installation of a 12 volt, 160 amp alternator- so what other than adding a second pulley from the existing generater ( welded to...
  3. 6x6guy

    hello looking for builder mule in or near dayton ohio

    The guy your thinking about is David Kelone he hasn't been at the last 2 shows. but his # is 309-696-7080.
  4. 6x6guy

    Poofstock 2013..

    You plan it- we'll be there, had a great time last year.
  5. 6x6guy

    Hi from Shannon, Illinois

    Welcome to the site, and most if not all all of your questions will be answered here by its members.
  6. 6x6guy

    Wisconsin Rally's

    Check with Kenny IR for firm dates and time.
  7. 6x6guy

    How do YOU stow your medium tow bar?

    This is what I designed for my trucks, always ready if needed. :roll:
  8. 6x6guy

    M146 Trailer Deuce Wheels accept 11:00X20 Tires?

    I was talking to another M146 owner and what he suggested that the replacement of the rear axle, by adding a section of steel frame and axle with better breaking system that will accept the 10 bolt pattern and 49 inch tires, and would be more in heigth with the truck. And then adding a...
  9. 6x6guy

    Wisconsin Rally's

    Well most if not all of us, camped on his property- a couple of people just stoped by for a couple of hours just to enjoy the good food and bon fire on Saturday. It's a leisurely week end- got there on Friday afternoon set up camp, made some dinner and enjoyed a good camp fire with a couple of...
  10. 6x6guy

    Wisconsin Rally's

    We had a real fun time last year, and the food was great. We got there on Friday and departed on Sunday with a bigger than life bon fire. As far the attending everybody who has attended last year from Illinois is attending plus a couple of new faces with trucks.
  11. 6x6guy

    Wisconsin Rally's

    I talked to Kenny IR, at Iola and he had thrown out the dates of Sept 28th at Poofs place for a gathering of which several of us of the Northern Illinois area chapter are planning on attending. :jumpin:
  12. 6x6guy

    Iola Vintage Military Show swap, trade, need List 9-11 Aug 2013

    Complete bow and sides for a M105 trailer
  13. 6x6guy

    The A-frame kit (hoist) for M35-let's talk about it

    All I do is supported the bumper with 2) farmer jacks or machinery jacks at the frame mounts, keeps all the excessive down pressure off the axles and springs.
  14. 6x6guy

    MRAP bumper on a M923a2 has anybody done that or seen it

    Picked up a couple of MRAP bumpers and still have a few left, and I was just wondering if anybody has ever seen one mounted on any other truck- other that what is was designed and designated for, or perhaps even mounted on a 5 ton truck - of which have been contemplating on installing one of my...
  15. 6x6guy

    Weight carrying capacity of a bobbed deuce!?!

    When I was in the service_ I asked the motor pool sargent how much is too much- his reply - (You can't put enough weight in those trucks- it just makes it harder to steer and brake thats all).
  16. 6x6guy

    Antifreeze on top of head

    Could be a blown head gasket- drive it around- then check the exaust fumes for that sweet smell -
  17. 6x6guy

    Iola Vintage Military Show swap, trade, need List 9-11 Aug 2013

    How much for the boarding ladder.
  18. 6x6guy

    Water in transmission, question about cleaning.

    I had a soft top on a 2.5 ton truck in storage after a while the stitching pulled out and created a funnel of sorts that centered over the transmission shifter allowing water to enter. Replaced the fabric top and some time later during a road trip - noticed a slipping clutch and smell of...
  19. 6x6guy

    M936 5 ton wrecker for scrap metal use?

    Have you considered installing a jane crane on 6x6 truck ulitizing the winch - resupporting the front frame with a support stand off and keeping the down pressure off the springs and front axle- lifting the load then placing a trailer or truck underneath it.
  20. 6x6guy

    Not really a Road Trip, but it sure made some old time veterans happy...

    Being in the service and knowing and losing good friends there is a connection that will be never understood by those who never served, I do what I can to help other vets and groups like Wounded Heros, and Wounded Warriers by placing one of my trucks near the event and let bar owners place...
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