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  1. combatmech

    List your reason behind your MV

    Fun mostly, and it's great hobby. Being able to do parades, car shows and getting into the mud are just some of the perks. My other hobby, airplanes and flying...Just can't afford a big engine warbird....YET!! However, I would love to have a deuce or a 5 ton someday...
  2. combatmech

    MV Code of Conduct

    Living in an area that has so many current in-service and former MV's driving the local roads, I also conduct myself in a professional defensive driving manner. I see so many POV's with certain types of unit or other military related decals on their cars driving like idiots. I would hate to...
  3. combatmech

    Steam Cleaning Engine compartment

    I use a garden sprayer with some soap, let it sit a while, then rinse with a hose. I'm paranoid about causing any kind of electrical issues as well. I've only cleaned my engine compartment once....
  4. combatmech

    Southern CUCV Urban Camo M1008

    Sweet!! Excited to see the final product as well....
  5. combatmech

    Steel Soldiers emails and site issues

    When I saw those emails the other day, I had to laugh a little. Stinks it had to happen to us. Oh well.....Life with the OD addiction will go on. Thanks again for all you do:beer:
  6. combatmech

    New guy from Texas

    Greetings from the Dallas area, well, at least this week. I lived in Portland, Tx up until 2007. Best of luck with your project.
  7. combatmech

    CDR Rubber Hoses

    That is a problem.... Sorry for the bad gouge brother. I checked mine a few weeks ago when I changed the CDR valve. They are old, but not looking horrible....yet.
  8. combatmech

    Where's Your License Plate?

    That is very cool.... I'm sure you could add a light if you so desire or if your state requires it. Possibly run the wires through the shackle support......
  9. combatmech

    Random pics from the H-60 world....

    Thanks Rob, Thats our Centenial Of Naval Aviation show bird. I'll have to go through my other pics and narrow the best ones down as not to clog up the site. Three thumb drives of stuff.....
  10. combatmech

    Random pics from the H-60 world....

    Here are a few pics of squadron aircraft from the past few years. Plus some cross country stuff. Enjoy!! More to follow....
  11. combatmech

    Clear..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Been to Duxford...Amazing place. They also have a large collection of vehicles, tanks and other OD iron. Thanks for posting!! [thumbzup]
  12. combatmech

    Colorado Noob

    Welcome to the OD insanity from Va Beach
  13. combatmech

    The Move

    Welcome to the area!! Glad to see you made it without any problems[thumbzup]
  14. combatmech

    Newb from VA

    Welcome from Va Beach
  15. combatmech

    running rough

    Do you know the last time the fuel filter had been changed? Mine was running like poo-poo a while back, changed the fuel filter and she runs like an almost new truck. My old filter had an 07 date written on it. Ditto The item you have linked is the cold idle sensor. That sensor is mounted on...
  16. combatmech

    New guy to Steel Soldiers.

    If that was the case, I would have gotten the boot a while back.... Welcome to the OD addiction!!:beer:
  17. combatmech

    Looking for a glow plug relay...

    Safety tip.... If you are working on anything electrical, like the TM states, disconnect your batteries until you are ready to check your work. There are multiple threads about those that didnt with horrible results. I learned the had way with my first truck.
  18. combatmech

    Oil Analysis?

    I've not taken a sample from mine either. I have the sample valve...I just dont do it. When I do change my oil, I check the mag plug and cut open the fliter to see whats going on. I have not found anything that would get me to consider a sample. As my milage climbs, I might consider it when and...
  19. combatmech

    CUCV 3 truck?

    I see the newer LSSV's around Norfolk all the time. There are a couple of squadrons around here that have them as supply vehicles.
  20. combatmech

    Opps. Did I do that?

    Ouch!!!! :shock:
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