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  1. rumplecat

    Burma Jeep, Ford GTB, G622

    My GTB Mine waiting on restoration/my retirement. I need a windshield!
  2. rumplecat

    M1008 with a Yellow Nose?

    It looks like the grill and edge of the hood were painted yellow. At least that is all that is showing through so far. The rest of the truck is OD.
  3. rumplecat

    M1008 with a Yellow Nose?

    The paint is running thin on the front of my M1008 and yellow paint is showing through? Anyone have an idea of why the nose was painted yellow at one time? It's military life was as a communications truck, four antenna mounts and power run to the bed and I purchased it off Little Rock air...
  4. rumplecat

    Ford Backhoe use during the 1960s/1970s?

    I have one just like it, a real work horse, unfortunately with mine I use it an hour and work on it for three! But it still does more in an hour than I can do without it in a day! Mine does have only one seat that folds forward and backwards.
  5. rumplecat

    Wrecker Owners, Stand up and be Recognized!

    ARYankee, is that the one from Shelby? Someone got a real deal on the one they had for sale!!!!!!
  6. rumplecat

    11.2 Miles Per Gallon in a M923A1?

    I have a 932 but when I drove it home I was still on uncle sam's diesel, I am picking up a couple of hard tops for my 939 series trucks this weekend I may have a chance to recheck the MPG!
  7. rumplecat

    11.2 Miles Per Gallon in a M923A1?

    I drove the distance from Hooks to my cabin about 186 miles in one shot, I used a paint stir stick for a measure. I am amazed how well it drives, I hope my 932 does as well, i have new shoes for it!
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    11.2 Miles Per Gallon in a M923A1?

    Picked up my "new" 923A1 at Hooks, TX, pulled PMs and finally got it out of low range and started home. The truck just came out of rebuild with only 36 hours on it. On the trip home I drove about 55 mph, when I checked the mileage I came up with 11.2 miles per gallon! Is this reasonable? I...
  9. rumplecat

    My New M923A1

    I just picked up a similar truck, and the alternator on it was bad as well, I have it at a local shop who rebuilds them $109.
  10. rumplecat

    My new to me M37, purchased last week!

    Winch truck nice find, what is the dial in the third to last photo?
  11. rumplecat

    BFR Metals, Salina Kansas, a Goodie Hole

    CSM Davis down in Mississippi just scrapped out a half dozen wreckers, he may have the IP you are looking for.
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    Very Nice!!!
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    How Far Can A M923 Run on Just 4 Batteries?

    I was down at Jeff's place a couple of months ago for some parts for my 932, most of his big stuff went to the crusher, I need to give him a call on a top, I am from North Mississippi, but even from my parents house it is another 5 hours drive to his. James
  14. rumplecat

    How Far Can A M923 Run on Just 4 Batteries?

    Bret: I appreciate the info. Did you end up with a truck with a hard top? I now have two 900 series one with a ragged soft top and one with no top at all! Any sources local for a hard top?
  15. rumplecat

    How Far Can A M923 Run on Just 4 Batteries?

    Have you got any photos of the damage, I want to carry any spare parts I may need with me, I have someone who may be able to do an inspections since I don't plan on picking it up until the 21st. I don't want to burn up more than one day of vacation if possible, wife already doesn't like the...
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    How Far Can A M923 Run on Just 4 Batteries?

    With brake lights and assorted solenoids surly with four fully charged batteries I can drive a pretty good distance with the little draw they would have, and you bet I am going to replace the belts, this is just a what if. I am trying to not have to take my 932 down there to tow bar it home!
  17. rumplecat

    How Far Can A M923 Run on Just 4 Batteries?

    I have a M923A1 to pick up at Hooks, the generator belts are laying on the cab floor, maybe just laying there or the generator may be locked up? If I put in four new batteries can I make the 200 mile trip home in daylight? How much does the truck depend on the batteries after it is started, I...
  18. rumplecat

    Tow Baring a CUCV

    Why pull the front drive shaft, if the hubs are unlocked does the front shaft turn?
  19. rumplecat

    Tow Baring a CUCV

    Well dropping the rear drive shaft is no problem, a forestry forklift took care of the shaft, he has both ends of the shaft but that is it! I am getting the truck for $1300 so some imperfections are allowed! I plan on staying off the interstate as well 55 -60 will work just fine!
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