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  1. steelandcanvas

    St. Patricks Day Parade 2012

    In most places the parade watchers were 10-12 people deep.
  2. steelandcanvas

    Cabin light install

    Erik's Military Surplus. I use a little spray silicone when assembling the wire through the boots, used liberally, it helps when connecting and disconnecting. Here's the link for the wire: Prestolite Wire For Military Vehicles, 14 AWG, M13486/1-5
  3. steelandcanvas

    Cabin light install

    Thank you for the compliment nf6x! I'm very anal about any electrical mods on my truck and I enjoy making them look like a "motorpool installation". You probably can't tell from the photo, but the wire is even Mil-Spec.
  4. steelandcanvas

    Cabin light install

    I zip-tied my light housing to the soft top support, but I like the "P Loops" better, looks cleaner than zip ties. My supports provided a good ground, so I just made a little ground jumper from the housing to the supports, and ran the hot to the firewall where I added a 15 amp self-resetting...
  5. steelandcanvas

    St. Patricks Day Parade 2012

    St. Patrick's Day Parade: Denver Style I took a few shots between talking with the Club Members this morning. It was a absolutely gorgeous day in Denver, perfect for a parade! This is the fourth year I have participated in this Parade and I have never seen such a large turn-out. The Weather...
  6. steelandcanvas

    My new mkt-85 trailer

    Good score! Just add food! I've never seen one from GL with anywhere near that amount of equipment on it.
  7. steelandcanvas

    MKT power converter

    I enjoy the rewards of being helpful.
  8. steelandcanvas

    MKT power converter

    John, No need for the attitude, I was just bringing it to your attention, should you expect a PM from the OP.
  9. steelandcanvas

    12volt lights on 24 volt

    When designed, they assumed you would have a ground guide, especially at night. There are lots of 24 volt lights that will do what you want to do.
  10. steelandcanvas

    New guy to Steel Soldiers.

    You're rocking the boat pretty hard for 8 posts. I've never seen anyone "kicked off" for what you describe. Ckinger, Welcome from the Plains of Colorado!
  11. steelandcanvas

    MKT power converter

    Did you notice the last post in this thread was almost 2 years old?
  12. steelandcanvas

    Another CDL question..m275

    What year is your tractor? I like to add one to my collection someday.
  13. steelandcanvas

    m35a2c piant

    Here's another thread to read: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/76210-behr-paint-jobs-show-me-your-mvs.html What does the manufacturer of the paint recommend?
  14. steelandcanvas

    squealing belt?

    Check the Alternator, with the belt off, make sure the pulley rotates freely. A friend emailed me about this same problem last night, his alternator had froze up.
  15. steelandcanvas

    My first Deuce

    Do you find it difficult to keep the truck on the road when this happens? ;-)
  16. steelandcanvas

    Why is there no fuse box or breaker box

    With any assesories that are added, mechanics usually install a circuit breaker on the firewall just above the steering column. I'm sure it's a rediness issue, having a breaker in the circuit instead of searching for a fuse. The only fuse is in the fuel pump circuit.
  17. steelandcanvas

    G'day from Western Australia

    Welcome from the Plains of Colorado!
  18. steelandcanvas

    Jim Beam Deuce

    I agree the stack in the bed is lame, but other than that, it's kinda cool.
  19. steelandcanvas

    M35a2c coolant

    A search brought up this recent thread. Hope this answers your question. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/84594-antifreeze-deuce.html If that photo is of your coolant, you have a problem.
  20. steelandcanvas

    Starter stays spinning...

    I'll put my money on Bjorn's diagnosis.
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