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  1. The PIG Smith

    Detroit 8V92 vs. Cummins NTC-400

    Yes! I know I will get stoned for saying it...but that loud whine hurts my ears after while. I drove a M-577 when I served (command post carrier of the M-113 APC) and hated to go on long road trips. I would have a headache and my ears would ring for a long time afterwards. I've ridden in a...
  2. The PIG Smith

    Indiana MVPA Meeting_9 July

    Ughhh...I've yet to attend my first meeting and I'll miss this one as well. My family will be leaving for vacation at Put-in-Bay, Ohio Mike, continue to keep me updated...someday, I'll get to shake your hand!
  3. The PIG Smith

    R.I.P--SHOOTINIRON--James Ruman

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  4. The PIG Smith

    Is this a good deal?

    Without question, that is one heck of a deal! Same here in my area
  5. The PIG Smith

    I don't fit in the truck!!!

    They are those that enjoy the whine of a two stroke Diesel and then they are those that do not. I do not...that loud Detroit Diesel gives me a headache after an hour or so. I could never ride in a Gama Goat when I served (even with hear protection) I was assigned a M-577A1 and was sick all the time.
  6. The PIG Smith

    Is this in our future at GL?

    My question is WHY did this equipment require to be mutilated? What made it different than any other 5 ton truck or gen set being sold?
  7. The PIG Smith

    Calling Mr. Cranetruck...Courteous Phone for Mr. Cranetruck

    OH WOW! Where were those four trucks located?
  8. The PIG Smith

    Recover Dodge Tug with a towbar ?

    Yes, my trailer is of the $1500 variety. No is not heavy duty, but the few times I've hauled FSJ J series trucks, it seemed to do well behind my 1 ton diesel cargo van. If I win the bid, I dunno know what I will do. I dunno where I could rent a heavier trailer and I dunno if my 6.2 powered 3500...
  9. The PIG Smith

    Recover Dodge Tug with a towbar ?

    I am looking at one these tugs. I am wanting the Cummins 6BT for another project. I am concerned about how I am gonna get it home if I win the bid. Thanks for the tips advice for an new owner to trailer it home. But questions about the trailer...isn't the rear axle on these tugs super wide? I...
  10. The PIG Smith

    '109 to tractor conversion starts today

    OOOYESS! Go BIG or go HOME!
  11. The PIG Smith

    serious discussion of 5-ton speed increase via gearing (transmission, differential)

    I wish someone would start a new post and consolidate some the info contained here. ...like a 'Cliffs Notes' version of how to make your 5 ton run 70MPH! hehehe Anyways....my thoughts are...from what I remember driving 5 tons when I served....they were a handful at 55MPH. So, being older and...
  12. The PIG Smith

    New guy from WV

    Same here! Born and raised in West Virginia (Putnam County) and graduated from Winfield High School..attended West Virgina Tech until I ran outta money I spent a lot of childhood in Pocahontas County. My wife was born and raised in Saint Albans, WV. Sadly, due the economic vacuum of WV and...
  13. The PIG Smith

    Indiana MVPA meeting_12 March

    Bummer! I need to be checking for these events more in advance! My son and I will working with the Boy Scouts at FAME this weekend in Fort Wayne.
  14. The PIG Smith

    '109 to tractor conversion starts today

    That 109 box would look great on the back of a 5 ton! [thumbzup]
  15. The PIG Smith

    Battled Damaged A10

    I am sorry if I have bent any rules. Thank you allowing this to stay and Thank you for your understanding. My purpose is posting this was not show the battle damage, show dead bodies or give the enemy a score card to how well they are doing. My point was how emotionally moved I was to be proud...
  16. The PIG Smith

    Battled Damaged A10

    Brigadier general bob l. Efferson Biographies : BRIGADIER GENERAL BOB L. EFFERSON
  17. The PIG Smith

    Battled Damaged A10

    Yes, you are correct, that is the late and great George C. Scott. From Wikipedia: he hosted the TV series Weapons At War on A&E TV but was replaced after one season by Gerald McRaney for the last two seasons. Weapons At War moved to The History Channel with Scott still being shown as host for...
  18. The PIG Smith

    Battled Damaged A10

    To me, this was a sobering clip of how one A10, after clobbering the bad guys, took a beating and was able to safely bring home Colonel Bob Efferson. I am proud to be an American as only we can engineer such systems. I am also thankful for those Americans like Colonel Bob Efferson, that flew...
  19. The PIG Smith

    12v-71 detroit diesel

    Yes, I think you are correct. 12, 16, 24....it's ALL BIG! HAHAHAHA
  20. The PIG Smith

    12v-71 detroit diesel

    Here is a custom built Freightliner that is powered by a 12V92. NOte how large the engine is and how much the nose of this truck was streached to cover that 2 stroke 12 cylinder monster. IMHO, kewl, but not practical.
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