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  1. The PIG Smith

    What transmission does my 1009 have?

    Very Correct. However, most high performance TH400 rebuild kits includes these extra bands. Kits with extra bands has been common practice for many years. There is no doubt in my mind that a civilian 400 can built much stronger than a stock THM400. If I were looking for a killer 400, run over to...
  2. The PIG Smith

    Looking at the M35 in a different way

    Please pardon me for being adversarial, but as a former Scout Leader and Certified Leave No Trace trainer, I would recommend the next time you and your Troop camp in soft, muddy grounds, to practice the Second Principle of the Leave No Trace Program: 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces All...
  3. The PIG Smith

    Anyone own a high mileage cucv?

    I own a 1993 GMC 3500 extended length cargo van that is powered by a 6.2. I bought it off eBay for $440 with a bad tranny. I replaced the 4L80E with a newer model. (the 99+ model 4L80E rocks!) I also replaced the water pump, alternator and both batteries. This van is my DD and has ~210K miles...
  4. The PIG Smith

    Wrecker motor swap

    I want to publicly apologize, after asking if I could attend this event, my son and I did not show up. Our family got up super early and drove to the 45th Annual Winter Hike at Hocking Hills State Park near Logan, Ohio. Hocking Hills Winter Hike I hope that when you fellows have another...
  5. The PIG Smith

    Cucv ii

    Those are some awesome looking wheels! Are they bare metal? or some alloy? I wish someone would repop those.
  6. The PIG Smith

    3 M1009's recovered today from "The Ranch"

    The one constant through all the years, USAFSS-ColdWarrior, has been Military Vehicles. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. (painted OD Green and equipped with blackout drive of course!) It's been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt, and erased again. But MV has marked the time...
  7. The PIG Smith

    3 M1009's recovered today from "The Ranch"

    The Ranch? Is that Heaven or Iowa? :-P
  8. The PIG Smith

    new guy from Ohio

    Welcome Fort Wayne, Indiana here...not that far from OH
  9. The PIG Smith

    cheap 10 ton

    OK, as much as I would love to own one of these monsters, there a few issues to be concerned about with this rig: If you lived far away (like I do) the cost shipping something that large home would be a astronomical Even if you could afford to buy it and have it shipped home, how would one...
  10. The PIG Smith

    Wrecker motor swap

    Thanx for the reply. If Stretch or someone would permit my son and I to attend this event, provide some directions/location and a time to show up, I (we) would love to help out.
  11. The PIG Smith

    Wrecker motor swap

    Do you fellows need an extra hand? If so, my 13 year old son and I would like to help out. (actually, he has never seen a MV up close, but loves working on Jeeps) I live in Fort Wayne, IN so Cincinnati is only about 3+ hours from me. Let me know when/where.
  12. The PIG Smith

    M88's headed Home for Rebuild

    Talk about the ultimate recovery vehicle!
  13. The PIG Smith

    Identify this Cat! Please!

    Would a 5 ton hood even clear that Cat engine? Then what about engine mounts? Throttle linkage? Radiator hoses?
  14. The PIG Smith

    10 ton tractor at a car dealership

    I thought these 10 tonners used 1400 x 24 From what I read and understand, the rear duals makes the truck 9'+ wide. This makes these rigs super wide for the street.
  15. The PIG Smith

    FT Benning recovery

    Nice Trailer! Do you have a container to sit on this trailer? It appears to be good shape and even the rubber looks decent. Have a safe trip back North. If you are traveling North on I-69 and need help near Fort Wayne, drop me a message.
  16. The PIG Smith

    Do I need an SF97?

    Greetings! I am sorry that I am not able to offer you an answer to your question. However, I do live in Indiana and have never heard of this No title Rule. I have struggled several times with Jeeps that have had no titles. A Bill of Sale was not good enough. Lucky, the seller of my J20 was able...
  17. The PIG Smith

    W400 Ambulance

    Lots of discussion about USAF J20 Ambulances over at the IFSJA Forum: J20 ambulance - International Full Size Jeep Association
  18. The PIG Smith

    Dodge 318 to 360 Swap Questions

    My thoughts on this why not use a more modern, updated Magnum 360 that is found in later model Dodge Trucks? There are plenty of these Magnum 360s around. Even a Mangum 318 (5.2L for you metric types) found in Dakotas, Durangos and Grand Cherokee would be a vast improvment over the LA model 318...
  19. The PIG Smith

    New from Morgantown WV

    Welcome from Fort Wayne, Indiana I was born and raised in Putnam County, West Virginia, in the Scott Depot area. My wife is from Saint Albans, West Virginia. In the late 80's and early 90's, we lived not that far from you in Cumberland, MD. I sure do miss your part of the world, but as the...
  20. The PIG Smith

    New Member from Fort Wayne, Indiana

    Yes, I am first and foremost a Full Size Jeep enthusiast. I own a 1981 J20 3/4 ton pickup with a flat bed (avatar pic) and my current project is a 1982 J10 1/2 ton pickup. I did own a 1986 Grand Wagoneer, but I sold that last year. My goal is to get the J10 put back together to be able to take...
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