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  1. Jim Hunter

    CUCV extended crew cab 2 ton build?

    Awesome built !!! Thanks for sharing... Jim
  2. Jim Hunter

    Has anybody used a M1031's PTO for a winch?

    I am almost sure that I will go with the Np205.No I like your setup very much and I will go the same route... Jim
  3. Jim Hunter

    Long Time Lurker, Finally Showing My M1009

    Very nice CUCV Jim
  4. Jim Hunter

    M1008 Rear disc Brakes

    So discs and calipers from am M1009 will fit this kit ? Can anyone confirm please ? This would be super as these are readily available here... Jim
  5. Jim Hunter

    Batteries alternative (M1008)

    Thanks Warthdog... Actually I found Optimas red top 34/78 for 200€ each (260US$)... It is better to spend the extra $$$ ? Jim
  6. Jim Hunter

    Batteries alternative (M1008)

    Hello guys, I am slowly starting to get the required parts before I will go for one more time at the old trucks yard... I get an B blank key from Recovry4x4.THANK YOU :D And now the batteries... I found some details that you can use group 31 or 24 batteries and that 6TLs should be avoided due...
  7. Jim Hunter

    Just picked up my first M1010!

    Welcome! Nice looking truck... Jim
  8. Jim Hunter

    Has anybody used a M1031's PTO for a winch?

    Very nice setup very well executed... This will be one of the first mods to my M1008 (hope to get one next month)... I plan to use an Braden LU-4 winch instead...
  9. Jim Hunter

    Found what looks like a M135 on side of road

    Is this saved guys ???
  10. Jim Hunter

    Found XM 152 prototype

    Very nice find... Congrats ;-) Jim
  11. Jim Hunter

    Russian (and european) Vehicles on Finnish Army

    Very nice trucks you have there... Jim
  12. Jim Hunter

    Intro and Info needed

    As other guys suggest you are looking for the U435 series unimog (U1300 and U1300L) An ex fire service truck has factory fast axles along with the OM366 engine (not the 366A as the latter is intercooled) these can fecth an high price and are in high demand. Other option is an ex Bundeswehr U1700...
  13. Jim Hunter

    Braden winch tear down

    Interesting...Got any pics of it ?
  14. Jim Hunter

    Braden winch tear down

    Thank you all for your help guys :beer: I didnt know that NOS seals will leak! I have clean the handle area but I cant see an pin or something here... @Gringeltaube thank you for the spreader bar dimensions I will make one. Also if you can send me more details from the clutch housing to drum...
  15. Jim Hunter

    M1008 possible purchase

    Can you please elaborate : I can use one key at many different vehicles without to cut it ??? Thank you
  16. Jim Hunter

    Braden winch tear down

    Hello guys, I have an Braden LU4 winch that I would like to rebuild... I am trying to find out where I can get some seals for it and the spreader bar ??? Also is there any trick to how to remove the brake lever-handle from its shaft ???
  17. Jim Hunter

    M1008 possible purchase

    I found around 10 M1008s in a yard in Greece... Some looks real good but the problem is that there is no keys an any of them! Is there any trick to can bypass the ignition lock to start the engine but without to damage the lock ??? Thank you, Jim
  18. Jim Hunter

    M37 Greek Harness questions

    Also OEM NOS ones can be sourced for around €400...
  19. Jim Hunter

    Has anybody used a M1031's PTO for a winch?

    One of the best winch installations I ever seen:beer: Jim
  20. Jim Hunter

    M1008 possible purchase

    Thanks for the advice I will try it :wink: In Greece I found many of them from €2k and up... Mainly 1008s and 1028s not A3... Jim
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