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DP is epoxy primer. Its the best there is.

Use PPG DP90 on the door handles. Scuff them with 180 then use DP. then whatever color you want.

Looks like that 5 ton had to do some recovery work. I need a hood ornament like that.

Hi Rick. No I do not have an owners manual. I have no real manuals at all. I try searching here when I need something. Or I call you. Truck has been fine so no need to work on it till this small problem.

Thank you sir. I just went out and drained it. Got 2.5 oz. of water out. I will drain that as reg. maintenance. I don't have a TM for this truck. I can usually find the info I need on this site. I should buy one.

Yea be good if I put that in. M1028

I filled the truck a few days ago and must have got a load of water with it. I use power source additive in all my diesel trucks but there must be to much water for that to do the trick. Light is coming on when I turn corners. I did a search but can't find exactly where the petcock is to drain...

Drill a 1/8th hole in the end of the blower motor where the bearing is and oil it. The motor will last much longer. Works very well even if it's just temp.to get you through a storm without having to stop and change it.

My 1028 had one installed when I bought it. My glow plug system works perfect but I still plug it in when it dips below 30. I have 2 civi diesel wreckers that stay pluged in 24 / 7 cause they may need to go anytime time day or night. I do it more due to the fact that it is just easier on the...

The lift was open at my shop today so I took advantage and did some maintenance today. I greased everything that has a fitting and did a general checkup under the truck. No problems found. I put all new 13G glow plugs in just because. The ones that came out where in great shape. None where...

They are illegal in Ct. They will ticket you and sometimes tow the truck.

Dude is doing very well. And yes his new owner enjoys it very much. :D

You need these d ring mounts the bolt the the pickup body.

Brothers truck parts makes a burgundy seat cover that is very close to OE. Part number UP87V03. I have one in my 1028. Color is dead on. brotherstrucks.com

My m1028 has 174095 miles on it right now. No major engine work.

Rick how long before Mr. Rusty go's back to it's owner? I'd bet he can't wait to get it back. He should be a very happy with the results. Brian G.

I had 2 diesel Chevettes and 1 diesel Chevy Luv truck. My brother and I drove the Luv truck till it rotted so bad the frame broke behind the cab. I have pictures of me lifting it with one of my m543,s ( 5 ton wrecker) in to the back of our 5 ton dump truck for it's last trip to the scrap yard...

Nice job Rick. That truck has a new lease on life. Brian G.

That takes me back. When I started out thats all we had. I have not seen a panel brazed on since I was a kid. Got our first mig welder in the early 80's. Good old brass welding is a lost art. Looks like your using a 0 or 00 torch tip. To bad I live so far away. I'd help you with those projects...

CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) is more of a coating than paint. It won't come out as nice as CARC alkyd enamel paints that we buy now. Gillespie coatings is just good old enamel. Your mule looks great. I hope I get to see it. Funny where that head gasket took you. Brian G.