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  1. chucky

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYBODY !

    I would like to wish everybody a Very Merry Christmas around the globe !
  2. chucky

    Is there a consensus of which insulation for cab ceilings is best bang for the buck?

    Any ideas after all of the the different brands and thickness has one stood out best for knocking the heat down in the hot time of the year and how was the best way for securing it to the ceiling and walls to keep it from coming down on your head .
  3. chucky

    Any clues what the fiberglass cargo top for a 1083 bed was called?

    Looking for the m- number for that top ive only seen one ever sold out of the kansas base on gov planet it was tan and had a big redish orange scourch or burn on the side of it but nothing you couldnt paint over
  4. chucky

    Date code location on Goodyear 395/85 20 MVT

    i HAVE LOOKED THESE TIRES OVER AND CANT SEEM TO FIND THE AGE OF THESE TIRES ANY SUGGESTIONS
  5. chucky

    M 1082 BOWS AND TARP

    I thought i read some where in here that the 1083 bows and tarp/cover is the same one on the 1082 and does anyone know how tall from floor to the top or bows or how tall of a box/ what ever i could get loaded from the back?
  6. chucky

    lmtv/fmtv after market door pull/cup holder ?

    DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER WHO OR WHERE YOU COULD GET THE DOOR PULLS WITH THE CUP HOLDER CUT OUT IN THE METAL?
  7. chucky

    TO ALL THAT WENT ON AHEAD AND THOSE THAT GOT LEFT BEHIND ! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE

    Everyday should be Memorial day in my book and THANK YOU so much for your service and loss !
  8. chucky

    Parking brake in freezing weather mishap barley avoided

    Just a few days ago when it was 20 degees here in tn i was doing my weakly crank the the 1083 up let it get up to operating temp put the transmission in forward and reverse to keep every thing lubed and operating but this day when she cranks up once the air starts to build the parking brake...
  9. chucky

    Just received 3 RACAL ACOUSTIC RA 5000/1/6400 Headsets and need to know what else i need to put intercom sys in cab?

    Was wondering if anyone knew what components i need to buy to make these headsets work as intercom system and is there a radio i can buy to transmit on that wont put me on a military channel to get me in trouble ive already got the sincars base and antenna on my fmtv but have no iseas on any of...
  10. chucky

    For us dummies how do u post a picture on here?

    Any idea how to post pictures from iphone to steelsoldiers ?
  11. chucky

    The data port on the right side of steering wheel ( mines gray) what scanner is needed to hookup for scan?

    Was wondering would the obd ll scanners read at this port on a 1997 1083 ? And the round plug on left side of steering wheel i assume its a military only scanner port?
  12. chucky

    Weight badge numbers chart???

    Is there a chart to tell us what number to use on our particular trucks or as per how much weight
  13. chucky

    CHUCKY'S TREE HOUSE !

    Just put 5 gallons of 383 on my 1083 camper ! Mixed 4 part 383 1 part laquer thinner and it came out great .There was some concern with the Rapco being to glossy so i used 4 to 1 paint and laquer thinner shot it outside in 80 degree sunshine i shot 5 gallons and not 1 run and thats not because...
  14. chucky

    Are the Ford cm 3461 shrader valve the only option for valve stem replacement for ctis

    Was wondering was there other options for some spare valve stems for the ctis other than the 12 dollar a piece ford shrader valve ?
  15. chucky

    Black wire with 1/2 in round eyelet metal tag say L 53 near starter on 1083 ??????

    Any ideas on what this wire is supposed hook up to found it hanging under starter this morning and also a single wire in a plastic wire loom with a red/blue under clear plastic crimped on on the end ??
  16. chucky

    What headsets were used in the lmtv/fmtv radio trucks ?

    Was wondering what would be era correct headset were used in the lmtv/ fmtv radio trucks if anyone is familiar with that and the name or model of radios used in them ? Thanks
  17. chucky

    Anyone know what triggers transmission cooler fans to come on

    Today i do my weekly crank it up and let it run a while on my 1083 and for the first time in 2 yrs as soon as it started the trans fans come on blowing like hell and ive never herd them come on at all in 2 yrs . Any thoughts
  18. chucky

    Aux air tank on 1083 ????

    Does anyone know if i can remove all the plumbing coming out of the side of the 3rd {rear} air tank and plug off all the holes and lines that go to it ? My ctis doesnt work anyway and i didnt know what functions i might lose by doing this?
  19. chucky

    If its time to paint call RAPCOPARTS.COM

    I got on the phone last week after reading on this forum and called RAPCOPARTS.COM in bowie tx to order some paint for the first time from these folks and spent an hour and a half on the phone with the owner and just about forgot why i called but this is how a business should be ran , He did...
  20. chucky

    Has anyone tried to drain their torqe converter on a fluid change on these allison transmissions?

    Was wondering the procedure to drain the converter when i switch over to transynd fluid and to fill the transmission with the 12 gallons before i start the engine and if so will that mess the converter up if its empty when it starts . Any ideas ?
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