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  1. 1951M1078

    LMTV tires

    Who is the person to get tires from ? Is their a "Best" guy ? I need 4 = Goodyear's with young date codes.
  2. 1951M1078

    Anybody install a tach that is driven be the Alt. ?

    Got this tach off Ebay and was wondering if anybody has tried it ? Its driven off the Alt. and needs to be adjusted to the right RPM by using a optical tach. Was like $30 + with shipping. Guess that makes me the test dummy . LOL
  3. 1951M1078

    Are FMTV Drive shafts known to have issues ?

    Still didn't find it yet. But found this.
  4. 1951M1078

    Are FMTV Drive shafts known to have issues ?

    Suprman, what TM ? Their killing me to find this stuff. Wish I had paper.
  5. 1951M1078

    2 1/2 ton Auto Trans+ M1078's trans ?

    snowtrac, what year's am I looking for ? Thanks for the input. Back to the question, is the shifting about the same ? The trans is a friend of mine out of a 5 ton. Think its a MT654cr. Got the truck size wrong. Re-set the info.
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    2 1/2 ton Auto Trans+ M1078's trans ?

    5 ton Auto Trans+ M1078's trans ? Anybody know how close the 5 ton Auto trans is to the M1078 auto ? Shift about the same from say 3-7 on the M1078 ? Drove mine today for 15 miles and I'm ok with the way it shifts after its worm. Reason I ask I'm looking into using the 2 1/2 ton trans in my...
  7. 1951M1078

    Frame Rail FMTV VIN number

    So, back with a title and Reg. Only thing I could not get around was the GVW. Went with 19,000 not the 22,770. Will need to see if their is away around commercial plate $$$. When I get the box built I will go for the RV plate. Their was one of the guy's in black with a gun and flak vest that...
  8. 1951M1078

    Frame Rail FMTV VIN number

    So, went in to MVD and 3 min.s later walked out with my 3 day permit. Now down to the truck and head back for the class 1 inspection.
  9. 1951M1078

    Frame Rail FMTV VIN number

    Doing the Title and Reg. on my M1078 tomorrow here in AZ. I first need to go in with my SF-97 and the notarized Bill of Sale to get a 3 day street permit. Could not get one on line because of the non-17 Vin. Then I will go get the truck and take it back for a Level 1 inspection .(this is where...
  10. 1951M1078

    Yes. Another Camper build

    I like it !
  11. 1951M1078

    Frame question??

    I'm going to leave it.But the box I will use is from a box van and has a 6" C on it. But that is going to come off and I will add (4) 3" x 3" box to take its place. Something like this. The box is 8' w x 14'6" L x 7'9" T. this will give me a max height of 12'1".
  12. 1951M1078

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    745+ miles for me. Will need to think about it.
  13. 1951M1078

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    What bead locks did you use ? And was it a big deal to remove the run flats ? And a big thanks for the guide book for my build ! Randy
  14. 1951M1078

    Battery replacement

    Bikeman, are you talking about 6LT's
  15. 1951M1078

    Keith's M1078A1 Project Overland

    Keith, did you make any drawings of the battery base and top mount ?
  16. 1951M1078

    I have joined the club ! And yes I have lost my mine !

    I gave up on that and just pulled the bolts. LOL Must not be able to twist like I did last summer ?
  17. 1951M1078

    I have joined the club ! And yes I have lost my mine !

    Took a look at the cable and think it needs some lub. Worked on the wiper tank and pump and got that running. Needed to remove the step cover to get the tank out. Also installed new wipers. Is it ok to stagger the driver side wiper so it makes a full sweep ? And got a new toy for the top !
  18. 1951M1078

    Where is the wiper wash switch ?

    Thanks. Go it,its under steering column . Oh, and it works . LOL
  19. 1951M1078

    Where is the wiper wash switch ?

    Just cleaned up the washer tank and tested the pump off the truck. So where is the washer switch ? Randy
  20. 1951M1078

    I have joined the club ! And yes I have lost my mine !

    Thanks, Will. I will try to get a feel for it tomorrow.
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