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Yes - I plan on heading out Thur am. Working hard to get the trailer done in time.....

Update... Spoke to Hagerty, updated my policy and they issued ID card for semi trailer. < $200/yr Age relevant plate has arrived from fleabay, so I'll not need to pay for new issue, icky yellow, "HISTORIC" plate. Pic taken to include in registration application - sent to "Regional" office...

Interesting - I just got off the phone with the folks in Albany that are the arbiters for 'younger than 25 years' applications for historical tags - all others are dealt with by 'special plates' dept. I was checking that I can register my semi trailer, an '89, that is the correct trailer to go...

... and you also might want to check on permanent features of an "RV" that qualify as such.

Well there isn't really a metal work/fab/repair forum and it's not exactly body work.. but I had some cross member bends to take care of on the trailer. Probably caught by a piece of oversized equipment when unloading (otherwise center boards would be inplace) Used screw binders/chains to...

I did two parades this weekend and ironically, was the only one displaying the flag in acordance with "The Flag Code". United States Flag Code | The American Legion

Growing up, all "The Americans" we saw locally were from RAF Weathersfield - used by USAF 819 REDHORSE - so I guess somewhere that red horse driving a bulldozer struck a chord!! I do like dozers too. Oh.. and in my line of work, I enjoy the horses more than most of the owners!!!

First time used in anger... couldn't quite time the loading with the senset.

There is stenciling on the 5th wheel slide for positioning both M870 and M172, TM lists both as well. Winch on rear also specifically required for 870.

... and for anyone interested in this 'restoration' - yes, you can put me in the "rivet counters" pigeonhole. Agreed, the brakes are small by modern standards, yes the Dayton wheels/hubs are a relic of a by gone era, yes the tyre size is uncommon. BUT, a correct restoration, for "as in service"...

Fill hub with gear oil before second wheel put on - a must unless hubcaps have center bung (red cap) - Last axle on drivers side, last pic. All spiffey with new seals, bearings, tyres, tubes, flaps and blasted drums, hubs and rims. Checking for runout. Spun by hand with calibrated stick! Then...

... and before anyone asks, vehicle specific questions only. I was invited, so am not at liberty to discuss further re location/owner.

Got to play with someone elses toys this week. [and felt I had to resurect one of my favourite threads]... M983 with fifth wheel pulled and a M936 body dropped in its place. 1st drive of a HEMTT... and of course there was some spannering to be done on this lovely old girl

This is similar to how it was in service, but I got it w/o the lube unit. Stuck a 'red' diesel tank on it for farm tractors to get decent deal with delivery. But today I added a rack for my petrol Jerry cans, which I have for 'gas' engines; lawn mower, small genny etc. Yes... I have...

..... and then you'll need a trailer!!!!! Simp has 'em.

My regular tyre guy - brick n mortar location, recommended him as he didn't want to mess with "that old stuff"...!

Out with the old, in with the new...

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Yeah..... tough work. I found a great local guy with a big mobile set up and a load of the "old tyme" tools who was ok with breaking them down for me. Came back a couple of weeks later to mount all the new tyres n flaps after I'd blasted and painted the rims.

Following... hope you can do some detailed restoration pics!!!