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After 5 years with the old school plow setup on the m1028 it’s time for a little bit of an update.
4 leaf springs were swapped in
Minute mount push plates
No more headgear year round
“New” plow on it, an 8’6” Fisher ez-v. Still need to get the lights working and paint it yellow.
Can anyone who has a minute mount plow on their CUCV get some info for me? I have a set of push plates but I’m missing the angle braces between them (number 3 in the diagram). If someone wouldn’t mind getting me the specs on them I’d really appreciate it.
Trying to get them exact as far as...
The plug is just used when fording the truck so you’re all set. On most trucks there’s a holder with it right next to the hole.
Your problem is unrelated and could very well be weak batteries.
More progress on the m416. Added the metal brake lines and LED lights and wiring. Still need to install a new rubber brake hose and bleed out the brakes. I’ll have to check the bearings too. I kinda like how the m101a3 jack turned out.
Made some progress on the goofy looking m416. Nothing special up close but it’s green.
I just want to get something done completely, even if it’s the easiest project.
The trailer was a really good deal, and right in town too. The seller even delivered it for free since we didn’t haggle. The tires do look pretty good for 100 years old! I really think that after checking the hubs this could still be used in a farm or similar application as it sits (of course...
I might have to check with organizations like that to find put more about it. I don’t think they were actually used in the war, I suspect they were ordered because of the war and never used (probably too late to need them) Based on newspaper ads there were some big surplus auctions in the US...