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First pic - GS with Mortar fit (only ones to get triple Jerry can holder instead of winch). Second pic - radio body with ac unit on roof. This would probably interfere with the masts (if vehicle was 'radio' rather than REME repair van etc.,) so may have been a civi mod for camping in that...

Yeah, Les is a great guy. I've known him for many years... As far as the tan goes - pretty sure it's going to be authentic and in Bob Morrisons book - Land Rovers in the Gulf, there are no pics of any with the "triangle" or inverted chevron..... I think that came later (second Gulf war) and...

This is a nice mod, though I think I may have gone with rounded/smooth treads, certainly for the top one - potential hand grips maybe (subject to owners stature!). NB A2's went to some kind of slotted ladder setup on the gooseneck. A2 pic added at bottom of post. They'll look great once...

Seeing as no one got it..... That colour is known as Eau de Nil (translates from French as 'Water of the Nile'). This paint was used for rebuilt engines/transmissions. If the vehicle had it's original engine, it would be unpainted (block is aluminium) with gloss black plumbing/electrics etc...

Which is ok if the civi truck has a stout front bumper/frame rail ends.... Discussed at length - with pics, somewhere in these: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?81781-Wrecker-wishlist-of-mods&highlight=wrecker+wishlist...

Can't find the thread discussing various spade mounts from maybe a year ago, but here is pic that I posted of the ones I made for mine. No wrench reqd, but not lockable either...

Thinking about installing a block heater and was wondering if anyone had tone the homework already re part numbers/suppliers?

Valence. Welcome to the big bad world of wrecker restorers.. I think you are starting out ahead of the curve - I would much rather have your situation of civi neglect than civi butchery if your destination is a good example of a military 816. So many were bought and civilianised by amateur...

Hey Jeff - Bjorn hit it on the head, reach rather than height, though it was pretty tight, fortunately the trucks front wheels were 6" lower than the rear so I just had enough height. Though all I would have to do would be to move the cable clips up a bit or wind up the nuts on the silo strap...

Well..... Had to build this as there is no one to assist and therefore no-one to stand underneath or be a "close watcher"! Tether was critical for placing in the truss clip, all from the back of the truck. Final design was braced just like one of the twin booms on a Holmes 750. Worked like...

Finally got to throw up a few of the trusses on the shed that will house the 816 for it's tidy up this winter. Last week I lifted the four 10x10 posts and beam which is the support for the outside wall/truss tails.

Got "This Video is Private" when I tried to view it... Not sure what that means re your upload etc. Glad you are getting work for the old girl, makes it all worth while!

Jeepsinker - you are welcome, I actually enjoy all the picture manipulation and diagram stuff. OK - in pic 5 and 6 of last post (#10), that is still a large recess where the washer (and nut that should be there) is, to hold water and it's below the drain holes... I am thinking about filling...

Reassembly time Finally got the new pivot shaft bearing, however no available pivot shaft so I had to improvise... Bearing was a SJ7174 from Fastenall. Came to around $28 with shipping from BFE - took so dang long. Dims if that reference isn't any help: 7/8" ID, 1 3/8" OD x 1" long. I...

This should be a redundant question - not least that the Tech Manuals posted on this forum at the top, explain suspended towing in the M816 Operations Manual under Normal Conditions, BUT if you are paying for a tow truck then HE should know or be able to ascertain any and all requirements for...

Ok, I'm going to play the OP card here! I know we have mentioned the whiffle tree before - maybe "Wrecker wish list of mods" thread.... but that little ring that is hanging down from the middle of it - purpose anyone? I think (as in - my opinion) it is to hang on the hook, which then has the...

Level Wind Pros and Cons Appreciate that - I just threw that in as it had been previously discussed and the principle is the same - just in the opposite direction (if the front has a level wind). Not necessarily in order - but here is a start for you to consider... Level Wind (with...

Wildchild - thanks for revving up this post again - I needed to add a postscript anyway. Hope you got your answer for the 'one-man operation'. One alternative [ if you think you are going to get stuck - and will need 'self recovery' ] is to back away from a fixed anchor, paying out cable...

Yeah - I have wondered if replacing the A1 valve with a 5 port double diverter valve would be viable but the [/SIZE]real-estate being premium may not allow elbows on the left side (facing forward) of the valve... as an aside, I am awaiting a logsplitter valve (scratch built for neighbour - 3...

Thanks DS. Certainly a load more (read Total) experience your end of the stick! I found the TM pic of the A3 setup, though I don't have the parts section to see if the valve on the A3 is the same as the A1/A2 with a plug removed or if is is a larger valve with more ports. Anyhow, the physical...