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  1. silverstate55

    Where did all the big trucks go?

    It was within the past 10 years and had to do with all the Army HMMWVs being released for auction, but with Off-Road Only titles. AM-General claimed that the terms of the HMMWV contract forbade the sale of them when the military was finished with them, and the ability of some owners to obtain...
  2. silverstate55

    Head lights not working

    Perfect opportunity for that young man to learn how to use a multimeter & learn how to read a wiring schematic! First things first, with a vehicle as old as these are getting, start with the basics: visually & physically inspect wires & connections...assume nothing, verify that each connector...
  3. silverstate55

    FMTV vs International Navistar Family

    The Navistar MaxxPro line was mostly armored cabs & aimed at export market. And it’s telling that Oshkosh’s MTVR line is the favored choice over FMTV at least for Navy & Marine Corps
  4. silverstate55

    Saw this on the back of a flat deck in Regina Sask.

    Nice! So basically a Renault with Mack badging?
  5. silverstate55

    Yet another engine oil and diesel fuel thread

    Stanadyne makes a great fuel additive for lubricity, I saw some in a farm & ranch store the other day so it’s becoming easier to find. Amsoil makes a retro motor oil for older diesels with added Zinc and other bases...haven’t tried any yet but am about to order some
  6. silverstate55

    Washington KS to Warrenton MO for a wedding. In an M998

    Not that you have any experience with that.... 😉
  7. silverstate55

    M916 build “War Rig” gun truck

    Lots of hard mileage & out of warranty, don’t know about that 🤣
  8. silverstate55

    Simp's M920 build thread

    The EyeCon kit really looks nice, and you did a very clean-looking install. (y)
  9. silverstate55

    M35A2 power steering options?

    Plus the steel MRAP wheels with run-flats weigh over 500-lbs EACH, that’s more than 3,000-lbs just wheels/tires, plus a full-size spare, so nearly 4,000-lbs of steel & rubber...it really chokes the poor multifuel engine. The FMTV wheels are MUCH lighter and my Deuce is happier with them
  10. silverstate55

    M35A2 power steering options?

    I managed to move a bunch of crap away from the side of my Deuce (awaiting clutch replacement) so take a couple of pics upon request. I started off using modified FMTV wheels & adapaters that had a nice offset away from the steering box, but sometime around 2014 or 2015 I installed the steel...
  11. silverstate55

    M35A2 power steering options?

    No holes in any of my 395s, so I don’t know where that myth is coming from...just a little scrubbing on the tread shoulder, but any responsible driver knows the limits of the vehicle and won’t intentionally hold a tire rubbing on a steering arm
  12. silverstate55

    M35A2 power steering options?

    I have an early version of the Waterloo kit on my Deuce. I LOVE it; yes, there is some tire rubbing on the Pitman arm during hard right turns, but nothing I can’t live with. The benefits far outweigh that drawback, especially with 395s on MRAP wheels. If I had to do it all over again I’d go...
  13. silverstate55

    Seat covers

    Awesome! And she’s a keeper!!
  14. silverstate55

    Some welding trucks for your perusal

    OUTSTANDING, Devil Dog! Impeccable work and lovely to look at. Thanks for sharing!
  15. silverstate55

    Canvas cargo cover weight

    Since you live in TX, the sun’s UV is going to be a big consideration...get the 21-oz at a minimum, or else you’ll be replacing it every 2 years or so. Be sure to treat it with protectant every spring; a 50-50 mixture of Boiled Linseed Oil & Mineral Spirits brushed on will not only waterproof...
  16. silverstate55

    M916-920 Windshield wiper blades

    Excellent Wes! And replacements probably available at most Walmarts or auto parts stores across the country... Very nice! (y)
  17. silverstate55

    M920 - Passenger tank install, battery and air tank relocation

    Looks awesome! That’s how the 920s should have been...
  18. silverstate55

    Simp's M920 build thread

    So he can drive with handcuffs on... :ROFLMAO:
  19. silverstate55

    The upgrade variants of the M916 NTC400 trucks

    Now I understand the mag drill purchase. Good job!
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