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I'd say that they wouldn't be worth the effort to do a conversion, but I wouldn't call them "unwanted". The ride is somewhat stiffer on the A1R but it's also 200% more quiet than the A0 trucks (fewer flex points and squeaky bits, etc). I've not looked into replacing the coils with lower weight...

^What he said There are actually pre-drilled holes for a jerry can mount next to the stack behind the driver-side of the cab. It's actually for a decontamination can (which has the same mount/dimensions of a fuel jerry can). I've never really looked to see if it's structurally sound for the...

And now the fun part starts... Pro tip: Convert it to EV now and save the planet ! *or Google "how to get a 3116 to roll coal like some kinda apocalyptic-bitch-Chernobyl-blot-out-the-sun-suck-on-my-freedom-soot-epicness"

COVID, Brandon, pick a reason why we can't (get or have) nice stuff. I've no interest in changing out my front coil-overs (those bad boys will never wear out) but when my rear shocks need to be replaced I'm going to get some 3" triple bypass bodies and valve them for the weight. Fox, Icons...

I had my door panel off just the other day to measure for speakers and after over a year of daily use, my driver's door (which I tacked the washer onto) shows zero wear on the rods (which is what bears the load and friction now). As I said, I've tried the OEM solutions. One set of plastics...

I've used the OEM plastic and the old Ford style (that BAE used in the A1R trucks). The best solution I came up with was to tack-weld a tiny washer onto the rod. Everything else I've tried has come loose or broke at some point except the washers. If I ever need them off, I can pop them off...

A0/A1/A1R? The old style handles or the new ones?

I almost bid on these to make "disco party truck from hell"... https://www.govplanet.com/jsp/s/item/6102728?h=6-22

I haven't really looked. More output equates to higher HP requirement (my cap is 10HP diesel). As I said, first plan was to remove the 24v charge head and run a 120v generator head. I did, but it died. I was pondering a swap back to the 24v charging head, but I'm wondering that it won't play...

Yeah, these are just cheapie slides from Lowes. My issue isn't really with the slides as much as I made everything very tight thinking it would be easier to remove excess wood than to add too the wood (ie: no tolerance allowed for error). The drawers are only 18"x16" so won't have a lot of...

I learned this week that building a set of chester drawers is easy. Installing the slides is a ^&%$$$# pain in the %#*&. Two all meshed pretty well with only minor adjustments. But one gave me fits and the other will require a sledge hammer to close (doubtful it will ever open without a set...

Looks like a blast. I'm going to try an make it next year (assuming we can still get diesel).

Correct, it slides out. I looked at a lot of various installs that people had done. Ambo conversions, adventure trucks, etc. The M1079 box is only 12.5" and I didn't really want to dedicate 48" x 48" just so I'd have plenty of elbow room to wipe my arse. Doing it this way it stows in the...

I've never been on that lot, but Springtown is not an active base. But it could be a federal facility of some sort, I'm not sure. If no one here knows, I would call GP customer support. They will give you the contact info (I would take any info direct from GP with a grain of salt as they are...

Well, that was kinda my point. I just don't see operating the truck w/o BOTH the lights and alarm if you have them. But as you say, situations vary so ymmv... My neighbor hates my alarm. And I keep telling him that once he gets rid of his kids and dogs (and all the others in the neighborhood...

Saw a DAF YA-328 for sale the other day. Fun stuff but it's in the UK.

Get an insurance binder until you get it home/running. Shop around if you want full coverage. Hagarty and a few others can write FMV (former military vehicle) policies if you have limited use plans (think parades, events, etc) and they will do full coverage for FMVs. Another option is to...

If I can replace something with a rivnut, I do so. Might try Summet Racing: https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/interior-trim-panel-fasteners

But why do you need a light to backup? IMO, turning off either one defeats the purpose. I don't get why would you ever want to be operating a vehicle of this scale with the lights or alarm off? One comes on, all my safety shit comes on. Unless you are on active duty or fighting in...

Yeah, one of their car designs was pre-WWII as well. They sold them well into the 80's. You may remember them from the cirrus. Heh Our LMTV cabs are a 60's design from Steyr, so I really don't have any right to laugh.