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  1. rtk

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Welcome to the "OD" INSANITY !!!!! LOL , [thumbzup]
  2. rtk

    batteries in lmtv?

    I got a deal on some "BLEMS" 6TL's from my local INTERSTATE dealer for my Deuce . They work great and the price was good . I paid just less than $300 . for both .
  3. rtk

    Very graphic M1008 heater core war pictures

    Squirrels are just FURRY RATS !!!!!!!
  4. rtk

    Very graphic M1008 heater core war pictures

    eew !!!! they are amazing little so_'s , they seem to LOVE MV's especially the heaters . When I put the vehicles up for the winter I spread RAT BAITS all over and under the vehicle , try to keep then under control , also PEPPERMINT OIL is supposed to work well ? shovel also works well for...
  5. rtk

    My 37mm is finished and ready to be picked up.....

    WOW ! very nice work indeed !
  6. rtk

    Grave yard of the Rusty and dead CUCV's

    I know EXACTLY how you feel !!! It does get harder the older we get . I have several projects in the works now , everything in "IT's" time !!! LOL
  7. rtk

    original vs. restored, how are they valued?

    Put some "lettering" on it and drive and enjoy it . Aside from people like "US"? , most people would not know the difference anyway . As far as it worth , it's only worth what somebody is willing to pay for it and that varies by location , time of the year , if the sun is shinning ,etc, etc ...
  8. rtk

    Grave yard of the Rusty and dead CUCV's

    I think the "ONE WAY" sign says it all ! LOL nice parts supply ! Bob k
  9. rtk

    Gen Lights Draining Batteries

    YUP , that's the fix . Time to get up close and personnel with your alternators . More of a problem getting them off then rebuilding the unit IMHO . Parts are readily available . Nice weekend project . Check the site for alternator rebuild , you should find lots of how to info , good luck , Bob k
  10. rtk

    New Member from Ohio

    Welcome from western NY . Among other things I removed the CTIS system and installed the A2 bearings and seals along with a set of 395's on my A3 . I have a NOS Warn winch if you are interested , good luck , check out the site , LOTS of great info and no shortage of advise !! LOL bob k
  11. rtk

    m37 ad

    Welcome from Western NY !
  12. rtk

    Hi new member from NY

    Welcome form Western NY ! You came to the right site for MV info , as the site has a lot to offer . Good luck in your MV search .
  13. rtk

    WW2 M26a1 tank retriever/transporter ???

    28 MPH ! , better start soon ! Fuel might be a problem , wonder what my credit limit is ?
  14. rtk

    WW2 M26a1 tank retriever/transporter ???

    :funny: That drive might take awhile , lets see 45 MPH , DOWN HILL ! better start before the SNOW BLOWS !!!!
  15. rtk

    WW2 M26a1 tank retriever/transporter ???

    The saying was that you could always find a M26 by the oil drips left by the chain oilers ! Looks pretty complete . I have a copy of David Doyles book on the "Dragon Wagon" , very interesting read and lots of great pictures ! They look great restored , but LOTS of issues involved , BIG TRUCK =...
  16. rtk

    1953 M38A1 Barn Find

    Keep up the oiling of the cylinders and valve train . After you are sure none of the valves are frozen , put a breaker bar on the crankshaft nut and GENTLY try and give it a go . The other little problem is the clutch could be stuck to the flywheel , which is a another issue . Step on the clutch...
  17. rtk

    Hello From NY

    I agree , UPSTATE NYS is a great place , problem is we are ruled by the downstate crowd , who BTW do not have a clue . I feel your pain about shoveling snow !!! LOL
  18. rtk

    Hello From NY

    If it wasn't for FAMILY here in LOVELY NYS , I would be down in BAMA with the rest of my RED-NECK RELATIVES !!!! LOL :funny:
  19. rtk

    1953 M38A1 Barn Find

    Good restoration candidate for somebody . Looks like it had a interesting military life , OD , and strata blue , what do the Data Plates say ?
  20. rtk

    M116a3 modifications

    That would be perfect for the Mule , looks real nice . A set of ramps and I would be good to go !
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