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This^... I've spent many a mile in Cali in my 5-ton, usually making the long trek from Phoenix to Modesto for the MVCC rally there a few years back. No plate showing, but it was on the truck. Anytime I saw a cop in my mirrors, it was just waiting for an opportunity to pass "that hulking...

All the armor used in test programs at the Yuma Proving Grounds has been modded with A/C. Mostly ThermoKings. And the tops were painted white. Jus' sayin... DG

The confusion comes from the fact that there is but one electrical wire connection. The other thing is as described previously. You're also missing the rubber boot on the terminal of the first photo sender. They are the same as on the wiring looms, available from several sources. Just spin...

The history is not tied to the serial number on the frame and/or the dataplate. It will be found on the bumpers and hood sides, if you're lucky enough to find the painted data under all that red paint. Sand carefully! Due to the age of the truck, the S/N won't fit in the current VIN scheme...

That is not an electrical wire, it is a pipe used in the sealing process making the sender. Kinda' like those found in air conditioners' Freon lines. Leave it alone. DG

Reminds me of the story here in AZ about a guy with a $600K motorhome, and his refusal to register it in AZ. The state wanted many thousands in fees, based on the purchase price. At the time, A Northwestern state charged some $25 for motorhome registration, so he had it done there. This led...

We all miss Tom. A 5-ton with a winch is described like this: M54A2W/W. No winch, WO/W. Wowie! DG

I converted all mine to tubes, haven't had to put air in any of them for several years. One dissassembly, one assembly, done. DG

So in your new 5-ton an A1 or an A2? DG

Other than the hydraulic motor, a 900-series winch doesn't look any different than that on the older 5-tons. That drum drag doesn't do very much, if at all. A level wind attachment like that found on the wrecker will keep the cable tight when winding in. A pricey bit of kit, that. Before I...

Be aware the light switch has an "all lights off" blackout position. Top lever straight up. This is done so as not to divulge your position at night. For blackout driving, top lever to the left. First is blackout markers, the next is the blackout drive, a very weak light shining down n...

I've had one of the smallish twin obstruction light assemblies for years, had no ideas as to what it came from. Now the OD mystery is solved! DG

Mouser electronics might be a good buy as well. DG

What part of the state are you in? Dennis

A tactical without a trailer is like pants without any pockets. Not so handy.... DG

A manual transfer switch is not a bad idea, either Square D (Schneider now) and others as well makes them. They look like the normal steel box with a hand lever on the side. The difference is they have 3 positions: grid, off, and genset. They come in indoor and outdoor specs. Ampere ratings...

A note about Goodyear Goat tires, they are steel-belted bias ply tires. Unlike just about any other tire out there. DG

Looky here... https://csmarmytires.com/super-off-road-tire-13-00-18-42-inch-tall-250-each/ DG

Dem Duk tires are going to be some stiff babies, and won't likely ride like the originals. But stiff tires are better than none... My avatar shows a bit of my Goat tire use on my M37. Here are some more pix of it: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/my-diesel-m37.207039/#post-2436671

Too bad you don't live in AZ. 25 years or older is eligiable for Historic Vehicle status and therefore is not commercial in terms of curb weight or GVW. Worked for my big MV's for over 35 years. I carry the legal statute paperwork in the truck, but have never been pulled over even going thru...