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  1. ranchhopper

    2011 Haspin information/dates/attendance

    Getting ready to leave if the pouring rain would quit so I can flip the lunette ring on the trailer.
  2. ranchhopper

    2011 Haspin swap thread

    Im bringing a plastic battery box but the handles to lock it down are on the long side for a deuce.
  3. ranchhopper

    2011 Haspin swap thread

    I have a spare working air pack I can bring if anyone needs one.
  4. ranchhopper

    2011 Haspin swap thread

    Found a few other things here I have sitting around four sets of rust free dent free deuce doors, rust free deuce cab, 2 sets of CUCV battery trays, CUCV and deuce battery hold downs, CUCV bumpers (front) and brush guards, springer seat with new cushions, deuce battery box Im sure there is lots...
  5. ranchhopper

    2011 Haspin swap thread

    I will bring the soft top with me as well as the case of armor lights sitting here the two 1009s I have are sitting on some pretty good tires excellent tread they do have a bit of weather checking I can sell the tires on the rims for spares.
  6. ranchhopper

    2011 Haspin swap thread

    Im bringing some parts for gimp and Adam I have room to bring more I have a tan soft top and frame and hardware from a depot rebuilt 818 and just got two 1009s non runners to part out. The tailgates engines trans and transfer cases are gone now but there is still a ton of good parts on them PM...
  7. ranchhopper

    Memorial Day 2011 - Post HERE !

    Did a parade for the saint charles VFW vets today the close to a busy weekend chicago saturday a rainout yesterday and this one today. I drove back home and passed the house enjoying the truck so much I drove through several neighboring towns just enjoying the drive.
  8. ranchhopper

    switch to soft top

    I have a nice soft top and all the hardware to trade for a good hardtop its tan from a depot rebuilt truck.
  9. ranchhopper

    another update on my engine swap. engine starts and dies 5 minutes later.

    Sounds like its running on the fuel in the IP as it runs out it dies your not getting fuel to the IP to keep it full all the time.
  10. ranchhopper

    A Possible Injector Pump Issue (M1008)

    Sounds like the check valve in the return line clogged up thats the first sign of a tired pump its better you took it off to have it rebuilt anyways.
  11. ranchhopper

    Memorial Day 2011 - Post HERE !

    Heres the last few going down state street on the final leg of the parade.
  12. ranchhopper

    Memorial Day 2011 - Post HERE !

    Heres a few more the illinois NG had some of their iron parked next to us today too.
  13. ranchhopper

    Memorial Day 2011 - Post HERE !

    Did the chicago memorial day parade I lived 40 miles west of chicago most of my life but today is the first time down town.It was a good ride down there foggy and cool the rain held off until we were on the way home. Spent hours in the staging area next to the chicago river watching the draw...
  14. ranchhopper

    Argh freakin door hinges and freakin mirrors

    Heat the hinge with a torch and work them out thats how I got mine out. If you go hitting them too hard useing a punch you will move the hinge then the door will not open and close properly.
  15. ranchhopper

    Memorial Day 2011 - Post HERE !

    Parades sat,sun,mon. will post pics as I get them.
  16. ranchhopper

    off road lights

    I just picked up a full case of armor lights four inch diameter 28 volt fog lights I plan on using some on my trucks and selling the rest off.
  17. ranchhopper

    Woops, I broke it!

    Its a spring there is one on each side to assist lowering and raising the gate. They run along the bottom of the gate they twist and build tension as you lower the gate.
  18. ranchhopper

    M1009 door striker pin.

    The captured nut will stay in place but work it out very slowly and hit the threads with PB blaster turn it back in and back it off some more keep lubing it up. Take your time because if you twist the captured nut in its pocket by forcing the striker bolt out to fast you will be SOL.
  19. ranchhopper

    Info on Flying Flags on the M35's

    My flags are mounted behind the cab out of necessity I like Gregs set up but the trees that hang over the streets where we go would make short work of them. I slide the flag pole between the cab and header for the troop seats set the bottom on the top of the truck bed and zip tie them to the...
  20. ranchhopper

    What is the best brand of flat black paint?

    The rustoleum camo paint flat black is OK but the spray nozzle sucks if you just use the rustoleum flat black in the white can the nozzle is much better it will put on a much more even coat.
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