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  1. ranchhopper

    M1009 Door Adjustment

    Grab the door and see if it moves up when lifting usually when the trailing edge of the door sags its a worn hinge pin its an easy fix they sell replacements at NAPA. To do it right when buying a CUCV most drivers doors have been opened and closed countless times repin the door hinges and...
  2. ranchhopper

    barstow to Iowa

    Call Joel pingeon out of minnesota he has trucks with or without ramps he charges me $1.60-$1.80 a mile I have used him to move all trucks bigger than a 1008 or 1009 for the last few years his number is 507-723-8070.
  3. ranchhopper

    Paid a visit to the tire man today

    He is a friend of mine that gets these from the military through scrap contracts yes they came from wisconsin.
  4. ranchhopper

    Paid a visit to the tire man today

    They are a nice tire it has a pretty wide profile too it puts a lot of rubber on the pavement.
  5. ranchhopper

    Paid a visit to the tire man today

    I have a friend coming from WV to pick up a deuce and he mentioned he needed some tires for singling out some trucks. I picked up 16 395s for him today all 90% or better tread they are goodyear MVTs I like them a lot next trip will be for 6 A3 wheels and seven of these for my 53 studebaker. I...
  6. ranchhopper

    whats the best way to remove a deuce cab ?

    Take the hard tops off hook a chain to the cab support behind the door on each side and wrap a chain to the windshield turnbuckles on each side thats the four points I use to lift the cabs off the frames.
  7. ranchhopper

    6 bolt to 10 Bolt wheel adapters

    At the price of their adapters one might as well go with the recentered HEMTT wheels.
  8. ranchhopper

    1009 delivered today

    These are striker bushings and how they are positioned on the striker bolt I buy them at NAPA they come in packs of four. You will have to shorten them a bit a grinder works perfect they will also have to be reamed out I use a sharp 1/4 inch drill bit in a drill press slide the bushing over the...
  9. ranchhopper

    1009 delivered today

    Just email him he is always looking for work.
  10. ranchhopper

    total light failure

    Check the service light switch too.
  11. ranchhopper

    1009 delivered today

    He lives in central illinois if given enough warning he finds things to pick up on the way down or back to lessen the cost to you.
  12. ranchhopper

    1009 delivered today

    I wish Jim hauled deuces and five tons he really does a good job I always send auction pics to him so if there is any pilfered parts he has the GL rep note them on the release so I have some recourse to get paid back for them.
  13. ranchhopper

    1009 delivered today

    I bought a 1009 from louisana in a GL sale a while back it arrived yesterday and its much better than I could have hoped for. There is no standard forklift damage the truck started on ether down at the base so they drove it up onto the trailer it shows 49000 on the clock and no rust anywhere the...
  14. ranchhopper

    Problem spin off oil filter adapter

    I agree with 73m819 my spin ons were not leaking all summer then today I started the truck it was six degrees here and had a puddle six inches in diameter under the truck. Mine were leaking from the oil filter gasket its self after the truck warmed up it stopped.
  15. ranchhopper

    filter set on e-bay

    Deuceman 51 who is also a member here has them just bought three sets from him quick delivery too.
  16. ranchhopper

    silicone the O-rings on HEMMT wheels?

    Not to mention the use of silicone can be detrimental to some rubber compounds like O rings.
  17. ranchhopper

    silicone the O-rings on HEMMT wheels?

    I would make sure the beads on the tires are clean as well as where they seat on the rims thats where most leaks occur I have not had any problems with the O rings leaking.
  18. ranchhopper

    Leg/Landing gear/Wheel

    They have a couple different types I bought the one with the dolly wheel then I could roll the trailer around by hand when needed.
  19. ranchhopper

    Leg/Landing gear/Wheel

    I bought a crank up dolly for my 101 from tractor supply it clamps on so it can be positioned anywhere on the A frame behind the lunette ring. It is pinned so it can be put in the horizontal position for higher ground clearance or even taken off and stowed in the truck when the trailer is hooked...
  20. ranchhopper

    This newbie is done!

    If it doesnt sell on ebay I have a real nice 454 sitting in a 77 chevy one ton that could be used to repower that truck.
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