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  1. Dieselsmoke

    HOLY.......someone wanted this one bad LOL

    Check this out, someone wanted this truck bad http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=546165&convertTo=USD $7500 are you on crack :eyes: :freaked: I just sold the same truck for $6500 with fiberglass troop seats and a new cab top and cargo top and fresh CARC. I checked this truck out...
  2. Dieselsmoke

    My 1986 M1009 CUCV MP rig.

    just trying to post a photo of my M1009 :cool: This one only has 23,000 miles and was stored indoors for most of it's life. The thing is cherry. I added all the antennas, lightbar and radios. I had to pay a good penny to Uncle Sam for it, but it was worth the money, first one I never had to...
  3. Dieselsmoke

    Okay, going super singles

    Okay, found me a set of 12.50R20 XLs today like new at a good price. Now, I'd like to find some of the A3 style wheels http://ch.hayes-lemmerz.com/html/multipiece_military_wheels.html like these. Anyone have a source for them, or if maybe we have enough interest in them we could get a group...
  4. Dieselsmoke

    TOWER PARK, Lodi, CA April 17-24

    http://www.mvccnews.net/UpcomingEvents.htm this will be the second year for the event at this location. If it's half as good as last year you will surely have a blast. I'm so anxious, can't wait :hop: :hop: :hop: :roll:
  5. Dieselsmoke

    Soft tops needed

    Just picked up a few more M35s and need a couple soft tops, anyone got any leads on some cheap ones? don't care if they are new, used, canvas or vinyl as long as they are in good shape.
  6. Dieselsmoke

    M715 diesel conversions

    A friend just sent me this link http://homepage.mac.com/ltalessi/Personal87.html<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_cool.gif" alt="Cool">
  7. Dieselsmoke

    High output M151

    Ever see a M151A2 do a wheelie??<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_approve.gif" alt="Approve"><img src="http://www.diesel-central.com/photogallery/pictures/Ad_11_8.jpg" border="0">That's how my buddy Gene works on his M151A2s<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_disapprove.gif" alt="Disapprove"> I worry...
  8. Dieselsmoke

    Need any leads on a V-100

    Hi all, our SWAT team is looking for a V100. Not really interested in one on the civilian makret as they are just priced too high when you find them. If you come across any at a DRMO or on any base, please let me know and we'll get the acquisition guy on it. As most of you know, law enforcement...
  9. Dieselsmoke

    Anyone hear from Kenny Recovry4x4 yet?

    Just wondering, hope that hurricane left him alone and everything is alright.
  10. Dieselsmoke

    POWDERCOATING

    Well, been giving a shot at powdercoating here lately and man I gotta say this is the most fun Ive ever had. The hardest part of course is prepping the materials, just like paint you will see grinder marks and scratches unless you're using the wrinkle or veined finishes. I'm trying to find some...
  11. Dieselsmoke

    Who broke the site?

    The new modifications on the home page look great, but when i click on forums it opens it up in this teeny tiny sidebar. Had to right click on forums and open in new window to get it to work<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_nono.gif" alt="No-no"><img src="emoticons/icon_smile_tongue.gif" alt="Tongue">
  12. Dieselsmoke

    USMC markings on M43?

    Every m43 I've seen so far has had US Army markings on it. Anyone have any photos of how the Marine Corps did theirs up? If I painted it in Army colors the family would disown me. Semper Fi<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_cool.gif" alt="Cool">
  13. Dieselsmoke

    M43B1 or??????

    This ambulance I picked up has the data plate as being a M43B1 issue 1964. Now from what I have been reading it should have the rubber type elecrical connectors, but it has the metal ones? Is this correct?
  14. Dieselsmoke

    Picked up an M37 and a M43 today

    Found me a good deal on a M37 and a M43 today, well a friend told me about them. Anyway went this AM and looked them over, the two vehicles and a pile of parts to boot. I've restored just about every vehicle you can think of, but the M43 will be my first, helped on several M37s so am pretty...
  15. Dieselsmoke

    Hot coil

    Okay guys, never really thougt about it before, but I have a 151A2 here that I've been having trouble getting started. Ran beautiful before I parked it for the winter, now she don't want to start <img src="emoticons/icon_smile_sad.gif" alt="Sad"> While playing around though I did notice that the...
  16. Dieselsmoke

    @#$%& runflats question...

    Okay, working on the HMMWV now. Got one tire that is shot (radial). Rim is apart, no problem there, but how in the heck do you get those flipping one piece rubber run flats out???<img src="emoticons/icon_smile_angry.gif" alt="Angry"><img src="emoticons/icon_smile_angry.gif" alt="Angry"><img...
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