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  1. TedG

    HMMWV A2 Project

    I pm'd you jwaller... Thanks David. I guess it is the difference between doing the job as fast as possible to get the rig out the door for use and a restorer painstakingly fretting over details in more convienent time schedule. I tell many people that working on mv's is my "golf" only a lot...
  2. TedG

    SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH!!!

    Mangus, I found this years ago and when us users on the Benzworld Unimog forum had the same problems, I gave them this link. It is perfect for this issue. I recommend that it be placed on the front page. It is not dirty, just practical and funny. I am not the maker of it...
  3. TedG

    Veggie oil way up in price....

    I get my veggie oil for free from my company!!!!
  4. TedG

    SR71 Blackbird

    Good read and I think I will buy the book! My roommate in college went on to fly U2's since the SR-71 retired just prior to his duty and he was bummed. He was in the 99th Recon Sqdn and has some good stories as well. 80,000' equals 15.15 miles! Also, the Airzoo museum in Kalamazoo, MI has a...
  5. TedG

    Need to know if anyone from the MI area is going to Aberdeen

    Wow Chuck, I was going to make a similar post! I too need a part brought back to MI. It is a humvee electric winch so it will not take up too much room... I also have to decide if I can go but it is too soon to tell. beer gas money available...
  6. TedG

    MI. Events

    HI Chuck, I will travel down I69 to I94 since it is a lot shorter that way or I may go the back roads. I need to go over my hmmwv to make sure it road ready after this long winter. I know that I either have a alternator/generator problem or a battery problem, so I will have to track that down...
  7. TedG

    MI. Events

    RE: Re: RE: MI. Events I renewed my membership and signed up for Custer! Anyone else on here going?
  8. TedG

    Small towbar?

    chuck, it is new and has the collar and all adapters and pins. I do have two so if you want buy it, that can happen too. or you can just borrow it. I will pm you.
  9. TedG

    Small towbar?

    hi chuck I have a new medium with adapters that you can borrow. let me know! regards,
  10. TedG

    HMMWV A2 Project

    Thanks George and Paul! Either of you are more than welcome to come over, turn a wrench and have a beer! I thought it would be fitting to insert this video someone placed on Utube on current hmmwv's! Very cool! It is about 4 minutes long and the middle is the best...
  11. TedG

    hmmwv motor upgrade????

    I forgot about the water pump... pm'd you mark.
  12. TedG

    hmmwv motor upgrade????

    6.5turbos have different: heads intake manifolds exhaust manifolds turbo lol wire harness rpm sensor usually a serpentine belt setup I don't know the power diffs off hand. i am sure someone one the forum knows this....Dilvoy?!
  13. TedG

    hmmwv motor upgrade????

    I have an extra new 6.5 non turbo engine wire harness and nos body harness if you are interested when you do the swap. PM me if you wish. Regards,
  14. TedG

    WANTED: Restored 3/4 ton Dodge Command Car

    Ernie nailed it. WC56 non winch, 12volt ( I have one, 1942), command reconnaissance vehicle WC57 w/winch, 12volt, command reconnaissance vehicle WC58 w/winch, 12volt, radio car 12volt battery on right side running board. Other WC's were 6 volt and the battery is located inside the engine...
  15. TedG

    HMMWV A2 Project

    Well, it is snowing to beat heck out and I am between travels, so I thought I would post some pictures of the power plant being set. Fairly heavy set up when the engine/tranny/tcase are connected. Once in place, I leveled it off and bolted her down. phew! With a little adjustment to the...
  16. TedG

    HUMVEE brackets

    I for sure have them, give me a few weeks (due to travels) to get back to the shop.
  17. TedG

    Marine looking for HMMWV

    check the classifieds here. one in mi for sale...not mine.
  18. TedG

    unimog help

    Hi Mike, Sorry I missed your post...I put up some pictures of my 406 excavator. It seems on the 406/416 series, there is a zillion ways that they are configured. So by looking at mine will be somewhat different than others. The serial number is extremely important and provide that to the...
  19. TedG

    HMMWV A2 Project

    Well I finally got around to mounting the new Luvern brush guard to the front. I like it! Now on to the power plant placement. Engine is almost redressed and when done (hopefully this weekend), in it goes. Once that is done, I have to rearrange the shop so that the tub is in center stage for...
  20. TedG

    M146 Trailer Recovery

    Wow, where have I been? Did not see this thread. It was good to see you all and I am glad everyone made it home safe and sound. Hopefully it is warmer on the next visit! Regards,
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