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  1. TedG

    Grayling Michigan Riverfest Weekend MV Display...

    I did not go to the event but one of my employees did. He took one picture...looks like fun! But then again, shooting something is always fun!
  2. TedG

    Hydraulic Winch?

    Thanks for the help. I might pick one up, new in crate complete with all goodies for the hmmwv so I will offer him a little less than his asking and go from there Regards,
  3. TedG

    Michigan auction with some military vehicles

    I cannot make it to this auction...bummer, for the 5 ton looks good! I hope someone saves the M37 also. Have fun whomever is going!
  4. TedG

    Hydraulic Winch?

    Can someone give me an idea as to the value of such a hmmwv hydraulic winch? I have a chance to get one (not George's) and I would like to know a reasonable price... Regards,
  5. TedG

    Clare MI Show Aug. 17-19th 2007

    HI Everyone, Myself and and another guy from Eaton Rapids are heading up Friday am via Lansing/127 (Joel, we try to meet up on the way up). We are bringing a lot of od stuff for sale!!! I have to make room... M101 cdn 2001 with 24v lights and ready to be pulled home by new owner Bantam TC-3...
  6. TedG

    DIY Hydraulic Winch…???? a good idea or not?????

    For my mog and tractor, I used a gama goat winch mounted to multipurpose frame. The frame can mount via 3pt hitch or schmidt implement plate. The winch has a hydraulic motor attached and operates the pto input on the goat winch. It is a little slow but I am in know hurry when winching. Holy...
  7. TedG

    M38 Project...Done...

    gone gone
  8. TedG

    Spare Tire Hoist Installed

    The 5 tires and 5 rims I have on this M1037 are the latest version, dated 07 and factory balanced. These rims have stainless steel studs, nuts and a new o-ring. The extra hole is for proper alignment during assembly. The tires are also upgraded for better sidewall performance due to the...
  9. TedG

    Spare Tire Hoist Installed

    Hi Everyone, I picked up the NOS hoist last year from a surplus guy in Indiana. Only one I have ever seen and it is nice little hoist. I could not pass it up!
  10. TedG

    Civilian Hemtt?

    Check this article out from Design World. It looks like a civilian hemtt...only thing needed is several gallons of od! :lol: http://www.designworldonline.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?cid=8&id=530
  11. TedG

    Spare Tire Hoist Installed

    BKinzey, I did mis-post...sorry. The OEM sticker lists it at 155 pounds complete with radial runflats and A2 rim. So I was 25 pounds off :wink: Last night I also setup my 2" receiver while allowing the use of the pintle hook... :)
  12. TedG

    Hand held Multi-Meter

    I use Fluke's dvm like 175 or 177, over $100 but very good and dependable! Some have a thermal coupler on them which is nice to verify temperatures as well.
  13. TedG

    Spare Tire Hoist Installed

    On my M1037, the spare tire rack is a swing away but this type also requires one lift a 180 pound tire up to it :x So I installed a plateform for a jerry can holder and then changed my mined and added this military generator hoist to the plate form :D Now I can lift the tire or other heavy...
  14. TedG

    M38 Project...Done...

    Lane, just bring you wife down for a test drive! I might have it at Clare... rdixiemiller, Thanks for the extra tips. I will recheck the system...again and see what I am missing. I was in a hurry to get it done for the parade and I am sure I have missed something that is on the list...
  15. TedG

    M38 Project...Done...

    What a great day to honor our vets! Perfect in every way here in Eaton Rapids, MI. Starting with 2-A10 fly overs and our longest Memorial Day parade! :) Well the M38 ran but carb issues made me decide to flat tow it behind my hmmwv. I did not want the M38 to stop the progression of the...
  16. TedG

    M38 Project...Done...

    As far as before, the poor M38 was complete dissasembled so the only pictures I have is the following...It was a bucket of parts that took at least 2 full days to separate the cive from the military components....Thanks for your kind words!
  17. TedG

    M38 Project...Done...

    Well, after going to Findlay and buying a few small parts, the M38 is dang near done. I have only a few more evenings available to get it debugged so she can do the parade. Question...she starts but wants to run with the choke pulled out about 1/3 the way (the choke cable is adjusted...
  18. TedG

    Anyone going to Findlay OH this weekend?

    A friend and I are going there Saturday morning but we are driving a civi truck. 3 hours one way for us.
  19. TedG

    M38 Project...Done...

    Well, another busy Friday pm, Saturday and only a couple hours on Sunday (honey-do-list :wink: ) and the M38 is starting to look like, well, an M38! :D I finally sat in it! I have to finish the engine compartment on vent lines, wipers, fill with water, install batteries, fresh gasoline. If...
  20. TedG

    M38 Project...Done...

    Hi Dave, Thanks. Hey, park your 5 ton tractor here and see what happens to it!!!! I am still searching for a good 5 ton, perferably a 9xxA2 series but a darn good 813 might work. Keep in touch.
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