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  1. Tornadogt

    Bobbing my M931 Suggestions, Advice, Recommendations for a trailer bed installation??

    Why bob it??? the trucks are all ready short.... Build thread http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?102593-TornagdGT-s-M931A2-quot-Miss-Ava-Lynn-quot-Mods-and-Repairs The bobbers are growing on me but I think after looking at several builds to do a bobber it is much better to use a...
  2. Tornadogt

    Allison M916 + Mk48 Cab = 6x6 "FEMTT"

    IF you do end up doing this project with the M931 PLEASE save the plans for things like cab mounts, Frame extensions, Steering brackets, Ect. I would be willing to bet IF you wanted you could sell more than a Few "Kits" for this conversions on a M939 series chassis... I would surely be...
  3. Tornadogt

    Fuel tank pics wanted

    I got the tank from a friend who said it came out of a street sweeper.
  4. Tornadogt

    TornagdGT's M931A2 "Miss Ava Lynn" Mods and Repairs

    A Few people have been asking about starting/Priming the fuel system this is how I do it......... M939 A2 Series Priming Procedures 1) Make sure there is fuel in the tank. 2)Loosen the inlet fuel line on the injection...
  5. Tornadogt

    Fuel tank pics wanted

    I am adding this one to my truck it is between 70-80 gallons and will just gravity feed to the main tanks.. link to build thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?102593-TornagdGT-s-M931A2-quot-Miss-Ava-Lynn-quot-Mods-and-Repairs
  6. Tornadogt

    TornagdGT's M931A2 "Miss Ava Lynn" Mods and Repairs

    Seats from 2000 ish Dodge Caravan (Middle Row Buckets) not all caravans have buckets in the middle row most are a bench seat but they are out there, I only have $100.00 bucks in the set.. the factory mounting is pretty nice, They were designed to be removable an lock into the floor.. When i get...
  7. Tornadogt

    TornagdGT's M931A2 "Miss Ava Lynn" Mods and Repairs

    Update for Maccus and anyone else interested. Distance between Cab and Bed 9 3/8 inches Frame to back of bed 19 3/4 inches, Bumperettes to tailgate 7 inches, Just and F.Y.I. Center of Lynnette ring (Pintle Hook centerline) to back of bed would be 14 inches compared to a stock M923 is 6 1/2...
  8. Tornadogt

    TornagdGT's M931A2 "Miss Ava Lynn" Mods and Repairs

    The Bumperettes I have are from a Deuce and are shorter than the 5 ton ones on top of the shorter frame of the Tractor it look like they are about 3-4 inches short of the tailgate stops... It doesn't bother me though I like the look and plan on Modifying the back of the bed for ramps and...
  9. Tornadogt

    TornagdGT's M931A2 "Miss Ava Lynn" Mods and Repairs

    Ok I was able to get a little work done today. I did get the bed mounted, it is a moved 4 inches back further than where I had it sitting before. the shift back did require a little modifying on the front cross member on the bed for transfer case clearance. I was able to round up a extra fuel...
  10. Tornadogt

    Cucv munitions question

    I never thought of using Cheap airsoft stuff for dummy weapons great idea and much less expensive that you can normally get RubberDucks sure the weight isn't right but good enough for a 20 ft. look. Humm where to find a M2 from Airsoft?????
  11. Tornadogt

    My new 1010

    Nice find, ready made mobile HQ
  12. Tornadogt

    MRAP Seats in a deuce or 5 ton?

    Steel Soilders Member thtrev2001 had NOS Seats for sale not completely sure they are MRAPS but look like they are.. Added: also has a set NOS for sale metalman99
  13. Tornadogt

    may have to sell my deuce bed

    I just payed 800.00 for a Dropside and another 500.00 for the Cover and Bows. It is a good choice for guys with 5 ton tractors wanting to add beds..
  14. Tornadogt

    TornagdGT's M931A2 "Miss Ava Lynn" Mods and Repairs

    Added some more to the list of parts to be installed....
  15. Tornadogt

    TornagdGT's M931A2 "Miss Ava Lynn" Mods and Repairs

    Nice work Maccus, I like the Jerry can on top the tool box.... right now I am trying to source an Air intake Pipe to use as the Exhaust... by just cutting and turning the 2nd 90 180 deg. to make it a mirror Image of the Driver side. removing the inlet bonnet and add 90 on the top... making no...
  16. Tornadogt

    TornagdGT's M931A2 "Miss Ava Lynn" Mods and Repairs

    Csm Davis thanks for the tip, I tried to PM you but it says "Csm Davis has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space." Just an FYI...
  17. Tornadogt

    TornagdGT's M931A2 "Miss Ava Lynn" Mods and Repairs

    Didn't get much done on the truck this weekend, but did go Monday and help a friend recover a M923A2 from RRAD Hooks, TX. Nice truck... I did do some planing and make a parts list need, to do the exhaust I would like to find an Air Intake bracket. The Pipe OD is 5 inch on the air intake and...
  18. Tornadogt

    HEMTT and MK48 LVS use the same cab?

    Well you guys got me sold I'll take 1 of each.. No No make that 2 of each where do I sign...
  19. Tornadogt

    LOOKING FOR A M925. Need advice!

    If you want some seat time in a M923A2 OR M931A2 I have both in San Antonio. But I agree, for your hauling a 1-ton and Goose neck trailer would be a better choice. But what the heck who said anything about being practical... If you buy from GL most of base's in Texas you can drive them off...
  20. Tornadogt

    New guy here!

    Welcome, Austin, TX has a Military Vehicle Club you should look in to joining for local info and help.....
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