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  1. Tornadogt

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

    Thanks for the encouragement, I will get back on it this weekend and see how far I can get.
  2. Tornadogt

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

    Now to the current updates. Yesterday I picked up a Deuce drop side bed, heavy tow bar, and hard top...This is today's work on starting to install the bed. I am very happy with the dimensions and proportions of the 12 foot bed on this Tractor frame. The plan is to install Bumperettes in...
  3. Tornadogt

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

    Original Post (1-6-13) Ok where to begin, we left new years day for Fort, Bliss El Paso from San Antonio in the rain with more bad weather in the forecast. Arrived in El Paso at 8:30pm got a hotel room just outside the base and settled in for a long night. We really picked a winner for...
  4. Tornadogt

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

    Ok i'm leaving tomorrow afternoon to Fort Bliss and picking up the truck Wednesday morning, this is my check list of tools and supplies any thing I missed?????? Recovery check list M939 Series A2 Paper work: Insurance Paid GL Invoice To drive on...
  5. Tornadogt

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

    Starting this thread to combine and add to current work done on this M931A2 5-Ton Tractor.. Enjoy First post are copy from recovery posts......... I just won this on GL Auction. It is my first MV and am looking forward to the recovery and joining you guys/gals in this great...
  6. Tornadogt

    My deuce work in progress

    It's Looking good, Keep up the nice work.
  7. Tornadogt

    M923 pickup checklist

    This is my List for a M939 Series A2 W/8.3Cummins Recovery check list M939 Series A2 Paper work: Insurance Paid GL Invoice To drive on base: Current Insurance card Current Registration paperwork...
  8. Tornadogt

    M923A2 muffler eliminator pipe ??

    The Band Clamps that attach the muffler on both sides are available. I have to move my exhaust to clear the bed I am adding. I will take photos of the muffler removal and record the straight pipe exhaust sound by next weekend.
  9. Tornadogt

    8.3 CTA Cummins won't start

    Your sounds more like a clogged fuel tank vent line it is located in the air inlet tube behind the cab make sure it isn't plugged up by an Incest or something. you should be able to blow through it freely with the fuel cap off the tank.
  10. Tornadogt

    Alternative Fuel Fest

    Sounds like a great idea. To far for us, but hope it goes well for you guys.
  11. Tornadogt

    m936 no throttle response

    Sounds like debris in the Injection pump something made it by the filter and stuck in the Injector pump bypass?? bypass stuck open with trash?? just a thought. Try to put a Pressure gauge inline just before the Injector pump and see how much pressure it is maintaining. (not just at idle but when...
  12. Tornadogt

    What happened?

    DH ???? I thought his Initials were BA (Bad A@@ or Bad Attitude) whichever side of his rant you happen to be on...... just kidding all in fun but his post are like watching Grumpy Old Men and then Grumpier Old Men back to back... you all know we love the Outlaw Mod..
  13. Tornadogt

    Need help indentifying modular container????? Radio shelter??

    That's complete scrap metal just bring it by and drop it off... twist my arm, and I will take it off your hands. :-D Defiantly a ambulance body off a HMMVEE, Alum. I believe??? why can't I find cool stuff like that.. All I find is old gum and trash..
  14. Tornadogt

    First post, picked up a m101a3

    al2ndWolfhounds, you could use a set of tow lights from and just set them on the back of the trailer. Cheap from harbor freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-magnetic-towing-light-kit-67455.html just an option
  15. Tornadogt

    M923A2 Cold Weather Recovery Tomorrow!

    great looking truck, it looks like it just rolled of the MWO line and straight in your hands.. Congrats. and Good Luck on the Recovery.. With the ether you can all so just get the spay cans and remove the air filter under the drivers door and have Solider B spay a little as you turn it over and...
  16. Tornadogt

    tractor W/ removable bed over 5th wheel? has anyone done this?

    ok to add more confusion or discussion to this thread just found this look pretty good ..... http://www.ccsurplus.com/content/dump-bed-hoist-kit-complete-everything-24-or-12-volt
  17. Tornadogt

    M35 bed on m931a1... Help!!!!

    rrr's build thread it great and very detailed.. I will be copying the Tow Bar mount he made. I should pick the bed next weekend and starting a moding post in the 5-ton mods forum with as many photos and info as I can on the build..
  18. Tornadogt

    M35 bed on m931a1... Help!!!!

    Gimpy is right but, with the Bumperettes it look like it will be just about right, same overhang on the frame as there was on the Deuce.
  19. Tornadogt

    M35 bed on m931a1... Help!!!!

    I am working on the same project. I there are lots of post with adding beds to Tractors.. I am using a Drop Side 2 1/2 ton bed (12 feet long) and installing it behind the cab and moving the spare tire and rack to inside the bed. out of everything I see on here it think FOR ME this is the best...
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