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  1. rlwm211

    looking for S-280 shelter

    Hey all; I am looking for a S-280 shelter. It can be stripped as far as any OE mil equipment as I am planning on converting it into an RV type of rig. Anyone have any leads please let me know. Thanks
  2. rlwm211

    No Garage, Need Insurance

    Insurance for a deuce Hi Carnac; I have JC Taylor for mine and it is 64 dollars a year and will be registered Historical when the sf97 arrives. I had to indicate I will "store" it in a garage, but the agent and I both agreed that is specifically regarding "off season" storage. I have a friend...
  3. rlwm211

    S-250 Shelter / Ham Shack Conversion

    S-250 ham shack Hey, I have one of the s250 shelters. I am the fourth ham to own this since it came out of the military. I have 9 antennas on the unit and I use it for emergency communications work. I have three two meter, an 11 and 10 meter along with provisions for 6 meter hf and a scanner. I...
  4. rlwm211

    2009 vin info thread

    Oh Great and merciful Carnac I am grateful for your expertise and supreme and mysterious knowledge.... I also appreciate you did not chide me for adding spaces to my serial number. My deepest apologies! "It is my humblest wish that your camel does not have an accident in your tent tonight"...
  5. rlwm211

    2009 vin info thread

    vehicle information Here is what I have: vin 054012280 reg NK05LQ nsn 2320 00 926 0873 GL- Fort Drum, NY bumper no.s not completely legible US Army equipment log book (TM 9-2320-361-10) has the following on its cover: HQ - 27 Co. C 1/150th Thanks RL Whiting
  6. rlwm211

    Proper maintanence of Optima batteries

    I have a smart battery charger with a maintaner circuit but it is only 12 volts so I would have to switch batteries every so often, which is a pain, and I would have to remember to do that. The purpose of a maintainer is to eliminate the remembering part. That is why I am asking about the 24...
  7. rlwm211

    Proper maintanence of Optima batteries

    I scored two heavy duty Optima type batteries for my M35A2C at a VERY RIGHTEOUS PRICE and I have managed to install them into the battery box and have shimmed them (structural foam) so they are not moving around. Now the question is this: Should I use a Solargizer on these? I am not sure this...
  8. rlwm211

    How do I test my batteries?

    I did not find these specs on the site, or at least I could not find them if they are here. The batteries for a deuce are the U6TL type I am sure most all of you are well aware of. I thought it would be helpful to know the ratings of these batteries when considering a replacement so you buy a...
  9. rlwm211

    new member, not new to MV's though

    This is a great resource I must admit. I just acquired an M35A2 at GOV LIQ. and I am revisiting my past. Years ago, we had a ranch, and we used an M211 for hauling all sorts of stuff and it was the "Big Beast" to my kids. We also had a couple of M38's over the years, one with virtually no rust...
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