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  1. porkysplace

    need some help choosing a truck

    Not sure what scrap is going for in your area but here you will get at least $2000 scraping a deuce if everything is drained . I doubt a scrapyard will sell it for less than they will get scraping it . If they are paying $2000 there is profit on top of that when they load it on the train .
  2. porkysplace

    6 year old gasoline...

    Just a heads up on storing quantities of oil or fuel here in michigan It needs ti be stored in double-walled tanks or have a containment pit around it . With concrete containment pits the bottom and sidewall have to be poured in one pour. This includes fuel and oil storage on farms.
  3. porkysplace

    Brake proportional 'valve' questions

    When you say serviced what was done ? what parts are new , was it just pads and shoes ? Knowing what parts were replace will help with diagnosis . Peoples opinion of a brake service varies widely , especially when putting one up for sale. What kind of fluid did they use did they replace it...
  4. porkysplace

    lifting a stock deuce

    That might be a hard upgrade with a slim bugdet . It is about a $2000 upgrade for parts.
  5. porkysplace

    How do you paint your Deuce?

    Make sure you use all the required safety equipment when sanding or grinding on CARC. some infiormation on it , Sandblasting & CARC paint, Dangers...? CARC health hazards CARC paint;how to remove-yet another questoin...
  6. porkysplace

    Just bought a 1984 M923

    Welcome to the site . The first thing to do is study the -10 tecnical manual . I doubt a adjustment will cause the brakes not to release . It is either a air valve or a issue with the brake chambers . I wound't recommend driving it until you find the problem . Do you have any experience with...
  7. porkysplace

    M817 dump truck--what year is it?

    The best way to find out is this thread 2013 VIN INFO Thread A donate is required . It is all explained in the thread.
  8. porkysplace

    M813A1 no start issue

    MX922 , out of curiosity how long did you have to do this project ?
  9. porkysplace

    would you recommend a military vehicle for a small hauling business?

    The laws in Canada and the U.S. make a big difference . It gets difficult from state to state here.
  10. porkysplace

    New guy from CT! M923

    This is the thread your refering to 2013 VIN INFO Thread . He hasn't sais he quit doing them he is just not doing them for free. It was expected when people got there info they make a donation to a specific charity , not many people were. Then he started a thread about surplusing trucks and...
  11. porkysplace

    lifting a stock deuce

    You never answered the question about the budget . Your looking $ 4000 and up for a decent truck and another couple grand in tires and wheels . Much over 11.00 - 20 tires isn't recomended on stock rims. As for seaching craigslist try this site ; www.statewidelist.com
  12. porkysplace

    lifting a stock deuce

    Alot of good search tips in this thread Search Tutorial?
  13. porkysplace

    Search Tutorial?

    I really think if people would take the time to schroll the mouse over the thread and read the whole title instead just the first few words that shows it the list of searched threads . And then read some of the threads that even remotely have information what your searching for ,you might find...
  14. porkysplace

    Search Tutorial?

    Best site search tip ever
  15. porkysplace

    M923A1 Business Advice

    Before you go any further locate and price insurance for this and that will be a major factor in determining if it can be done profitably . Your looking at commercial insurance for passengers , not a easy task.
  16. porkysplace

    Super Single Tire Pressure / Static Load Radius

    Just because they look like they are hold the truck up does not mean the sidewalls are not being damaged . Low tire pressure may be alright at low speeds , but it will overheat a tire at higher speeds . Also keep in mind the max speed rating on these tires is 55 to 65 mph. Get a infared...
  17. porkysplace

    M813A1 no start issue

    All the government offices here were open yesterday , just the banks closed .
  18. porkysplace

    M813A1 no start issue

    Did you search first ? :mrgreen: rofl
  19. porkysplace

    M813A1 no start issue

    Post # 7 he said he had to present it on monday .
  20. porkysplace

    Engine oil??

    It's covered in the TM's in the links provided above . Have you downloded them ?
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