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  1. Scar59

    ATF red dye?

    Run a little "ashless" 2 stroke oil to help substitute the low lube in ultra-low sulfur fuel, works well, dyes the fuel green/blue. JC
  2. Scar59

    indianapolis to northern new jersey

    I'm glad Bob came through. He has helped a lot of guys with their trucks and parts issues. How was the drive home? JC
  3. Scar59

    Douglas aircraft water tanks

    Most likely drinking water tanks as labled, anti detonation injection (ADI) water injection was a mix of distilled water, dromis B oil, and methanol. The C 47s and C54s I maintained were not equiped w/ ADI, however the P&W R2800 equiped DC6 and Convairs were. The Convair carried one 15 gal...
  4. Scar59

    How much does the 5th wheel weigh?

    My parts guy has one still on his parts truck. OK condition, missing the tail gate. keep me posted on the set up. Got all my trucks inspected and transferred to KY titles.
  5. Scar59

    M35A2C circa 1968 Strange Bracket

    A lot of folks don't read the manual, be it for a new mower or a 45 year old truck.
  6. Scar59

    How much does the 5th wheel weigh?

    Yoda, have you found a bed yet? Cost? JC
  7. Scar59

    Salute from Mt Vernon, WA

    Congratulations on your new truck, looks good in "fire engine red". The winch "looks " like it is the orignal, bumper frame extensive look to be protruding. Plow might be handy. Let us know what you find under the hood. JC
  8. Scar59

    Which states does GL send a title to instead of the SF-97

    Good question, I have recieved AZ titles for all the trucks and trailers purchased through GL. No SF-97 recieved to date. JC
  9. Scar59

    Ss members who will pick up for other members

    Burney -I ment tank, don't buy a tank. JC
  10. Scar59

    Ss members who will pick up for other members

    Burney, I'm real close to Ft Knox, just don't buy a tent. JC
  11. Scar59

    Civilian tag along + state inspections

    Just this morning I had a M931A1, (2) M813s and M35a3 inspected by the county deputy. KY revised statute states that inspection is VIN # and mileage. ALL passed and I put Farm tags on the deuce. Cost $25 for the inspection and $30.10 for the farm tags. The other trucks will either get historic...
  12. Scar59

    Out of Fuel

    Make yourself a graduated dip stick and keep it in the cab. I have one in each truck. Wont get stuck with the stick.
  13. Scar59

    My new 932A1 Acquisition and Conversion to 925A1 short bed.

    Keep us posted, I have the same idea, still sourcing the bed. JC
  14. Scar59

    what 5 ton do i want

    Bobr2004 has a nice M818 for sale in Indy, I have a nice M931A1 for sale in KY. JC
  15. Scar59

    indianapolis to northern new jersey

    He's a GL contractor also, works good with folks in Indy. If you need something moved, he's priceless.
  16. Scar59

    Another Appel bobbed M925

    Nice work John, that gets me thinking about modding one of my M931A1. About how many man hours do you got in it?
  17. Scar59

    My first truck

    "Built in key", that means "Start switch" no key switch like an auto.
  18. Scar59

    My first truck

    Welcome to the club, nice truck, check it over real good before you get it in traffic
  19. Scar59

    Buying a M35A2 or M35A3?

    Dennis, You're air leaks in the wheels are the main O ring seal. Water get between the wheel halves and rust forms under the O ring mating service. Split the wheel and clean,treat, and paint both inboard/outboard wheel half. Install new O ring w/ good seal lube. Torque tie bolts/studs to425...
  20. Scar59

    Today's GL Winnings -- One M927 Truck and One M931A2 Tractor

    M105A1 out of Ft. Knox. (The green one).
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