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I should have mentioned it is far easier to perform the "external" adjustments before you need to dive in and perform the "internal" adjustments. Internal adjustments are performed when there is extreme wear of the band material.

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Very true. Finding a replacement for a reasonable price might be difficult though. As a side note "Floridianson" , I now have my brother after me to complete the "Great Alaskan Adventure" !!! A guy cannot get a break around here !!! He's right of course. My son will soon be to old to want to go...

Rust spots never end on Chevies for some reason. Get some good quality spray primer and finish paint in the correct color of your vehicle. Keep them with the truck at all times, along with some sanding sponges.

Was this trailer rated to haul "APC's" or something along those lines ? Considering how they built it, it sure sounds like it.

That is a great article on GM diesels Frank ! Having worked on the 71 series I too can testify to it's durability and power output. To bad "fuel emission standards" finally killed it.

I thought about the chips, that's why I said to remove it, clean it and drill it out. Then paint it with a good etching paint and gloss paint. The thickness is around 3/16" I believe.

It's surprising (considering the "minimalistic" attitude of the military) how many little things there are that need attention. Little grommets here, little valves there. Strange little things that no ones even knows what there for ! All rotting or rusting and needing attention now.

You could also drill out the hole and tap it with a NPT tap and use a stainless steel NPT plug. That would fix it pretty good. I would remove it and clean it up like I mentioned earlier, and don't forget the "etching" paint.

Sadly Derrick wants to sell the axles as a complete assembly. Still looking for a set for a decent price.

That's a good idea with the "JB weld" . I didn't think about filling in the pits for the present problem, just how to protect it for the future.

Good answer Hammer. I see your in Winlock. You might know some of my family then. The "Thompsons" down there are all family.

It's Aluminum and it corrodes due to the different metals. If you use a good anti-freeze it helps slow down the corrosion. Also if you take off the cover, sand-blast it clean and paint it with a "aluminum etching" paint and then a good high gloss enamel it will last for decades without any trouble.

OK "MN" , that was funny.

That's looking real good Aaron !!!

Mine was just showing signs of frame strain when I bought it. So I immediately installed the frame kit and have had no further damage since. It was never used as a plow truck either. It had been taken off-road a lot though by the military. I would install the kit just for the piece of mind it...

I don't agree with the statement that "older trucks are a big hassle" either. They are high maintenance though. Just like "DeadParrot" mentioned in his post. All parts should be considered "at end of life" , especially after 40 to 50 years of service. I was extremely lucky to find and buy a 1988...

Well said.

Sent Derrick a message about buying some perches from him. Hopefully he still has some. Thanks "Porkysplace" for the heads up !