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James, it is a 3/4" robo-impact... It seems to working properly because it does remove nuts that are not as tight...it just does not seem to work well.

Here is a picture of Kenny's tractor from back when I owned it. It actually shows the truck as a non-turbo...before John Winslow did the turbo coversion for me. I honestly hated to see that truck go...but I knew it was going to a good home!

Bjorn, I agree with you 100% on the color choices. That is the drawback with Gillespie. When I got into this hobby, they did not even carry the correct colors for the 3-color camo scheme! They don't have even have a color that comes close to 686A tan CARC. They suggest that you use sand, but...

Hey Blake: Brake fluid will restore a plate that is seriously sun-faded? Very cool if this works... :D I'll have to try it out on all of the plates I've taken off and replaced over the years. I did not think anything would bring them back.

I'm not sure if others have experienced this problem, but I've used two different robo-impacts and they both struggled to remove the lugnuts from an M105A2 trailer. I don't know if the guy that mounted the tire/rim might have overtightened them to begin with (I've actually seen a stud turned...

I don't think you can restore the background color once it has faded badly. You might have trouble finding some of the more rare dataplates, but most of the common ones are around. Try www.mvdataplates.com.

I am not sure if they changed their formula in the last few years, but I've seen terrible fading problems from Aervoe paint. I've seen semi-gloss that literally turned to pink! I've seen this on several trucks with Aervoe paint...not just one or two...and with different variations of green...

I guess I need to add that you'll have to rub/wipe with a rag for a bit, but I was able to restore a plate to near original condition...at least it looked original compared to the faded area that had no overspray!

I've used regular paint thinner. It will take CARC overspray off of dataplates.

Guys, The motor in Kenny's truck looks like something out of Hot Rod Magazine! That trucks runs very well...and I've NEVER heard another whistler scream like that truck! Not only does it sound great, but that truck pulls harder than any deuce I've driven. (Kenny...let the boys know what they...

....just re-read my post. I did not mean it to sound so gruff. I meant to say..."I bet this is FD info and you can not share it:"...and for that reaon..."I doubt I'll get a response." Sorry 'bout that. :oops:

BEAUTIFUL TRUCK! I'd love to know what that baby set your FD back. I doubt I'll get a response.

BIGMIKE, if you re-read my original post, you'll see that I said that "some" SW dealers will not sell CARC to civilians. If yours does...great...you are lucky! Don't mention anything and keep buying it! Guys...for the love of God...please remember your fresh air breathers. :)

Call John Winslow (252-883-2509). He used to have some brand new canvas tops.

Some Sherwin-Williams dealers will NOT sell this paint to civilians. I was able to get some, but only because I have a friend that is a military contractor...and he had to place the order. I have the water-borne CARC on my HEMTT and I can say that I like it.

You've probably already thought about this, but my recommendation is to sell your trailer and find a trailer with everything you need. Those trailers are not too common, but they are around. I would think you'd have more luck finding another trailer than you would finding a residue trailer...

Very cool videos... I was very impressed at how well that deuce could climb those hills!

Dave, That is a cool truck and I was sorry to see it go. However, I am happy that it went to another collector! Good luck and keep in touch!

Some where on the Internet, there used to be (or possibly still is) a site that a guy in the military created. It showed him during various deployments. One in particular showed two HEMTT wreckers dragging a loaded tractor trailer up an icy mountain with all of its brakes locked up. Man...

I agree...I'm a box-seat man, myself. I've had numerous deuces with the sprint seat and only a few with the box seat. I've driven a few trucks 17 hours straight or more and I can honestly say that the ol' butt feels much better with a real seat (cushion over springs) than foam on top of...