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It really surprises people who come up to talk about truck. I open the hood and they always say "wow"! Not sure what they were expecting. I absolutely hate a dirty engine. To me, it could look a lot better with the alternator brackets, etc repainted. Just not that important right now and...

I usually wash it once a month or more. I have NO-OX-ID grease in every single connection and never had a problem with water or anything. The car wash I use has very hot water. Gets it really clean. Someday I will paint alternator brackets, air cleaner, etc. Sure would make it look better.

Washed the engine. Was very dusty. I know your not supposed to, but stay away from the alternators and you'll be fine. Changed fuel filter after pics were taken.

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D-Rings have been ordered. Now to fix a weak point on these trailers and install a new tongue jack. The jack that was installed on the later manufactured units, with the separate jack handle, are hard to find and expensive when you do. Have read they also don't hold up very well and...

I would have checked brake fluid and brakes first day. Hopefully you already checked the wheel bearings/races. With your master cylinder looking like that, you will need to replace the wheel brake cylinders. Don't forget to clean the line out also. Once you have it all done, the surge...

Welcome to Steel Soldiers Remember, the tires are only rated to 55. Yes, the insurance companies know this also.

Your asking the million dollar question. Anyone who owns a MV has asked that very same question. The answer is no (with VERY few exceptions). [exception example----A cucv spending its entire life in a cave in Norway]. Once the military is done with these, they purge all documentation from...

A German Spruce Goose. Wunderbar!!

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I didn't mean that everyone's input is worthless. Quite the opposite. As always, great suggestions. I meant that you want a M934 series truck. And your sticking to your guns on it.

They make forged ones that are very strong. No open end. I have found that those your using tend to bend rather easily. Used them on the ranch for different projects. Good idea on placement. I would suggest using a lock nut or washer on yours. Doesn't look like either one is used. That...

Your heart wants what it wants. A lot of opinions and suggestions will not change that. Someday you will own one. Hopefully sooner than later.

If you really want to go that route, then go have Line-X sprayed where you want it.

I'm talking surplus auction only. Craigslist and others are always higher because guys want to make money flipping trailers and some folks do not want the auction and recovery hassle so they will pay a higher price. I just sold last week my M989A1. Made great money on it because guy didn't...

Check with your states DOT officers. No matter what you come up with, they are the authority. You will need something showing their approval. They will explain what you need to do. Without it, no matter how good the design, you will be fair game if anything ever happens. Your tow all...

Supply, demand and location, location, location. Trailers are few and far between around here. You guys in CA, GA, PA have it made. Plenty of stuff to bid on keeps prices low with good selection choices. Throw a trailer in an area that is starving for them and the prices skyrocket. I...

The drain holes are perfect for rain only. Add leaves, twigs, dirt, etc and they quickly become a PITA. My M989A1 anchor points had drains and they were always full of something. I'll stick to the bolt in d-rings rated at 11k each. Zink plated so no rust. Plenty strong and nothing to retain...

You will attract DOT cops like flies on doughnuts if you seriously take it on a public road without permits. The cost of the tickets, plus having to hire someone to haul it back home will set you back way more than 3-4K. I would like to see what it looks like. Cool yes. Practical....no.