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    GovPlanet, one short day a week pickup times, Anyone else having this problem???

    When someone is selling something, they price they paid to get it and then sell it is completely irrelevant. Supply and demand Shorter supply and increased demand is reflected in the selling price. Simple as that
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    TruckLite Flood Lights

    Are you talking about the big 7" lights? Thats a big light. TL makes a smaller version that would fit much better. No cutting required
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    That should last as long as the truck does. Yes, it's amazing how much better the battery's perform when they get a proper charge. Bought my new alternator from him in December and they are better than ever. Very happy
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    Anybody know what model this trailer is ? Came with a mep803

    When you looked up the NSN number, what did it say? Looks like a M1101 frame.
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    M925a2 running rough

    Have you ever ran any fuel additive, like SeaFoam, in the tank to keep the water in check and clean things up? It wouldn't hurt.
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    M101A2-A3. Best Overall Military Trailer Ever??

    Restored 1950's era steel lawn chairs with the help of a wonderful trailer, the M101A2. Chairs were bought just over a week ago at a nic nak shop. Weather had been great, so instead of inside the shop, I took advantage of a great shade tree Using the tailgate of my tan M101A2, I sanded down...
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    M101A2-A3. Best Overall Military Trailer Ever??

    Another great example of their usefulness. Im looking for an S-250 for the same thing.
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    Resto work in DFW

    It's a great truck Its not a "true" cucv, but so what. I agree that it is a much rarer truck than a M1009 Plus, that paint looks great when new and maybe you can bring yours back. There's a pic on this site somewhere where there were several deuces and CUCVs painted that color. It was taken...
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    M1008 not starting

    Yes forgot about fast Idle Mine kicks in even in summer. When we first brought my M1008A1 back to life after years of sitting, after replacing/repairing lots of things, it would not start. Cranked like a monster and had fuel, etc. New GPs, the whole bit. Finally remembered to depress...
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    M101A2-A3. Best Overall Military Trailer Ever??

    The M101A2/3's and M939's are still around, just coming out at a slow trickle. Plus the demil change on the 5 tons. The flood of them is definitely over. You won a nice trailer today. Your gonna love it. They aren't making anymore, so buy what you can.
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    Resto work in DFW

    Not a true CUCV but a great truck.
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    M1008 not starting

    Neither do I, but since it's not running and all the things done to it so far, he might want to follow the GM recommend starting procedure.
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    M101A2-A3. Best Overall Military Trailer Ever??

    Drive price up?! They are high now I paid $200 each for mine less than a year ago. GP Texarkana Texas Thats when they had acres of them.
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    M1008 not starting

    Are you stepping on accelerator pedal as recommended in the manual? If you don't, it will not start like a more modern Diesel.
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    M116A3 Brake Problems

    New complete brake assembly's are available from Dexter. I bought a set called free-back. Can back up a fully loaded trailer and it will not engage the brakes. Has parking brake function also. Exact fit and no modification at all. eBay has best price. Haven't installed them yet. Hopefully...
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    M101A2-A3. Best Overall Military Trailer Ever??

    I'm looking for a third one to do something very similar. Also have a 06 GMC 2500HD and would be using that to pull it with. Already have two matching truck wheels for it. Will be normal paint and hitch, All led lights to current DOT standards, etc. You and others have come up with some...
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    M116A3 Brake Problems

    A pic would help. Good luck on parts as they are scarce. Thousands were built, but most surplus parts are hard to find.
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    Safest top speed for M1102 with canvas ?

    It all depends on the condition of the cover. Its very easy to take it off and fold it up. Plus your fuel mileage will thank you for it. Its a barn door at highway speed. 65-70
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    M101A2-A3. Best Overall Military Trailer Ever??

    Yea, the days of the $150-200 surplus M101A2's are gone forever.
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