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. Maybe the one wrong size flaring tool could be exchanged for a kit that has all five sizes in a kit. Maybe? Mine is in a blue plastic box that I bought a lifetime ago. Still really handy though. You don't need those tools often - but there isn't anything else that will do that job. Since...

. Neat! It would be nicer if it had a padded seat - but still - really cool looking!

. It would be really difficult (maybe impossible) to know if the "very new" brake line "look" means NOS or not. I wouldn't hesitate to replace any steel line on your truck if it is bent, kinked or rusty looking. Regular steel brake line. It comes in different sizes too, so try to match to...

. CTIS definitely inflates a lot slower than it drains air from the tires. I personally hadn't given it a lot of thought. Drain, get out of the muck or sand, possibly in a hurry. Then hit the inflate button while moving slowly away from the problem area (or people). My guess is that...

. Dang Toby... Funny how things work. When you mentioned an open top van trailer, the woodworking shop up the road from our printshop had two. They had a monster dust collector that dumped directly into the trailer. Rather than completely open on top, they used a screen on a 4x4 foot square...

. Third From Texas , It is interesting. Not sure why in the world a Caging bolt would be different, but the ones on my M1088 are about 3/8 of an inch shorter than what I have carried in my toolbox for years. I had always assumed (ASSuMEd) they were all the same. Maybe mine are really old and...

. Alright everybody - First Truck in the Competition! New Member and New to Him truck too!

. Definitely would be nice to know for sure if there is a U-Joint upgrade . Subscribed to this thread... It is interesting. Looking at the -24, the Cargo, Wrecker and Tractor are all in the same book. A quick look by me didn't show different part numbers. Wonder if the "Big 3" are driven...

. Steve, Honest to goodness... Sometimes I post something and get not much of a reply. Other times, LOTS of ideas fall out of the Internet. Don't give up. I have gone back and rewritten a post to get more and better replies. The more details, the better the answer - and as strange as it is...

Hi David, Why don't you post your pictures under the MV of the Month? Link Below: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mv-of-the-month-june-2021.203365/unread Sometimes there are shiny pretty new looking trucks. Other times not so much, but it would be a good way to get some exposure to...

. Nice! That will keep you entertained for a while :cool: One more time - especially with some pictures to admire - Welcome to the outfit!

. i WAS IMPRESSED with the pic of Stormin Norman. Spotted that right away. In my mind, as crummy as it had been after "our conflict days" (not the guys - the leadership) I do remember feeling a lot of pride when Schschwarzkopf was giving his briefings. My favorite quote from him in answer to...

. Wow! That is first class all the way... Very nice

. Welcome to the group Hypnotoad (David)! Living the dream... Lots of fun for sure. There are quite a few of our members in Germany. Be sure to post some pictures of your new toy for everyone to admire! Tim

. Thanks m715mike ! I am pretty stoked about it. These little trucks really are cool! It is in great condition and I am getting some sort of trailer arranged to bring her home.

. As stupid as it sounds - yes. The shoe is most likely rusted to the drum. Other trucks like the M1088 with no bed on top of the wheels are awful for doing that. Especially if you park with the left or right side down-hill. Rain water will stick that shoe to the drum. I suggest that you...

. Hi Tapper02, I can't swear to it, but I thought the odd shaped hole back one (from what you circled was where the pieces in the link I sent) was how those pieces were used. Supposedly our trailers are outfitted with four in the BII. My trailer is considerably more rusty and in need of...

. Love it! Everyone is hard at work on your papers in the picture below. OR maybe the guy in charge of paperwork may be on vacation... You have to smile to keep from choking anybody. Strange world where you buy it, pay for it, then wait for months to see if you are approved. Seems like...

. Welcome from North Carolina! There are several members in Florida who have been around the block a time or two. Advise and Council is generally offered freely around here. ;-) Be sure to post up some pictures of your new toy so the crew here can admire... Create yourself a thread to...

I found the information you are asking about maybe two months ago. Sad part (for me) is that the source is all the way across the country... Give this a look and see if it will point you off in the right direction. There may be a few still for sale...