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Last weekend was a trip to the airport for 5606 hydraulic fluid so I could bleed my system. I got it all working and got my spare in its rightful place.
This weekend will be putting the correct hold down strap on the spare, removing the troop seats, putting a rebuild kit in the air protection...
Just curious as to what you carry on the truck every day. This is also a thought exercise because you might have something in your kit that someone else never thought of.
My list:
Basics:
1/4 to 1/2 shallow and deep sockets with extensions and u-joints
Ratchets for above and a long 1/2"...
Should have updated this a while back. Instead of buying a 46k Deuce I spent the money I had to pay off all of our consumer debt.
But, not all was lost, I found a pretty nice M1078 and got that instead.
Did anyone download a copy of the quick reference part list.
I cannot access it and I have sent a PM to Simps5782 who posted it but have not heard back.
I have a leaking air protection valve and need to get a rebuild kit.
I saw that a while back and about had a coronary when I saw the price tag. 400 for a hitch is one thing, but a 2600 bumper. I will get off my lazy butt and build it myself for that price.
I was looking at this one because it add the bolts underneath instead of being just a flat plate.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LMTV-FMTV-2-Receiver-Trailer-Hitch-Assembled-Ready-To-Mount-M1078-/154637147178?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
ETA-I could build...
Yes, I was parked at the east end close to Vern Burton. There was a guy that came over when I was leaving that said he had a M1079 and a M1083. I either didnt get his name or forgot it. My mind was focused on being pissed at the auditor's office. It is a small-ish area, maybe I will see you around.
I saw a thread on page 5 or 6 breifly at work before I posted. Looking at the pictures I now see he removed the steps and fenders.
Read twice, post once.
I just wanted to pop in and say hello from the north Olympic Peninsula. I just drove this M1078 home on Wednesday.
Maybe I will see some of you around.
Thanks for this write up!
I am also in the camp of being willing/able to pay for quality work and not having the time to do it myself. Last summer I found and bought back the first car I ever owned (1972 Charger). With that on my plate I just want something I can get in and drive.
Almost 100%...
Thanks, and yes I am very aware that these are 40-50 year old trucks. However, they seem to take care of all the "normal" multi fuel issues ( headgasket, bypassing the FDC, etc.). They also told me thay would install the pyro/boost gauge I want if I shipped it to them.
I hope aa member here...
Hey all,
I am in the market for a bobbed duce and Boyce definitely has my interest.
I have the tooling and knowledge to buy one and do everything myself. However, I lack time and the want to start another major project.
I haven't seen or heard anything negative about Boyce build quality and...
Hey all,
I been lurking and reading for quite a few years now hoping to find an M113 or a Ferret in a barn somewhere. Since that has not happened yet ( neither are common in NW Washington) I might be pulling the trigger on a bobbed duce in the mean time.