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I was driving one of my deuces today and got a surprise when a rubber air hose under the dash blew off. It was so loud and instantly happened while driving I could not immediately diagnose it. Got home on limited brakes and found a hose under the dash had popped off of the front of a valve on...
There is a car show and rally to benefit needy children this Saturday Sept. 22nd in Royston, GA just off the town square. The promoter said he would love to have military vehicles show up. There will be food, live music and cars, antique tractors and trucks. It starts around noon. Royston...
We are replacing the horn and some wiring in the steering column on the 63 m-37 and need a diagram or exploded view of the steering column. We installed the new horn button and assembly and it works intermittently. We are assuming a wiring issue in the column. Does anyone know where I can get...
We have replaced many electrical items on the 1963 m-37 including batteries, voltage regulator, generator, turn signal control box, turn signal switch etc. Everything else now works but the turn signals dont seem to be working even with the new parts. I had a wiring diagram but it must be from...
We have been working on our 1963 M-37 and doing brake work. Having almost no driving time on the vehicle prior to brake work I am not sure how hard the brake peddle should be. We have been bleeding and re bleeding the brakes. Can anyone tell me just what to expect as to peddle firmness?
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SOUTHEASTERN FALL RALLY 2011
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THE SOUTHERN MUSEUM OF LOCOMOTIVE HISTORY
Home of the Civil War Locomotive, “The General”
Downtown Kennesaw, GA
(2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144)
Friday September 30 – Saturday October 1
We traveled about 160 miles each way to Villa Rica, Georgia yesterday to purchase this 1963 M-37. Not a bad truck, bed is great, floor boards are good and no rust in the battery box. Some rust in the windshield frame on the lower inside corners that is fixable. I do neet to buy or fabricate a...
I need to replace my rear axle bearings in my deuce. I have been checking prices today and they are all over place. Does anyone know of a supplier that sells them reasonably? I am going to replace the inner and outers on my bobbed duece.
The CDC is warning about zombies. Check out this link on foxnews. We have been prepared all along now they are encouraging it.
CDC Warns Public to Prepare for 'Zombie Apocalypse' - FoxNews.com
The Brittish Carrier Ark Royal is up for auction. I hope posting this does not violate SS rules about auctions but it was on fox news today.
Here is the link to the article. It would be cool to own a modern carrier. A little out of my budget though.
Rule the High Seas With Your Very Own...
Once again Blue Ridge, GA will be hosting a 4th of July Parade in Downtown Blue Ridge. It will be Saturday July 2, 2011. This was a great parade last year and the MV's were the hit of the parade. There was a huge crowd and we had three Deuce's in the parade. I encourage you to bring your...
Blairsville will be hosting another Memorial Day Parade this year. Last year it was a great parade with many floats, trucks, bands, military groups and the town went all out. It was impressive. This year one of the organizers is a retired Army General and he asked if we possibly bring our...
I am switching out my box seat for a spring seat on my deuce. The only problem is I cannot get a wrench on the four bolts on the inside corners that secure the seat box to ther floor. I cannot get a standard opened eneded wrench on them with much success or a socket because they are so close...
The weekend of April 16th, 2011 there will be the annual Azalea Festival in Pickens, SC and there will be a military vehicle display put on by the Military History Club of the Carolinas. The club website is MILHCC.com I am thinking about going. If you have information post something here. If...
Thanks to the skilled hands and sharp mind of BlythewoodJoe in Blythewood, SC I got the truck bobbed. I drove to Joe's last Saturday - a mere 150 mile drive (each way) and he was waiting and ready to start the job. He went right to work and got everything stripped down, axles removed, new...
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