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  1. jh1990

    5 ton crew cab tractor (just an idea)

    howdy friends, just had an idea that came to me on the way home from work tonight, thought Id see what yall think. How about a crew cab 5 ton tractor? Id like to add another drive to the rear. Use lift axles on the first and third axles. A power divider in the first rear, and if there is such a...
  2. jh1990

    Why no crew cabs?

    Kinda of a weird question but I was just wondering why the military never used a crew cab version of the CUCVs?
  3. jh1990

    body work has begun

    Hi all, My dad (ah1955) and I just started to work our deuce that needs a little body work done, we're finishing the game plan and hopefully can start the major work that it needs. Right now we have the pasenager side fender off, exhaust, and batt. box. We need to straighten the fender and...
  4. jh1990

    XM828A2-custom design I'm working on

    Howdy guys, I'm working on a design of a really long wheelbase 5 ton tractor. My plans call for a M814 cab & chassis or complete. Move the rear boggy/tandem back to end of frame. Replace motor and tranny w/ a big block cummins and a 15 sp. RR. 2 spare tire racks, and a knuckle boom like Bjorns...
  5. jh1990

    tractors and cargos

    Last thursday me and my mom went up to Chambersburg to pick-up a set of bows for our deuce and a set for our 105 plus the trailer cover. Anyways, while we where there i happened to look over to the one corner of the lot and saw ALOT of 5 ton tarctors and cargos. I reckon there might of been 10...
  6. jh1990

    11.00x20 on a 9.00x20 wheel?

    just out of curiousity I was wonderinf if an 11.00x20 will fit on a deuce 9.00x20 wheel? the reason I ask is because i came across a website that has 11.00x20 and 9.00x20 tires and a set of 11.00's (10) was about the same as a set of 9.00's (10). is the 9.00 wheel too small for an 11.00 or is it...
  7. jh1990

    M814?

    Has anybody every seen these things in active duty? they're the XLWB 5 ton cargo. I thought that if for some reason one popped up somewhere, it might make a cool looking LWB 818. any comments or suggestions.
  8. jh1990

    tractors, tractors, and more tractors

    I just love tractors but I would like to have some pictures, info and whatever is important for the tractors (aka differences between the different models). Why? Why not. Any info on conversions would be nice too. Thanks for the info.
  9. jh1990

    XM983 idea

    Hey everybody, I have this idea, I would like to build a replica M983 HEMTT truck tractor. I came up with a design for a single steer 8x6 with a lift axle. I would like to use M821/812 Bridge truck axles, frame and transfer. Add the 900 series air brake system to the 821/812 axles. Then find a...
  10. jh1990

    10 ton pictures please

    Does anybody know where I can find pictures of any 10 ton series trucks? Or does anybody have any pictures? Thanks
  11. jh1990

    HET questions

    Anyone know what for motor and transmission is in the Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET)? Is there anyway to purchuse one? Could a replica of one be built? I'm just wondering, not planing a build.
  12. jh1990

    M821 questions

    Does anybody have a ruff estament on how much an emtpy M821 bridge truck would weigh? Plus can the spacers on the axles be removed without much diffaculty? How much space is between the first drive and the second (axle center to axle center)? Would 16.00x20 XZL Michilan's fit? Thanks for the...
  13. jh1990

    trailers that can be used with the M983 HEMTT tractor

    Hey all, I was just wondering what for trailer can be hocked upto and operated by the M983 HEMTT tractor? Would a flatbed (mil) work or is the 5th wheel to hight? Is there a difference between the mil 5th wheels and civy 5th wheel? Thanks for the help/suggestions. Here's a picture of the M983...
  14. jh1990

    turbo on a NHC 250 Cummins?

    is it possiable to but a turbo on the Cummins motor that's in the most of the 5 tons? or will it turn out to be to much trouble for any gain that would be gained? just inquiring, thanks. Jason
  15. jh1990

    air tank dranks automaticly after shut off?

    i kno your supposed to drank the air tanks after use, but on our deuce if we let it sit for about a day without use, the buzzer (low air) will come on when you hit the accessory switch. i'm wondering if thats normal or if we have a leak? thanks for the help. Jason
  16. jh1990

    m821

    does anyone know a ruff figure on how much a basic m821, in need of some body work, paint, etc would go for w/o super singles. it doesn't need to be the USMC version, preferably Army to be honest. just wondering, haven't seen any close to SC Penn...planing a project in a couple years. thanks for...
  17. jh1990

    four door deuce?

    hi all my dad (ah1955) just bought a deuce, which got me thinking...buy 2 deuces with half decent rag topped cabs, cut out the rear wall of one. cut the fire wall out of the other, weld them together. has anyone ever thought/try to do this? i'm not planning to under take such a project until i'm...
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