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  1. captain-crank

    Diamond T M20 Prime Mover

    Congrats, that's a nice truck. Been in it myself. Funny, I sold a '70 Challenger to get an Army Cars M1A1 WLF wrecker back in '06. Kevin helped me ship it over from Amsterdam. Those were some really good times at his place. I miss him a lot. Ray is a hoot. Say hi from the Minnesota long-hair.
  2. captain-crank

    Class A CDL help in MN

    Does your B have an air brake restriction? If not, you can take the A with a dually and a heavy gooseneck trailer as long as both have current DOT inspections.
  3. captain-crank

    US6 found

    Don't bother, you'd prolly only get that half right too.
  4. captain-crank

    US6 found

    Where do you get your facts on this statement? Substitute-Standard does not mean sub-par. Blueduce you have a PM.
  5. captain-crank

    1941 Autocar modification for towing

    Nice Acar, This might be the ghost truck that you have heard of...it's got a heavy front end, no winch, most likely the same as yours, except an open cab .....no van body tho. The frame is unique to your truck as it's not punched or extended for a winch and there is more overhang behind the...
  6. captain-crank

    Legendary Halftrack Junkyard

    You have mail.
  7. captain-crank

    Do you need a CDL for a 5 ton

    That's GCVW and if you are so much as even parked at church on Sunday morning with farm plates they can legally ticket you. Mn statute 168.002 subd (a) and (b) https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=168.002
  8. captain-crank

    Do you need a CDL for a 5 ton

    We'll see how AARP does against the NTSB. This is the result of a driver who was "legal" but way over his head. Big price was paid. The Associated Press: Loophole in law let teen drive big rig in crash
  9. captain-crank

    old mv storage lot in mn

    Sidsky, I think I know that place....... it's been quite a few years, but I met the old man. If it's the same guy, he was a bit of a crusty barnacle. Story is he went to Costa Rica a few years ago, got into some bad stuff and no one has heard from him since. His womanizing kid handles...
  10. captain-crank

    Again--What kind of truck

    Kenworth 552 .... 25 Ton 6x6 ~ 30 Served in Viet Nam 1966-67 Civilian contractor July '68 with the 24th Transportation Company March '70 with the 592nd Transportation Company Edit....sorry for the re-post...I type slow
  11. captain-crank

    CCKW part sources

    This is a good site for help and parts info....... The GMC CCKW • Index page Frank VonRosenstiel in Canada has parts as do some vendors in Europe. Start clicking, you will find them. Get a TM9-801
  12. captain-crank

    Post your halftrack pictures

    Some fun...
  13. captain-crank

    HT Dual .50 mount?

    Most M-3's were......:mrgreen: To clarify and be "that guy" no M9's were put into service, all were A1 models. The M5A1 was also produced as an M5, without a pulpit.:beer:
  14. captain-crank

    M747 destroyed by crooks

    Sad. Musta sucked to see that. Post up a Pay-pal link or send me your address. I got 20 bux to help towards getting this fixed or at least buy likker to ease the pain.:beer:
  15. captain-crank

    Halftrack door Armor

    It looks like there is other armor laying there also. Save it.
  16. captain-crank

    Another CDL Thread -- Illinois

    Let us know how that works out for you. Hope you don't give the MV hobby a bloody nose in the process.
  17. captain-crank

    Another CDL Thread -- Illinois

    DL and vehicle requirements are something every individual needs to look into his or herself. Internet forums, although helpful, are not an official source for this information. When stopped by CMV enforcement, you will find that ignorance of the law is not a valid excuse. My2cents
  18. captain-crank

    VETERANS DAY 2011 - Post HERE!

    For those that served We finished this monument/ memorial in the dark last night at our town park. 5 months from concept to completion. Thank you to all that served.
  19. captain-crank

    Wrecker count

    I will let you update the poll for both. 1942 M1A1 Ward LaFrance Heavy Wrecker ETO return 1942 Autocar U-7144-T CC with Garwood Swing Boom Crane
  20. captain-crank

    Wrecker count

    Is this strictly an M series poll or would WWII vintage go into the "other" category?
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