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Had the M1009 out recently after sitting for a few months on a shakedown tour. After charging up flat batteries, she started right up and ran well. No issues. Checked to make sure all the lighting was working great, no issue. Had it out a day later, returning from work when I noticed that the...

Can someone tell me what the correct color is for the background for bumper markings? Looks like sand to me but a proper Mil-spec paint would really help me out. My recently purchased M1009 has had the bumpers painted over, not sure if the original markings are even under the paint without...

Wondering if anyone is in the area of Eastern Surplus and travelling over to Armed Forces Day in Findlay OH in a couple weeks? May have a couple light weight items looking for a ride. Cash for transport help. Chris

Does anyone know the confirmed dates for the Gilbert PA 2017 show and swap? Planning vacation time! Thanks

I have 2 PRC-77 radios. They were bought "as-is" but apparently work, or are supposed to... I have fresh batteries for them, NOS antennas and bases and a used handset for each. Both radios will fire up, volume controls work, lights light up etc. I have tried to transmit with both, using the...

Does anyone know the modern equivilant in a maintenance free type battery? I am looking for a series number that is close to correct as possible in size and location of terminals etc.

I have come across an origianl marking on my M274 mule. It is USMC and painted on the gas tank. it is the number 2235 and has a v mark under neath and above (inverted) the number. I think that different regiments or bases perhaps used these as identifiers. I would like to learn where and to whom...

I have recently aquired a M274A5 mule. It needs to be stripped of paint to bare aluminum. What are my best solutions for doing this? I have used sandblast in the past on steel but knw it is very agressive on aluminum. Should I be looking at soda blast or is sandblast OK with the correct sized...