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  1. nlauffer

    BFR Metals, Salina Kansas, a Goodie Hole

    Also, if anyone is wanting to visit the salvage yard up there, it would be worth it even if there is 10 feet of snow. It's the best kind of playground.
  2. nlauffer

    BFR Metals, Salina Kansas, a Goodie Hole

    Glen, How's the weather? We already have maybe 4 inches and it is very wet snow. If you remember, I visited with my two new purchases and was looking for hardtops. One of my fire chiefs will be coming up some time to get 4 of them from you. Do you have that many?
  3. nlauffer

    Overhead console, CB, stereo and VOX com set

    Well it's official, I have to make one now. I really like how that turned out and I think it will work perfect for my application. Couple questions, though. What are the rough dimensions? Doesn't have to be specific, just for a starting point. How do you like the wood? The comment about...
  4. nlauffer

    Overhead console, CB, stereo and VOX com set

    Thanks. Mine would be for a fire truck and will see some pretty rough ridin. I need it to be well mounted. I think what you are doing is a great addition. These trucks don't have alot of good placement for add ons.
  5. nlauffer

    OK... I admit it... that first step in the M925A1 is a Bit%$ .. what have others done

    The steps I purchased from a local vendor in Pratt, KS called 54 Pickup. I believe they get them from Buyers Products out of Cleveland, OH. I called 54 Pickup and that is the name they gave me. The step is not mounted to the truck yet, but I will get pictures when it is.
  6. nlauffer

    OK... I admit it... that first step in the M925A1 is a Bit%$ .. what have others done

    Here is a picture of the ladder step. Although it is not the same brand or company I bought it from. When not in use, it slides away and clips in tight.
  7. nlauffer

    OK... I admit it... that first step in the M925A1 is a Bit%$ .. what have others done

    That spring step looks pretty cool. The cable steps I purchased were $90 each. And the slide out ladder step was $125.
  8. nlauffer

    Overhead console, CB, stereo and VOX com set

    That looks great. Did you build it completely out of wood? All plywood or 1x? I was wanting to mount my vhf and uhf radio up high, but I have a fiberglass cab. I like the idea of this. I could put both radios, my 6 switch box, and siren switches all up there. How did you mount it? Or did...
  9. nlauffer

    OK... I admit it... that first step in the M925A1 is a Bit%$ .. what have others done

    If you try to use the MK48 steps, they will be too low. You have to use the lower step portion and the hinge without the upper step. I ended up going with steel cable steps for the 4 923s I just got for the fire department. I also ordered a slide away ladder step, but this was for getting...
  10. nlauffer

    14.00R20 Super Singles to 11.00R20 duals

    I still haven't decided if it is an absolute need for duals. I did stop by BFR in Salina and spoke with Glen (91W350) on my way back from picking up the two new 923A1s. I would say if you are in the area it is a must that you stop by. It's just like a giant playground for adults. I did find...
  11. nlauffer

    14.00R20 Super Singles to 11.00R20 duals

    MWMULES, I will be driving right through there to pick up my next two 5 tons on Monday. I have never been there, but will be stopping on the way back. I hope Glen doesn't mind the permanent smile that I'm sure to have.
  12. nlauffer

    14.00R20 Super Singles to 11.00R20 duals

    DeucesWild11, I believe you would run into some interesting problems with that. The front and rear diffs would be turning at different speeds, but the trans case woud be trying to turn at same speed. Something has to win and I bet the diffs would. There goes an expensive trans case...
  13. nlauffer

    14.00R20 Super Singles to 11.00R20 duals

    Thanks for the replies. I didn't think about the 12.00s being radial or bias. They are a bias tire and wouldn't be good with the ABS. So I will narrow it down to locating the 11.00R20 Goodyear G177. I did find some close, but they only have 5 rims w/tires. The speedo is something else I...
  14. nlauffer

    14.00R20 Super Singles to 11.00R20 duals

    Thanks for the quick reply. I would assume the 12.00s would fit the same rim as 11.00s without incident.
  15. nlauffer

    14.00R20 Super Singles to 11.00R20 duals

    OK, I have searched for this and have found plenty information on going from duals to singles. I am wanting to take a 923A1 back to duals. This is due to a height restriction which a few inches would benefit considerably. I can buy 12.00/20's in nondirectional for $150 brand new. The...
  16. nlauffer

    M923/A1 New acquisition

    Well, I don't get to buy the one 923A1. I GET TO BUY 2 OF THEM. So, in a matter of months, I have become the owner of 3 923A1 with recent rebuilds and 1 923A2 without a rebuild. Anyone want to come help build these into fire trucks.
  17. nlauffer

    M923/A1 New acquisition

    Also, I got another 5ton. This one is an A2 with the 8.3L and the CTIS removed. It is desert camo and not near as nice shape as the first. This truck will receive a bed I removed from an extended wheel base deuce. The cab and chassis will get painted and then the bed mounted. A small amount...
  18. nlauffer

    M923/A1 New acquisition

    Multiple things are happening at once. It is getting close to the end. Today, I wired in a converter. I spliced into the hot wire running from the slave plug. I ran to the drivers side of the battery box with 6 ga. and hooked in a master shut off switch, and then ran it back to the passenger...
  19. nlauffer

    M923/A1 New acquisition

    Also, if you look in picture 4, you will see where I had removed all the MWO tags and rebuild tags. I noticed there was someone on here looking for MWO tags. If that person is still looking and doesn't mind already dated ones. I will look to see if I still have them.
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