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Thanks! I'll try that.

Okay. So, the truck is home, and I've been tinkering with it here and there. I charged one of the batteries and it got up to 13 volts. The second battery I think is garbage or has a bad cell because I can't get it over 10 volts. BUT, the real question (that was just setting up for the...

Awesome! I need to find a junk yard that has parts for it. Yesterday I ended up spending four hours at the fire station switching out the 15 inch rims that were on it with 16's that were on another rig (Also a CUCV), robbing the pintle hook and number plate from the front, and a front bumper...

They very well could be sisters! I'm waiting to hear back from CARNAC on the specifics about my truck. How's yours lookin now?

So, manufacture date is 7/84, and there are 57878 miles on it. Just found out from Chief. He talked to his officers, looks like he's gonna strip the emergency light bar off the top, put 16" wheels on it (keeping the good tread for another brush truck) then I can bring it home. I am going over...

Yeah... Should be at least a few weekends worth. :)

I've been browsing the stickies. LOTS of good info there. Tonight Chief is approving the deal with the department officers. Once I get the green light, I could have this in my driveway by late tonight!! maybe tomorrow! Wasn't able to stop on my way to work to check miles. I'm waiting to...

Thanks everyone! Great info! I'm gonna peak on it in the morning and get the miles.... I'll let y'all know! Yeah, I realized the springs were already over the axles when I was snapping the pictures. :oops: I've got lots to learn, so keep it comin! I'm really excited to dig into it!

Thanks for all the info so far! Keep it coming!

I stopped and snapped these photos today. I know they swapped the motor a couple years ago. But the donor rig was probably a CUCV as well (we get a lot of those in the dept. They take a beating and keep coming back for more. Plus they're cheap.) The ultimate goal is a combination of...

Awesome! I'm on my way there to snap some pictures in a sec. I'll check the doors and VIN. Yeah... I hate using Ether on Diesels... Just bad news all around. (I've owned a couple old Ford Diesels) I think the plugs are shot on it because it doesn't start without Ether anymore. (Makes...

Chief said it would be title in hand... So, I HOPE that means it's okay? I will take some pictures tonight and put them up when I get home. It's still at the fire house pending the deal being finalized and obviously me giving them the cash. So, How will I be able to tell if it IS still...

Okay. So, I have a tendency to ramble a bit. So, I am just gonna lay it out and see what comes out. I am a volunteer fire fighter in my local department. We have had a couple trucks donated recently (thank goodness) so we are getting rid of our older ones. One of those is a 1984...