New Young Member and have many questions

[rsh4364]

Bigtard you do not want a 1009 or 1008,not yet anyways.Keep your 77 gasser and modify it as you have time and $.And learn about it.Cucvs do not roll coal or accelerate very well.After reading all your posts I estimate your age at 15-17 yrs. old.And its great having young guys and girls interested in mvs,I think you might be better off waiting a bit.Even with a turbo the 6.2s do not compare to the duramax or cummins.Cucvs are just slow and steady .And that's kinda why I love them.

 

[Warthog]

You could always do one of these:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LYAnvSEVLBY
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RO_kjaxIDzc
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh63EZvSl2o

 

[dependable]

Or this one I posted in an earlier thread; If I was going to go though the trouble of a major engine swap, I'd go for a 4bt or 6bt with two valves per cylinder. I'd stay away from anything that added computer chip management to my 30 year old truck. Just my opinion.

 

[rsh4364]

To answer your original ?.Put the Duramax in the 77 blazer,or buy the the 5ton MV you really want.The 5T would be your cheapest route.

 

[CUCVLOVER]

Ok.
A 300 HP corvette cam and a 600 cfm edelbroc carb, that is how my dad built SBC's. You port and polish the heads and intake and you will get all the power you need.
I am sure edelbroc has a carb kit for that motor.
They will send you a catalog for free http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/misc/catalogs/request/index.php?sid=9&lang=en

Hope this helps somehow.

Also a cucv is very fun, they may be slow they my ride rough and rattle but they are like a big ugly pet you just have to love them.

 

[bigtard10]

5 ton Gun Truck questions

I have a few questions about building a 5 ton Gun Truck.
1. Any laws restricting GT's in AZ? I know AZ is more relaxed when it comes to gun control but I don't Know about big MG's.

2. Where would one acquire a .50 cal or something similar?

3. If I were t build one any hints or tips?

4. Finally, if I do build it, what should I name it?
thanks!

 

[SCSG-G4]

Live .50's are going to set you back about $40K and up each. Simulator's run a good bit less. Aluminum 'dummy' Ma Deuces can be had for under $2k. What is your budget?

 

[turnkey]

Go movie props for a wide selection of different mounts and dummy rigs to use ...There is a large selections to pick from...fake is better than real as thee is no problems with this setup...cheaper too.

 

[MtnSnow]

Unless your willing to jump through the NFA (National Firearms Act) hoops and shelling out huge money. you will be much better served with a replica/movie prop weapon(s)
Such as http://www.mcssl.com/store/59b910c3...g-50-caliber-m2-heavy-barrel-ma-deuce-replica
http://www.ima-usa.com/militaria/replica-non-firing-guns.html
Or
Build your own Ma Deuce http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=86813

 

[camoyj7]

Bob Conner makes the best M2HB replica IMO. They are priced in the low $2000.00 dollar range. He's a great guy to deal with. bobconnor40@hotmail.com or showofforce2010@hotmail.com.
Check out one of his replica's in this thread. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...tion-and-Build-Thread/page26&highlight=m925a1
or
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=263951

 

[wsucougarx]

I second Bob Connor's M2HB replica. I've got one proudly displayed on my guntruck

 

[Spyderman]

Nice setup. I like it.

 

[bigtard10]

Many questions about 5 tons

For a long time now i have been dreaming of getting a 5 ton MV. I haven't yet do to shortage of funds so that has given me a lot of time to think about this very good or possibly bad decision. I would be purchasing a 5 ton through GP. Is the truck worth the hassle of buying, transporting, registering, and getting insured? and repairing it when it happens? Also, I have heard multiple different things about this, Do I need a Class C CDL to drive the truck? I heard you can just register it as a historical and its all good. And I know taking a CDL class would make driving the truck easier but I will be 17 until next July, and i have put off this dream too long. Thanks for all the help on my other posts!

 

[tbar123]

You want to have the funds to pay for it upfront,no borrowing. Plus in my experience you should have about 1k in the bank for when something breaks. I did not do this and trust me you really want to have the funds for a rainy day.

 

[porkysplace]

Well first off read the stickies on cdl / insurance threads ( discussion of either is frowned upon here ) .
But your best bet is a CUCV as I doubt anyone will insure you for a deuce or 5 ton and if they do it will cost more than the truck . So you need to do your homework on cost related to your age . Then there is storage /parking is it allowed where you live or will have to store at storage facility ?

 

[bigtard10]

Well first off read the stickies on cdl / insurance threads ( discussion of either is frowned upon here ) .
But your best bet is a CUCV as I doubt anyone will insure you for a deuce or 5 ton and if they do it will cost more than the truck . So you need to do your homework on cost related to your age . Then there is storage /parking is it allowed where you live or will have to store at storage facility ?

I'm not entirely sure on the storage part, but we Aren't apart of HOA so I should be good there. and If I park it at my dads it should have better luck of no problems. (He is 25+ year member of police) if that doesn't work my Uncle owns a Diesel repair shop and he would be more than happy to keep it there for me.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Here's a good sticky to read:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?128479-So-You-Want-to-Buy-a-Deuce

I know it's about Deuces, but the idea behind the thread is the same for military cargo trucks.
Best to ask your State DMV about licensing, registration and insurance questions.

 

[swbradley1]

As noted, please read the sticky.

 

[doghead]

And stop posting new threads on the same topics, I've merged or deleted a bunch of them for you.

 

[Katavic918]

I second Bob Connor's M2HB replica. I've got one proudly displayed on my guntruck

That looks rediculousy bad ass.