What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[Coffey1]

Wall Mart is where I got mine looks like same

 

[Coffey1]

Painted it

 

[Another Ahab]

Made some Stencils and freed my stuck davit.

Hey sed6, Where do you get those stencil letters, Ive been looking for some for a while.

Goobs

Wall Mart is where I got mine looks like same

Gemplar's also carries something similar.

Here's a link http://www.gemplers.com/product/55MSK/45-piece-6-Brass-Stencil-Kit

 

[Goobs]

Wow, that is some expensive stencils. They are cool and I like how they interlock and are reusable but........Ill try it with my wifes crickit machine.

 

[Another Ahab]

Gemplar's also carries something similar.

Here's a link http://www.gemplers.com/product/55MSK/45-piece-6-Brass-Stencil-Kit

Wow, that is some expensive stencils. They are cool and I like how they interlock and are reusable but........Ill try it with my wifes crickit machine.

Whoa, you're right ($155). That's a lot. I didn't even notice that, just looked it up and threw on the link.

For what it's worth, those are solid brass, and interlocking; so it's like a lifetime product. But if you just need a one-off stencil, yeah get something made from heavy stock paper like from a school supplies store (Target, Walmart, the rest).

 

[Plugugly]

Today, I found out I left the battery switch on last time I drove my truck.

Despite all assurances I could charge my batteries hooked together using a 12v charger as long as I hooked it to a single battery, 2 of my batteries were too dead and "flopped" polarity. At least that is what my smart charger thought when I tried to to charge them. So I had to disconnect them all, then parallel the flopped ones to a motorcycle battery and convince the charger to apply the juice. Now they are all taking a charge, still separately, from two Optimate chargers, one Noco charger, and a regular Schumacher charger.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Turned a non-runner into a runner. Had an 06 RRAD rebuild M923A2 with 41 miles since rebuild and it ran like crap, lots of white smoke but new IP. Turns out the timing was 360 off and now it runs like a beast, even turned the fuel up a little. Saved another one.

 

[Cape Coastie]

Paint and firewood

Painted about half (the front half) of the truck and hooked up my M105A2 to haul some firewood.

 

[Another Ahab]

View attachment 575208View attachment 575207Painted about half (the front half) of the truck and hooked up my M105A2 to haul some firewood.

That look is good:

- Desert tan body with the OD stake-sides.

 

[Cape Coastie]

Thanks Ahab, that is the way I bought but like it too. The wheels are also green. Thought about painting the grill green too but not sure yet.

 

[Piper Cub]

Whoa, you're right ($155). That's a lot. I didn't even notice that, just looked it up and threw on the link.

For what it's worth, those are solid brass, and interlocking; so it's like a lifetime product. But if you just need a one-off stencil, yeah get something made from heavy stock paper like from a school supplies store (Target, Walmart, the rest).

Those are massive 6" stencils. I think the markings on the trucks are 2 inch? Here's some two inch ones http://www.gemplers.com/product/45MSK/45-piece-2-Brass-Stencil-Kit . $44, which isn't a bad price if you use them a lot.

 

[Coffey1]

Looking good.
I know I don't want to do a complete paint change again.
It's rough I am still finding tan spots to touch up.

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Turned a non-runner into a runner. Had an 06 RRAD rebuild M923A2 with 41 miles since rebuild and it ran like crap, lots of white smoke but new IP. Turns out the timing was 360 off and now it runs like a beast, even turned the fuel up a little. Saved another one.

That's crazy. Did they really let it pass through like that?

 

[sed6]

Applied my stencils.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Wow, that is some expensive stencils. They are cool and I like how they interlock and are reusable but........Ill try it with my wifes crickit machine.

These show up on GL every now and then. It's a sign kit that comes with the interlocking brasses in 3 sizes to include numbers and punctuation, the wax boards and tins. Also comes with brushes, paint and other random things. The stencils will come in handy when I paint the truck but I mainly bought it for the cool box. Keep your eyes open and you might run across one.

 

[simp5782]

I put a new turn signal switch and brake pressure switch on. As well as bought a nice anti theft chain. I don't think my F-350 is a big enough road block if they really want to take it. Filters and Fluids next week.

 

[jester3798]

well I started working on the new 934 and this week I have:

replaced the right hand front tire and wheel valve assembly.
installed a new alternator
removed the coolant reservoir tank and cleaned scale and rust
prepped and painted left and right windshields for replacement
serviced the engine fluids and filters
painted and installed cb antennae
painted overhead console (not installed yet)
installed light bar brackets

 

[sed6]

Hey sed6, Where do you get those stencil letters, Ive been looking for some for a while.

Goobs

Amazon has them or find them at a craft store or in the paint section of most hardware stores.

Got my super single stuffed in behind the cab. Had to remove the bracing for the davit and loosen the air intake to get it in but she fits. The intake bolts back into the same location but will need to be loosened to remove it.

 

[machinist75]

Amazon has them or find them at a craft store or in the paint section of most hardware stores.

Got my super single stuffed in behind the cab. Had to remove the bracing for the davit and loosen the air intake to get it in but she fits. The intake bolts back into the same location but will need to be loosened to remove it.

my truck has the same problem but I have the convoy light poles bolted to the back of the cab. Do you thing the tire will fit with the poles back there?

 

[machinist75]

Look on eBay for "brass military stencils", you will find sets from 1" tall for $25 to 4" tall for $35.