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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

Another Ahab

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Can't decide what to do as far as a paint scheme. Stick with an MV based job, or civilianize it since it'll be my permanent residence. Maybe a multi-level metal flake scheme like a 60's drag car.

Some of those WWI camouflage schemes used by Germany on their aircraft were pretty funky.

Of course, those schemes were:

- WWI era.

- German

- And aircraft specific.

But. You know. Other than that. Pretty funky!



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someoldmoose

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Ahab, that just might be the answer. [thumbzup] I too am WW 1 vintage (or at least it feels that way), of German heritage, Virgo (so VERY specific), and pretty funky (especially after a fire call but better after a shower). Maybe I will become Moose Fred van Rick tofu.
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therooster2001

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Found two things that need attention. Not a dripping leak, but I think when it articulated it threw some oil around. Both rear axels. Time to read up..

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Coffey1

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Rear pinion seal super easy.
Pull cotter key remove nut pull flange off by hand remove seal install new seal. Fronts are a little different.
 

Tinstar

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It is very easy.
I have read on SS that there is a difference between military spec seals and civilian seals.
The military one seems to do the job and the civilian one leaks right away.

I used the military one and it was fine.
No experience with the other
 

Ford Mechanic

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It is very easy.
I have read on SS that there is a difference between military spec seals and civilian seals.
The military one seems to do the job and the civilian one leaks right away.

I used the military one and it was fine.
No experience with the other
Really? I was just fixing to order some civy replacement seals.

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tobyS

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Cut the sideboards from telephone poles today and fitted them. One of the four got about 1 3/4" and the rest are 1 1/2". I'm going to see if a shop nearby will plane the one down just a tad. They weigh a bit more than 2x 12 from the lumber mart.

Sunburn, sweat and saw dust is a hot combination right now!:burn:

Black, tan or green?
 

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simp5782

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Really? I was just fixing to order some civy replacement seals.

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Ive never had any of the civilian ones leak and i use the ones from napa or truckpro. National oil seals are good quality.

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Tinstar

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I'm not doubting that at all.
Just relaying what Ive read in a few old SS threads.

The military surplus seals must be made of gold considering how much the eBay, etc. vendors ask for them.
 

Jbulach

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Cut the sideboards from telephone poles today....

....Sunburn, sweat and saw dust is a hot combination right now!:burn:

Black, tan or green?
Oh no, I hope you didn't get Creosote burned. I've been burned several times and it makes a sunburn seem like fun.

The side boards look awesome. I'd go green if you can match or just leave them as is, look cool to me! Just my $.02
 

gimpyrobb

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Cut the sideboards from telephone poles today and fitted them. One of the four got about 1 3/4" and the rest are 1 1/2". I'm going to see if a shop nearby will plane the one down just a tad. They weigh a bit more than 2x 12 from the lumber mart.

Sunburn, sweat and saw dust is a hot combination right now!:burn:

Black, tan or green?
Leave them as is, looks sharp!
 
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