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CLynn85

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Very nice setup. We have a duece and a half out back at work that we picked up from DRMO and has sat pretty much ever since. Fires up and runs like a champ but the brakes are out on it and with all the current projects no one's had a chance to tackle it yet.

Very impressive machines with an awesome history of support for our armed forces. Cool to see one being used as you do. There are a couple here in my hometown that have been restored and I love the site of one passing by my house.
 
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otter

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CLynn85 said:
Very nice setup. We have a duece and a half out back at work that we picked up from DRMO and has sat pretty much ever since. Fires up and runs like a champ but the brakes are out on it and with all the current projects no one's had a chance to tackle it yet.

Very impressive machines with an awesome history of support for our armed forces. Cool to see one being used as you do. There are a couple here in my hometown that have been restored and I love the site of one passing by my house.
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Hello,
The brake system is actually pretty simple, the most difficult item is the airpack, these are usually what goes out first, rebuild kits are available from Memphis Equipment Company (MECO), they are located in Memphis and have a website. Ebay also has lots of parts listed under "military vehicles", wheel cylinders are easily available also. The only funny thing is the later vehicles use silicone brake fluid, which throws some of the D.O.T. 3 guys off, they dont mix well! I buy my fluid at meets, I bought a gallon and that has lasted for 7-8 years, multiple wheel cylinder replacements, and repairs to different axle brakes. Take the challenge, despite the size it is quite fun and satisfying to work on.
eric:wavey:
 
calamaridog

calamaridog

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Eric,

That is one of the coolest RV's I've ever seen:bowdown:


My hat is off to you, thanks for sharing this information with us:jumping:

-Bryan
 
UncleChris

UncleChris

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Hey Otter, That is really cool.

Bet you blend in with the Marines around Sonora Pass!

The Sonora pass area is great. We found a forest road this year that climbs back on the ridge and comes out behind the USMC base. Where do you go around there?
 
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otter

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Hey,
We usually hang around near Eagle Meadows or Martins Cow Camp, with trips up to Relief Reservoir as well as the local F.S. roads. We haven't seen the Marines, and I am pretty sure they haven't seen us, it must be the camo thing we both got going on. Looking foreward to the snow melt this year though, hope to get a couple of trips up there.
later
eric:)
 
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otter

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Hey,
Here a couple of flicks from the last Sierra campout:
 

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otter

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Oh No,
This is what can happen if you drive into the soft spot in the back yard, sunk the front axle to the punkin. I had cleared the berries from a spot, I thought I could use this new found area to manuver the truck for a departure. Wrong idea, it took 2 4000lb come-alongs, pulling on 2 20k tug straps wrapped around a handy oak tree. 5 hours of shovel work, tighten the come-alongs until they are scary tight and back the truck out 6" and retension until free. Notice that this was the only place on the property that I couldn't get a pull angle for the front mounted 10,000lb winch. Recovery is a serious consideration, think you can get your buddies F-250 to pull this boat anchor free? This was a case of de ja vu, I had done the same thing in the high sierras a few years prior, thats what prompted me to get the front winch. Oh well thats the fun I guess.
eric
 

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91xlt

91xlt

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what...no little 48" hi-lift:hehe: :hehe:
that is one SERIOS STUCK!!!

thanks for pics..nice rig
 
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otter

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Hey,
I have a 48" hilift, when I placed it under the bumper, it just bowed and started looking like it was gonna snap. 13,500lbs empty aprox. I guess the hilift will stay in the landcruiser.:camping:
 
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otter

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Hello,
I just fabricated the mounting "can" for my new/old Isspro 3" pyrometer.
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eric
 
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