Military Vehicles, May 1997,: Re: [MV] Newbie Questions

Re: [MV] Newbie Questions

Stu Ellis (stu@bit-net.com)
Fri, 30 May 1997 20:04:47 -0400

Steven P. Allen wrote:
>
> Hello, all!
>
> This is my first message, as I just found this list yesterday.
>
> I've had an M416 trailer for about 4 years now. It was a basket case when I
> bought it ($250): sides bent in, frame twisted, no plugs in the bottom.
>
> I did the body work with come-alongs, sledge-hammers, and a backhoe (that
> sheet metal is TOUGH), but the Frame is still twisted. Will I need a frame
> jig to fix this, or can anyone recommend a field fix? Are plugs available?
> I have all the 24-volt wiring and lights, but it's been converted to
> 12-volt. It'd take just an hour or so to re-convert, but I need parts for
> one of the lights. Are there sources available?
>
> On a different note: I've been reading the archived messages form previous
> times. Since there is a civilian Hummer, why is there any need to mangle
> ex-GI ones? Are there any structural differences that separate them?
>
> Enough questions for now: I've got more catching up to do. Glad I found
> this list, and I am already gathering info on the organizations so that I
> can join.
> Glad to know there are others out there who enjoy MVs (my favorite are
> half-tracks).
>
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Hi! You should include your location( state,city or town) in your sig
file so we know where you are. This way we can direct you to suppliers
or people in yourn area. Stu

-- 
Stu & Meredith  Derry, NH, USA
"Live Free Or Die" 1952 M38A1

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