Don't give up on it Warren! We have all been there, fix one thing and another breaks. There's no finish line on these relics, always something else to do. Give it some rest and get back on it when you're ready. Stay strong my friend!
Gary

Nice work!
Gary

Yeah that might sting a bit.
Gary

If I felt I drained it from a clean gearbox I'd likely reuse it to save some cash.
Gary

I hate that type of dirty work-paint stripping or sandblasting-just a PITA.
Gary

I just got a new plate and had a trophy shop stamp it for me.
Gary

That shouldn't be hard to move to a new owner Dana-how about a picture?
Gary

I never retain or reuse used oil as there could be contaminants or metal shavings within.
Gary

Kevin, your truck is fantastic along with the video! For one in original condition to look that good takes a great deal of TLC! I too run a PRC-77 pack radio in mine for security reasons. I also noticed your pintle appears to fixed with no swivel, like mine. Outstanding. and congratulations for shar...

ashyers wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 6:05 am I purchased some from John at Midwest Military in the past.

Ditto. I recall John posting that he had them available.
Gary

Sorry about your Fusion. Yeah I have that same problem at times: I know I have the part somewhere, but exactly where?
Gary

None of my manuals list a hood handle so it must be a field modification.
Gary

Save the MVPA; John Hedges is one of the drivers of this initiative.
Gary

Hi Steve and welcome! Glad to have you with us!
We've been around a long time-since the 1990s.

I see no problem with your brake line solution as long as the line is a brake line.
Post your many questions here-we all started where you are so enjoy the ride!
Gary

I run DOT 3.
Gary