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by ausb1
Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: New Winch Worm GEAR
Replies: 2
Views: 2212

New Winch Worm GEAR

I got a price to have one made in Australia from a winch manufacturer here, he quoted me [in U.S dollars ] would be $1147.00 ,from Vintage PW's its $1100.00 ,bought two Braden Mu2's for $535.00 U.S ,so decided to make one good one out of the two ,the complete one has a ruined worm gear ,so I can use...
by ausb1
Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:56 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: NEEDED: Winch worm Gear ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2307

Re: NEEDED: Winch worm Gear ?

The one with the Good gear had a extended shaft pressed on the end for a pulley ,and were a real Bear to remove, it had a custom end bracket for the extension [larger dia hole and brass bush]
by ausb1
Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:52 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: NEEDED: Winch worm Gear ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2307

Re: NEEDED: Winch worm Gear ?

I have another one ,which looks to have a good worm gear in it ,so decided to build one out of two ,one with good worm gear is missing parts lever,etc ,one with damaged gear is complete ,thanks for the reply cheers ,I just wonder how long the gear would last ,IF it was properly lubed ,and correct br...
by ausb1
Sat Dec 09, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Rebuilt axles 13 Times !!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2181

Rebuilt axles 13 Times !!!!

I was reading of a fellow who upgraded his M37 with a Diesel engine larger dia tyres ,gearbox etc and said he done 250k and rebuilt the diffs 13 times !!!!!!! and that the accepted Military life of a M37 was 15k ,said the standard diffs could not handle the extra power and torque !!! ummm err mmmm
by ausb1
Sat Dec 09, 2023 4:25 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: NEEDED: Winch worm Gear ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2307

NEEDED: Winch worm Gear ?

I have a Braden Mu2 with a worn out worm Gear ,all the teeth are had it ,what is the going price for a new one ? if anyone knows. VPW has them but I m in Australia [not desperately needed ] ATM ,
Thanks
by ausb1
Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:10 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: US soldiers surfed in Nam, and they had an M37
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

Re: US soldiers surfed in Nam, and they had an M37

so Charlie didn't surf ,but the Gi's did
by ausb1
Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:07 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: New Headlights ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1323

Re: New Headlights ?

thanks for the replies ,I asked Midwest they don't have any
by ausb1
Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:17 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: New Headlights ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1323

New Headlights ?

I need new headlights complete x 2 for my Dodge ,as the originals are rusted out and had it ,what is a fair price for NOS Headlights ? and good second hand ones ? and where could I get them ? I have looked, but only found one on Ebay wasn't cheap of course, but only one and not sure if its Repo . Th...
by ausb1
Sat Aug 20, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: New ,Repro tail and front light Question
Replies: 15
Views: 2578

Re: New ,Repro tail and front light Question

My truck is a B1 and some years ago got a complete New wire harness for $250.00 then[years later,stored it ] discovered it was Douglas connectors ,so decided to change everything over to Douglas ,i believe a new wire harness now is around $900 and up, VPW dont list prices on theirs, only ''CALL'' to...
by ausb1
Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:48 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: m37 12 volt starter
Replies: 12
Views: 2890

Re: m37 12 volt starter

There is a new 12 volt starter for M37 on Ebay
by ausb1
Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Chinese ''AVM''s
Replies: 3
Views: 918

Chinese ''AVM''s

Saw some Free Wheeling hubs on Ebay[chinese] for $105.00 US, they have the ''avm'' logo blotted out ,probably not the best if your doing hard off roading [break ?] anyone tried them ?
Cheers
by ausb1
Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:35 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: New ,Repro tail and front light Question
Replies: 15
Views: 2578

Re: New ,Repro tail and front light Question

Thankyou Gents for the tips
by ausb1
Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: New ,Repro tail and front light Question
Replies: 15
Views: 2578

New ,Repro tail and front light Question

Hello Gents , i have a B1 which of course has the Packhard connectors ,but the new harness i have [bought years ago ]is douglas ,so i decided to change over to all Douglas connectors ,all the tail and front lights for sale are Packhard connectors ,wondered why that is and if anyone knows where i can...
by ausb1
Tue Jan 12, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: David Ahl book
Replies: 38
Views: 15009

Re: David Ahl book

I thought it was a dissapointing book ,excerpts from manuals etc nothing about engine rebuild ,saw one at a local gunshop for $50.00 they then reduced it to $25.00,[couldnt sell it ] so i bought it and sold it on ebay and actually made some money for once,ridiculous prices for copies on the net .The...
by ausb1
Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:32 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: MM's M37 Pics as Promised
Replies: 40
Views: 7166

Re: MM's M37 Pics as Promised

MM its 9GO not Mate channel oops