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Thread: PROJECT HEAVY BETTY. My 5 ton military truck

  1. #16
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    I didn't think about if it would have more springs or not lol. I guess time will tell how it rides. I actually love hardtail trikes so I'll be right at home bouncing around in that thing. I'm going to take a closer look at it when I get the cash and give it a good test drive. I don't like asking for a test drive without being able to put something towards it (like I would expect if someone wanted to test drive something of mine).

    The scheid diesel extravaganza is coming up next month too so if I get into it and it seems like too much to take on I'm sure one of those kids with too much of their parents money would be more than happy to take it off my hands and I could probably get more than I paid if I play my cards right. Right now I'm just waiting on the money to hit to hit my bank account so until then its just sitting, waiting and looking up stuff I know I'll want and need to get it up to my liking.

    First thingswill be making sure all the lights work and buying a hitch. I've found a class 5 hitch that should fit the frame width. Then I'll have to by a converter to step the 24v down to 12v. I'm asking around my work if they have any light sets for the old wreckers that I can use that just hook to a towed vehicle for the time being. I'm excited to get this thing home and start having some fun with it!

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    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

  2. #17
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    Sounds like things are going your way, awesome. Are the older split rims still on it? If you have access to some old 5 ton carcasses, steal another spring assist drivers seat to replace the solid passenger one, they suck and try to find a 24v dash fan to keep your windows clear in humid/rainy conditions. I'm not sure if the US version had better heaters than our trucks but they are generally weak; and ours were supposed to have the "Cold Weather Kit" installed, ya right! The front window rubbers tend to leak in the rain emitting a constant stream of spittle at you :-) I'm making these things sound bad but they were fun and worked well. Heck in one trip I went from Calgary, Alberta to Fort Ord, Monterey, CA then up Hay River Northwest Territories, great trip! Here's a pic of a Canadian version. Differences: air cleaner on the fender, side stack, 250 Cummins (Naturally Aspirated) with Jake brake (that why the hood is raised in the center) and Cold Weather Kit. Our messed up government won't sell them so all the surplus units are sitting on bombing ranges
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    Last edited by coolpool; 08-10-2017 at 05:25 PM.
    Trikes
    1970/71 US 90 (Aquarius Blue)
    1970/71 US 90 (Future Project)
    1972/73 US 90 Camo Project (110 Big Bore)
    1972/73 US 90 Green
    1977 ATC 90 w/83 110 motor (Fugly)
    1982 ATC 70
    1983 ATC 70 (Ladybug)
    1973 ATC 70

    1965 Marketeer 3 Wheel Golf Cart with 1986 Honda 250 drivetrain

    TF 2015

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    1983 Honda Z50
    1978 Honda XL75

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  3. #18
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    So I bought the truck. Spent the last week or so fixing little odds and ends that weren't working or broken. The truck drove pretty good on the way home. Slow as hell though with a top speed of 45 lol

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    Last edited by Trike_crazy; 07-27-2017 at 01:17 PM.
    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

  4. #19
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    Man, that would have been perfect to haul around the Army Trike and Marine Trike that Flyingw built a few years back!

  5. #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trike_crazy View Post
    So I bought the truck. Spent the last week or so fixing little odds and ends that weren't working or broken. The truck drove pretty good on the way home. Slow as hell though with a top speed of 45 lol

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    Excellent! Get some new pics up of it. How rough was the ride :-)
    Trikes
    1970/71 US 90 (Aquarius Blue)
    1970/71 US 90 (Future Project)
    1972/73 US 90 Camo Project (110 Big Bore)
    1972/73 US 90 Green
    1977 ATC 90 w/83 110 motor (Fugly)
    1982 ATC 70
    1983 ATC 70 (Ladybug)
    1973 ATC 70

    1965 Marketeer 3 Wheel Golf Cart with 1986 Honda 250 drivetrain

    TF 2015

    Other
    1983 Honda Z50
    1978 Honda XL75

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  6. #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by coolpool View Post
    Excellent! Get some new pics up of it. How rough was the ride :-)
    It was pretty rough with absolutely no weight on the back lol. I'm currently waiting for my next round of training to be over so I can go pick up the new wheels and tires for it. I found 7 395/85R20 tires with wheels for about $2000. Those are about 46 inches tall. The wheel will make it single wheel instead of dual wheel on the rear. I still have to find new lug nuts once I get the wheels. I can't wait to get them and get them on!

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    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

  7. #22
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    Went after drill last night and picked up the tires. All brand new tires for $1900 on wheels. Couldn't beat the price. Now I'm just waiting on my new lug nuts to come in so I can get them on the truck!

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    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

  8. #23
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    Got 2 tires mounted. I was working on getting the rear tires off when the torque multiplier I bought broke. It was getting late and i was already tired from moving tires around lol. I'll probably just bring home an impact from work to finish the job. Looking pretty good so far.



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    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

  9. #24
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    Hell yea �� Now you might be able to 55 mph lol
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    Torque multiplier?! We used a four way!!
    85 Tri-Zinger 60
    85 ATC250SX
    86 ATC250SX
    87 ATC250SX
    02 XR650L conversion
    84 ATC 480R

  11. #26
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    So how long did it take to figure out the wheel nuts are a left hand thread on the left side of the vehicle, lol. Will you have to change the rear studs to mount super singles? Pretty sure they are a smaller diameter than the fronts. The dual rear Bud wheel studs have an inner and outer portion. I do remember a problem with the outers wanting to unscrew from the inner stud along with the lug nut causing major grief. Here's an example of the tool we used for that problem that holds the inner square head fast while it turned the nut.

    https://www.alltiresupply.com/produc...nt=16348243333

    Maybe some of your old motor pool mechanics have one laying around, hint, hint. Or is this the "torque multiplier" you speak of already? Remember its called "scrounging" not stealing. You can't steal from the government, they don't like competition!
    Last edited by coolpool; 08-10-2017 at 03:35 PM.
    Trikes
    1970/71 US 90 (Aquarius Blue)
    1970/71 US 90 (Future Project)
    1972/73 US 90 Camo Project (110 Big Bore)
    1972/73 US 90 Green
    1977 ATC 90 w/83 110 motor (Fugly)
    1982 ATC 70
    1983 ATC 70 (Ladybug)
    1973 ATC 70

    1965 Marketeer 3 Wheel Golf Cart with 1986 Honda 250 drivetrain

    TF 2015

    Other
    1983 Honda Z50
    1978 Honda XL75

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  12. #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by coolpool View Post
    So how long did it take to figure out the wheel nuts are a left hand thread on the left side of the vehicle, lol. Will you have to change the rear studs to mount super singles? Pretty sure they are a smaller diameter than the fronts. The dual rear Bud wheel studs have an inner and outer portion. I do remember a problem with the outers wanting to unscrew from the inner stud along with the lug nut causing major grief. Here's an example of the tool we used for that problem that holds the inner square head fast while it turned the nut.

    https://www.alltiresupply.com/produc...nt=16348243333

    Maybe some of your old motor pool mechanics have one laying around, hint, hint. Or is this the "torque multiplier" you speak of already? Remember its called "scrounging" not stealing. You can't steal from the government, they don't like competition!
    Yeah, the lug nuts I ordered for the rear are exactly like the fronts. 40 of them for $80 shipped. The tool I ordered (pictured) has a 58:1 reduction but being that it was a cheap made tool it broke lol (also pictured). The left and right hand thread didn't get me this time but when I first joined I had a moment lol.

    I plan on getting some of the BII ("basic issue items" for those that don't know) from some trucks units have turned in in the past. It's amazing what they keep or throw away.

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    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

  13. #28
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    Getting BII stuff is a great idea. We never used anything more than the standard issue wheel wrench, 24" handle and a jack stand to support everything while you jumped on the handle. Keep the pics coming, you're bringing up old memories for me and fabio.
    Trikes
    1970/71 US 90 (Aquarius Blue)
    1970/71 US 90 (Future Project)
    1972/73 US 90 Camo Project (110 Big Bore)
    1972/73 US 90 Green
    1977 ATC 90 w/83 110 motor (Fugly)
    1982 ATC 70
    1983 ATC 70 (Ladybug)
    1973 ATC 70

    1965 Marketeer 3 Wheel Golf Cart with 1986 Honda 250 drivetrain

    TF 2015

    Other
    1983 Honda Z50
    1978 Honda XL75

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    http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...k-for-coolpool

  14. #29
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    Well I got the wheels on last weekend. I set it up like the 900 series 5 ton trucks so the rear end looks a bit funny with the drums showing. I like it though

    Now its just getting the little stuff finished like the taillights and adding a hitch plus finding pintle setup since mine is missing. Hopefully if everything goes well I'll be driving this to trikefest to take on a few of the bigger trails and smaller hills.

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    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

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