Rebuild progress all in one thread
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Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
Brett,
I have. Am holding out hope for Michelins. Actually found a set of NEW XMLs out in Ca. Will set me back 1400 bucks though, inluding shipping, which is twice what I really want to spend, so I am mulling it over...
On a side note, for the first time in almost 3 years, the bed is in one piece. It is straight, rust free, and beautiful. I would have taken pictures, but it is already dark here. Will take some tomorrow. Have a bit of paint prep to do, then it gets base/clear. Will finally get to see what my color combo looks like!
I have. Am holding out hope for Michelins. Actually found a set of NEW XMLs out in Ca. Will set me back 1400 bucks though, inluding shipping, which is twice what I really want to spend, so I am mulling it over...
On a side note, for the first time in almost 3 years, the bed is in one piece. It is straight, rust free, and beautiful. I would have taken pictures, but it is already dark here. Will take some tomorrow. Have a bit of paint prep to do, then it gets base/clear. Will finally get to see what my color combo looks like!
Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
All the critical parts are under way! Everything except the tires, which I am in negotiaions with the guy with the new set of XMLs right now, just trying to nail dwn shipping!
Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
pics of the bed.
Got the cab sanded out tonight, will get some high build primer on it tomrrow, then a final sand out. the bed still needs a bit of work. the tailgate and front panels are both rust free, but dented up pretty badly. They looked like a pretzle when I got them, twisted, bent and mangled, but I managed to get both relatively flat other than the spot near the bottom f the tailgate, and the left of center in the front panel. The metal is stretched, so, that's about as good as they're going to get without a shrinking hammer and dolly, which I don't have. I'll get the final spot fill and sandout on the bed tomorrow, and both can go into base/clear!
Just have to fill and sand the doors, the rest is primed, filled, sanded, and ready for base/clear!
Got the cab sanded out tonight, will get some high build primer on it tomrrow, then a final sand out. the bed still needs a bit of work. the tailgate and front panels are both rust free, but dented up pretty badly. They looked like a pretzle when I got them, twisted, bent and mangled, but I managed to get both relatively flat other than the spot near the bottom f the tailgate, and the left of center in the front panel. The metal is stretched, so, that's about as good as they're going to get without a shrinking hammer and dolly, which I don't have. I'll get the final spot fill and sandout on the bed tomorrow, and both can go into base/clear!
Just have to fill and sand the doors, the rest is primed, filled, sanded, and ready for base/clear!
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Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
Will you disassemble the bed to paint it fully, or will you use a seam sealer to seal the joints?
Lookin' great man!
Lookin' great man!
Ray
1953 CDN. M37
1954 CDN. M152
1953 CDN. M37
1954 CDN. M152
Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
It looks to me like he did.Master Yota wrote:Will you disassemble the bed to paint it fully...?
Great job, Josh! You do realize that we're expecting to see and hear the beast in action. Got that video camera tuned up yet?
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Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
Morning Josh,
That tailgate re-enforcement, did you do that, or was it already there? I am having bed envy, again. My tailgate & bed sides are still untouched.
That tailgate re-enforcement, did you do that, or was it already there? I am having bed envy, again. My tailgate & bed sides are still untouched.
Bruce,
1953 M-37 w/ow
Retired Again
Keep Em Rollin'
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1953 M-37 w/ow
Retired Again
Keep Em Rollin'
VMVA
Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
Ray, I epoxy primed and laid high build on it panel by panel. It will get base/clear fully assembled, so that the bolt heads get painted.
Lifer, Don't worry, the camera will be out when the monster is up and running!
Bruce,
I did the reinforcement. I realize it's not exact per the military spec, but, the bend was the best I could do by hand. It'll get'er done!
Lifer, Don't worry, the camera will be out when the monster is up and running!
Bruce,
I did the reinforcement. I realize it's not exact per the military spec, but, the bend was the best I could do by hand. It'll get'er done!
Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
Looking real nice Josh, cant wait to see it all painted!
Stu
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Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
Hi Josh,
If you are still looking for tires, give this guy a shout. bigchriscase@sbcglobal.net
He has a set of brand new 11:0016 Michelin XLs in San Diego.
Tim
If you are still looking for tires, give this guy a shout. bigchriscase@sbcglobal.net
He has a set of brand new 11:0016 Michelin XLs in San Diego.
Tim
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Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
Thanks for all the tire leads guys. I ended up getting that set fo new XMLs out in CA. He has a friend with a commercial UPS account, so I'mm getting them for $1200 shipped to my door. 900 for the rubber, 300 for freight.
Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
That's a great deal, all together!
Bruce,
1953 M-37 w/ow
Retired Again
Keep Em Rollin'
VMVA
1953 M-37 w/ow
Retired Again
Keep Em Rollin'
VMVA
Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
A whole lotta parts showed up today. Got almost everything I need to finish the drivetrain, just waiting on the EFI ECU and its related bits. It shipped out today as well. Got everything I need to finish the:
Oiling system
Cooling system
Fuel system
Drivetrain
Exhaust system
Electrical system
Basically, all I need is a few miscelaneous odds and ends, some glass, and, all the repop rubber bits from Midwest Military.
Oh, and I also need energy to finish the dang thing, and for it to cool the heck off! It was 95 and almost 100% humidity, can't paint in that weather!!!
Oiling system
Cooling system
Fuel system
Drivetrain
Exhaust system
Electrical system
Basically, all I need is a few miscelaneous odds and ends, some glass, and, all the repop rubber bits from Midwest Military.
Oh, and I also need energy to finish the dang thing, and for it to cool the heck off! It was 95 and almost 100% humidity, can't paint in that weather!!!
Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
You got primer on the body? With the hummity that we've been having same in Ohio as by you all you blasted will rust if you don't have it primed.
M37s are HMMWV in my world!
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Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
Primed parts pictures on page 13.k8icu wrote:You got primer on the body? With the hummity that we've been having same in Ohio as by you all you blasted will rust if you don't have it primed.
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Engine rebuild @ 95% complete
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Engine rebuild @ 95% complete
1985 M1009, 1990 M101A2, 2008 M116A3 Pioneer tool trailer
MVPA # 24265
NRA Life Member
NRA Cert. Personal Protection Pistol Instructor
NRA Cert. RSO
Class III RSO/KCR
Re: Rebuild progress, Thread #2 (3/2/10) PG 7
yup, body is all in primer, just need to sand it out and base/clear it.