The windows can be a real pain. Especially if the wood is rotted or split. Since the actual metal inner and outer pieces are pressed into the wood to grip it, it's not easy to just replace. what i wound up doing was to drill some holes all the way through and use some 1.5 or 2 inch long #8 screw head bolts, two on each side. Bottom one up about three inches from the bottom edge, second one about six inches above that, then tightened up and it's good to go.
The glass is HEAVY, so it would be very handy to have two people, one inside and one outside when working on the windows. If you don't have a helper outside, use the blackout cover about half way up to brace the window so it does not slip away from you.
I have just finished replacing the wood and screening on the windows in my M183a3 ,not that bad of a job.Took the windows off and brought inside to the bench,about one hour per window.Now I wish I had pictures as it is really easy. Replacement wood was made for me by a guy at work who does cabinet work as his hobby.Screens are easier than wood with pet screen from Menards.
DavidB
Body work has been going on with this unit - roof was probably the same as everyone else's. Wire brushed down to metal and was not concerned with "feathering" the paint just as long as the rust was gone. CARC will be here this week - been working on the interior today - do need to buy a hard top now - a huge branch shredded last night and filled the canopy with shrapnel. Did use Mil Spec rust protection on the cleaned area's - also will prime these area's before spraying.
"When the people look like ants-PULL,
When the ants look like people-PRAY."
Been waiting all week and have to wait another for the CARC so I can get busy painting .
Been measuring the box for the hydraulic tire jack and tools - so I can install my Onan 4KW generator here with a slide out for access. I would like to be able to save the exterior door of what is now there and add this to the finished product - so it all appears normal, including the step. But you would be able to unlatch the slide - and slide out the generator.
On top of that I have been looking for best prices on the cab original heater system and the box original heater system with the converter panel that was robbed to sell as extra items for the Gov. Watch - I will probably wind up buying the one that was removed from this truck and have to re-install it all piece by piece - what an irony.
"When the people look like ants-PULL,
When the ants look like people-PRAY."
zout,
You are an inspiration to all of us with a 109. What do you know about hard points in the walls? I am considering hanging heavy things off of strips for brackets.
Also, if I lift the bed up from the bottom in order to drive the truck out from under it, where can it be supported?
opcorn:
