Sad and Happy at the same time , New truck

[jfnemt1ff1]

While Yesterday I finalized the deal which sent my Gama Goat to its new home and picked up a New M35a2. The truck looks like it was just overhauled just before gl got it. It has a new radiator and the engine looks new still has a lot of part #s that can be seen. I can see were the old plate on the side of the block was, but it fell off. In one of the pics there is a vent type tube that is right above the air filter any ideas. I have not yet had time to trace were it goes.
John

 

[doghead]

That is your air vent, it goes right there! Nice looking truck.

 

[cornrichard]

It is a vent tube for the fuel tank and master cylinder and it is right where it is supposed to be.

 

[jfnemt1ff1]

Cool thanks my other one does not have it.
John

 

[roscoe]

Great looking truck. Sorry to say, but they are definatly going to want your truck back.

 

[jfnemt1ff1]

Great looking truck. Sorry to say, but they are definatly going to want your truck back.

Thats what I thought when I got home and started reading that post. I went to the DMV and got the title in my name. On the title it says nothing about GL. Now I got to put my 395s on it and get it ready for a trip.
John

 

[Chevytruck]

nice looking truck!

 

[Armada]

Congrats John!! Great looking truck! Like the color

 

[jfnemt1ff1]

While today I took the 395s off the other truck and put them on the new one.(post pics friday) I gave it a good look over and it seems to have a ton of new parts. No leaks and all seals look like new. I have a couple of questions 1st what are the little flaps on the top of the cargo cover one in each corner, 2nd what color should the rims be and the grille guard. I seen then black or tan? Is a matter of taste.
John

 

[BugEyeBear]

... what are the little flaps on the top of the cargo cover one in each corner, ...
John

On my green camo cargo cover there are vents in each of these locations that look like dryer duct exhaust vents (triangular when viewed from the side, with the opening pointing down). I'm guessing that your truck saw action in the middle-east & MAYBE they close those vents off to prevent sand from blowing in??

 

[Armada]

what color should the rims be and the grille guard.

Tan trucks get everything coated with the same color when painted at the depot level. They load the gun and spray, then on to the next one. The unit level may change things up a little bit.

 

[Castle Bravo]

Good looking truck. I'd paint the wheels tan.

 

[BugEyeBear]

Black wheels hide the grease & gear oil better....

 

[Armada]

Black wheels hide the grease & gear oil better....

Not if they don't leak....

 

[bassetdeuce]

Tan trucks get everything coated with the same color when painted at the depot level. They load the gun and spray, then on to the next one. The unit level may change things up a little bit.

My tan deuce looks like it was brush painted. Looks good from a distance. Oh well, maybe when I re paint it I will use a brush.

Ya know to keep it original

 

[Castle Bravo]

If it looks too good, it won't look original.

 

[bassetdeuce]

If it looks too good, it won't look original.

True. Thats why some of those MV show trucks don't really look "real".

 

[Armada]

If it looks too good, it won't look original.

That's exactly why I added some runs and sags on the last truck I painted! For originality of course...

 

[4x4 Forever]

Nice looking truck and have fun on the trip!

 

[jfnemt1ff1]

Here are some pics with the tires. My other truck was just getting used to the bigger tires. I think iam going to have to get another set.
John