Recent content by jcdeblonk

How is the box on the 215?

The existing box is butt up to the base and full welded on the outside...looks nice. We will full weld everything as well. This dump box assembly has rear props for service and drainage...but you have the box up at about 75% full height. The lower lip constitutes the fender and is formed, but...

Yeah, we just discussed the side wall replacement. Looks like we'll cut out full length of side and top rail. Keep the gussets and straighten them up and replace with new metal. Then we'll clean the lower rail up and cap the face of it. Thanks for the input all!! Nice 817...had those in my...

Looking back at the pics really did not show the reason behind my conundrum. Looks like someone already tried heat and hammer before we got this. The blow had to have been massive, as the box has a slight rack and the side rail has pushed the gussets out of line. These show it better. I...

Looks like fix it is the consensus thus far. I guess another couple days of cutting, grinding and welding won't put us under. Thanks!!

As for the new hard top, it is a work in progress but here is where we are at on it.

Here are some pics of the spare carrier. I have full CAD models on these parts if you need...Actually doing a full CAD model of the entire truck in case it goes down the road someday.

Unfortunately, the "patina" was black primer from prior owner who partially sand blasted about 10 years ago. Picture is from the day we picked it up.

Hey All...I've been lurking for awhile now, but need some thought/input. We are in the process of bringing an '52 XM215 back to fully functional state. Our initial plan was to address safety first. Brakes, bearings, lights, etc... and then repaint. As with most projects, the scope changes...

Just put 12R20 XMLs on our XM215....Probably not keeping them on but wanted to see what they look and drove like. Not bad aside from rear clearance issues on the trunion cover. (just testing the tow bar and light assembly we built to go pick up an M35.