Recent content by MajRJO1967

Well, I got it recored...for almost $270 cheaper than the first guy! There is a guy on the NH coast who used to do radiators, but now does sandblasting for a living, but loves to work on old vehicle radiators. He didn't bat an eyelid when I brought it into him. He asked for a couple days to...

I've never worked on radiators. Is moving the inlet easy to do?

The radiator out of my M56 is spewing fluid from the middle column (it never leaks from somewhere accessable!). When I drained it, there was a lot of rust and redish fluid. Nusure if my tanks are bad as well as the core. I figure I might have two options. 1. Get original rad recored. 2...

Great! Thanks for the help! 24084 it is!

Thanks. I'm trying to steer away from the enamels and go with something more durable and longer lasting like a 2-part epoxy oe urethane. I'm just not sure if there is a color chip already produced close to the 1958 24087 color. I'm hoping there's a color chip already out there because I...

I have a 1958 M37. I'd like to paint it back to the original 1958 color of 24087. However, I'd like to use a more durable paint than the original. I know both Gillespie and Arevoe have the color and spec, but I'm looking for a more durable paint. Does anyone know the closest match (color ID...

I have a 1958 M37. I'd like to paint it back to the original 1958 color of 24087. However, I'd like to use a more durable paint than the original. I know both Gillespie and Arevoe have the color and spec, but I'm looking for a more durable paint. Does anyone know the closest match...

Brett, LOL! Funny you should mention that. I picked up an Obama sign last fall and was going to sneak over at night and put it in my neighbors front yard, but I was also going to put a McCain sign on the side facing his house. That way, when he looks out his window he sees McCain, but...

Joe, Great...thanks! I went to Tractor Supply Co and found some 1/8" X4' steel round stock I MAY be able to make one out of in the event Midwest Military doesn't work out. Thanks again for the reply! Rick O :-D

I'm restoring a 1958 M56 and appears the brake pedal spring extension is missing. It's the piece that connects the brake pedal to the spring. Any body have an idea where I can get one? I can be reached at m56b1ww@yahoo.com Thank you! Rick

M880, Thanks, but I don't recall seeing a swith on the dash, and there weren't any leads coming from the "thing." It's a mystery, but with this truck, that's no surprise! It's been a four-year resto journey so far. Thanks for the help. RJO

A friend and I did think it was a proportioning valve, but I thought they were adjustable? I also thought it may be a pressure reducer/increaser type mechanism, which I think is another way of saying "proportioning valve." When I removed it didn't use double flare fittings. It was atttached...

Hmmmmm.....How does it work? How do you apply the brake, and how does it release? RJO

I purchased replacement brake lines for my 1958 M56, However, there is a part installed in the system that is not familiar to me, and the replacement lines do not use this item. I have a copy of a 1950 M37 tech manual depicting the brake lines and this part is not included in the diagrams. Was...