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  1. dougimes

    engine part source

    need a rocker arm for an M38a1 F head. What is your favorite part source for this kind of thing?
  2. dougimes

    New M38a1 project

    Uh Oh, here we go again. I was driving down the road in the middle of no where in SC, minding my own business when I see a1 on a trailer in this fellas yard. Stop of course. He was selling it, got it as a trade for work and was going to sell it to some rock crawler who told him the...
  3. dougimes

    mule on the beach

    I am headed to the beaches of the outer banks next weekend. Thinking about bringing the mule along for some beach travel. how do they do in lose sand? Anyone have experience driving mules on the beach?
  4. dougimes

    polarizing a gen for a wc63

    Hey gang, can anyone give me a quick primer on polarizing the generator on a wc63
  5. dougimes

    .50 cal on a WWII dodge, thought I'd seen it all

    I ran across a picture of several WWII dodges, at Huachucua, AZ, 1943 shows half inch guns mounted on the left side of the bed. The uploaded pix lacks resolution, but the gun appear to be on a standard pedistal either mounted in the driver side corner of the bed or rear part of the driver side...
  6. dougimes

    gun on a 1/2 ton dodge

    updated photo showing recently mounted accessories.
  7. dougimes

    WC 21 debut at Veterans Celebration

    MHCC had a great showing at the Greenville Veterans celebration and the opening of the WWII display at the Upstate Museum. Had about 10 or so vehicles including Jamie Neal's scout car, my new WC, a slat grill, and MB, an M38, Jamie's 1/2ton command car, a deuce, a few others. The 40 mile...
  8. dougimes

    Hard to start Dodge when hot

    Hey everyone, I have an m37 and the WC21. My dad has an m37 and a wc63. All of them are hard to start when hot. 2 issues- they dont crank as well (I think the engine is tighter when hot), and it seems it has to crank for 5 or 6 seconds before it starts to fire. All of the dodges in our...
  9. dougimes

    WC 63 radiator repair

    Dad has the WC pictured. It has overheated since the day he loaded it off the truck. Took the radiator into an old-timey radiator repair shop. The guy is doing to a do a proper job, take the ends off, clean it all out.... wants $450. How does this sound? are servicable good condition...
  10. dougimes

    WC 21 is done! mostly

    Mostly done.... Took it for a test ride today. First one over a few miles. Went pretty well. I have a few questions for anyone that has experience. - oil press at operating temp is 10-15 at idle and 35-40 at speed. is this normal? - timing is set for 2 deg atdc at idle. I am getting...
  11. dougimes

    how to stencil markings

    My humble opinion on markings... I have a lot of experience with using stencils to make markings. I have tried over the years varous methods including: Water masking taping die-cut masks I have a favorite way that is quick and easy and gives decent results. Steps 1. buy stencils from...
  12. dougimes

    Data plates

    for all the pix I took at Evansville, I did not get a shot of an instrument panel for a half ton WC dodge. Does anyone have a pix of the instrument panel with correct data plate placement? Thanks
  13. dougimes

    oil filters

    Hey Guys, what is everyone's favorite source for oil filters for 214 Dodge's ? Thanks Doug
  14. dougimes

    WC 21 Progress shot

    Progress shot of the WC21. about a year and a half into the restoration. Some goodies from Evansville, most notably the tires. Yet to do Bed Lights rear fenders bows and top step mounted 30 cal dozens of details Took it for a little drive today, 45mph all is well
  15. dougimes

    dodge 1/2 ton has got a bad shimmy

    I have run into a real problem. My WC 21 develops a very bad shimmy above 25mph. It had a bad tie rod end, which I replaced assuming it would solve the problem. It did not... bummer. I jacked it up and ran it with wheels off the groung. Front right wheel has about a 1/2" hop as it...
  16. dougimes

    wc 21 more progress

    sharing my work, pix shows the wc so far, all mechanical done. Since last post Brakes parts from Midwest Mil Fr propellor shaft ebay Sprayed about a gallon of paint (rapco) Gauges (napa) Speedo ebay, cable Midwest Tie Rods , Midwest next step is bed wood frame. Plan is to cut down an...
  17. dougimes

    m37 wont start after its run for a while

    Hi gang, my m37 will not start after it has run for a while. Once it is warmed up, if you stop, it will not re-start. I tried cranking without touching the gas pedal, sometimes it restarts after about 10 seconds. seems like its flooded, but normal recovery from flooding (floored and...
  18. dougimes

    wc21 progress shot

    progress on the wc21. Cab just about done, starting on cowl sheet metal. anyone intested in a running list of parts I had to find and sources? Might try to keep post it as a pdf.
  19. dougimes

    those hard to find wc21 open cab seats

    For anyone having trouble finding seats for your wc21? Here is what I did... take a pair of m135 seats which seem to be easier to find. Cut out some 16g. side panels to correct shape. The seat ends up looking about right, albeit 2" too short. Should pass all but closest inspection.
  20. dougimes

    new wc21 project

    thought I'd share the beginning of a project so you all can keep tabs on it.
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