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  1. metal magnet 1963

    The unofficial g749 picture thread

    Frame numbers Hello! I'd like to know if you can tell me where I can locate the numbers for hood markings. I have two trucks, and half of another (very graphic looking!) and looked all over all frames, and can only locate the serial number, not the registration number. I was told to look on...
  2. metal magnet 1963

    M135 Muffler

    Yes it is, but looks way too small. Will try to get a far better picture uploaded. As for the muffler I'm going to make the whole thing and try to post progress here later. Hope to help others solve the same issue. Thanks.
  3. metal magnet 1963

    The unofficial g749 picture thread

    Thank you for the information, I have been away from the net for awhile, and just checked my other truck frame for where the numbers were located. No sign of any that I can readily notice. Serial numbers are located on R.H side of frame, and start off as 1135xxxxxxx. My 211 frame starts off as...
  4. metal magnet 1963

    The unofficial g749 picture thread

    I just wanted to ask, what army registration numbers were given to the Canadian 135's/211 trucks? I would like to put "real" numbers on my M211.
  5. metal magnet 1963

    M135 Muffler

    Thanks, I've been trying for some time to find the very same item, and have come to the conclusion that home built is my one and only remaining option, but I also want the closest resemblance to the real article. I know the flanges will be the hardest to duplicate.
  6. metal magnet 1963

    M135 Muffler

    Hello, I don't mean to poke my nose into stuff, but just had a thought how you could easily and very cheaply make the pipe flanges. Just put a short length in a small lathe, and with a homemade flanging tool, flare the end to perfection! It would be a learning curve to be sure, but would work.
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