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    More Woes in the reviving of my M211

    So lets cut to the chase I was servicing my oil bath air filter and well the rubber gasket that seals the oil bath portion to the upper filter housing is shot. I have spent just a few hours looking and found nothing. Does anyone have any ideas or possible sources for this part? Hopefully I can...
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    Electrical Woes

    Well crap let me know when you can get it off and I will work on transportation or pay shipping
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    Electrical Woes

    Roger that will try to get ahold of the person offering at least partial transportation
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    Electrical Woes

    So the spare tire carrier in the lot of parts was not correct so I may have transportation part way arranged I will keep you informed
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    Skiatook OK to Seattle WA

    SO the spare tire carrier in the batch of parts was not correct so I will still need transportation if you are still able to help let me know
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    4 speed trans conversion

    700R4 is very similar to the 4L60E most of the parts are interchangeable and the 700R4 can easily be converted to lock up in 4th gear with no computer ETC the weak point of the 700R4 is the front pump and earlier smaller splined input carrier. You will also need to fabricate a TV cable bracket...
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    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I cleaned up a couple jerry cans with a fresh coat of paint and cleaned a sealed the interior. Work out very well and learned a few things in prep for the main fuel tank refresh.
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    New guy to he group from OLYMPIA WA

    Welcome from Everett WA Myself
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    Skiatook OK to Seattle WA

    Think I have found the part locally in a trade so I may not need the transportation after all I will keep you informed Erik
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    Electrical Woes

    Got a spare tire carrier and a few other needed parts in a trade semi locally thanks for the offer. I will cancel the transpo request I have plenty to keep me busy for a while my next parts search will be to get a PTO winch together for the girl but that will probably be next year. As for the...
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    Troop Carrier bed parts

    Anyone have an idea on a cost to make or purchase bed parts for the troop Carrier bed stakes for an m211?
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    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Just getting started with my new toy but she got all her fluids changed today and a front wheel bearing/axle shaft grease change to start. 15 gallons of different oils luckily I work for a auto repair facility so I get a discount on fluids etc. Have yet to name the old girl yet but AWE ****...
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    Skiatook OK to Seattle WA

    I am need of a spare tire carrier assy to be moved from Skliatook OK to Seattle WA or the puget sound area in general. No real timeframe on the transpo as I am just starting the restore on my wonderful new truck Thanks in advance Erik
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    Electrical Woes

    I am waiting for the part list from the shop to get invoiced but yes I will add the Timken/SKF part numbers for all the wheel bearings and seals to the ever growing parts list ;-) So this poor girl has been pretty hacked together if I am not mistaken the lights are supposed to run of 24v and I...
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    Electrical Woes

    I thought the fuel tank was on the wrong side I am looking for a spare tire carrier now and need some work on the steering as well. Both sides of the wheel bearing were exactly the same. Part numberso were correct for the bearings and seals. I will have to give vintage wiring a try thanks for...
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    PNW Info Thread!

    OK here are a couple pics as promised she is not much to look at yet but we are getting there at least she is nearly complete and I only have a few parts and pieces to find
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    Electrical Woes

    Hello and good morning everyone. I recently picked up a 1954 M211 and she is in decent shape for the age. The only real problem I am having is finding a source of the Douglas Bayonet connectors to repair the wiring. Which given the age and number of owners the harness needs a rebuild and well I...
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    PNW Info Thread!

    Rally is a big maybe as in if I can talk the wife into it yes :) how does one post pics? Do I need to link to another websight or is there a secret I am missing
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    PNW Info Thread!

    I will keep you guys updated and post pics in the future she gave me **** getting her home lost a front wheel bearing half way and had to tow her but she is at the homestead now and repairs are going well. Erik
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    PNW Info Thread!

    HELLO all and well met just picked up an m211 and have already had some fun fixing the old truck. I am an auto mechanic by trade and a former Marine sniper. My old Duece will not be ready for any of the festivities this month but should be road ready within a few week. I look forward to meeting...
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