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  1. J

    Still searching for M43CDN data plate, jack and back-end guts

    Good evening restoration buffs....Any ideas where to find CDN shift data plates or "issue" vehicle jack? ALSO...still searching for the litter racks and some hardware; WILLING TO PAY THE FRIEGHT! Thanks for any advice you might offer......Best regards, John.:roll:
  2. J

    BII question for M-37/M43

    Good evening Storm 51....Thanks for the offer...very nice. I got the TMs up to and including depot maint. I'm still looking for patient compartment hardware and fittings; know of any suppliers? My son's at Ft. Lewis and I think he would shag parts from your area....THANKS AND BEST...
  3. J

    M43 is home

    Pioneer tool set Good afternoon....In the medical platoon, we stowed the tools in the "thru compartment" under the "box". The tools were not in the frame/holder that other vehicles utilized and rattled around. On my restoral, I found the frame/holder (with tools) fits very nicely in the...
  4. J

    M43 is home

    M43 Interior... Good evening...Mayor Joe is correct; the ones we had issued to our Med platoon in the early '70s had a off-white/eggshell color in the patient compartment. The current one I'm restoring is restored to that shade. Hey Mayor Joe: Nice job on yours! I'm having trouble locating the...
  5. J

    M43 is home

    Good evening Toddbe....NICE...I'm In Cascade, and am working on a 1955 M-43.....want to meet for coffee and exchange notes? Give me a shout anytime.....csmjms@att.net
  6. J

    BII question for M-37/M43

    Good evening...I'm puting together the BII for a M43....Can anyone give guidance on the "Bar, Socket Wrench Handle" ? I know it's 3/4 inch by 30 inch... Was it "L" shaped or straight?....Simple cold-rolled or hardened...Any info on the bar or other BII sure would be helpful !.... THANKS, best...
  7. J

    going to Colemans next week with joediveguy - need anything?

    M43 parts and pieces Good afternoon...I'm always trying to find hardware for the patient compartment of a M43....If by chance there's any in old bodys, I'll drive down from Michigan with tools or pay the price to have them shipped up here. THANKS for your offering.....Best regards, John
  8. J

    Gillespie / Rapco Paint Samples / Colors

    Most helpful...:beer:
  9. J

    Fuel can markings

    You've been very helpful, and I'm lucky: the cans are embrossed with a "G" !:beer:
  10. J

    Fuel can markings

    Good evening...Can anyone advise what the proper markings were for 5 gal "jerry cans" during the Korea era? I remember during and post 'Nam, we used "MOGAS" on the cans....THANKS for any advice; trying to make an old M43 accurate as possible...Best regards, John
  11. J

    Ran when parked or I'm going to restore them one day

    What a shame Good morning....I guessing the owner won't allowing parting-out? That M43 looks to be calling my name.
  12. J

    M3 Halftrack Restoration

    Good evening sir...may I say, ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. Well done and I'm envious.:beer:
  13. J

    M37/M43 Inner windows

    Good evening...can anyone confirm that M35 inner windows/frames are the same as M-37/M-43 ? I need to purchase and want to get the proper ones. I see ads that say they're the same but a local M-35 guy said no. Thanks for any facts you can share...
  14. J

    Restoration of M43 by first time MV buyer

    Good evening...Looks to be solid...Still working on my rear compartment...Need to find the litter racks..:???:
  15. J

    southern MICHIGAN show/swap RSVP ?

    Good afternoon...I'm new joiner from Grand Rapids. I'll be there on Sat NLT 1000. Got stuff to unload/swap....
  16. J

    M43 cdn

    Good afternoon...Sorry for the late reply...Any chance of litter racks or any of the related hardware? THANKS AGAIN...John
  17. J

    M43 cdn

    Thanks to all of you for the tips..I'm now down to the infamous litter racks and a couple other minor items. Exterior body work is almost complete, exterior paint will flow next week.
  18. J

    M43 cdn

    Thanks for everyones suggestion...M43CDN project is moving along steadily. Found interesting markings and paint under several layers including: US NAVY, ...Ambulance Corps, "Salty Dog" with a Pluto type character. Does anyone know of a site that I might find specific history on this vehicle...
  19. J

    Another M151 windshield question

    Mark...You're absolutely right about the windshield frame. Thanks again.:beer:
  20. J

    M43 paint question

    This is a nice site, specially for CDN...THANKS
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