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My first MV, an M43.
Some more progress. The pictures are from last night. The "army medical service" decal is not straight and I will have to redue it. I will worry about that later, it's going to a huge warbird show this weekend. It's not really speed so much as determination, I have been putting anywhere from... -
My first MV, an M43.
I finished the home made rear step. I would still love to find an original but it works for now. -
My first MV, an M43.
That one doesn't look too bad. It looks pretty solid and straight. Was it used as a rescue truck or something. The light and racks are interesting. -
My first MV, an M43.
My better half helped me scuff the Primer and shoot the Gillespie OD green. We also got 3 of the 5 tires mounted yesterday. All my markings are in as well from Military Stencils. They look excellent. I don't think the truck looks to bad for a few months work. -
My first MV, an M43.
Some progress. Step 1 was getting it running and to my shop. Then the aggravation, I mean the fun begins. I saved every piece possible that is original to the truck including all the bumpers. I Was able to get 4 stretchers a medical blanket and some IV poles off Ebay. I cut out all the rust and... -
My first MV, an M43.
Success! Made it out on the open road and home with no issues! Just went to the gas station and back, but hey it runs. Starting it took a bit. It starts and that took a little doing. It ran on Just a few cylinders for a few minutes before the others picked up and it ran on all 6 . It was very... -
My first MV, an M43.
I'm leaning more towards I have the adjustment off on the parking brake or a shoe. All the wheel cylinders were just rebuilt. I'm just glad it is mobile! -
My first MV, an M43.
I got all the valves freed up. I wish I had known about your 50/50 elixir yesterday. I used carb cleaner and PB blaster. It worked but was slow going. I swapped the oil lines to the filter, got it fired up and the engine runs good. I took it down the street and made it about 300 yards where I... -
My first MV, an M43.
Ok, I thought it looked a little out of place. Mine was with the dept of Conservation in Mn. Might have been installed as a replacement when sold. It reminds me of what you would see in a school bus in the 80's. Head is off. I had 0 compression in all cylinders but one. It takes the valves... -
My first MV, an M43.
I got the brakes done. The pads were fine but I replaced the lines and rebuilt the wheel cylinders and master cylinder. It has a firm pedal now. Yay! The front lower grill is back in place. I tore the rear end down, it had water in it at one time. The fluid was nasty. I just did a clean up, I... -
My first MV, an M43.
That's true. I know it's all done right since I'm having to go through it. I shouldn't have to worry about it breaking down on me when I get it road worthy. I want to get it going for the Ga Rally in October since it is so close. -
My first MV, an M43.
An update on progress. I straightened out the lower grill. It's amazing what a sledgehammer and vise can accomplish when your determined. I drained the radiator and am going to flush the cooling system today. The master cylinder is rebuilt I just have to install it. I also replaced the rubber... -
My first MV, an M43.
Thanks for the info. The 204th Medical Battalion was were I focused my search. That lead me to the 47th infantry Division and I'm pretty sure that's it. 47 Infantry Division "Viking", 204th Medical Battalion, "D" Company, 42nd vehicle. The 47th was all Minnesota based and the truck was... -
My first MV, an M43.
An afternoon well spent. It runs. The engine sounds good, no smoke or knocks and good oil pressure. It has 17,000 on the odometer. I believe it is the correct mileage. -
My first MV, an M43.
I doubt a partial refund would happen. It was 1500 miles away when I bought it. Sometimes you have to roll the dice when you can't find one local. I'm happy with it just not looking forward to all the headaches of getting it road worthy. Not running I would have negotiated the price down more. -
My first MV, an M43.
This one just arrived last night. It was supposed to be 99% rust free, unmolested and running/driving. 2 outta 3 ain't bad. The battery is stone dead, antifreeze is a beautiful rust color, no fuel and brake pedal drops to the floor. It will spin by hand but I doubt it has run in the last...