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I dont know a whole lot about this truck as far as original markings, etc. I can tell you that it came from Letterkenny, and has markings that can be seen through the paint on the bumper that said "Property of XXXXX" and I cant make out the last letters. I wish I knew more.
As for who built...
Sourced the bed from OIFVET here on the boards. He and I swapped tractor stuff for cargo stuff.
Speaking of OIF, we need to talk.
I have your taillight, and tell your people at the restoration shop to keep the brackets, no need in paying freight on something I dont need now.
TIA
ETA: Could...
Where can I find some pics of his conversion?
As for paint, Im going with the old Vietnam era green, and the offwhite lettering/ID.
Im going to do the matte black frame and drivetrain, and wheels.
I think that looks so so 'classy' if thats possible for a MV.
;)
Thanks a lot for all the favorable replies!!
For you guys asking about the install pics, Ill try tonight to help you out.
Its straightforward. You can see in the first pics Im drilling/clearancing the 1"x3" spacer blocks for the frame. These had to be clearanced for the 3/4" rivets that hold...
Well its been a bit of work, but all worth it. Made all my own bracketry, used gr. 8 hardware throughout (new), and couldnt be happier.
Now its on to a little bodywork and a fresh coat of paint.
Only thing it needs mechanically now is a new wiper motor on the pass. side.
Have a look: