1965 m43b1 w/381

[billyzz]

i will be painting it because i hate the billboard painted on the sides
and the flat paint lets dirt stick to it like glue
toying with this civil defense scheme

 

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and i have GOT to get better mirrors!
zero rear visibility
this thing is a disaster waiting to happen.
been looking into rear cameras even but havent found anything yet
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pulled the transmission and transfer case to clean them up and replace all seals with modern double lipped ones as well as kwik sleeves every where.
lucas 50w synthetic
bearings look good
it turned out to say june 74 np435 on it

 

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a boy and his dog
and a cool old truck
and a buncha guns

 

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think I forgot to tell you guys.
This was in an episode of doomsday preppers before I got it.
So the Shaggin Wagon is a movie star

 

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I am participating in a living history WW2 display thing this saturday.
3 of us in uniform with the M43B1.
This'll be fun

 

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Having a hard time finding inexpensive multi groove pulleys and power steering pump bracket. And tension pulley.
I want to try and get air conditioning someday

 

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I already installed a 40,000 BTU heater.
Yeah that aint a typo
40,000 BTU.

 

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Having to mix and match parts.
My 1969 engine didnt have any power steering,AC etc.
We found 2 different 318s that we swiped pulleys etc.
Just now i ordered a shim kit for the crankshaft pulley.
We will have to cut the inner wheelwell a bit.
And there is a small amount of welding involved for the upgrade.
I am right at $500 now
The only things still needed (i think)
Are new belts and fluid

 

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I have decided that i only need the two lower upholstered cots and the other backrest.
There is already one backrest to use as a template.
Replacing the steel that someone cut out will be the hardest part.
And even that doesnt look all that tough.
I have found od canvas or vinyl for the seats
Its just a hunk of plywood and a metal frame.
I am thinking old bed frames will work great and be cheap.