New Project, could not beat the price

[Hobbyman]

My first post.
Wanted to say thanks for letting me join. I have gotten a lot of good information from this site. Here is my short story. My friend bought a 1969 M35A2 bobbed back in 2009. I am not exactly sure why he did this, but he took the truck apart. Meaning a rolling chassis. He lost interest in it and it sat in his yard since 2009. I asked him what he was going to do with it and he stated “ you want it you can have it”. Just take it out of my yard. He had parts in his shed, back yard, boxes and boxes..So I did. I am putting it back together slowly. It is coming out really well. Thank God for the TM’s and your site. One day I hope to show off the finished product. Yesterday I started it, briefly. The engine did not run away but the idle was so high, I pulled the kill and it did not work. Thankfully I had the forethought to have 3 other people with me for this first start up. One with a ping pong paddle. He closed off the turbo intake. BUT SHE RAN!!! Now back to the TM’s and figure that one out. Again, great site.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Sweet! I love stories like this. You should post a pic so we know where you started and for the future references.

 

[frank8003]

still sucking air thru the open 1-1/2" port where the air compressor is supposed to be routed to....

 

[Hobbyman]

Current pics of the M35A2

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The first pic is a few months after I got it. The others are current. As you can see I have a bit to go.

 

[Hobbyman]

The first is a few months after I got it.
The others are current. As you can see I have a bit left to go

 

[DanM7890]

Looks brand new

 

[frank8003]

well, golly
You get one big fat Attaboy!

 

[swiss]

That is awesome.

I dream someday's of being able to focus on only one truck instead of the maintenance of "way to many in the yard"

Great Pics and Welcome

 

[Tracer]

Looking good. Keep us posted on your progress. Also Welcome aboard from Nevada.

 

[BenRoberts]

Very nice. Deal you couldn't refuse for sure

 

[OC455]

That's a good start, hoping to have mine further along than where it is now.

 

[Cape Coastie]

Welcome Hobbyman from Cape Cod, MA. Looks like you are doing a great job rebuilding her. She looks like she'll be on the road soon. Saw your location and know it pretty well. Stationed in Houma from 95-98 with the USCG. Great food but too hot for me. Good luck on the truck

 

[bigmike]

Great work so far.

 

[Hobbyman]

M35a2 high idle

Well I found the "extremely high" running problem. The fuel control unit assembly was stuck in the full open position. Took it apart and cleaned it, Put in a new o ring and fired right up. Locked the screws in position. I guess that can be expected when it has set not running for seven plus years. Moving forward.
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