robinb Posted October 28, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 28, 2013 I got this truck 22 years ago. It's been sitting at my Dad's for the last 20 years until I finally made room here at my house to start the restoration process. Here it is after some prep work. It's nice that the original unit markings are still readable on the bumper. 90th Div 359th Reg, Co I anti-tank 19. It also had a ring mounted machinegun at one time that I will install once it's ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted October 28, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted October 28, 2013 Here it is as of yesterday. I'll start wiring the cab and installing gauges next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted October 28, 2013 This is someone elses truck. I found the picture on the 'net somewhere. It's my inspiration. I only hope I can get close to making mine look this nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austringer Posted October 28, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 28, 2013 Beautiful truck, they are my favorite Dodge's of WW2, esp the armored prototype WC-62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 28, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 28, 2013 One of my favorite vehicles! Can't wait to see when it's done, robin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshman Posted October 28, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 28, 2013 Its the like's of you guys, who save historic vehicles from the scrapyard, I wish you all the best in restoring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted October 29, 2013 Found some old photos of day 1. I guess I was wrocn about the 22 year thing. The pictures are dated 1996. Anyway. Here's what it looked like from the road. I didn't find it, but was told about it by an old guy I knew. It's the big yellow pile of junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted October 29, 2013 It belonged to a logging company. It was thier maintenance truck until it broke down. The last time it was licensed for the road was in 1968. It took some work to get it out of the brush and loaded on the trailer. Good thing I was much younger then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted October 29, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 29, 2013 nice work robin! that rig has come a LONG way from the brush pile to its current condition. Looking good! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ad82recon Posted October 29, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 29, 2013 Looks like it was in England at some point too...with the extended white blackout markings on the rear body and bumperettes...nice original markings too...but i think i see some more markings behind them ones. regards Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted October 29, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 29, 2013 Sweet Mercy - I love the dodge's! Working on my 2nd M37 as we speak. Keep us updated regualrly and keep up the good work! Make sure you go to these knowledgable poeple for help and parts! http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/featured-parts.html http://www.midwestmilitary.net/parts.html MOPAR power!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted October 30, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 30, 2013 Keep up the good work! It looks phenominal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher11 Posted October 30, 2013 Share #14 Posted October 30, 2013 Looking good, Robin. I didn't realize it had had that box on the bed previously. Nice to see the cab back on. Keep up the good work! Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted February 18, 2014 Here's an update photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted February 18, 2014 Share #16 Posted February 18, 2014 Hey - oooooo!!! There we go! So glad to see some progress! Lets see some more photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted May 17, 2014 Here are a couple progress photos. I work on her almost every day, but it hardly shows until now. I installed the windshield frame yesterday. I had new glass installed about 15 years ago, so it was a joyous occasion to finally get it on the truck. She's finally showing some personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher11 Posted May 17, 2014 Share #18 Posted May 17, 2014 Looks great Robin. It appears the 15 year wait was well worth it. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted May 18, 2014 Share #19 Posted May 18, 2014 This is someone elses truck. I found the picture on the 'net somewhere. It's my inspiration. I only hope I can get close to making mine look this nice. aberdeen_2007_02.jpg I'm going to go with the M24A2 pedestal mount on mine rather than the ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted May 18, 2014 Share #20 Posted May 18, 2014 I need to replace the glass in mine. Did you have a automotive glass company do it, or did you do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted May 19, 2014 I need to replace the glass in mine. Did you have a automotive glass company do it, or did you do it. Geez, that was 15 years ago. I think I took it to a local glass shop. Not an automotive shop, but I bet they could do it just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted May 19, 2014 I'm going to go with the M24A2 pedestal mount on mine rather than the ring. My truck had a ring in it at one time, so I'm going with the ring mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted May 19, 2014 Share #23 Posted May 19, 2014 Geez, that was 15 years ago. I think I took it to a local glass shop. Not an automotive shop, but I bet they could do it just as well. OH, come on, your not old enough to be forgetful like I am.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted September 2, 2014 Share #24 Posted September 2, 2014 How does it look now? It has been a few months since an update -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted September 3, 2014 Not much has changed. I plan to move it out of the work shop in a few weeks to make room for the bed. The bed needs a lot of attention and I plan on working on it during the rainy winter months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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