Ronny67 Posted August 17, 2015 Share #51 Posted August 17, 2015 Great work. Sure is cool with that .50 on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher11 Posted August 17, 2015 Share #52 Posted August 17, 2015 Oh baby, that's what I was waiting for. There's the money shot! Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningdivision Posted August 17, 2015 Share #53 Posted August 17, 2015 She looks great Robin.You will have lots of fun driving her. Have a nov 1942 WC-51,drives,but in need of restauration.A 6X6 drives much better than the 4X4(personal tought) Keep up the good work,and great that Your wife helps you out. All the best, Stijn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pfannenstein Posted August 20, 2015 Share #54 Posted August 20, 2015 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 am encouraged with you dream of rebuilding your truck. I purchased two jeeps (WWII and Korean War), in a desperate need of a facelift and am just looking for that inspiration as you have shared with us. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted September 20, 2015 Share #55 Posted September 20, 2015 You have got it looking REALLY good, and you're almost finished.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share #56 Posted September 23, 2015 The only recent progress is the addition of the reflectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share #57 Posted September 11, 2016 I can't believe that it's been almost a year since my last update. Been busy with other projects. But today the Big Dodge took on a little personality. It got it's stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher11 Posted September 12, 2016 Share #58 Posted September 12, 2016 Looking good Robin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted September 12, 2016 Share #59 Posted September 12, 2016 Sorry but isn't the star on the hood upside down? Just wanting to know if they painted it on like this too. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share #60 Posted September 12, 2016 That's how the original star was oriented. Twice. The star on the hood of my truck was repainted by the Army at least once, and both stars are like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted September 12, 2016 Share #61 Posted September 12, 2016 That's how the original star was oriented. Twice. The star on the hood of my truck was repainted by the Army at least once, and both stars are like this. Ok, was just wondering since a lot of photos show the star the other way (which to me i more logical). But as you stated the star was originally painted like that then I guess it was done like that too. Thanks for the info. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share #62 Posted September 25, 2016 Here's the original hood with star painted "backwards" as noted by others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share #63 Posted September 25, 2016 Inside of the tool bin that's behind the drivers seat there were 4 holes drilled that had no apparent purpose. I used them to mount an unusual accessory. The AN/VVX-1 Visual Identification Equipment signal lamp power supply. It's a high intensity strobe light that was used to identify the vehicle to friendly aircraft. The lamp unit is hand held and is stored in a bracket that I haven't mounted yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted February 13, 2017 Share #64 Posted February 13, 2017 You haven't posted anything in a while. How's it going with it. Or did it whoop ya.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share #65 Posted February 13, 2017 It's been too cold to work on it lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted February 19, 2017 Share #66 Posted February 19, 2017 Great stuff Robin. The strobe is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share #67 Posted March 17, 2017 Worked on her some yesterday. Got her running! Still have some bugs to work out but the finish line is getting closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted March 25, 2017 Share #68 Posted March 25, 2017 Glad to hear your making progress..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #69 Posted July 13, 2017 Installed the new seats today. I'm running out of excuses for not driving her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher11 Posted July 13, 2017 Share #70 Posted July 13, 2017 Looks great Robin! You really do need to take her out for a spin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted July 19, 2017 Share #71 Posted July 19, 2017 Have you taken her out yet? Inquiring Minds Want To Know...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share #72 Posted July 20, 2017 Not yet. Still need to fill and bleed the brake system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted July 20, 2017 Share #73 Posted July 20, 2017 Let me offer you a suggestion..... Get you a 1 gallon garden sprayer. Take the end off the wand, cut it off will be the easiest way. Put a piece of hose on the end of the wand that will fit a bleeder fitting. Fill the sprayer with brake fluid and pump it up. Not a real high pressure, low pressure will work better. Take the cap off the master cylinder and place a bucket under the truck. Starting at the brake is the farest away from the master cylinder, put the hose on the fitting, loosen the bleeder fitting, and squeeze the handle on the wand. This will force "fresh" brake fluid back through the system. Forcing the old brake fluid out and all the air out. Keep it squeezed till you see "CLEAN" fluid drip out of the master cylinder into the bucket. Tighten the bleeder back down, and remove hose. Repeat on each brake getting closer and closer to the master cylinder. It can be done with no problem by yourself. I learned this bleeding the brakes on a M20, which is a pain to get all the air out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share #74 Posted July 21, 2017 Thanks for the suggestion. All of my brake system is new so there is no old fluid in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted July 24, 2017 Share #75 Posted July 24, 2017 Still be a good way to fill it, and leave no air in the system. I use a hand pump pressure(not vacuum) system for forklift brakes, and I usually have to bleed them by myself. After using it at work, I figured it would work well on a Military if I could make it bigger, as the 174.00 bucks one was made to fit a standard brake fluid can. Amazon has a video on how the system works. https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Systems-V12-205-Injector-Bleeder/dp/B005P3LHG8/ref=pd_sbs_263_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=F18X400K6NW8HV0WX42X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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