G506 Bomb Service Truck Found (7128)

[zepher11]

Went to the Ron Fitzpatrick open house today. However, on the way there I spotted this G506. Too good to pass up. Doubt I'll ever find the rear bomb loader, fenders, seat, etc..., but the engine's all there. Actually, I don't know too much about these trucks, but It will be cool nonetheless:

[Gbcygnet]

Yet another project lined up. Still, give it a week and you will have a bit of spare time on your hands!

Were the fuel cans WW2?

[USAFpj]

Zeph- my only question is "where do you have the room for that?"

[Frank USMC]

Have you seen his garage?.....covers two time zones..
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

[M35a2duece]

That thing has a surprisingly straight body! Nice find

[zepher11]

Yet another project lined up. Still, give it a week and you will have a bit of spare time on your hands!

Were the fuel cans WW2?

I really didn't look at the cans too closely. I have like 50 WWII Jerrycans, so I ended up leaving those behind. I know where they are, however...just in case...

Zeph- my only question is "where do you have the room for that?"

Have you seen his garage?.....covers two time zones..
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

Likely outside for the time being. May never find the rear fenders, or get to it, but I will give it a go if I can. Seemed too good to pass up and leave it there.

[zepher11]

That thing has a surprisingly straight body! Nice find

Thanks. Yes, it is really pretty straight, and there really isn't too much rust except in the lower rear of the fenders/cab area. Other than that, it's pretty decent.

I've always wanted a CCKW, and when I saw this I figured I can get my big truck fix in a small package. Would be a lot easier to move around and trailer when/if needed.

If anyone know of some original rear fenders out there, let me know. I'm sure they will be impossible to locate, but maybe can find some before I start dinking around with this.

[retro-roco]

John Bizal at MWM recently had NOS wipers for a bomb truck listed on ebay.

[zepher11]

John Bizal at MWM recently had NOS wipers for a bomb truck listed on ebay.

Thank you. I think they're gone. I talked to John yesterday.

[retro-roco]

Sorry to hear that! I figured they would go fast...

[zepher11]

Sorry to hear that! I figured they would go fast...

Appreciate it. I'll need to bone up on G506 parts, and keep an eye out for any BST specific parts that may be out there. I suspected I wouldn't find the BST specific parts, but it'll give me something to keep an eye out for just in case. I figured I could make some type of bed for it eventually.

[retro-roco]

Recently saw a FB post of someone selling off a bunch HMV project vehicles, parts etc to clear his storage. Seems to me one of the photos showed a BST hoist frame. May be other parts as well...I'll see if I can find the post again.

[zepher11]

Recently saw a FB post of someone selling off a bunch HMV project vehicles, parts etc to clear his storage. Seems to me one of the photos showed a BST hoist frame. May be other parts as well...I'll see if I can find the post again.

I did see that posting. He posts that yard as for sale from time to time. Actually, only about an hour and a half south of me.

Each time after a few days he pulls the ad. I don't think he has ever sold anything. Twice before when he listed I sent messages. No response. Not sure what's up with that. Maybe one day he'll really list those and sell something. Would be nice.

[retro-roco]

Guys name is Frank Morris...in Marysville, CA

[zepher11]

Guys name is Frank Morris...in Marysville, CA

Yes, that's him. I'll ping him again and see what he has.