MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
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MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
Howdy Guys,
I figured I'd finally get around to posting a project topic for my jeep. Everyone seems to enjoy looking at the progress others have made in ongoing restoration, I know I do. So I'll post from start in November 2009 to now.
November 2009
Fresh off the side of TX HWY 21:
I have the nomenclature plate, I had already removed it.
More coming
I figured I'd finally get around to posting a project topic for my jeep. Everyone seems to enjoy looking at the progress others have made in ongoing restoration, I know I do. So I'll post from start in November 2009 to now.
November 2009
Fresh off the side of TX HWY 21:
I have the nomenclature plate, I had already removed it.
More coming
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"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45
Progress from December thru February
We really white-trashed the motor out. 4 guys and two tow straps hoisted that baby out...
Removed the bubba bumper
We really white-trashed the motor out. 4 guys and two tow straps hoisted that baby out...
Removed the bubba bumper
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45
Last couple of months:
Nice coat of primer and then BAM!!! Quite a bit more work than that, but you know...
Nice coat of primer and then BAM!!! Quite a bit more work than that, but you know...
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45
Current state of things:
Yes I still have that stupid starter, if anyone wants it just ask.
Yes I know the fan is supposed to be black....
Yes I still have that stupid starter, if anyone wants it just ask.
Yes I know the fan is supposed to be black....
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"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45
Lots of things are waiting in boxes and crates waiting to be restored. Body tub is behind the shop at work under cover. Carb is done and beautiful (Thanks to Dave Morganthall). Also finished is the air filter cleaner, fuel pump, stamped pintle and a few other odds and ends. Still working on that rolling chassis, hopefully by the end of the summer. Trying to work out springs and transmission at the moment, I think those may be close to solved though thanks to Richard Oberstar and Lee Potter. I appreciate everyones help so far here on the G!
Guys I couldn't have made it this far without: (in no particular order)
Jimmy Brinkley
Dave Morganthall
Dave Morganthall Jr
Corey Helweg
Howard Nash
Trey Moore
Gary Turman
John Zollinger
If I forgot anyone just yell at me and make me feel bad! Thanks!
Guys I couldn't have made it this far without: (in no particular order)
Jimmy Brinkley
Dave Morganthall
Dave Morganthall Jr
Corey Helweg
Howard Nash
Trey Moore
Gary Turman
John Zollinger
If I forgot anyone just yell at me and make me feel bad! Thanks!
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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Re: MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
Can I borrow it when it is finished?
Restoring June '42 Script GPW Phone 443-865-4800 / Email davidmorganthall@gmail.com
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Re: MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
I'll think about it.........
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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Re: MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
David H. Morganthall wrote:Can I borrow it when it is finished?
lol
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89 M105a5
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Re: MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
Is Jimmy in the North Houston area? I talked with Howard Nash and he lives up by me. Any one else live up around Howard? I have bought a GPW and am looking for folks closer to me that are enthusiasts.
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Re: MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
Is the electrical system still 6 volt or has it been converted to 12?
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Re: MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
I live in Bryan/ College Station and go to school at A&M. I'm about an hour from Howard in Conroe, an hour and 15 min from Jimmy in Spring and 15 minutes from John Zollinger here in CS. Jeep and MV nuts are everywhere. We seem to have a nice little niche though! Shout at me.
Chase
Chase
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Re: MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
I will. I tried calling the other day but didnt get an answer. I will be in Bryan this weekend for a family reunion. PM me your address in case I might have time to drop by.
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Re: MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
Chase,
Whatever happened with this jeep? How far have you gotten?
Whatever happened with this jeep? How far have you gotten?
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Re: MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
Huge job you are doing ! Nice to see other people's retoration !
Marie-Christine
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Re: MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration
Well, three years later and I finally have a rolling chassis! It's all downhill from here!
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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