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  1. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    I've been fortunate that I've been "on the beach" from offshore since December. They're paying me to stay at the house and I'm using the projects to keep from going NUTS!
  2. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    My battery box came in, so I removes the temporary box, prepped and installed it: I added a keyed kill switch Then this last Saurday, it was a dreary rainy day and I asked my sweet lady @IRIS_Always if she wanted to go for a ride in the rain and of course she said yes. We were going...
  3. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    Woof... where have I been? Busy! There will be multiple posts today. Lets see... what's been going on? After the blinkers, the lights and brackets that @G744 so kindly provided arrived, so i mounted them. The previous owners had put LED turn signals in when the system was 12v, and I liked...
  4. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    Today was only about half a day... cold and rainy makes it hard to get going! Mounted the windshield weatherstripping and windshield and installed the canvas top: Then it was mark and mount the front blinker/marker lights As far as putting the top on, due to the issues I had...
  5. kendelrio

    MV of the Month February 2023

    Last month was a great one! Let's see what beauties get nominated THIS month!
  6. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    Yesterday was tackling the exhaust leaks and cleaning up the exhaust manifold. As you can see from the old gaskets, they weren't in the best shape: Cleaned up the manifold, resurfaced the ports, treated with a rust neutralizer, then high temp primer and paint, new studs and voila: My...
  7. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    Oh, and the BO drive light didn't work because of a broken bulb...
  8. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    OK, been a busy week. First, my new oil and temp sending units came in: Spent a day troubleshooting all of my gauges and am happy to say they are all working. Then, I took a concrete bit to the truck to knock any loose paint/debris/oil off and was.... surprised... Then was body...
  9. kendelrio

    Hilarious idea I had when I saw a picture of the GMC motorhome

    Been done... EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle: 😁😁😁😁😁
  10. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    Well, ones we didn't make... 🤷‍♂️😀😄😁
  11. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    Ah. Makes perfect sense. I'll have to find some and if I do, I'll re-drill. NBD. I just hate random holes.
  12. kendelrio

    LA Humvee Insurance

    I have "hostoric" insurance on it. Like an old Vette or Chevy. Limits me to parades, camping and car shows, but it's about 90.00 every six months. Includes roadside assistance, towing and comprehensive.
  13. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    Today was rust prevention and rhino-lining my brake light brackets: And welding in and grinding down holes.
  14. kendelrio

    How do you secure your vehicle at shows? Armor hatches - Safety related

    I understand all of the concerns regarding the hatches etc on the V 100s and Ferrets. That said, when I bring my 5 ton to a show, I encourage the kids to get in it and check it out. Mind you, I don't just let them climb about willy nilly, but here's my thing: When kids go to car shows, what...
  15. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    The winch is definitely 12v. Probably going to pull the bracket off until I decide to either install a 24v one or a hydraulic one.
  16. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    One month tomorrow from recovery.
  17. kendelrio

    Fuel tank missing

    I have an extra M37 tank you can come get or I would send you if you pay shipping.
  18. kendelrio

    Operation: Ethel. Kendelrios M37 (re)build thread

    Yes it was. The seller kept that. Right now Ethel is on hold until I finish the M715 as the M715 was closer to "done", and I'm going to have to completely go through Ethels engine, brakes etc before I start reassembly.
  19. kendelrio

    24v battery charging through NATO port

    I bought one of those from you and it has been an absolute lifesaver between the batteries for the M715, the M923 and the M37! Awesome job bud!
  20. kendelrio

    Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

    The ones at Eastern Surplus.
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