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base color complete Took advantage of the long weekend and finished the base color. It took all 3 days this weekend to get it done. Man, there are a lot of nooks and crannies on this thing. Total paint needed = 4 gallons. Total hours to paint = 45 hours. After the paint cures for a bit...

I agree that $5k is reasonable if the donors go with it. I'd buy them at that price.

Thanks gimby, I ended up getting the part off a donor windshield.

Nice looking truck. You're going to turn it into a working food truck aye? I'm imagining cooking food while standing in the bed. Are you planning to lower the food in a bucket to the customers below:p?

Ran when parked? I'd take it. It's definitely restorable.

Nice truck. It'll be a great project.

Howard, Yes I will be reproducing the black and yellow stripes on the outrigger feet, bumpers etc. she might also get a yellow nose. I'm also planning to install an M49 gun ring [thumbzup]

Thanks Mark, I never thought it would take so long...SHEESH.

Good luck with the trip. I'm near Sacramento if you need any help but your still quite a bit away from Nor Cal. If I can help, let me know.

update: 4 years of sanding; now it's time to paint I can't believe it's been 4 years since I acquired this wrecker. Got the brakes completely redone, now no issues at all. All interior canvas is re-done. Crane cab canvas re-done. New data plates for crane, winches etc. I've been sanding...

I'd buy it for that price. Looks pretty straight.

Here is a link "I hope" to show how I went from 4 to 2 batteries. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?48059-fabricated-battery-hold-downs-for-5-ton&highlight=

Welcome from Nor. Cal.

Well, I finally finished reading this entire thread. :razz: I'm ready to take the plunge and go the Behr paint route. I plan to use Behr Marquee. Color is 24087 semi-gloss I'm going for Vietnam period correct. I have a couple questions for the guys painting with the H.F. gravity gun. 1)...

Do you have part numbers for the LED beacon?

I looked at the gantry crane on H.F. for my trucks but it's not wide enough to clear the fenders on my 5 ton. The HMMWV is pretty wide also correct? Just make sure it'll clear the fenders.

I struggled with a few replacements but, believe it or not, I followed the picture in the TM for the way it has to be rotated and it came right out. Go figure!

You have to position the M.C. just so, then it comes right out. It took me a bit to get mine out and back in.

I don't think you should feel bad about the purchase. It's better to go thru everything and fix stuff that could be dangerous. Once you are thru the truck, you'll have a really good understanding of everything and you'll know it'll be safe to drive.

Yep, sounds like a bad ground.