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Armed Forces Day event on May 14. Should be fun, lots of people and stuff to do. Would you be interested in bringing your truck?

War Wagon Update It's been a while since I posted anything on War Wagon, figured it was quiet enough I can jot down some things. The steel plate is working really good. It wouldn't work with out plywood backing though. Three sides (drivers, pax and front) are installed. I've also used 2x12...

I used Krylon Maxx(at least I think it was) satin black spray can. They advertise that you don't need to primer the metal because the paint is both the primer and the top coat.

G506 Fire Truck Update Got the last of the post war sheet metal off. Many thanks hendersonj! Now I can get busy cleaning, repairing and restoring.

Harbor Freight has them on sale for $729. The trolley is $90 (2 ton) and the hoist is $55 (1 ton)

Got them from Harbor Freight. They are going for around $800-ish. Not sure, I got my on sale for $600 each. If you go to Harbor Freight you'll need to get three things: the gantry, the trolley that rolls on the beam and a hoist. I had two hoists I got at yard sales so I saved quite a bit.

Belated update, got the water tank off and most of the post war sheet metal as well as most of the plumbing. Put the truck inside so it would be protected from the weather. Once things get a bit warmer, back to work.

the email didn't give much detail. I suspect that'll be kept confidential for now. It can be used against the miscreant that took it.

Hope I got this in the right place... anyway, an M35 was stolen from Gunnison Colorado. From the email I received, it was taken before this past Saturday, 22 Nov. I will try to get additional information that may help finding it. Two pictures are attached. Any information will be appreciated.

Hi, just found this thread. I have on of these devices but its lacking a couple parts. Any idea if there's a parts source online?

G506 update Got some things done the past few days. Got the hose reels off, got the front tank panel off and the drivers side tank panel. Also disconnected the water lines on the drivers side. If I keep it a fire truck I'll kludge some of the lines together so it looks correct. Here's some...

Starting a new thread on my Fire Truck. It's a 1944 G506. It's got a post war tank and plumbing, which will be removed and replaced with correct plumbing/tank. At least that's the plan. If there's not enough parts to recreate a fire truck, maybe I'll go the way of making it a cargo truck. So...

I looked at doing the same thing. I don't have access to a laser cutter, unfortunately. Some of the later armor was welded together without the rifle ports or bolt holes. I have a welder that can handle the 1/16 thickness. After looking at all the sources, both on and off line, I think I can...

I went back and reread my post. I should have paid better attention in English class :-?

The metal will be backed up by the current plywood sheets. Once the metal is in place, I'll put the wood back to its original position. Then I'll install the PSP as the second layer of armor. 1/16 is thin but I don't need the real stuff to tell the GT story. Instead of using sandbags with...

According to the Vet, the armor of the GT was welded to the outside of the bed. It was the armor kit or something similar. He spoke of mounting the mines to the outside oh the M-113 with duck tape. He also stated it was applied to the GT armor in the same way. I don't know what the details...

Found a source for my armor, a lot less than I figured. Not near as pricey as I thought. 1/16 in thick in 4 foot by 3 foot is what was originally used. Will post pics when I get it delivered.

I got to meet a Vietnam Vet who was involved in convoy protection. He was a crew member on a M-113 APC. Between the APC's and the gun trucks, they protected the convoys. The 555th Transportation Company was whom he referred as the unit that provided the Gun Trucks. He gave me some pointers...

It's sitting out front waiting for me to get to it. I've got to finish up with the M35's, cleaning them up and getting them in the barn. Last couple of weeks I've been to a car show for Toys for Tots, the base open house and 4 parades. Hope to get into the shop by next week so I can get started.

Book found and correct copy. Mounts are good to go :-P