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12/10/22 update:

Gladiator build update:

Jack Martin shares some history:

So, my buddy Paul, asks," what are you going to do about paint? " I say I don't know, as it is not a restoration. " Scotchbrite and clearcoat then is what I suggest." Really?? You mean like scrub pots and pans scotchbrite? "Yes.". Ok, here is the passenger door before and after: Amaaaazing.

some 725s

Finished removing wire harness from the donor truck. https://youtube.com/shorts/wcg8LBIGXZg?feature=share

A look around.

Gauges before and after. The LMTV gauges exactly fit the M715 cluster. Amaaaazing.

Of the M715s, I would say 30-40. Then maybe a dozen M725s that are runners. I will post some more content on Friday. And I will tour the Telephone truck(s) just for fun. If you were to add up all the MVs here: ( WWII stuff, Korean War stuff, 5 tons, 10 ton, wreckers, CUCVs, MUTTS, M38s, M37s...

He has some runners, those are not top of my list though. Some are complete minus the Tornado engine, but he says he will sell those to those who plan to repower anyway.

He is reluctant to sell parts, specifically tailgates, blackout lights, brake drums. I have seen him sell deuce parts e.g.axles, fuel tanks, window parts.

The telephone truck?

I will try to post consistently on Fridays.

Some are, some not. Depends on where the truck was acquired from. I got one with good solid floors and rockers but I looked at quite a few also. https://youtube.com/shorts/9Mh8afR0hJ4?feature=share

Yes, Jacks in Tucson. He is kind enough to let me play with the Jeeps.

My newest task is to gather M715 bits & pieces that are scattered over 7 acres then see how many that I can make whole. I would guess there are pieces of maybe 35 or 40 vehicles, so maybe I can build 20....we'll see.

2 T

Removed the cab. I've seen the use of a big crane to do this, but the cab only needs to be lifted a couple of inches then can be moved straight forward and off. With the "floating" crossmember still attached the cab sits flat on a pallet. Some lag bolts secur it there.

I was told the truck looks like a train car....steel wheels w/no tires......:)

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