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Good evening restoration buffs....Any ideas where to find CDN shift data plates or "issue" vehicle jack? ALSO...still searching for the litter racks and some hardware; WILLING TO PAY THE FRIEGHT! Thanks for any advice you might offer......Best regards, John.:roll:
Good evening Storm 51....Thanks for the offer...very nice. I got the TMs up to and including depot maint. I'm still looking for patient compartment hardware and fittings; know of any suppliers? My son's at Ft. Lewis and I think he would shag parts from your area....THANKS AND BEST...
Pioneer tool set
Good afternoon....In the medical platoon, we stowed the tools in the "thru compartment" under the "box". The tools were not in the frame/holder that other vehicles utilized and rattled around. On my restoral, I found the frame/holder (with tools) fits very nicely in the...
M43 Interior...
Good evening...Mayor Joe is correct; the ones we had issued to our Med platoon in the early '70s had a off-white/eggshell color in the patient compartment. The current one I'm restoring is restored to that shade. Hey Mayor Joe: Nice job on yours! I'm having trouble locating the...
Good evening Toddbe....NICE...I'm In Cascade, and am working on a 1955 M-43.....want to meet for coffee and exchange notes? Give me a shout anytime.....csmjms@att.net
Good evening...I'm puting together the BII for a M43....Can anyone give guidance on the "Bar, Socket Wrench Handle" ? I know it's 3/4 inch by 30 inch... Was it "L" shaped or straight?....Simple cold-rolled or hardened...Any info on the bar or other BII sure would be helpful !.... THANKS, best...
M43 parts and pieces
Good afternoon...I'm always trying to find hardware for the patient compartment of a M43....If by chance there's any in old bodys, I'll drive down from Michigan with tools or pay the price to have them shipped up here. THANKS for your offering.....Best regards, John
Good evening...Can anyone advise what the proper markings were for 5 gal "jerry cans" during the Korea era? I remember during and post 'Nam, we used "MOGAS" on the cans....THANKS for any advice; trying to make an old M43 accurate as possible...Best regards, John
Good evening...can anyone confirm that M35 inner windows/frames are the same as M-37/M-43 ? I need to purchase and want to get the proper ones. I see ads that say they're the same but a local M-35 guy said no. Thanks for any facts you can share...
Thanks to all of you for the tips..I'm now down to the infamous litter racks and a couple other minor items. Exterior body work is almost complete, exterior paint will flow next week.
Thanks for everyones suggestion...M43CDN project is moving along steadily. Found interesting markings and paint under several layers including: US NAVY, ...Ambulance Corps, "Salty Dog" with a Pluto type character. Does anyone know of a site that
I might find specific history on this vehicle...