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As far as the door panel goes, I purchased a sheet of Masonite/Hardboard at the local building supply store, used the other door panel as a template, & shot it with OD green paint. Unless you look really close, you can't tell the original from the copy.
I was also missing the actuator on the drivers side. With the help of a friend in the aviation parts business, I was able to locate one at Augusta Engine Parts in Augusta, Ga. (706)736-1288. Part # 12417476 (NSN 3010013757322) is the drivers side, so I would assume 12417475 is the passenger...
I will be showing up in the bobbed deuce, atleast for a few hours. I don't have the Mighty Mite running yet, so I will leave it at home.
Kennesaw is only 60 miles or so from the house. Looking forward to it.
Looks good, really like those wheels. We need to get together and have a paint party. Mine is completed and ready for a fresh coat of green also. Hats off to the guys that helped you out. It is a bigger job than it looks... I did mine by myself, in my driveway, on evenings and weekends.
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ODFever, Thanks for the heads up. I have a friend with a bore scope. I will see if I can get my hands on it this weekend. If it doesn't look good, I will pull the engine. Either way, I will call Mr. Alred first. So far, I have found no evidence of moisture in the engine. Oil is clear, no...
Thanks again to all of you for the info... very helpful and informative. I plan on spending some time looking it over this weekend to get a better list on anything I may need. At that point, I will give Mr Alred a call. Also, I will roll it back outside and take a few more pics to post on...
Picked it up today. Aired the tires up, scrubbed off the crud, and rolled it in the garage. Will be looking for parts real soon... drivers side y pipe, tailgate, seats, tires, etc. Due to the response, I feel good about my new project. Thanks.
Ran across this M422A1 that was offered to me for $1000. Just from reading the Mighty Mite posts on here, I have learned a little bit and know that they are not too many around. Due to a rusted out exhaust y pipe, truck has been sitting for 6 years now. I did check, and the engine does turn...