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  1. hcso1988

    24087'd the deuce this week!

    I believe it was $39 a gallon and it took almost 3 gallons to complete it. But it was the top of the line Behr (Behr Ultra) so it was a bit more a gallon. I've seen some of the other guys use the other versions of Behr, but I don't know how the color matching works when you try and change the...
  2. hcso1988

    24087'd the deuce this week!

    I forgot I had a few pictures on my computer of it. This is before and after. I slapped some of that rustoliem red rust primer on the patches since it was all bare metal. Like I said, I should of spent some more time with the grinder but I was trying to fight weather and time, so a few things...
  3. hcso1988

    24087'd the deuce this week!

    Other than those pictures of the cut outs I did I don't have anything else. I can get a picture of what it looks like tomorrow though. I should of done more grinding after I welded it, but I was in a hurry. It was rotted all the way through, and the Army had used bondo to just cover up the...
  4. hcso1988

    Show your 24087 deuces!!!

    A huge thanks to vtdeucedriver for all of his help getting markings narrowed down and answering my technical questions. Finally got the stencils from Rick Larson and boy does he do good work. I would highly recommend him for any military stencil's needed. Thanks again VT for your help and...
  5. hcso1988

    24087'd the deuce this week!

    Only on the parts that I ground down with the grinder and wire wheel. Other than that, cleaned it off real good and left the original paint as primer. I'll get some better pictures tomorrow, those were crappy ones from my iPhone.
  6. hcso1988

    24087'd the deuce this week!

    It's finally finished. All that's left is to find and buy a canvas top. Took it down to the square in my home town where they have old cars every Saturday night. It got a lot of attention. :)
  7. hcso1988

    Failed MD CDL Class B due to improper vehicle!

    I would look into that part as it varies state by state. I took my CDL test in an automatic truck and have no transmission restriction's on my license. I have a Class B with tanker and air brake endorsement. I do know that in my state if you take the A with an auto you get the restriction, but...
  8. hcso1988

    Failed MD CDL Class B due to improper vehicle!

    I'm surprised the facility you tested with doesn't offer a rental truck. When I took my CDL test (In Indiana) for work we bought our own, but they offered trucks at the testing facility for $50.00 to use for tests if you didn't have one available to you. If you can go that route, I would think...
  9. hcso1988

    3m Panel Bond instead of welding?

    As heath stated, give us some more information on the project. Welder type, wire size and maybe a few pictures of the project set up. A solid weld would be 100's of times stronger than a fiberglass adhesive or whatever the product is. Practice is key. If its solid metal your welding, than it...
  10. hcso1988

    3m Panel Bond instead of welding?

    I can't say much about the panel bonding adhesive personally. But as far as your welding troubles, I can give you a few pointers there (work for a city municipality in the maintenance department and we do a lot of welding on various items). From the sounds of it you would be best to turn your...
  11. hcso1988

    M37 Vietnam Resto Build Thread

    Engine and engine compartment look great. Keep up the good work!:beer:
  12. hcso1988

    24087'd the deuce this week!

    So it rained for a good 3 hours tonight. I'm hoping this paint doesn't run/bubble. I have read from the Behr posts that it takes quite some time to dry; it's only had 2 days of sunshine. I guess I'll find out in the morning.
  13. hcso1988

    24087'd the deuce this week!

    I sprayed it straight. I have read on here some of the guys have used warm water to thin it. I am by no means a professional painter, so I just hooked up and went for it. The most painting I do is at work, and that's on ductile pipework. When we run out of things to do they make us paint. lol...
  14. hcso1988

    24087'd the deuce this week!

    I sprayed it with an airless Campbell Hausfeld sprayer that I borrowed from work. It did a GREAT job, nice even coating and easy to apply. The sprayer I used is a rather expensive commercial one, but I have read that the guys using the wagner's have got good results too. Attached is a copy of...
  15. hcso1988

    24087'd the deuce this week!

    And a special thanks to vtdeucedriver for his help with getting the unit numbers and markings narrowed down. :beer:
  16. hcso1988

    James Dean Spring Run

    I'm in. Just got the M35A2 painted in 24087 OD, should compliment your A1 quite well!. Post or PM me the info. I'll be at Haspin as well.
  17. hcso1988

    24087'd the deuce this week!

    Finally got the time to do some body work on the 1971 AM General. I was asked to be in the local 4th of July parade this summer, so I had some motivation to get it started and done. Spent a good 3 days scraping rust, welding in patches on the cab and fenders, and priming all of the extremely...
  18. hcso1988

    location

    Can't say that one's 100% true. I'm 22 and prefer proper punctuation and grammatically correct sentences... :)
  19. hcso1988

    Show your 24087 deuces!!!

    Nevermind, found the answer in TB 746-91-1 "The marking will be of uniform letters and numerals of the largest size practical to use. They will not exceed the size of the registration number if on the same surface." Should have some pictures of mine here soon!!:beer:
  20. hcso1988

    Show your 24087 deuces!!!

    Can someone tell me how the unit was marked on the rear of the truck? Or was it not? Size and location of markings, maybe a picture would be appreciated. Thanks!
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