Central FL M1031 project

[deank]

Dean Kelly
86 M1031
Gotta go back to woodland camo…

 

[18operator]

Nice clean truck.

 

[ssdvc]

Looks really nice. More pictures !

 

[deank]

A few more shots. Do not know why the forestry svc or fire dept added the extension to the back but I have removed it already. There was a 200 gallon tank in the back for herbicide. It too is gone now.

 

[deank]

There are some poorly repaired cab corners and I will have to do some repairs on the driver side floor pan.

 

[cucvrus]

Looks like they painted it with a mop. But it has potential. It needs a lot of time spent getting all that RED off of it. 80 grit DA sander and go wild. 1 panel at a time would be a good goal. That truck chassis sat in stock somewhere for a few years before that Able Body was built. Good Deal. I would disassemble the entire truck and do it right. But it would take me years to finish. I always had projects that took a long time. Like fine wine. Take Care and Be Safe. Money or talk do not make a good motivator for me. I need to desire to do the job and be active in my hobby. I am feeling the urge again.

 

[deank]

Thanks for the sanding help. I never did body and paint, just making them stop and go.

 

[flyfishtrailer]

Thats is a good starter...does the generator still work?

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Looks like he really did figure out photos!

 

[deank]

Thats is a good starter...does the generator still work?

Unknown on the gen working or not. Still chasing wiring for the governor circuit, and i just found the procedure to engage the pto on SS.

 

[deank]

If anyone has a source I am looking for the TMs for the SECM.

 

[deank]

I have done some digging, scraping really. Found the unit ID under the paint on the passenger side front bumper. Next day outside I will look on the other side. 3ID 703d MSB

 

[deank]

I have also determined that the generator does work.

 

[Mullaney]

I have also determined that the generator does work.

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Dang Right!
Great news for sure.
Now you have portable power!

 

[deank]

Well, this going to take a few minutes…

 

[deank]

80 grit is not going to cut it. But, a gator blades stripping pad, extra coarse, will get it done. I might have to buy stock so I don’t go under doing this. Must buy masks also.

 

[deank]

It seems my acquisition spent some time in sandy areas…

 

[Keith_J]

Have you tried a heat gun?

 

[deank]

I have tried the heat gun. Stripping wheel does much better. The red paint appears to be urethane. It melts as it is being sanded.

 

[ToddJK]

I have tried the heat gun. Stripping wheel does much better. The red paint appears to be urethane. It melts as it is being sanded.

If it's urethane, as in polyurethane, it should come off with some paint thinner or other chemicals of the like. Spray some thinner on there and then wipe it with a shop cloth and see if it comes right off. Usually that stuff will cling and gum up sand paper and stuff.