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[m715mike]

The darnedest thing happened. This followed me home. It sounds like a cliche, but she actually ran when parked over 3 years ago. My plan is to get her running again for parades and static displays. We’ll see how the work/restoration continues from there.

 

[kendelrio]

How does that old Rod Stewart song go?

 

[m715mike]

@kendelrio - Hahahaha. I just hope the Mods don’t get carried away and change my screen name.

 

[67Beast]

Looks like a solid start. Does it still have the litter racks in the back? Those can sometimes be a pain to track down if they are missing. Good luck and make sure to post lots of pics.

 

[m715mike]

@67Beast - Your timing is impeccable! I just learned yesterday from @hambone what litter racks are.

Steel Soldiers MV of the month 2022 - May VOTE HERE!

Time to put this jeep back together, all necessary bushings, seals and rubber replaced. Had to make the bottom side match the top side. Getting parts cleaned, blasted and painted.

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Yes, my M725 has the litter racks. The truck was full of junk (and a couple treasures) when I got it, so I don’t have good pictures of the interior yet. I’ll get some more pictures posted in this thread.

 

[m715mike]

@texas30cal and @Nitrodiver are coming over tomorrow and we’re going to spend some quality time with the M725. I hope we can get it running. We’ll see.

Here are a couple of engine bay pictures that I took this evening.



In preparation for tomorrow, I pulled the old batteries and got new ones.



I’ll get more pictures in the morning.

 

[kendelrio]

In preparation for tomorrow, I pulled the old batteries and got new ones.

Whoo! Mr. Moneybags over here!!!


Lol... actually I'm peanut butter jelly.... would love to be there with you guys.....

Watch @texas30cal ..... I hear that guy is kinda shady.....

 

[18operator]

Congrats on the acquisition. Have fun getting her back on the road again!

 

[m715mike]

Today went better than expected. Not only did the M725 fire-up, but I got to drive it! This may sound a little strange, but we had to give the Ambulance an I.V. drip to make her healthy again (you'll see below).

I really appreciate @texas30cal and @Nitrodiver and @Madmedic for coming over today and making this happen!

After giving the truck a good inspection, we replaced the batteries and sprayed the carburetor with cleaner. We also changed the engine oil. The engine had too much oil and it smelled like gasoline.



Using a small external fuel tank, the Ambulance fired-up and ran great... on 3 cylinders!



Here is a video of the first start in 7 years. I know we said 4 years in the video, but I was later corrected.

At that point, a run to Harbor Freight for a $20 spark plug cleaner was in order. Since we were out, we stopped for Mexican food, but then it was back to the Ambulance. It was a bit tricky getting the spark plugs and wires out. We obviously didn't have the right tools. We were not getting a spark on cylinders 1, 3 and 6. The HF cleaner took care of that and the 3-cylinder engine became a 6-cylinder!



Ok, now back to the Ambulance I.V. With the truck running good, it was time for a drive. We needed to secure the external fuel tank above the carburetor. @Madmedic had a military I.V. pole with him (come on, really, who leaves the house without one?)! So, we secured the military I.V. pole to the brush guard and, well, hung the I.V. @texas30cal said it best, she needed fluids...

 

[m715mike]

Here are more pictures:






And here are just a few of the extra items that came with the truck:

 

[Nitrodiver]

It was a good day. We have all set out to accomplish something with our MV’s in one day. More often than not you only get maybe half of that actually accomplished due to set backs. Today not only did we meet our goal, but we exceeded that goal. B would be proud to see it moving under its own power again.

With all the first starts I’ve done. I am still surprised how quick she fired and how well it ran right off the bat. Once the power was turned on!….


An ambulance running on an IV is hysterical!
Also MV of the month worthy IMHO.

 

[texas30cal]

Whoo! Mr. Moneybags over here!!!


Lol... actually I'm peanut butter jelly.... would love to be there with you guys.....

Watch @texas30cal ..... I hear that guy is kinda shady.....

I’ve heard about that guy, I haven’t had good experiences with him

 

[kendelrio]

Completely 100% jealous. Sounds like a good time and I'm glad the old girl got fired up and running!

 

[18operator]

Really clean machine! Glad you guys got it running.

 

[Madmedic]

Today went better than expected. Not only did the M725 fire-up, but I got to drive it! This may sound a little strange, but we had to give the Ambulance an I.V. drip to make her healthy again (you'll see below).

I really appreciate @texas30cal and @Nitrodiver and @Madmedic for coming over today and making this happen!

After giving the truck a good inspection, we replaced the batteries and sprayed the carburetor with cleaner. We also changed the engine oil. The engine had too much oil and it smelled like gasoline.

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Using a small external fuel tank, the Ambulance fired-up and ran great... on 3 cylinders!

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Here is a video of the first start in 7 years. I know we said 4 years in the video, but I was later corrected.

At that point, a run to Harbor Freight for a $20 spark plug cleaner was in order. Since we were out, we stopped for Mexican food, but then it was back to the Ambulance. It was a bit tricky getting the spark plugs and wires out. We obviously didn't have the right tools. We were not getting a spark on cylinders 1, 3 and 6. The HF cleaner took care of that and the 3-cylinder engine became a 6-cylinder!

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" had a military I.V. pole with him (come on, really, who leaves the house without one?)! "

I keep the I.V. Poles next to the laws rockets in the tool box ("I mean who DOESN'T keep Laws Rockets in their trucks? **John Ringo**) and you forget to tell them about the M2 HB I keep in the backseat, with my trauma kits and portable Oxygen. (Once a Wooo=Wooo ALWAYS a Wooo-Wooo) THAT"s why I'm the Maaaaaad Medic!!!

 

[texas30cal]

This is Texas and we have open carry, the M2 should be mounted in the bed!

 

[Madmedic]

Yeaaaahhhhhhh, But Maintenance would be suuuuuch a pain in the ass. I mean I'd have to un-load it, take it down, break it down, clean it, and oil it every time it rained. AND WE"RE HOUSTON!!!

 

[67Beast]

M715mike, looking good. It looks very complete. Great to see another one getting back on the road.

 

[m715mike]

M715mike, looking good. It looks very complete. Great to see another one getting back on the road.

I enjoyed your YouTube video. I immediately had to check for the red lens on the interior light above the rear doors — and yep — mine is missing. Lens aside, I’m rather pleased with what I’ve got.

 

[TheQuaker]

I enjoyed your YouTube video. I immediately had to check for the red lenses on the interior light above the rear doors — and yep — mine is missing. Lenses aside, I’m rather pleased with what I’ve got.

@m715mike

Does this look like a certain lens you might be interested in? Not perfect but it cleaned up good and is in really good shape. This one is currently mounted as my night-vision safe interior light in my 5-ton.

I actually have two of these light assemblies I stumbled across a while ago and thought they would work good for in-cab lighting for my girls. I will dig up the second one I have squirreled away in one of my parts bins, compare the lenses and send you the best of the two.

It's not original to either of my trucks so no great loss to me but I know it will make a big difference for your restoration as they are not common parts.

Shoot me a PM with your address and info and I will get one in the mail to you in the next week or so.