New guy in Garner, NC

[Cycleman1979]

Hello all,

Just dove in blind and foolishly with an auction vehicle. '72 M813 that belonged to a rural fire department before a tree fell on the hood. Now that I've committed to the madness, I reckon I'll start reading up on all the mistakes I've made and am about to make. From what I can tell, you guys have a sickness and I'm excited to be a part of it!

Mike

 

[jmb6741]

Welcome from Wilmington NC!

 

[ageregunner]

Welcome from PA, and by the way, the sickness never goes away.

 

[Cape Coastie]

Welcome from Cape Cod, MA. Good luck with the new truck. Lots of good info/parts here. Pictures when you can please!

 

[kblazer87]

Hello and welcome from southeast Indiana.

 

[FrankUSMC]

Welcome from the coast of NC (Newport, beside Morehead City). Military vehicle collector since the mid 1970s. Have mainly WWII vehicles here, stop by on your next run to the coast.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

 

[Cycleman1979]

Welcome from Cape Cod, MA. Good luck with the new truck. Lots of good info/parts here. Pictures when you can please!

Thanks for the welcome! I tried to post some pics from the auction site with my original post. It would appear they didn't convey. I'm sure there is a thread about how to use the forum that includes picture posting instructions. I'll get around to reading that shortly and try to post a few up afterward. When in doubt - read the instructions...


Instructions followed. Now to go read up on some threads about painting!

 

[bikeman]

That's more than fixable.

consider keeping the reflective striping, at least on the rear, if you paint it camo. (or take it off and put on new stuff)

 

[18operator]

Welcome from Northern Ohio! Nice looking truck. That sheet metal damage is easily repaired.

 

[microjeep]

Hi

Hi and welcome from N Georgia, be sure to check out the thread for the upcoming rally near you http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?154389-2017-Denton-NC-MV-Rally-April-13-14-15th it's a great time and putting faces to names makes being part of the community even better. We had about 40 trucks last year, an MKT for meals, several vendors selling priceless goods and the "story" fire every evening.

 

[wheelspinner]

Welcome from Seagrove NC. And I second the rally, it is a blast!!

 

[BEASTMASTER]

hey ,welcome . the sickness never goes away, it just gets worse.

 

[AZK9]

Welcome from Arizona!
Enjoy the project!

 

[Cycleman1979]

Picked it up yesterday evening and drove it 120 problem free miles home. Dang if it didn't have a full tank of fuel, brand new tires - they were even aired up properly. Had new batteries in case they were needed and they were. One thing of concern - the low pressure buzzer is disabled. It built and held pressure without any problems, but that is still a little nerve wracking. Cruised at about 55 and 2,000 rpm with no issues. Lights all work fine, heater kept me toasty. I couldn't be any more pleased so far.
She's Home!

 

[sons m37]

Welcome from Raleigh
Should try to make denton

 

[Ford Mechanic]

Welcome from Edenton NC.

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[Lukes_deuce]

Welcome from NY. She looks to be well taken care of. Nothing a new hood and some body work cant fix. Looks like you have a drop side bed as well. Nice score on an M813, they are pretty rare! Good luck with the green disease!