Operation: Gertrude. Kendelrios M715 restoration thread

[kendelrio]

Ken, I am speechless. This truck is lookin good!!

Thanks bud. It was almost an obsession for a while, but I'm truly proud of how she came out!

 

[G744]

Now now, don't forsake your M37 in your cloud of joy...

 

[kendelrio]

Now now, don't forsake your M37 in your cloud of joy...

Absolutely not! I'm gonna take a few days off when I get back in from offshore and dig into her! Standby for many.... MANY... phone calls!

 

[G744]

After bumping around in the buckboard 715, the M37 ride will spoil you.

 

[ldmack3]

Ok... so where have I been? Busy!

Since my last post, I've painted the pioneer tools to match, the interior has been painted to match and the floor and bed have been rhino-lined. I've got one mirror on and will be adding the second when I get home.

I am having the seats recovered and when I get in and mounth them and the second mirror, I think I can place a check mark in the "Done" column...

Here are some pics I have on my PC, I'll be adding more soon from my phone:

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Nice pair.

 

[kendelrio]

Oh, sometime during this process I finished my M1061A1 trailer.

Here she is loaded up!

 

[MightyMike]

I really enjoyed this write-up on your build. Your M715 project turned out nicely. Thank you for sharing your experience.

 

[kendelrio]

Most recently...

The main thing I've done is start the preparation to register her as a "Historic Military Vehicle", so "Dirty Gerty" needed to come off the hood and be replaced with her VIN, Military style...







And a new glamor shot outside the house...



I believe when I get home, I'll paint the bridge plate to match...

 

[kendelrio]

So, from then, til now...

 

[G744]

For that vintage truck, bridge plates were flat chrome yellow.

They added a little pizazz...

 

[kendelrio]

For that vintage truck, bridge plates were flat chrome yellow.

They added a little pizazz...

Thanks bud!

 

[Migginsbros]

 

[kendelrio]

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I've got to find some semi-transparent tape so I can outline the numbers. All of the stencils I found are too large or small.

 

[juanprado]

I've got to find some semi-transparent tape so I can outline the numbers. All of the stencils I found are too large or small.

Rick Larson sells the decals to refresh bridge plates and numerals.

 

[Soupermike]

Does anyone know the correct font for the numbers?

For that vintage truck, bridge plates were flat chrome yellow.

They added a little pizazz...

Would this be correct for the bridge plate?

Dupli-Color EBFM03637 Perfect Match Automotive Spray Paint – Ford Chrome Yellow, BZ – 8 oz. Aerosol Can

I've got to find some semi-transparent tape so I can outline the numbers. All of the stencils I found are too large or small.

Search Delta Team Decals on FB. I have heard good things about them.

 

[kendelrio]

Rick Larson sells the decals to refresh bridge plates and numerals.

Do you have a website?

 

[Soupermike]

Do you have a website?

Home Page

www.militarystencils.com

Delta Team Decals

Custom markings, paint masks, and stencils for military vehicles

www.deltateamdecals.com

 

[juanprado]

Do you have a website?

Bridge Plates & Replacement Number Kits

www.militarystencils.com

 

[67Beast]

Here is the specific page on Delta Team Decals that has the bridgeplate kits, Bridgeplate (deltateamdecals.com) Note that this kit comes with enough numbers to fully restore a plate and is pretty reasonable for only $10 with free shipping.

 

[Soupermike]

Here is the specific page on Delta Team Decals that has the bridgeplate kits, Bridgeplate (deltateamdecals.com) Note that this kit comes with enough numbers to fully restore a plate and is pretty reasonable for only $10 with free shipping.

I bought a set this evening.