The unofficial g749 picture thread

[metal magnet 1963]

Hood heater inlet scoop.

Can we get the measurements of the hood scoop for the heater? And maybe some close up pictures?

Yes, I'm sending everything now.

 

[metal magnet 1963]

Cool! Do the 302's use cast iron pistons or are the aluminum? Now I want another M211 with the original drivetrain in it. There is a man selling a really nice one in Phoenix AZ for $5500 obo, he said he has no idea what it's worth and is open to offers. Zero rust and a real gem.

No, they are aluminum, and the name Zolnner (?) is cast into them. That's what's in my M211 engine.

 

[metal magnet 1963]

olga in all her glory...detroit diesel powered... Soon...

v6-53?

 

[Another Ahab]

I just took it apart, stored all the major parts in my workshop, and set about plans to rebuild the engine for the M211. I WILL NOT SCRAP it! The frame is still in one piece, and as long as not cracked, or welded, she's a gonna run again.

You will earn Good Karma for your noble undertaking.

Old MV Iron everywhere cheers you, and my gratitude is included.

 

[metal magnet 1963]

Yeah, but the "bone structure" is good. Sure hope you'll tackle a restoration and keep us posted with pictures. There's life in her yet; what a beauty!

Yes sir, don't worry. How do you get a video uploaded here? I have one of my M211 when I got running after getting it unseized, but am unsure of how to do it.

 

[metal magnet 1963]

You will earn Good Karma for your noble undertaking.

Old MV Iron everywhere cheers you, and my gratitude is included.

This is the M135 now, I kind of get carried away sometimes with the "yep,take this off, and that,and that......"

 

[metal magnet 1963]

Another hard top!! Man those are hard to find down in my area.

Why did the American trucks get issued with canvas tops, and only the shop vans get isued wih steel tops?

 

[metal magnet 1963]

Can we get the measurements of the hood scoop for the heater? And maybe some close up pictures?

I hope the pictures are clear enough to do the job, if not, let me know, and I'll send better ones.

 

[USMC 00-08]

Why did the American trucks get issued with canvas tops, and only the shop vans get issued with steel tops?

I really don't know. I have never seen a hardtop in person but really like the look of them and have not been able to find one anywhere close to me in years of looking. The canvas just deteriorates too fast if you don't have a building to put them under.

My search for the elusive hardtop may be at an end tomorrow. If it is, I'll post it up over in my thread.

 

[Another Ahab]

Yes sir, don't worry. How do you get a video uploaded here? I have one of my M211 when I got running after getting it unseized, but am unsure of how to do it.

I think you can pretty much cut-and-paste; does that not work for you?

 

[metal magnet 1963]

Finally running!

I think you can pretty much cut-and-paste; does that not work for you?

I tried everything I know, and a lot I thought I did, but I did manage to get it uploaded on Youtube.Look up "M211 deuce and a half Military truck".

 

[USMC 00-08]

Now you can just cut and paste the YouTube link here and it will show up.

Like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_yEVAziBlw

I think you should start your very own thread with all this so we can keep track of your progress easier. A bunch of us are really interested in what you are doing.

Like these

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?52255-G749-preservation

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?68735-First-52-XM211

 

[hendersond]

Agreed. We are interested in your progress. Go to the "early Duece Forum" and you will find the button "+ new thread"

We are happy to egg you on

 

[metal magnet 1963]

Now you can just cut and paste the YouTube link here and it will show up.

Like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_yEVAziBlw

I think you should start your very own thread with all this so we can keep track of your progress easier. A bunch of us are really interested in what you are doing.

Like these

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?52255-G749-preservation

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?68735-First-52-XM211

Well I'll be darned! A million thank you's are in order. But every time I tried to "cut/paste", it didn't work. It was simpler to post on YT. But I'll learn. As for a new thread, I have to agree, there's a lot I'm up to, and it needs posting. Just in passing, I forget who mentioned this, but someone wanted to see a Canadian defroster vent for the windshield. I have one in the M135, and original heating ducts.I can remove and give details/measurments/pictures, if interested.

 

[USMC 00-08]

I need to learn how to post to YouTube from you then because I can't figure that one out!

Very interested in the vent and heating stuff!!

 

[hendersond]

Go to you tube and watch your video. Copy the URL from the web address bar. Paste it in your SS post.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtfO-cLkxHk
It automatically puts the video in the post.

 

[metal magnet 1963]

Heater /vents

I need to learn how to post to YouTube from you then because I can't figure that one out!

Very interested in the vent and heating stuff!!

I'm going to take pictures today,will even attempt a video so I can get more experienced with that issue. As for uploading on YT, if you have Google as a home browser, and a Gmail address, you are in great shape, as signing in to one, is signing into all, including YT.Go to YT, and create a "channel". Describe what your channel is about, and upload you material, note though, it takes time, so be patient.When done, click finished, or view video, and view your material. I had to muck around for awhile before getting it right, but that's basically how it's done.Hope that helps. I wish I was as fast as most 5 to 7 year olds in getting this stuff, but we all learn by seeing it done.

 

[metal magnet 1963]

Heater ducting

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[metal magnet 1963]

Heater vents

"Defination of Insanity" is defined as follows..... Making same mistakes repeatedly, expecting different results!!!

 

[metal magnet 1963]

What about them? Please do not use links for pictures, the one in your second post is pass word protected.

Sorry about that, I've been trying to get some pictures and video here for a new thread on my M211. Didn't mean to hash things up, but did.Should I delete everything and start over?