What have you done to your JEEP today

[zout]

Finally got the gaudy decals off the hood and sides - it always bugged me that they were too big - but when your grandsons use dads equip to make them for grandma - you just gotta live with it. Hopefully they will not notice the change.

Have some pressure washing to do once it gets above 12 degree's here in Ga - then get onto cleaning out the inside - get a good pm on it when done.
I have it moveable for now to make some room in the garage for a command card paint job for DA BOSS.

Issues over the jeep have all been resolved FINALLY (whew) (thought that chit would never end) - but all is looking good to watch it back in action once again this summer.
I have pictures - but just imagine an M38A1 with only "stars" on it - that is what it looks like.

 

[zout]

Its down to like 19 degree's and flurries around here in Lilburn tonight - got the new decals on - shop blown out for a coming up project - got Zout2's filters laid out to change the oil in it tomorrow night and fire that wiley rascal up. I'll have to put it outside tarped over for a tad bit but that's ok. Gives the owner a chance to take it around the power lines to practice a bit. The Ga pine sap is on it so I might fire up the pressure washer before embarrising myself with pictures.

 

[Another Ahab]

I'll have to put it outside tarped over for a tad bit but that's ok. Gives the owner a chance to take it around the power lines to practice a bit. The Ga pine sap is on it so I might fire up the pressure washer before embarrising myself with pictures.

You thought they had to be pretty:

- Shoot, we just like looking at pictures

 

[MASH 4077]

New canvas!

 

[Another Ahab]

New canvas!

Looks real nice:

- Did you find stock replacements, or is that all custom work?

 

[zout]

Mash - that really looks good.

 

[FrankUSMC]

Did some painting this week end, and we got one set of the overload springs on the rear of the jeep. Still have not started repainting the 106, but, I did walk around it!
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

 

[MASH 4077]

Looks real nice:

- Did you find stock replacements, or is that all custom work?

These were replacements. Got them from Surplus City Jeep Parts.

 

[zout]

uncovered the beast - did a pm on Debs jeep - moved it around and seeing how I had the pressure washer was out anyhow it was just the natural thing to do next.

 

[papabear]

That is one nice jeep! I remember all the work you did when you were building it.

 

[zout]

Brings back memories and the outstanding support from DH getting them loaded up for us when one of the shippers went array an I will never forget his help.

The Second jeep of that two that was done was sold by it'd owner I built it for a couple months ago to someone in FL.

Deb already has plans to start taking it to work when weather permits. Dang she is a die hard trooper.

I told her first one up and ready to go to work takes the jeep.

 

[MASH 4077]

Had my jeep out yesterday to get parts for my Dodge!

 

[zout]

Sweet. Loving seeing jeeps in action. Just like watching aircraft land.....i watch every one I can.

 

[zout]

Headed out this morning with flags flying proudly for a few hour...hit Waffle House for breakfast where most of the Vets Hall folks meet up and never saw it....great time just listening to Vets stories of their life. PRICELESS.
Better yet when they went to cash out someone paid all their tabs. JUST LIKE THEY DID FOR US. Imagine that. Can never repay them for their service.

 

[MASH 4077]

Drove mine to the Memorial Day service at the VA Medical Center in Marion, IN today. It got a lot of thumbs up and everyone seemed to enjoy it.

 

[FrankUSMC]

Had two marines here this weekend helping me sand the 106 recoilless rifle that will be mounted in the back of the M38A1. Started painting the gun yesterday.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

 

[Another Ahab]

Had two marines here this weekend helping me sand the 106 recoilless rifle that will be mounted in the back of the M38A1. Started painting the gun yesterday.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

Someone kindly just posted a picture of a 106 recoilless rifle mounted solo on a single dedicated axle ( I think it was in the "Did What With Your Deuce" thread).

I had never seen that configuration before. No detail about it, beyond the highly appreciated picture.

 

[bikeman]

Franks 106 is awesome. I saw it the last time I was out there. Very impressive restoration done on it!

 

[FrankUSMC]

The "getting old part" keeps slowing me down. Bought the paint for the 2nd coat, now can not find the paint! Went and bought some more today. The goal is to have the 106 mounted on the jeep this weekend.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Frank, hopefully the paint is not as old as you are!!!