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Thank you for the recent pictures, that will help me a lot! As for your heater, I am now certain that is the place your resistor for the speed settings is located. Mine just hangs under the dash by the wiring(will take pictures). I like the way the wiring was tagged when the truck was built, but hate how small the numbers are.They should have made the tags wider.
I haven't got them on YT yet, didn't think they would look right, being so short.I was trying to show them from my Google account, and "dat don't work"!!! So, I'll get that taken care of and post them on YT. I would pick up both carriers from you, but that's a LONGGGGGG drive for me!!!!I'm always looking around this area, but not many examples left intact. I would have everyone crying here with what I've seen,(and NOT done) To at least 4 other trucks! My goal is to get one with all winch apparatus intact and working.I think I'm dreaming though...
Well, somebody goofed when they ripped the wiring out. It's steel, no copper in those trucks execept the heater, rad, and air lines.I found that out quick. Was some surprised too.The trouble with the wiring is if it's exposed, it shreds the insulation very easily, so handle the wiring carefully.Any wiring thats taped up, looks like new, but if it's not, watch out.I bought a set of pliers from Snap-on,(blue-point) that have curved ends similar to spark plug wire pliers, but much better. I use them to dis-connect the acorn type connectors, they work perfectly, no matter how stuck they are.
Issues will show on the video I will take of it soon. The engine is missing on one or more cylinders, back window was removed and plexiglassed, lights don't work,etc,but looks like it was generally maintained with some skill.Seeing the chains on it made me very nervous, they have a terrible habit of ripping out brake lines, when not done right. Came with a box of spare parts (mostly all used) and 3 extra complete wheels in the bed,bald as a babys butt. It was not a pleasant experience with this guy, I was very happy to get out of his yard, as soon as possible. This is one day,I will never forget.One last mention, it came with window defrosters.
You will need the original, or as close to the same G.P.M. the pump you are going to install on your project truck.I have done this before, when asked on how to "reboost" an old case loader.I ditched the vaccume setup, put a hydroboost from a 2000 chevy astro.Guy just loves it.It installed very easy, with few kinks, So if you need assistance, i'm all ears.(but not Spock).
Hopefully that is an easy fix. The truck looks like it is in good shape.
How did we fail to tell him?
WELL,,,,,,for now it's ok, but I want it to look like a true military vehicle, not like it was stolen from the museum. I have my work cut out for me there, I'll be sanding for YEARS....And no, that's the way she looks, nothing special from me, just used my phone to capture the moment.But the killer thing is the guy running the platform, hauled the other 2 trucks for me!!!I call, he haul. Best solution. $150.00 delivered.
I know,,,,you see one, and first thing you have four looking at you. (well,,3 and a half), but I was after this truck for at least 15 years, and the time I first talked to him, wasn't that pleasant an experience. So when I was told he was selling, I rememberd the last time we spoke, and said"ok, your asking for it, but no guts, no glory!" A friend I brought (pestered) into coming with me was amazed at how ........bad .....moody.... he was. As for appearance, he must have painted it two days before, because my garage smells like fresh paint. Hood is ok, roof great, steering wheel, great, fuel tank repaired,(and a story with that one!) muffler, and exhaust all not great. Some lights work, no big deal. I now need TWO convoy lights complete with plates.I checked the build date, it's 31 08 55. I'm going to make a YT video, and show more of it for those interested.
I have been wanting to ask, what is the difference between a M211, and a XM211? Is there such a thing as a XM135?
I always thought there was only 1 answer for this so I searched "xm211 difference" and found an explanation with additional info......
