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Welcome from Kentucky Jacob. My advice is to buy the truck and have fun with it. Ensure the condition of the truck can be addressed with your level of mechanical aptitude. I would not start with a basket case.
JC
The Fair Grounds is right across the high way (264) from the airport. Quick cab ride or a half mile car ride. Google map it and you'll get a good idea.
You can't walk though.
JC
Welcome from Kentucky. If you like simple, you'll love a M35. May just need to get a couple bigger tools. Best part is not having to set the spark plug gaps.
Not bad for a free truck, it still has the front shackles installed. Follow the advice given, real easy to work on, parts are still out there, kick in the pants to drive.
Get it road worthy and be safe.
You are not missing a filter. The CAT 3116 engine is utilized in a lot of different applications. In the A3, the left side filter is not used. The engine oil filter is on the right side of the engine. However, the cross over tube has been removed. It also is not used in the A3 application, you...
Stick w/ the 80/90 called out in the lube orders. Auto Zone has a good price on 5 gallon pails, Get the hand pump that fits the pail bung. Pump away on level ground.
Great photos and some great access to the boneyard. Hard to believe all the airframes still parked out there, and the millions of man hours that were spent keeping them flying. Sad
Silicone will work in a pinch. There are several products used in aviation sheet metal repairs. PRC is a good one. Two part A/B mix, once mixed it has a defined time limit before it sets. A good auto body shop should have Pro Seal or other good sealer.
Ive had success using liquid silicone for putting life back into rubber/plastic pieces. I soaked the parts in a zip lock bag.
For parts still installed try the better foaming tire dressing. Spray and cover it with a good layer of foam and let it soak in
and absorb. Also put it on a new sponge to...