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Welcome from Kentucky, truck looks to be in good shape. Great back roads vehicle. Have fun , be safe. Read the operators manual. JC

Welcome from Kentucky, nice truck, worth the wait. JC

Second that, the turbo should be well defined spool up. C or D, you should hear the turbocharger .

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

Welcome from Kentucky, lots of good info on the site.

Matt, Welcome from Kentucky, good for you, you dont have to own to have fun. Glad your department has some truck, they will be maintained. Be safe. 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.

Welcome from Kentucky, looks like you're having fun. Dogs love trucks. JC

Restoration as in static display? -or airworthy condition. Either way , looks fun. JC

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.

It's amazing something like that in that condition is still "out there". Great find.

If not mentioned previously, Kentucky is HMMWV friendly. Real easy checklist and inspection fee.

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.

Subscribed, good idea. need the same set up. JC

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...

Yep, this is the replacement solenoid. I have replaced several, saves removing the starter.