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I was stupid and thought I could rob some parts from the other end of the bent rear axle. Should have known it would be too rusted up. Gotta pull another off the front tomorrow. I gotta clean the hubs and pull the drums and drill and tap for jacking bolts and it should be much easier next time...

Fire, brimstone, violence, and....cornflakes. Pretty much a waste of time. EDIT for explanation: had to weld nuts on the ends of those bolts because the heads were rusted off from sitting in the alkali (salt) dirt for ~30 years. We're in a dry desert in the Imperial Valley here, but it all used...

I follow ya. That's kinda what I was thinking, just put good modern auto paint on it. There's this stuff now, but I don't think I'll use it. (Caution, and pardon the pinup girl on the website) https://www.ratwax.net/

Talked to another Ag customer Friday that said the deuces they used to use went through axleshafts a lot. I think the reason recreational users don't break them as much is because we don't use them as hard (over)loaded.

Hats off to you, I hope to never do this again, or at least not for a long time. I'll soak the felts and coat everything else with Never Seez. Have one outer bearing race loose in the bore, gotta salvage another hub from one of the bent axles. `

Maybe I missed it in the TM, is there supposed to be oil on the felt washers?

You might check out this thread where we have been discussing A1s and USMC stuff. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?136487-Old-mixed-parts-M35-Gasser-VIN-ID-please

stb and I are into A1s, and I am into USMC trucks...could we see some pics of your interior, dash tags, etc. and exhaust? Do the C clip tie down deals on the bottom of the sides of your bed above the tires have gusset plates welded on the outsides of them? I haven't done it yet, but I'm told...

Minions fishing clean parts out of the scrubber. Before : After: Spray bottle, broom, compressed air, rags, not bad. Can't decide if or with what to paint the internals. It's all getting assembled with Never-Seez for sure... Lots of the parts look "new" but installed dry, no grease...

Thank you for sharing pics, esp. with the 11.00-20 NDTs. Love it! ...now if it was just USMC Forest Green ;-)

Ahab, this may interest you...when the ceramic rocks get worn out, they get small and get stuck in everything, need new rocks. Also, the tumbler does a good job of removing civvy paint and keeping the tough OD. Too bad I can't tumble my whole truck.

I was thinking about that, we have solvent. Spray bottle and a drip pan. I need some minions.

Yeah, I figured as much, don't want to spend the $ on all the cleaner if I don't have to. I tried dropping the front hub without the drum in the parts cleaner, too big, maybe if I knock out the studs and remove the adapter, but probably more work that it's worth. A guy could probably use...

Poor planning has resulted in this brake job dragging on forever. I can't wait to have it done. Such tedium. At least I have the scrubber.

I haven't looked into it yet, but I have lathes big enough to turn housings...

Front backing plates come off with spindle bolts, making it easy to remove them for cleaning, rears are riveted on...might change to bolts...

Didn't get a lot done tonight. Got interrupted and not working as late. Just brought in spare rear axles and pulled off tires and spring/dogbone mounts, robbing brake parts off them tomorrow. Since the front axle is so rough, I may swap it for the complete front axle from the donor truck...

I see what looks like USMC forest green and yellow letters on the door, and a hood handle. I have a few old pictures of old A1 era USMC trucks gathered from the internet, and none have "paperclips". I think that might not have come around 'til A2...? The welds on those look pretty boogery...

nb102, I'd love to see more pictures an info on your truck if you're still around. Researching A1s as I have one that's in rough shape. (In my signature) Thanks!

Telltale A1 bed ubolt. rats nest in brake drums. Lots of tires and wheels to wrassle.