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  1. Tinwoodsman

    1941 K18-C GMC Recovered today

    Hey Mike. I hear you worked with Samuel Morse at one time. Is that true.....? :-P
  2. Tinwoodsman

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    Slugging away on the parking brake hardware and bell housing today. One more round of greasy crud cleaning and then sandblasted the parts. Surface cleaned blasted parts with Scotchbrite pad and then primed everything. I know taking everything down to the fasteners and cleaning and painting...
  3. Tinwoodsman

    LME maintenance tent erection

    Is that the central air duct?? :goodjob:
  4. Tinwoodsman

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    Strangely, the bellcrank, shaft and associated parts are in great condition.
  5. Tinwoodsman

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    Any method has its problems but the popular method in this are is mobile dustless blasting. It uses a combination of water and recycled glass. The user can use a simple dust mask and goggles and the residue is vertically washed away. The biggest benefit is that is a cool process with now...
  6. Tinwoodsman

    MB with odd accessories in Italy

    I would buy it.
  7. Tinwoodsman

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    Spent the day trying to determine the parts needed to rebuild the steering gear and drag link. Cleaned everything and ordered the missing or defective parts and should be good to go soon. Then moved on to the tranny and transfer case. Removed the bell housing and all parts are good so tried...
  8. Tinwoodsman

    1941 K18-C GMC Recovered today

    Looking good to me. They sold me a nutty buddy. :-)
  9. Tinwoodsman

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    Back at the chassis today. Installed the front brake hardware and then the front drum/hub components. Spent considerable time cleaning up the tie rods and tie rod ends. Primed, painted and installed them and the refurbished bell crank hardware. Finally, mounted the two front tires and now I...
  10. Tinwoodsman

    Vietnam Guntruck Gathering XIII

    Proceed to march. Well done Sir!!!
  11. Tinwoodsman

    1941 K18-C GMC Recovered today

    Looks great Commander. Are you going to paint the turn signal control also? Inquiring minds want to know.
  12. Tinwoodsman

    HF Jack Stands

    I have had good results with Northern Tool.
  13. Tinwoodsman

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    Tried to get to a rolling chassis today but fell a little short of the mark. I can roll it if I pick up the front end but **** it is heavy. Did get both axles mounted on spring packs and did get the torque reaction spring added to the driver's side front spring which helps prevent drivers side...
  14. Tinwoodsman

    M932A2 and Mk-48 Cab conversion

    Based on your end result Drew it was a good idea. [thumbzup]
  15. Tinwoodsman

    1941 K18-C GMC Recovered today

    That puppy is going to light up like the White House christmas tree.
  16. Tinwoodsman

    1941 K18-C GMC Recovered today

    Craig, if you knew half of what Dave does, you would not be able to walk upright. :D
  17. Tinwoodsman

    1941 K18-C GMC Recovered today

    Here is what I know: SS - Trailer Socket Service Stop S - Service Stop Light BHT - Blackout Switch for Front Blackout Lights and Blackout Tailights TT - Trailer Stop Light BS - Blackout Stop Light SW - Junction Stop Light HT - Headlight Dimmer and Service Tailight B - Battery
  18. Tinwoodsman

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    Thanks. Not stainless but it does work. :beer:
  19. Tinwoodsman

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    Continued work of the front axle knuckle housing and associated parts. Painted some things up and then worked on the engine installing the timing gear and chain, timing cover and oil pan.
  20. Tinwoodsman

    My New Project - 1942 Ford GPW

    In spite of some tinfoil hat types, that is the central dust collector for my wood working shop with is adjacent to the garage shop. All my woodworking tools are plumbed to this central collector with tube gates with I open and close depending upon which tool I am working with. Thanks for asking.
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