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Well, holiday season is over and I am getting back on the project. Currently working on the axles and brakes. I have attached pics of the rear brake backing plates and the crud. I have cleaned everything up and refinished the inside of the backing plate with high temp engine paint. New shoes...
Too bad Garrett. Here is a video showing a E7T2 restoration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QnMHGvgm7Y
Here is a potential source for you:
http://www.allcarbs.com/detail.php?pid=1149&mfgn=50&ctgn=10&stt=0&gb=2
Gatordoc, the generator and the regulator should have metal tags indicating the voltage. Or, you can remove the generator and if it breaks your back, it is a 12V. :-P
Garrett, the carb for the WC51/52 and the M37 is the Carter ETW1. I am not sure about the WC63 but I would imagine it is. One thing you might keep in mind is that there are many products I see on Ebay that will tell you they fit a WC but actually do not so double check if you go that route...
Garrett, I suggest you take some time and visit Midwest Military's website. The have sections for each vehicle and you can familiarize yourself with the differences. Also, download some TM's as you will need them.
Mine did not have bead locks but I did end up cutting the tires off before I could separate the rims. Some were not salvageable. Use some antisieze on the surfaces when you put the back together. As for the fuel pump, it will work but you will require some modification to the fuel pump heat...
Nice condition and seats. Will need a windshield and Midwest has them for about $400 repro. You rear crossmember is rusted just like mine was only not as bad. Good luck with it. Do like I did and give John at Midwest your credit card to save yourself a lot of time. :)
Nice truck. The Combat rims are usually rusted between the main rim and the detachable rim. Make sure all rim bolts are removed and try inserting a shaft of some type from the main rim side and try to knock it off. I had some rims that never did separate. As for the pump. The user probably...