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Thank you. I will probably be selling off some things in the near future. When cooler weather gets here and after I finish my truck, I'm going to be dismantling my parts trucks, keeping/selling what is good and scrapping what can't be saved or used. I just saw you started up your own thread...

Welcome! Everyone is giving you a lot of good info. There are tons of parts available for these trucks but you do have to look for them. I have seen complete engine rebuild kits with rings, etc. on ebay. Could you post up a bunch of pics of your truck...inside, outside, underneath, etc.? With...

I used Rustoleum Rusty Metal primer.

I noticed that some of you are putting stars, hood numbers, etc., over the Behr paint. What stencils are you using? I am using Behr Premium Plus Ultra semi-gloss on my M135 and was looking at paint mask stencils. Has anyone had any issues getting these to stick in place? I thought I read...

Has anyone seen this thread by David Doyle? He's asking for input on including G749 history in his upcoming G742 books. I suggested G749 history be in a book of its own. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?170900-What-do-YOU-want-to-know-about-G-742-history

I would love to know more about the G749 series since it seems that there is little info out there about them. Maybe put this info in a book of its own?

BreakFree would be another good one. I was referring to a gallon of Vietnam era bore solvent.

Agreed. I have a gallon of the old bore solvent.

I'd like to see some more video of the standard transmission M135 in action so we can really get a good idea of the performance difference. Asking you do drive the truck around more wouldn't be too much to ask would it. Haha!

My seat covers from Weebee Webbing came in. They look great, but I haven't got them put on anything yet. I really like the smell of canvas. Where are those Scentsy girls? We need some new scents. Military Canvas, Cosmoline and Hoppes 9 would be nice. The rain let up for a little bit and I...

Those look real good! I plan to use the original springs on mine. They still look decent.

They told me they had synthetic horse hair cushion and that it was $25 a yard. They were going to measure and send what I need, but they were estimating 3 yards. Do you have pics of your seat covers?

The rain forecast is still not cooperating with my painting plans. While I dodge tornados and wait for it to dry out, I ordered seat covers and cushions from Weebee Webbing. They said the wait time is about 2 weeks. Really looking forward to getting these. http://www.odcloth.com/

Good looking truck! Wish I was closer. Very sorry to hear it has come time for you to part with it.

I sure will post the part numbers if they will tell me what they are. Some people hold that info close. I used Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer on everything. Seems like people are having great results with it too. I have no complaints so far with it. I like to let it cure for at least a week. Just...

I am going to try the Behr route after reading how pleased people have been with it. This is 1944mb's engine, but he used the paint color I picked out a few years back. It is about as close to a perfect match as I could get to some original paint I found on an old gas can and under some layers...

Progress is slow but it is happening. One of my wheels is an oddball. None of the others have this marking.

Here are a few data plates I have seen and thought to take pictures of. Maybe it will help narrow down a month for you. 19,090 by May 1952!

My trucks have style B. 5314 was made February 1952 and 4984 was made January 1952. There are no order numbers on any of my trucks. Not sure On the 4G marking since there was also a 4A marking under that. I read somewhere that the 4A and 4G markings was a change the Army made in the 1960's...

It appears to be mostly complete! When will you try to start it?