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Today was a good day :mrgreen:
A deal was struck and I bought the truck in the previous picture :beer:
Pictures and videos along with all the procedure prior to have it on the road again will be shared here !!!
Jim
Thanks for the price estimate...
I also discover one more in need of TLC in a place that I will never expect to find a truck like this there as they have strictly US army trucks...
Take a look of the extra tires in the bed!
It is complete and I am wonder how much is a fair price for this ...
Finlandia : this is the bed setup exactly !!! Thanks !!!
Altough is 255 not 260...
Hope to upload mine on youtube shortly :mrgreen:
Now one more thing : what is a fair price for one of these trucks ?
It is in general good condition and complete...
Rgds,
Jim
:beer:
Thank you so much for your great help !
When I will go to the yard I will take a lot of pics.
Winch has to be removed from an original w/winch that is badly rusted, all parts are there so no big issues.One more thing what size are the bolts that secures the winch in the chassis/bumper ? As for...
Advice before purchase needed please !
Hello guys and gals,
I plan for a possible purchase of a M37.
Except from sheetmetal condition rust etc and general inspection are there some weak points ?
I also have some specific questions.
1)where is the chassis # located ???
2)how can easily spot on...
Hello guys,
I came across two Kraz 255b for sale...
These are a strange bed setup with some wheels at both corners and a winch near to the cab...The one of them is pretty complete and in very very good condition.
I am wonder if there some market for this kind and era of trucks as here in...
Yep, they are commnon... This yard has at least 30+Deuces, 2 5 tons (M818,M52) 2 GMC 352 , 1 M601,20 + M37, 2 M715 one 5 ton recovery and 2 huge Kraz 6x6s (they are like 10 tons)...
Small update guys!
Today I was bought a used gas tank as that ihas the truck is badly rusted and soldered in the past.It comes from a diesel truck but today I was discover that there is 2 types of diesel tanks...One with a very big intake/outlet and one with smaller similar to gas...I get the...
Thank you for your great help guys !
These are some spares I get with the truck along with 3 brand new water pumps!
I will be in the yard in some days and I will take more pics.
The m37 has a close rear cabin who is based in the original bed (it is metal too).Not sure for it's usage...
The parts in the photo was given to me as parts from these trucks.Could you plese confirm thei usage ?
Thanlks Barrman for the info... and all the guys for their help..
Today I was remove the gas tank.I really shot and I need to find another one.
Missing are the mirrors , windshield wiper blades , cab top cover,horn button
I am wonder if there is NOS carbs available ?
Also these era trucks didn't...
I am glad you like my small truck guys !
Any idea about the production year of the M49 ?
Also do these trucks have air brakes ? If not possibly it has a leak as the pedal has no pressure at all.Where is the M/C located ?
Thank you,
Jim
Tomorrow in the yard again with more pics!
Hello guys,
Today I was struck a deal and bought my first US Army truck.A M49 w/gas 6 cylinder engine.
Truck has some years to start and I need your advice to what I have to do ?
Also anyone can please let me know the specs of the required batteries please ?
Thank you,
Jim
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