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    New to me M127

    The floorboards are held down with as you have seen metal strips. The strips are in turn retained with carriage bolts that pass thru the metal strips, between the boards then thru the frame cross members. They are secured with lock washers and nuts. The easiest way to remove the strips is to cut...
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    New to me M127

    Replacing the wood could be problematic. I’m not sure of the ones made in 1972. however, the ones made in 63 and 67 use mahogany wood for the floors and sides. The other problem is the floors are 2” thick and the side are 1” thick. Modern dimensioned lumber is too thin. The back panels are...
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    New to me M127

    What year is it? It looks to be a late sixties, around 1967, since the data plates are on the front. If you have never taken the sides off one of those you may be surprised at how heavy they are. The two up front and the two in the rear are extra heavy. A crowbar is your friend when handling them.
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