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Can't seem to get the picture posted correctly. For some reason it keeps turning it upside down. I'll try again later.

Vietnam tribute has become the gun truck replica War Wagon. The original War Wagon I'm basing mine on was an M35A1. It belonged to the 240th QM. I might be able to write a book about all the twists and turns it took to get to this point. I think I can post a pic of it. My truck is an 1970...

Excellent idea, many thanks!

Change, update, restart, ah shucks, I'm starting this one over. Vietnam tribute has taken on new life. Most of the parts previous listed are going to be used but in a better form. I have the M52A2 former fire dept tanker, former M52A2 tractor. Nothing on back, sold the tank for scrap. Got a...

got the correct lights for front and back. Also have a set of yellow headlights when it comes time to change over. Got the corect seat for the gunner/passenger; waiting to install until the cab's been detailed. Right now, it's #2 for maintenance behind the AF truck. Got a bunch of work to do...

If you can get them to me, they'll go in the scrap book that's getting put together. I have several pictures but some shots of what they went through on the battle field would put more realism to the book. Thank you!:beer:

Been a while since last post, things are coming together slowly. Sand bags are in hand (Thank you) and I've got a pile of dirt out back and two hyper active kids. Now if i can only get them to put the dirt in the bags and not thow it at each other.... Anyway, rear lights received as well. I'll...

Excellent photos!! There is a bunch of great info. The no smoking sign (I assume this was in all trucks?). The M-16 could be positioned on any of the thmb screws (makes sense). But one question comes up: the armor plate: how much was mounted; was it on both doors? (I like the machete, adds a...

Hurst shifter check, burlap bags...might take some work. I'll keep my eyes open for them.

Any inside photos would be greatly appreciated! I don't have much in the way of those. I did get the photo of the M-16 hanging on the thumb screw. I'm still looing for an M-16A1 as a prop to do the same. My AR's are M-4 style. I don't think you had those, or did you? You mention two...

Just a guess, I'd say that the trucks in the pics didn't have gun mounts. Either that or they had a really tall gunner:lol:. When the seats backs are folded down, they have a steel plate (can't remember what the pattern is calledaua). that gives the gunner a solid platform to stand on and...

Got the correct mirror mounts yesterday, Thanks Jim! Took the West coast off, came off easy, and after hours of looking, found the correct sized bolts to install the old school mount. Unless I'm missing something, there's only one mirror mount on the old style (drivers side)? Anyway, once i...

I've printed all the pictures you've posted as well as some others I've found. I'll be putting them in the scrap book I found. FYI, the scrap book is made of some kind of wood from the orient. on it's cover is a picture of Japan and Korea. No. it's not a Vietnam specific scrap book; it is...

After researching the seat issue, I couldn't find any proof that there were two drivers type seats ever used during the war. Since this appears to be the case, out goes the single seat and in goes the gunners seat. Difficult job to put it simple. In order to get them out, I had to lighten the...

Finally something positive to add. A local collector generously donated some things to get the truck cab more in touch with the time period. That brings me to a question: did the trucks then have two single seats or did they have a single seat and the flat, pain in the backside 1/2 bench...

Good question. Difficult answer... For years, (12 to be exact) since I've been in Laramie County, the local community has annually been the fortunate recipient of World War II re-enactments and displays. They have been outstanding productions and if anyone is in Cheyenne for Frontier Days, keep...

Post #6 Hi, everything is on hold.:cry: Money sit is too tight for wants vs. have to haves. I'll keep tinkering and fixing little things but the truck won't be anywhere near ready this year. If money sit changes, I'll start up again. For what its worth, the truck will be wearing the markings...

I don't know of a confirmed source, however, i may know someone who does. I'll ask him and if he's Ok with it, I'll send you the info (or he will).

Post #5 Brakes are done for now. I can get her out of the barn to start doing some sanding. Sometime between here and there have to get me a set of inner front hub zippered seals. After that, as near as I can tell most of the mechanics are done. now it's time for the cosmetics. As far as a...

uuuuhhh, yupauaauaaua. Been doing things on my own so long i forget the smart things and remember the dumb thngs. I think I already posted it but just in case, brakes are bled and I'm ready to bring the bleeder home. Same time frame as before?