HASSON1911's M923A2 Acquisition and Restoration Thread

[moose97]

Nice truck!

 

[HASSON1911]

Just got me "new" antenna up. Quick question do guys in the field leave these up when moving. I feel like they will hit bridges overpasses and telephone lines? Or is is strong enough to leave up doing 55, can't be good for it? Anyways I do like the look of it!

 

[Suprman]

That's a long antenna what is it connected to?

 

[HASSON1911]

I know right, its the as-39000 for the sincgar radio. its hook up to nothing right now, I'm working with a local radio guy in my area to work on a project that will later be revealed

 

[swindad2]

Awesome find! I'm looking at 5 tons myself, but the wife is just now getting over the deuce. Just talked her into riding in it yesterday.

 

[HASSON1911]

Haha, if you can afford the fuel for the 5 ton. You're going to have a hard time going back to the deuce!

 

[HASSON1911]

Started paint to see what the colors looked like, think ill do the hood today! Word to the wise don't use a paint brush for me I hate streaks and its really hard, for me anyways, to get rid of them while painting. Probably use a roller for the hood. And like others say little runs showed up, but i guess thats normal and will wash away? Hopefully?....Also, 1 internet cookie for who can guess whats wrong with my front tire!

 

[Suprman]

You need a counterweight that's why you are vibrating.

 

[HASSON1911]

Yep, and it seems not to many people have one, gotta love GL

 

[Suprman]

There are tons of people parting these things out they can't be hard to find. Get a bunch of big washers for now put them on under the nuts. You can take off the weight on the other side and weigh it so you can see if you are getting close.

 

[Suprman]

Tjnmurray has them on their site

 

[1 Patriot-of-many]

I'd like to thank who ever put these goodies in my truck and also GL for not taking them out. Shown: davit crane chain hoist, 5 reflective triangle markers, 2 bottle neck jacks and 2 impact sockets. Not shown: glad hand and speaker from com. system

Lucky.....I didn't have a **** thing in the goodie boxes. Did have a extra shackle, a couple military pouches and some paperwork indicating my truck was in Kuwait at one time in the early 90's in the cab.

 

[HASSON1911]

Here are some pics of the antenna and mounting assembly. As requested by members.

 

[HASSON1911]

Paint is done and cure, now I have 2 weeks get the wheels black, the troops seats done, and camo! Oh boy here we go.

 

[HASSON1911]

What are your guys thoughts on keeping it green, black tires, then do natural wood for troop seats (for the parade) then after take my time with camo. Thoughts?

 

[Suprman]

I think it would look good green with black wheels, black bumper and black grille.

 

[MyothersanM1]

Black wheels...easy to paint and easy to touch up, can of Krylon Professional flat black, after projects requiring tire removal. Get some fiberglass troop seats...much easier to maintain

 

[Karl kostman]

Jake is this the one from Sparta or the one from Glen?
KK

 

[HASSON1911]

This is the one from sparta, Im not sure if glen is done working on the one I was checking out from him, mentioned some valves leaking up in the dash.

 

[Karl kostman]

I am sure it will be 100% Jake by the time you pick it up! The Sparta one if looking pretty good though!
KK