My first MV, an M43.

[dbcolts]

Yes, it probably was......as the beds/stretchers are missing. With all the lights and roof rack......Yes
David

 

[wadefreedomvehicles]

Do you have plans or anything for that rear step? I would be interested in how you made it as mine does not have the step either and I could make one.

 

[dbcolts]

I don't have a step.....I thought they folded up into the compartment....???
David

 

[dmetalmiki]

I am just full of admiration at the speed and the competence you have shown in getting that fantastic truck 're born'. Well done. we are following the progress, and the pictures are great as well.

 

[60Buick]

Some more progress. The pictures are from last night. The "army medical service" decal is not straight and I will have to redue it. I will worry about that later, it's going to a huge warbird show this weekend.

It's not really speed so much as determination, I have been putting anywhere from 4 to 10hours a night into it after working full time all day everyday for the last month. I have till 2 tomorrow afternoon before the transport comes to take it to the warbird meet. There will be a lot of WW2 and Korean war veterans in attendance so it was my goal to make this show since the day I bought the truck. I had a lot more work in front of me than I was expecting. It was supposed to only need paint but the seller was a little less than truthful in his descriptions. It will be another all nighter tonight adding red crosses and cleaning out the interior. I was spraying primer just 5 days ago. The paint has progressed fast. I had my fingers crossed doing the markings after using Gillespie w/o hardner. It fully cured in about 30 hrs thanks to the shop being so hot.

As for the step. I don't have plans, a gentleman who has the correct step sent me pictures and measurements. I built off those. I will post them up.

 

[Another Ahab]

It sure looks beautiful.

 

[60Buick]

Now I can go to bed. It looks good to me.

 

[wadefreedomvehicles]

looks amazing. I love it!

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Very nice work.

 

[60Buick]

A few pictures from the show with the C46 and C47.

 

[Another Ahab]

A few pictures from the show with the C46 and C47.

Those shots are GREAT, 60Buick! Thanks for the treat.

Especially this one, you got an eye for a picture:

- This one is absolutely suitable for framing, like a calendar cover. Nice!

 

[dbcolts]

Very nice.........great work.
David

 

[wadefreedomvehicles]

Good job. It looks amazing.

 

[billyzz]

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I finished the home made rear step. I would still love to find an original but it works for now.

That homemade step looks like my original one.
Very nice!

 

[Another Ahab]

Good job. It looks amazing.

That homemade step looks like my original one.
Very nice!

Absolutely, that's some nice work.