hmsgoodhope
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Hello all,
I just made my first purchase - a M1031 Cargo Carrier and an M101 trailer at the auction at Ft. Meade.
(Deer in headlamps).
Now the fun begins! I am looking for a garage in N. VA where I can get basics done to truck and discuss restoration activities. Money is always an object but my goal is to have the truck operational (in good running condition) by the fall. I would very much like to arrest / fix any all rust if budget allows and start to think about paint job - I hope to have a long term partnership with garage I find. The M101 does have some rust and will need some metal work. I want to have it fully gone over, all parts made working, sand blast frame/body, red oxide undercoat, and then paint. Less the sand blasting I was thinking of doing this myself as my intro to the hobby. I would appreciate your thoughts on sandblasting/painting and am reading threads on this in SS and else where.
Best regards,
HMSGOODHOPE, N. VA
I just made my first purchase - a M1031 Cargo Carrier and an M101 trailer at the auction at Ft. Meade.
(Deer in headlamps). Now the fun begins! I am looking for a garage in N. VA where I can get basics done to truck and discuss restoration activities. Money is always an object but my goal is to have the truck operational (in good running condition) by the fall. I would very much like to arrest / fix any all rust if budget allows and start to think about paint job - I hope to have a long term partnership with garage I find. The M101 does have some rust and will need some metal work. I want to have it fully gone over, all parts made working, sand blast frame/body, red oxide undercoat, and then paint. Less the sand blasting I was thinking of doing this myself as my intro to the hobby. I would appreciate your thoughts on sandblasting/painting and am reading threads on this in SS and else where.
Best regards,
HMSGOODHOPE, N. VA
