Parts needed

[DDoyle]

If this is not the appropriate place to post this plea, please forgive me. I am new to the group and just trying to find my way around.

I am seeking some parts to complete an obscure G-742-based truck. The truck is a V-17A/MTQ telephone maintenance truck.

I need the rear steps, the gin poles, and most importantly the rotating platform that mounts on top.

Ideally, these would be somewhere in the eastern US - but this is only a preference. I am willing to buy more - perhaps even the entire bed or truck, to secure these parts.

I'd appreciate even a lead to these parts if you don't have them yourself.

Thanks in advance!

Sincerely,
David Doyle
West Tennessee

 

[mangus580]

This place works just fine

Any chance that Buddy Hammond might have any of this stuff out in the weeds somewhere?

 

[DDoyle]

I scoured the place pretty thoroughly a few years ago, and don't remember seeing it - but then I missed the famous, well-travelled pipeline bed or I would have brought it home!

I plan on checking on things up there soon though.

Thanks!
David Doyle
West Tennessee

 

[mangus580]

Eddie will be there sunday, I am sure he will keep his eyes open for you

 

[Opie]

Miltrucks has one and might have some insight as to parts in Ohio. (Or you could buy his truck from him...)

 

[Recovry4x4]

David, I've got a step from an old tank bed! Don't have any idea if it's correct for the V17. Its got some compression springs and a block with a V cut in it. When I find my camera, I'll take a pic for you. Also, BFR is on this list and he may still have the parts for the LeRoi compressor bed that I told you about. Anything truck specific you need, he's scrapping the cab/chassis!