Possible acquisition

[nattieleather]

It's a little rough but I've seen worse. You have a lot to work with. Good luck with your new project.

 

[kurtkds]

So the last couple days have been nice so I've had some time to pressure was the cckw inside and out. Confirmed the vin # 353 truck with banjo axles. Been spraying down any thing that should move with lube to get things to move again. Next in the list is to remove what's left of the bed.

 

[kurtkds]

 

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[kurtkds]

So there's a bit of sheet metal work to be done. Gotta pull the starter out so I can free up the start button on it and make sure it spins. All the gauges need to be replace and the brakes are still a mystery. The throttle plate on the carburetor is sized up and is currently soaking in kroil. Got the door latches working on both doors but unfortunately the top passenger side door hinge was sized up and broke loose.

 

[kurtkds]

Sorry for the sideway pictures, posted from my phone.

 

[USMC 00-08]

Neat project!

 

[ThatXJGuy]

Im jealous... CCKWs are the trucks that got me interested in this hobby in the first place! Then all I get is a couple of measley 5 tons lol. I am hopefully buying a WWII 1-1/2 ton truck this week though . It looks like the same cab as the CCKW, just one rear axle.

 

[m1010plowboy]

It does appear that you can get some re-manufactured parts for the CCKW family. The hunt is one of the tasks that can be a lot of fun when re-building so let us know what you're not finding or need to re-create. The pictures are fine, crooked, sideways or upside down, just appreciate you keeping this thread going. Steel Soldiers knows you can choose any airline when you decide to fly an MV thread so I'm sure we all greatly appreciate you sharing the round cab here. Simply beautiful!

I read a thread on re-building the steering wheel so I'll post the link here and tilt the monitor, ready for more pictures.
http://www.cckw.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5443

 

[kurtkds]

Thats an awesome post, thanks for the info.

 

[mhassett]

Wow! What a project.
Please keep us posted.

 

[kurtkds]

So after several days of soaking with penatrating oil, the trottle plate moves freely and the starter button does too. Pulled the plugs today and shot lube in the cylinders.