The Beast emerges

[cranetruck]

Little by little, more gets done on the XM757. Worked on the fuel lines today.
Here are some views showing the front portion of the 8x8 truck before and now.

The "7" may seem low for an 8 ton vehicle (empty), perhaps it has something to do with load distribution over 4 axles...

 

[M1075]

Looking good!

 

[Cdub]

very nice work.........what type of Primer and Color are
you using......??


C'dub

 

[OSO]

Paint looks good pretty even coat. Nice job! OSO

 

[cranetruck]

very nice work.........what type of Primer and Color are
you using......??
C'dub

Here is the rear end.
The primer is Rustoleum "Rusty metal primer" and the paint is Aervoe 997B (24084) semigloss OD. Since I only do a small part at a time the rattle can method is satisfactory. I figure, if applied according to all the rules of the art, a one-time top coat can be sprayed on at any time at a later date.

 

[maddawg308]

For a rattle can paint job, you're looking pretty darn good! Way to keep up the good work Bjorn!

 

[cranetruck]

Yeah Mike, I'm happily surprised at how consistent and hard the finish is. Aervoe does advertise the color as "new". Also, it is pretty near a perfect match with the original (1969).

 

[doghead]

Bjorn, what is the green sticker on the drivers side windshield?( Btw, it is looking real nice!)

 

[yorkgulch2]

It's looking great. In another post about Allisons did you say the m757 does not have a 2 speed transfer case?

 

[cranetruck]

Bjorn, what is the green sticker on the drivers side windshield?( Btw, it is looking real nice!)

Thanks, the sticker is an inspection sticker (non military).

 

[cranetruck]

It's looking great. In another post about Allisons did you say the m757 does not have a 2 speed transfer case?

Right, it's only a 1:1 with front drive disable for highway use. Aluminum case. Air operated.

 

[Oldvw2]

Lookin' good Bjorn! Are the air horns an add-on? It also looks like it might have a "city horn" tucked in by the passenger side headlight...
Hard to believe that is rattle can paint, it evened out really nice.

 

[cranetruck]

Lookin' good Bjorn! Are the air horns an add-on? It also looks like it might have a "city horn" tucked in by the passenger side headlight...

The airhorn came later as did the bumper mounted light clusters.
I put the lights back where they were designed to be, never liked the idea of bumper mounted lights.
Okay, so the bumper creates an un-illuminated area right in front or the truck, the lights really should have been mounted a bit higher for the winch option. Extra lights mounted below the bumper can handle that little problem.

I appreciate the feedback!

 

[steelsoldiers]

You are making great progress Bjorn! The finished product is going to look amazing

 

[red devils dude]

wow Bjorn that's amazing progress keep it up

 

[Cdub]

WoW......great results from a Spray Bomb...... ....look'n real good...!!

I would just check the can instructions for any additional top coats
after dry time. It may require a lite scuffing before final coats are
later applied. I wouldn't risk the chance of any pealing because of
adhesion.

Keep up the great work.


Cheers,

C'dub

 

[cranetruck]

Spent several hours today on the fuel lines.
Still need more fittings, of course....

 

[Adamlee]

m757

that rig is coming along great, keep on rocking!

have you decided to wait for original size tires/wheels, or are you planning a compromise?

the vintage pics of the m757 in germany are neat.

adam

 

[Adamlee]

the other beast....

Bjorn, by the way, how is the deuce motor fix going?

 

[cranetruck]

Re: m757

.......
have you decided to wait for original size tires/wheels, or are you planning a compromise?..adam

I can get originals, but they would only be good for short trips, any long trip would require newer alternate tires.

BTW, Adam I owe you a response to that biodiesel question, I haven't forgotten.

The oilpan gasket for the deuce should be here tomorrow, so any time after it arrives will be good to drop the pan and see what's going on. Guess I should get a set of plastigauges also....