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New guy from CO
« on: November 04, 2018, 10:07:42 AM »
About to begin build of "The Wench"

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2018, 05:01:56 PM »
Killer start of a truck!
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2018, 07:59:12 AM »
Thanks she is a 1.5ton '42 GMC military winch truck.  Thinking about a Ranger 2wd Frame and front end with a 70's ford 9" that I already have and a 12v Cummins for the power. Should be a fun build.  Will start a build page when it is torn down.

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2018, 01:12:53 PM »
WELCOME from TEXAS, future home of the invasion.  Sounds like a great project and would luv to watch.
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2018, 01:52:06 PM »
Great raw material here!!  Welcome from Middle Tennessee!!!
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2018, 08:33:00 AM »
welcome from PA interesting truck u have there

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2018, 11:13:35 AM »
Thanks everyone!  Finally get to haul it to shop so I can strip it down later this week (after the snow stops) and get the cab and cowl in my garage to see true condition of floor and cab.  Going to preserve patina as well.  then start the layout of the build

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2018, 05:55:51 PM »
Sounds like a plan! I bought a white board to list needs and finished projects. Helps keep me focused on the big things and not get side tracked.
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2018, 06:00:54 PM »
live by white or chalk   too many years in high volume food to live without

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2018, 06:14:44 AM »
I usually write a list on the cabinet doors and then check it off has I complete the idem . I have several doors , then clean them off and start again  :)

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2019, 09:27:24 AM »
Very cool...
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2019, 10:41:02 AM »
Thanks  Finally have front cowl, radiator and support, grill all off the truck and cab is cut loose just need to get tractor in to pull up over all shifters and hand brake.  Then time to patch the 3 holes and figure out how to preserve patina without gloss.  need to pull winch and headache rack.

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2019, 03:13:46 PM »
A lot of Gas engine guys use Linseed oil. After it dries it's almost like clear and it perserves the patina
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2019, 07:49:15 AM »
I used semi-gloss clear on the rusty places on Lockjaw.  The Rustoleum brand has worked well!!
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2019, 07:52:43 AM »
Thank you both for these ideas.  Think I will do some test runs and see what I like.  Hopefully the snow stays away this weekend so I can get the cab home

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2019, 09:45:05 PM »
Where in Colorado do you call home ?

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2019, 07:01:30 AM »
I am up in Berthoud

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2019, 08:13:54 AM »
Cheyenne Wyoming here
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2019, 09:23:12 AM »
I am up in Berthoud


I still have connections from Florance north. My Dads folks lived in Granby back in the day. And I have stories
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2019, 09:03:21 AM »
Most of the parts are in the garage now.  Time to do some body massage, get the doors to close correctly and patch some holes.  Then find the pieces to set this on and make some smoke!  :P


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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #20 on: May 05, 2019, 11:48:09 AM »
kool a big step in the right direction. Just getting in the garage is tough sometimes  :o ;D I've been mowing between rain drops around here >:(
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #21 on: May 05, 2019, 12:15:31 PM »
Rain, snow and hail have been a big part along with work travel.  The biggest step was lining up the tractor to do the 3ft lift over all the levers that were in the cab. and then getting it into and back out of the truck.  And yes I hauled it with the lid up

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #22 on: May 05, 2019, 03:14:35 PM »
Ya' do what ya' gotta'!!  That is some great starting material!!  Gonna' be a right nice ride when you get it rolling!!
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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #23 on: May 05, 2019, 04:34:45 PM »
looks like a really good start good luck

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Re: New guy from CO
« Reply #24 on: November 25, 2019, 12:42:40 AM »
Most of the parts are in the garage now. zzpvergelijker.nl
 Time to do some body massage, get the doors to close correctly and patch some holes.  Then find the pieces to set this on and make some smoke!  :P

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