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23-02-13, 07:53
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lights, fire extinguisher and carburetor.....
Hi Bob, and thanks for the information!
The fake tail lights will come off later when I find some suitable replacements. I'm rushing to get the truck ready for a military show in March here in Texas, and it will be the first time out for the truck. Still have a lot to do, but the list is getting shorter every day.... The fire extinguisher is the powder type..probably won't put out a serious engine fire, but it makes me feel better that it is there.  The fuel smell is coming from the vent on the Rochester carburetor that came with the engine. You said your's leaked fuel on the exhaust manifold on your truck....mine is very close to doing that also. I have adjusted the float twice as the engine acted like it was flooding on an incline, and also the main bowl gasket gets wet..and that gives me some real concern. I have some Carter YF carbs here, so will rebuild one and take your good advise to swap carburetors... Many thanks for your great help.  David Edit: Found out that the fuel tank selector switch on the floor was leaking also... Last edited by David DeWeese; 27-02-13 at 04:27. Reason: added fuel smell causes 
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05-03-13, 04:33
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putting lipstick on the pig....
Hi,
Been adding on some of the final touches to the truck lately. The round mirrors aren't correct, but easily change at a later date if I find the right ones..The rat flag was a Christmas present from a family member, and will stay on because I like it... Can't believe that I am finally to the point where painting bolt heads is the main task on the list! Thought it was more than appropriate to place a reminder on the truck to remember the man who preserved it for many years until his death, and for his family that allowed me to have it . That's Carl's brother Mike next to it in the photo. I also wanted to GRATEFULLY thank each of the members of the MLU forum who gave me the valuable information and encouragement to see this project through to the end!  THANKS AGAIN and BEST REGARDS! David
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05-03-13, 09:13
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Exceptional!
David, that vehicle is a credit to you It's a beautiful piece of history, restored with obvious passion & care. Your memorial plaque to Carl is a great touch.  What you gonna restore now?
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Ford CMP, 115" WB,1942 (Under Restoration...still) Medium sized, half fake, artillery piece project. (The 1/4 Pounder)
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05-03-13, 16:40
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Awesome work David! Thanks for posting all your experiences during the project.....it will certainly help me and other with our projects.
Alex
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06-03-13, 06:18
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Thanks!
Andrew: I would love an extended vacation and would work for my keep. Is your wife a good cook?  Tony: Don't know if Carl was a purist, but hope he would have appreciated the effort it took to get his truck back on the road again.. As for the next project, I have a 1934 1.5 ton Dodge that has been waiting patiently for it's turn... Alex: Hope you get some good information out of the last few years of me posting. Spent many hours researching some things, but on others I just pulled them out of my a#@$. Rob: Thanks for the photos of the tail lights. Know the ones I made weren't correct for the truck, but will hunt around and find some after the show later this month. Thanks again! David
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