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Old 30-01-10, 07:22
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Hi Robbby,
Great job on the restoration.I restored a Canadian Dodge M37 with just an angle grinder and a 50 grit sanding disk.There were 11 coats of army paint on it and was alot of work to strip.Gives the arms a good workout!
I have a couple of pictures of a Canadian Dodge APT in Saskatchewan that had a couple of original markings on it as it was still unrestored at the time.It has been so long I can't remember who even owned it at the time.Anyways,there was an "S" painted on the right side of the tub which meant (anyone correct me if I am wrong) suppressed.That meant the vehicle was grounded for wireless radio set installation.The communication collectors should be able to verify this or add to it.The other marking was a water transfer decal that is a lend lease marking.It is very faded but is just in front of the "S" marking on the hood of the vehicle.It is round in shape and I will include an image of one so you can scan and possibly copy into a water decal and add to your vehicle.This is the only lend lease decal I think Canada had so if it is the wrong image,could somebody correct me please.As far as the size of the decal,somebody can add to this thread or you will have to look at the picture and estimate it's size.Hope this has been some help to you.Again,Great job.
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Old 30-01-10, 15:45
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Hi Robby
I was pleased to see these photos of your wonderful restoration . I had seen them a couple of weeks ago on an Italian site but of course I couldn't reply.
You have done an amazing job on one of my favourite vehicles. I have 2 of them but sadly they are now for sale. I am realizing in my advancing years I won't get everything restored. I was in Italy two years ago and regret I didn't know of you then.
How far are you from L'aquila? (Abruzzo)?
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Old 30-01-10, 18:50
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Thank you Derk, for these photos. It's the first time I see original markings on a canadian Dodge.I like very much the water stencil you post !!!
Any other help or suggestion will be very usefull!

@Barry Churcher: I live in north of Italy, near Milan, circa 600 km far from L'Aquila.
Sometimes I think that I couldn't restore all things that I have in my garage... but fortunatly my father helps me with this hobby!
the 2 Dodges that you sell are canadian version?


Ciao
Robbby
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Old 19-02-10, 21:30
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Hi, Robby!
Great job!
Beautiful result!
I think, sendblasting is more better then wiring,
but klimat in your beautiful country gives you not a big problem about corrosion.
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