New to M-Series...

[M43Razz]

Hi All...I am new here,like u wouldn't know that, but I just bought my first MV...It's a 1953 M43...

I work at a small salvage yard/repair shop as the only mechanic...well, one day I'm in the yard looking for a lawn mower recoil (don't ask...lol...I work on alot of "stuff"...farm country y'know) As I'm looking I see an Army truck so I take a look at it and that's all it took...I asked the boss what he wanted for it, he said $300 and I said "Done"...Hopefully I get it here sometime next week....

Of course I did some online research and found this site which seems very informative...I am a mechanic and can do alot but I'm hoping for alot of info from people who know these trucks better than me...And the wife is not overly happy (I told her I traded her 1999 Concorde for it...lol)

But anyway when I get it here I'll post some pics and get some opinions...It'll just be a recreational vehicle (for now)...But I'd like to use it for just camping and the occasional tour around town...

[Gordon Maney]

Welcome to our group. It sound like you got a great deal. I am sure you will have a lot of fun with it.

We look forward to following your project.

[M43Razz]

Thanks Gordon...I expect to learn alot here and have ALOT of fun with my new "toy"

[JStinson]

Thanks Gordon...I expect to learn alot here and have ALOT of fun with my new "toy"

You will indeed learn a lot here. Post pictures, we all want to see the new toy.

[Gsmith]

Incentive

I've got an M43 also. I'll show you mine if you'll show yours. Pictures that is. (grin)

[M43Razz]

It's here!!

Well just got the M43 home tonight but the right rear wheel is locked up and it's stuck in the middle of my driveway...The wife just shook her head...I assume that's a good sign?...lol...Hopefully I can get some pics tomorrow then gotta free up the wheel...The odyssey begins...

[Gordon Maney]

Well just got the M43 home tonight but the right rear wheel is locked up and it's stuck in the middle of my driveway...The wife just shook her head...I assume that's a good sign?...lol...Hopefully I can get some pics tomorrow then gotta free up the wheel...The odyssey begins...

That is a sign of approval.

[JStinson]

Well just got the M43 home tonight but the right rear wheel is locked up and it's stuck in the middle of my driveway...The wife just shook her head...I assume that's a good sign?...lol...Hopefully I can get some pics tomorrow then gotta free up the wheel...The odyssey begins...

You should make that your signature. It seems to sum up life in general :)

[Gsmith]

Yeah, if they just shake their head it's a good sign. It's when they walk away muttering something not printable and still shaking their head that things go down hill quick.

[M43Razz]

But what if they just give you "The Look"?...rofl

[JStinson]

But what if they just give you "The Look"?...rofl

If there are no throwable objects in the area, you'll be fine.

[M43Razz]

Here's a few pics...I hope anyway...

[Gsmith]

Looks like a good candidate for restoration!

[JStinson]

Nice! Luckily, it looks like you've got a solid body, as far as dents go. That'll make your life easier.

It's pretty! Congratulations!

[M43Razz]

I showed u mine...

Hey Gsmith, I showed u mine now u show me yours...lol...M43 that is...