I had to beat the tailgate back into shape and repair some torn metal on the top roll area. The hinges had to have the hinge pin ground off and their levels adjusted with a two pound hammer.
I fixed a couple of pin holes in the bed with the welder.
I tore it down and blasted most of the small parts in a bead blaster at my BIL's shop. The rest will get the wire brush treatment and some POR15.
I've been following the builds on this forum for a while now and I've taken the plunge and started my own. Thanks to all who have shared their work. It will certainly help me make the right decisions the first time.
So here is the 1945 era Bantam T3-C serial number 265 that was found in a barn...
Hennessy or Warbonnet are the bomb if you have the dough. Eno and Treklight if you are on a thin budget. I haven't had to upgrade from my treklights yet, so they're gonna hold up if you go that route.
The biggest thing is how you use the rain tarp and/or insulation. Watch some youtube videos...
If you flush a new can with city water you're good.
A fresh Military grade water jug will last 2 years with city water sealed in it.
If you get contaminated water in a jug, simple mild solution of dish soap and a gentle rinse will clean it up.
You do not need to add bleach to city water to...
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