Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Project
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Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Project
Okay I just cut and pasted the title off e-bay. I don't know if this is rare or what but sometimes the diamond in a goats butt are just pieces of the glass bottle he ate.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-XM-408-3-4 ... 1719528178
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-XM-408-3-4 ... 1719528178
Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
looks like a good collection of wrong parts to me. Willys Jeep transmission and steering shaft, just to name 2.
Horst
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
Wrong cat, the proper cat is a Maine coon cat. Don't remember the NSN for it right off the bat.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
Straight 151 body and windshield, seat out of ?, leaf springs with no eyes? Full slipper springs? How are they locating the rear axles? Also the cover plate for an A2 windshield.
Should be an interesting build. No rears so that will be interesting also.
Should be an interesting build. No rears so that will be interesting also.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
Atlanta, GA
1969 M706
1969 M106A2
1969 M706
1969 M106A2
Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
so at least the leaf springs seem to be correct
Horst
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
I wonder if that is the same one that is now for sale? Looks like some of the same stuff in the same condition. Maybe he found a house and gave up on the project?
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
Looks like a TON of love needed (or in this case a 3/4 Ton of love)...
I'm still pondering Cobra5's outstanding words of wisdom.... That's real deep.....
I'm still pondering Cobra5's outstanding words of wisdom.... That's real deep.....
1966 M151A1 ___All matching '44 M1 Garand
1951 H&R M1 Garland__1966 Fairlane GTA
1973 Torino wagon_____1942 03A3 - Unissued
1939 Unissued 1903____1944 M1 Inland Carbine
1966 M-16____________1943 1911A1
1918 Model 1917 .45 Revolver
1943 M1 Quality Hardware Carbine
1967 Saginaw 1919A6
1943 Saginaw 1919A4
1952 M1C and M1D Garands
KD8QEQ
1951 H&R M1 Garland__1966 Fairlane GTA
1973 Torino wagon_____1942 03A3 - Unissued
1939 Unissued 1903____1944 M1 Inland Carbine
1966 M-16____________1943 1911A1
1918 Model 1917 .45 Revolver
1943 M1 Quality Hardware Carbine
1967 Saginaw 1919A6
1943 Saginaw 1919A4
1952 M1C and M1D Garands
KD8QEQ
Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
Yea, I don't want to know what bar he was in when that saying first came about. OR what the conversation was about that brought it up.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
Ok guys I have question. How do you tell the wife that I just bought the XM408? Any good ideas? Yes I am the guy that bought it.
Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Project
You don't have to tell her anything. At least you did not buy another car. Just a bunch of boxes with different parts.
Horst
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
Yes but the one box is over 15 feet long and comes by freight truck
Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
Tell her to look on the bright side as she'll know exactly where you will be for the next few years. Putting that jig saw puzzle back together.
I heard this term describing a vehicle in rough condition that could be turned around. I thought I'd better keep it to a "G" rating by using the word 'butt' because there is a Seabee in the mix and I didn't want to corrupt his innocence with such a vulgar word. The glass bits was just me adding philosophical terminology to it.
Rickf,rickf wrote:Yea, I don't want to know what bar he was in when that saying first came about. OR what the conversation was about that brought it up.
I heard this term describing a vehicle in rough condition that could be turned around. I thought I'd better keep it to a "G" rating by using the word 'butt' because there is a Seabee in the mix and I didn't want to corrupt his innocence with such a vulgar word. The glass bits was just me adding philosophical terminology to it.
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Re: Ford XM-408 3/4 Ton 6X6 Utility Truck Restoration Projec
I would suggest to invite her to the finest restaurant for the best dinner she ever had. And than tell her that you'll spend the next months or years in your garage and on the Internet.MUTTS4ME wrote:Ok guys I have question. How do you tell the wife that I just bought the XM408? Any good ideas? Yes I am the guy that bought it.
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1978 M151-A2
1978 M416-A1
1972 M561
1964 M35-A2 w/winch & shelter
1978 M151-A2
1978 M416-A1
1972 M561
1964 M35-A2 w/winch & shelter
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How do "I" tell "my" wife that "you" bought it? Easy, Hey dear, look at what this idiot bought!MUTTS4ME wrote:Ok guys I have question. How do you tell the wife that I just bought the XM408? Any good ideas? Yes I am the guy that bought it.
That way, from now on whenever I need something, I can refer to you and I am good to go at your expense.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone