M718A1 restoration

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Re: M718A1 restoration

Unread post by Hambone » May 8th, 2022, 10:09 pm

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Drive it around!!!?? He pushes it out of the trailer onto carpet and then rolls it back in if the clouds even roll in. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Come on Rick, I'm not that bad, I took it on a 6 mile round trip the other day, BUT dirt is off limits :lol: , asphalt, concrete or a good bed of chat, I'm good. I will do some parades and shows but $4.00 gas for an out of town show at 12MPG gets in your pocket, I have no income now.

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Re: M718A1 restoration

Unread post by rickf » May 9th, 2022, 9:04 am

Yup, I know that feeling. That is why I cancelled the idea of going to the Hagerstown show this year. I have a ton of stuff I want to sell but 6.00 and up a gallon for diesel and possible questionable weather means no way. Last year at Gilbert I sold a whopping 50.00 worth of stuff. Didn't even pay my fuel bill. The shows aren't what they used to be. I really want to do the Findlay show but to do that one I need the RV which needs a LOT of work and at best I might squeeze 8 MPG out of it if I convert to fuel injection. Figure over a grand for the conversion so not really saving any money there for one trip. From 6 MPG to 8 MPG. Plus all new tires and batteries. Nope. In the old days I would not have thought twice about it. Once I get to the show the 151 is my main transportation.
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Re: M718A1 restoration

Unread post by Hambone » June 9th, 2022, 11:03 am

My son did a walk around video at the last show, his camera wouldn't focus, I will do another at the next show.
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Dan, did you catch the crest pin? It's displayed on the windshield tie down strap. 8)

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Re: M718A1 restoration

Unread post by Mr. Recovery » June 9th, 2022, 3:40 pm

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Dan, did you catch the crest pin? It's displayed on the windshield tie down strap. 8)
No, couldn't make it out but, I am happy I was able to contribute in a small way to your beautiful display. 8) :D
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Unread post by Hambone » June 18th, 2022, 7:47 pm

Attended the Red White and Blue Airshow today, the old jeep won 1st in the Military class. :D
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Unread post by Mr. Recovery » June 18th, 2022, 9:29 pm

Job well done ! 8) :D
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Re: M718A1 restoration

Unread post by Hambone » June 19th, 2022, 10:32 am

Thanks Dan.

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Unread post by rickf » June 19th, 2022, 4:39 pm

Yea, He bribed the judges. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: M718A1 restoration

Unread post by Hambone » June 20th, 2022, 11:23 am

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Yea, He bribed the judges. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:
It was 100 degrees and I did give the judge a bottle of water, that may have secured the win, :lol: He did say he had never seen a 718 in person. :wink:

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Unread post by Mark » June 20th, 2022, 1:48 pm

I would think as a patient riding in it, it would be very hot in it, 100 degrees plus temp.Maybe they had a portable air conditioner?
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Re: M718A1 restoration

Unread post by rickf » June 20th, 2022, 4:59 pm

I don't think the people riding it it really cared about the heat at that point! I have no recollection of even taking the ride.
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Re: M718A1 restoration

Unread post by Hambone » September 13th, 2022, 9:30 am

Getting close to having a complete ambulance, finally found the blanket bag, now all I need are the rear seat belts.
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Unread post by m38inmaine » September 13th, 2022, 2:19 pm

Nice find..
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Re: M718A1 restoration

Unread post by ccdoran » September 25th, 2022, 1:49 am

Awesome restoration project! you do great work!
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Re: M718A1 restoration

Unread post by Hambone » September 25th, 2022, 10:24 am

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Awesome restoration project! you do great work!
Thanks CC, many years of collecting parts and 2 years of restoration but well worth it, welcome to the forum.

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