Rumplecat

Well it was 91 degrees and sitting in the afternoon sun so I didn't have time to monkey with the steering so I just disconnected the steering and the old GTB rolled right up on the car hauler flat rear tires and all. Made an uneventful 31 mile country highway trip to my cabin where she will sit until I can assemble the missing parts and start the restoration. Thanks for all the info. I will be working on the steering soon since I don't like to leave things apart for long since those small parts do wander off! James

Hi All, I am new to the forum, but I have been collecting/saving MVs for about four years. I got into military vehicles when my son was becoming interested in what was my hobby at the time, military weapons collecting. I knew he would not be able to complete a good weapons collection before US demographics change to the point of making the hobby too expensive or no longer legal. So I began the new hobby with a Dodge M37 he and I are still working on a frame up restoration on. In the mean time we have managed to accumulate about fifteen more vehicles along with thirty or so trailers of all sorts. The hobby has been good for him in that he now can do much more than just change a spare tire! The one draw back on collecting military vehicles vs military weapons is the space needed! One large closet can contain an entire gun collection, however you get four or five trucks and you need a parking lot! I ended up purchasing a cabin and five acres of land for the collection! James Gray Arkansas, USA

Thanks for the info. guys, I will jack the front in up and see if I can get to the steering box, the two major parts I am missing are the wind shield and the passengers seat. I know where I can find a windshield, is there an aftermarket source or a modification to a 1/4 ton jeep seat that will do? A couple of years ago I drove by the GTB below, but at the time I didn't need a parts vehicle, now I am having a hard time find it again! Baz, if I do find her there will be a spare drivers seat, but shipping from Arkansas will be a killer! James

First time posting, hopefully my photos will attached! I just purchased a GTB, Burma Jeep, I have at least four of the tires inflated and the truck will roll! I need to load it on my car hauler trailer for a 31 mile trip to my cabin and the beginning of it's restoration. However, the steering is not cooperating, it is stuck in a slight turn to the left, just enough to make it very difficult for me to get it on the trailer! I have oiled the various joints and poured some penetrating oil into the steering column via the small opening 8 to 10 inched below the steering wheel. I would rather free up the steering than disconnect it. I will be loading the truck by my self and steering is essential to making a good straight and balanced load on the trailer. Any help is appreciated. James Gray Springdale, Arkansas USA PS: My wife has already strongly suggested having a flatbed wrecker move it for me. Doing the recovery is the start of a good restoration, and I do my own restorations!