Vulture Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) Hi everyone. About to satisfy a long term ambition of mine to own a military vehicle. I'm in the process of purchasing a GMC 352 and thought it might be useful to join a forum such as this. All being well I pick up the vehicle on 23rd July :-D Kind regards to all Ian (aka Vulture) Edited August 9, 2011 by Vulture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Welcome to the forum and good luck with the GMC. Is there much to be done to it or is it road ready? Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hi everyone. About to satisfy a long term ambition of mine to own a military vehicle. I'm in the process of purchasing a GMC 352 and thought it might be useful to join a forum such as this. All being well I pick up the vehicle on 23rd July :-D Kind regards to all Vulture Hi, Welcome to the forum, I have had my GMC 353 since the 1980s, good luck with it, and happy rallying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth dawe Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 welcome,hoping if you have problems they will be small ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 G'Day, welcome etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Welcome to the forum and good luck with the GMC. Is there much to be done to it or is it road ready? Daz Daz The vehicle has been stood for a year off the road untaxed and uninsured. I'm told it needs the exhaust downpipe refitted and two of the brakes which are binding, need releasing. It is part of the condition of sale that these are sorted out. I'm breaking off exam revision study (gulp) to go and view the vehicle this Friday. If I'm happy, I'll leave a deposit, and as I say pick up the following Friday. I have a good feeling about after viewing some photos and talking extensively to the owner on the phone :-). Must confess that I am slightly anxious about the maintenance on the vehicle. I used to do lots of car maintenance when I was younger, but nothing serious for 20 years now, so I'm a bit rusty. I do have a slight worry bead about the effect on my drive when 6.5 tonnes is parked there day in day out :nut:, but I'm thinking what the hell, I'll deal with the issues as they come up. In the face of wife's opposition I'm buying the vehicle (8 year old son thinks its a great idea though), because I just know that if I don't do this now, this opportunity / moment will pass, and might not come again. Vulture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hi, Welcome to the forum, I have had my GMC 353 since the 1980s, good luck with it, and happy rallying. Big Ray What maintenance manuals can you recommend ? I know there isn't one with the vehicle. Cheers Vulture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Big Ray What maintenance manuals can you recommend ? I know there isn't one with the vehicle. Cheers Vulture Hi, TM 10-1269. In the meantime should you need to perform any specific task I can e-mail you any section of the manual. Just a couple of pointers if you have not driven a GMC before. They are happy up to about 35mph, then they start to rattle a bit, when changing gear you will know that you have to double-de-clutch but when changing from 4th to 5th just single clutch, the ratios are so close that you dont have time to double clutch.... its almost a snap change with a momentary pause in neutral..... just practice a little. When the motor is ticking over put your foot on the brake pedal, you should get a little blip in the engine tone, this indicates that the hydovac is working O.K. Have fun. P.S. If you have a friend that knows about Jimmies, take him / her along with you. :kissoncheek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Get onto the manuals thread on this site......... excellent, you will find the manual for the GMC, it can be downloaded, you will need plenty of ink and paper......... good luck. :goodidea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Get onto the manuals thread on this site......... excellent, you will find the manual for the GMC, it can be downloaded, you will need plenty of ink and paper......... good luck. :goodidea: Look at Sub-Forums at the top of the page, MV Chatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) Guys Thanks for the advise on the manuals. I've downloaded the TM9-801 manual. At some 500+ pages its going to take some printing out ! LOL Went and viewed the vehicle on Friday, and ended up shaking on the deal and leaving a deposit. Basically a very sound vehicle. The mechanical issues of a blowing exhaust gasket and two leaking brake cylinders are to be fixed by the current owner as a condition of the sale. It's painted in US Navy grey, and looks pretty tatty, so I can see me spending some time sorting that out and repainting it back to green. Body wise there seems to be virtually no corrosion apart from: 1. A 6" square on the off side cab floor, and 2. The bottom of both door skins (its an open cab) where it bolts to the floor. A nasty rust trap area there, where some secondary damage is being caused by the metal swelling with the rust. I will need to some time explore exactly what is happening there, and what I can afford to do with a limited budget. The canvas on the back has more holes than a sieve (the curtains are okay), but a better condition one is being thrown in with the deal. The canvas doors on the cab look rubbish with the plastic window being aged yellow and torn on them. I shall have to replace those straight away. The pick up date has slipped, and will now probably be 30th July. Regards to all Vulture Edited July 18, 2011 by Vulture Formatting was messed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 GuysThanks for the advise on the manuals. I've downloaded the TM9-801 manual. At some 500+ pages its going to take some printing out ! LOLWent and viewed the vehicle on Friday, and ended up shaking in the deal and leaving a deposit. Basically a very sound vehicle. The mechanical issues of a blowing exhaust gasket and two leaking brake cylinders are to be fixed by the current owner as a condition of the sale. Its painted in US Navy grey, and looks pretty tatty, so I can see me spending some time sorting that out and repainting it back to green. Body wise there seems to be virtually no corrosion apart from:1. A 6" square on the off side cab floor, and 2. The bottom of both door skins (its an open cab) where it bolts to the floor. A nasty rust trap area there, where some secondary damage is being caused by the metal swelling with the rust. I will need to some time explore exactly what is happening there, and what I can afford to do with a limited budget. The canvas on the back has more holes than a sieve (the curtains are okay), but a better condition one is being thrown in with the deal. The canvas doors on the cab look rubbish with the plastic window being aged yellow and torn on them. I shall have to replace those straight away.The pick up date has slipped, and will now probably be 30th July. Regards to allVulture Hi again, regarding the side panels they are like hens teeth to find, but a good panel shop will be able to weld in new bottom sections..... its the scolloping at the top thats the difficult bit, but they fortunately tend to stay good. I found a pair of sides for mine a few years ago and snapped them up immediately, they were`nt cheap, and neither were they perfect, but I can work on them at my leisure (Have already started) I will change them when needed and then work on the existing. Restoration is an ongoing project, particularly when you have several vehicles. At least I will never get bored. Regards. Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Only joined recently here too. Good bunch and extreamly helpful. Hope it all goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) I have my first Military Vehicle The collection went pretty much according to plan, after a 180 mile journey my CCKW 352b1 is now sat slowly compacting my drive LOL. For those interested there is a bit of a narrative and some photos on my wargaming blog: Link Kind regards to all Vulture Edited August 9, 2011 by Vulture To get link working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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