Buying my G506. What advices would you guys give me?

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Post by retro-roco » Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:27 pm

Looking great Julio!! The trucks come a long way since you started...
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Post by D.R.H. » Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:45 pm

Well done Julio !! Keep up the great work. Hard work pays off!!
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Post by JulioMoc » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:16 pm

Thanks my friends! Looking back, it has been a rough ride, but it definately pays off! And each one of you is a part of this; without your priceless assistance I couldn't have gotten so far. :D
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Post by forestry4evr » Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:01 am

Hey Julio, good to hear from you. Your project is really looking great, major accomplishment.
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Post by kelley » Wed Apr 26, 2017 3:04 pm

Hey Julio,
It's been a while thanks for the update, your truck really looks great. Can you post a few more pics of that amazing cargo box you built? I'm a big fan of improvisation. It's hard to tell in the photo, did you also make the bumpers?
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Post by JulioMoc » Wed Apr 26, 2017 3:40 pm

kelley wrote:Hey Julio,
It's been a while thanks for the update, your truck really looks great. Can you post a few more pics of that amazing cargo box you built? I'm a big fan of improvisation. It's hard to tell in the photo, did you also make the bumpers?
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Hi Jon, thanks! I'll take more detailed pics of the bed next week, then I'll post them here. The bumpers are original!
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Post by JulioMoc » Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:20 pm

I'm back!

I changed the 4-speed transmission for the warner 5-speed. It got marvelous. Now I need to cut the floor board to adapt to the new bigger gearbox.

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Post by D.R.H. » Sat Feb 24, 2018 6:26 pm

Juliooooooooooo!!! Brother, your truck looks great !!! I like the symbol on your door, does it have something to do with Your National Flag? Take a look at how Pintelhook11over made a safety chain for his spare tire carrier. Having heard first hand testimony from an old W.W. 2 driver, these things had a habit of falling all by themselves resulting in a bent carrier. Also, would you like to see some photos of my rear inner tube extensions? They make inflation and deflation a breeze. Dave.
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Post by Tonywan Kanobby » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:55 am

What a Hambone ! But why not, your truck looks great ! :lol:

btw, I'm not sure what vintage or application that your Warner five speed was made for. Could you explain ?

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Post by JulioMoc » Mon Feb 26, 2018 4:47 am

D.R.H. wrote:
Sat Feb 24, 2018 6:26 pm
Juliooooooooooo!!! Brother, your truck looks great !!! I like the symbol on your door, does it have something to do with Your National Flag? Take a look at how Pintelhook11over made a safety chain for his spare tire carrier. Having heard first hand testimony from an old W.W. 2 driver, these things had a habit of falling all by themselves resulting in a bent carrier. Also, would you like to see some photos of my rear inner tube extensions? They make inflation and deflation a breeze. Dave.
P.S. Great move with the 5 speed trans., you'll enjoy it.
Yes! The symbol in the doors, bumper and hood is the Southern Cross (Crux), a national symbol of Brazil and also the former vehicle markings of Brazilian Army during the war, when we sent the Brazilian Expeditionary Force to fight in Italy. Here you can see their trucks with the round markings during the Italian winter of 44-45:

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Wow, I have to look at this safety chain! Haven't though of that, since I strapped that tire so tight. I do want to see the photos of tube extensions! :D
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Post by JulioMoc » Mon Feb 26, 2018 4:55 am

Tonywan Kanobby wrote:
Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:55 am
What a Hambone ! But why not, your truck looks great ! :lol:

btw, I'm not sure what vintage or application that your Warner five speed was made for. Could you explain ?

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It's the GMC CCKW transmission.
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Post by kelley » Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:55 pm

My advices I would give to you Julio would be to start looking around for your next project, it looks like your Chevy is just about finished. Great job on the whole truck, you and your buddies have a lot of skills. I'd be interested to see how the new transmission looks inside the cab and how you rigged up the transfer case shifters.
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Post by JulioMoc » Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:35 am

kelley wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:55 pm
My advices I would give to you Julio would be to start looking around for your next project, it looks like your Chevy is just about finished. Great job on the whole truck, you and your buddies have a lot of skills. I'd be interested to see how the new transmission looks inside the cab and how you rigged up the transfer case shifters.
Thank you very much Kelley! I wouldn't reach this point if wasn't for your precious tips! Here is the new 5-speed transmission in place. I've found a totally NOS piece. Never used! :D
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Post by kelley » Tue Feb 27, 2018 3:18 pm

How on earth did you find a NOS 5 speed? Great score?
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Post by 70th Division » Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:29 pm

Hello Julio,

You have done a fantastic job with all your hard work on your beautiful truck !!!!
You have preserved a great piece of your country's WW2 Heritage ,
it honors of the Brazilian Troops who fought German Forces during the World War 2 !!
I hope you can find some WW2 Veterans in your country to share with them, your and their, Vehicle of Victory :D :D :D :D

Do they teach WW2 history to the kids in Brazil, I hope they do, it is pretty poorly taught in US schools , in my opinion .
You can teach them with your truck for sure :D

We all try to do our part in preserving and remembering the sacrifices that the Veterans made for us all !

Best Regards,

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