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Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:10 pm
by Farrell Fox
Some more parts arrived today. This time NOS Dyneto windshield wiper mounting hardware and even an original wiper arm. The wiper arm I think is a bit too long, however if it does need to be shortened, it will be a very easy job. Removing the rivet on the body will allow me to pull the rod through, where I can cut and then bend another loop into the rod to be remounted.

I've included a measuring tape in the photo for scale reference.

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Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:11 am
by bootsperformance
Just read this thread. I just purchased what I think is a MZ-2. It has a few things mentioned here. Body #158000 appears on the first page in this thread as the last #of jeep composite tubs. My body # is 158000

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:15 am
by Farrell Fox
Hi Ed,

I've sent a reply to your PM. The photos you provided indicate you have an MZ-2. It's rather amazing that you have body number 158000! It looks unrestored, and I recommend documenting as much of the Jeep as possible! If you plan on restoring the Jeep as an MZ-2, I recommend buying Lloyd Whites Volume 2. Mark Tombleson and Fred Coldwell shared some great information in that book that helps with the restoration of one of these Jeeps.

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:30 am
by Mark Tombleson
Hi Ed. Why don't you start a thread on your jeep and we can figure it out together.

I woul love to see photos an get all the numbers for our records.

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:46 am
by bootsperformance
Mark Tombleson wrote:Hi Ed. Why don't you start a thread on your jeep and we can figure it out together.

I woul love to see photos an get all the numbers for our records.
Will Do. I'm super excited.

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 4:10 pm
by Bob W
Farrell Fox wrote:I think this is going to be the hardest box to make. Unfortunately the company that made the first batch said no more, so I'm forced to start from scratch. Luckily my friend Dave was able to make drawings of this. Now it's just a matter of how to go about making it :|

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Are you making progress on the battery boxes?

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:06 pm
by Farrell Fox
Hi Bob,

I'm currently trying to raise the money to have 3 pairs of lids made. All of which are spoken for. I could probably add another pair to the current run, but once this run is done, there will be no more.

Then I have to have bottoms made. The bottoms will be cheaper and easier to make.

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 7:34 am
by Farrell Fox
Proof that my MZ-2 is not being neglected. A little sample of the progress in designing the MZ-2 angled antenna box.

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Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 1:45 pm
by pgcf
Farrell,

Nice progress and I know all that you are sharing is appreciated. You are correct on the Dyneto wiper arm, it is too long. Mark can tell you how to adjust it. Also, the spacers are supposed to be steel not rubber for the wiper.

I can get you the dimensions when I get home or Mark can give them to you.

Keep up the good work.

Semper Fi,
Peter

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 1:48 pm
by Farrell Fox
pgcf wrote: Also, the spacers are supposed to be steel not rubber for the wiper.
Hi Peter,

The spacers in the photos are indeed steel. Thanks for the kind words!

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 2:21 pm
by pgcf
Farrell,

The spacers do not have the smaller diameter portion that the ones in your picture have. That is what made me think they were rubber.

The design is simply metal spacer with an unthreaded hole in middle that the screw passes through.

Keep up the good work.

Peter

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:29 pm
by Mark Tombleson
This thread shows what mine look like.

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=198008

This photo was taken before I had the washer arrangement correct.

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:02 pm
by Mark Tombleson
How are you coming on your restoration, Farrell?

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:17 pm
by Farrell Fox
It's slow going. Been mostly collecting the hard to find parts, though it's come time where there's not much else to collect. I plan to finish the body this spring and then work on finishing the chassis during the summer. I'll post some photos when I can. My restoration thread has been kind of neglected

I test for the Highway Patrol in June, so it might be put off another year depending on how that goes.

Re: U.S.M.C. MZ-2 Radio Jeep restoration.

Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:49 pm
by Farrell Fox
My friend Dave had an MB follow him home last week. While we were looking it over I saw it was converted to a radio Jeep at one point (Army Signal Corps), and it still had the battery cable cover still installed. Dave was nice enough to sell it to me for my MZ-2.


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