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Picked up my new M422A1 this afternoon. Finally got a good look at it without
all the barn clutter all over it. Still very happy with my purchase, wife
not speaking to me so I can't relate what she thinks about it.
Missing front bumper, typical "hunting camp" replacement with 2" angle iron
and a vehicle tow bar on the front. Missing brush guard, skid plate or
whatever that thing under the front bumper is called. Other than the seats,
and the front bumper it's all there. Started by pulling down driveway as the
batteries were dead. Ran quitely and smoothly. Mushy brakes appear due to
the fact that the master cylinder has been removed and "restored" and not put
back in yet. Trying to do it's job from the back floor board.
Serial number is 1685 - no date of delivery stamped in the data plate - a
blank spot for it but no date. There is a square out in the acceptance proof
area, but I can't make out any letter or anything in the square.
Out in the daylight, I can see that the white paint is peeling from the hood
and there IS Marine corp green under the white. Can't see the outlines of
any hood number, but I haven't started trying to sand it or anything yet. No
date of delivery and no obvious hood number adds weight to the Post Office
theory. Seller gave me the name and number of the guy he bought it from, a
business card from a bank. I'll call the previous owner to see if there is
any more info on this Post Office deal.
Saw the top, couldn't bring it home yet. Looks just like a CJ top with bare
aluminum showing through in a few rubbed off areas. Post office white and
blue top. no doors. Didn't notice a manufacturer's name or data plate.
Will pick up top next week sometime. Not room on trailer or truck for top
this trip.
Tom Campbell - Birmingham, Alabama USA
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