binfordm715 : Priming, painting progress

Re: Priming, painting progress
Post by fisherman on Jul 3, 2006, 11:35pm

AAhhh Tim, Time to change your avatar.

Re: Priming, painting progress
Post by binfordm715 on Jul 3, 2006, 11:48pm

I'm waiting to change it after I put my soon-to-be-green windshield on it.

Besides, you need to put up an avatar yourself first!

Re: Priming, painting progress
Post by porkchop on Jul 6, 2006, 9:56am

Nice! I just saw this. Looks great, what numbers are you going with?

Re: Priming, painting progress
Post by binfordm715 on Jul 6, 2006, 10:46am

Thanks, Gunny! I don't know what numbers yet. I'd go with the date I finished Marine Corps boot camp, but alas I'm one of those who never signed up for that adventure!

I am going to apply for a Washington state "Collector Vehicle" license plate, which usually has 4 or 5 numbers on it. I'm thinking of putting those numbers on the hood too.

So, how can I find some examples of genuine USMC M715 numbers? I'd like to get it sort of right (number of digits, realistic hood/bumper markings, etc.)

My late father was in the Corps. Perhaps there's a number associated with his service I could use. He's my official reason for going with a USMC truck. (That and I like the color better and am not too keen on driving around with stars on it!)

Re: Priming, painting progress
Post by porkchop on Jul 6, 2006, 11:00am

Find out what day your dad graduated boot camp and use that, or his birthday. The Marines used 6 numbers during that time period from everything I have read. And we always put the year month day in that order. My numbers are 890825. August 25, 1989 the day I became a Marine. I am sure I told you that before.

Re: Priming, painting progress
Post by thetroublemaster on Jul 6, 2006, 4:56pm

PC, thats my birthday!! 8/25 cool. Tim I just caught up with this thread. Your truck looks great!! You guys did great work. Can't wait to see it in person. Todd, I hope to see you this weekend!

Cheers.. Al..

Re: Priming, painting progress
Post by tacomainoh on Jul 6, 2006, 5:21pm

hey, that's my little brother's birthday too! cool.

Re: Priming, painting progress
Post by socal715 on Jul 6, 2006, 5:25pm

Looks so much better. Congrats on a major step forward man.