Well boys & girls, sit down with your favorite beverage because you’re not going to want to miss a bit of this top shelf restoration! The M-677 Crew Cab is one of the most sought after trucks in the Forward Control community and usually the intent of the owner is to create a freeway cruiser/hauler that would be compatible with today’s highways. The Cerlist diesel that came in these vehicles is woefully underpowered and a tad smoky even when running correctly, therefore repowers usually find their way into the 677’s engine compartments. There are very few operational original units still out there. The goal of this truck is to recreate an original, just rolled of the assembly line truck without the use of body filler. Take it from a 677 owner myself, Bondo and M-677’s are as common as peanut butter & jelly! Even though this truck looks super clean, you never know what might be lurking under all that light colored paint. Follow along and check out what it takes to get an M-Series truck back to tip top shape and ready for an olive drab makeover.
 The Benchmark |
 Initial Body Inspection |
 Down to the Frame |
 Rust Repair - Seek & Find |
 Blast & Seal Cab |
 Driver's Side Pillar Repair |
 Rocker Panel Replacement |
 Front Door Repair |
 Patch Panel Fabrication |
 Rear Door Repair |
 Final Fit & Finish |
 Prime & Block Sand |
 Engine & Transmission Inspection |
 Time for some Paint! |
 Other Details Along the Way |
 The Canopy |
 Getting Ready for the Bed NEW 6-29-21 |
 One last Fit NEW 6-29-21 |
 Canopy Painted NEW 6-29-21 |
 Putting Things Together NEW 7-17-21 |
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Stay Tuned.... Much More To Come!!!