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Could this bracket match any of the wheel arch holes? It was used to support the troop seats when heavy radio sets were installed on top of them. Picture credit Haney Electronics
All M37s had the electrical bulkhead connector in the front of the bed, yours is missing however.
I am a bit conflicted about shelter or not. All shelter carriers (radio teletype or RATT) for sure had 100 amp systems, BUT the shelters had the antenna attached to the shelter, not all over the bed sides. So I am inclined to believe yours was NOT a shelter carrier, but had a power hungry...
Wow amazing, you still have 1950's tires on it, those clips are bead locks that replaced bolt together combat wheels. In the 1960's, the Army quit using those, meaning your truck has been left untouched for a long time.
You have/had the 100 amp 24 volt charging system, used to power the radio...
Very nice condition. Mine was orange when I got it. Looks like you got a Saturday with a putty knife ahead of you to remove all the yuck from the frame.
If you already have 11.00-20s on 10 hole rims, just take those along with the tire/wheel assy off your truck and have them swapped over. Need to find a grimy truck tire shop by the side of the road that does old truck and tractor tire work.
Tires are going on a 73 year old museum piece used 4 times a year for parades. Tires should look period correct with the non directional bar grip tires in my opinion.
I would not put 9.00-20s on a M135, wouldn’t look right, too short.
$610 is too much for a 11.00-20 NDCC, call around, a good used surplus tire should be $100.
By hydro you mean hydraulic lifter? Sure they can make noise but not out of the intake that I am aware of. Usually popping noise in the intake manifold is due to a valve issue.
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