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No, that’s what I’m doing next. Usually (every time I’ve bled truck brakes) I start at the cylinders. I’ve never seen this before. Best bet would be moving to the air pack before I do anything else?

Got a problem with my M35A2 brakes. After sitting for a long while, I started getting it ready for the upcoming parades. It started great, runs great and has no brakes. The pedal went to the floor without resistance. I checked the reservoir, no fluid. Added fluid then started bleeding the...

Started cleanup under the cab. What a mess. Some surface rust, that doesn’t appear to difficult to repair. Dirt, mud (70 year old dirt!) grease, oil and unidentifiable coatings on everything. Removed all the connection links for cleanup. No pictures. I heard we ain’t allowed to post dirty pictures 😝

Got the cab tipped back. It was a pain, literally. I bonked me head again 🤕. It’s going to be a chore getting it cleaned up. One small area is going to need some additional attention to detail. Somehow the rear corner panel got crunched before I got it. Pics:

Mine is a bit better condition. It has the usual cracked dash. The door panels are loose and the seats have had the tarnation stomped out of them. When I got it, it still had carpeting and insulation. After pulling everything out I trashed the carpet and insulation. There were a few very small...

Had something go very right for a change. I’ve been stink eyeing the pitman arm for a long time. Didn’t have the correct tool nor could I make a tool that would do the job. Last summer I bought a bunch of tools at an estate sale. Within the collection was an odd “U” shaped tool. I knew it was...

I’ve got a STE/ICE. I’ve used it on my M35 and M1009. The M1009 has one of those giant plugs. In a weird kind of way it adds to the “militaristic” look. It’s one of those things that you may never use but if you need it, you need it now.

Been busy. Yard sale season is starting and already found some good deals. Also got quite a bit done to the G506. Everything aft of the cab has been cleaned, fixed as necessary and primered. Got the gas tank mounts installed, the shocks installed and all the springs cleaned, primered and...

The master cylinder is set up like most cars and trucks. There’s the master cylinder, a power booster and the four wheel cylinders. I’ve got a power bleeder, actually two of them. One for Dot 3 and one for Dot 5. I think Dot 3 was used so that’s what I’m going to service the entire brake system...

Got to shop twice this week. Both rear leaf spring stacks are now installed. Getting the rear axle repaired currently in progress. Decided to purge the brake line attached to the axle. Glad I did! The PO had problems with the brakes and took it to a shop. Supposedly, a bunch of work got done...

Haven’t been out to the shop in a week. Just too darned cold! Ready for spring!

Welcome home! Those pictures are amazing! Catching the instant the cannon was fired, holy smokes! The tanks are M48A3’s? An unofficial motto of the gun truckers could be: If at first you don’t succeed, adapt, improvise and overcome. Had to do a bit of that during my years. Never got to a war...

You were there when I visited. The team leader on the inspection team I was with had a brother (IIRC) who worked there. A truly memorable experience! On your truck, I can’t imagine running one of these old trucks. I look forward to your build!

My tribute truck, War Wagon is painted black. Big white letters on both sides and 3 .50’s on top. Mine is built on a 1970 M35A2 W/W. The preferred trucks, I’ve been told we’re the 5 tons. The absolute best source of information is the Vietnam Vets themselves. Also, if you are interested, James...

Got any of those Endeavor flags looking for a good home? I was fortunate to get a walk (and crawl) through the Endeavor when she was in the hangar.

Got a wire harness for the front half of the truck. At some point I’m going to get back to work on it. First priority is the G506. Once that’s finished (or work stoppage due to parts) and the weather ain’t too bad and the sun ain’t too hot… excuses, got a million of them. One way or another...

Not as much as I’d hoped but I got the first part of the leafs installed. Next time out, I’ll finish up the overloads and assorted fixtures. Then move to the driver’s side and do it all again.

Got some work done over the past few days. Both rear spring stacks have been mostly cleaned up. I’m not going to get too ambitious getting them all polished up. Cleaned off the oil, grease and rust. Got one of them partially primered. Hoping to get out today and finish primering all the rear end...

I have several M35’s. Also have a couple M211’s. I’ve only had a couple of issues with the M35. A fuel control went TU during a parade and I’ve got a real pita axle seal that I’m still trying fix. I’ve had most of the trucks for several years.

So close! But, too late. One of these days🤞