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  1. gentrysgarage

    Looking for Cummins compressor stud, Freightliner and Ford medium duty online catalog

    OK Guys I am a little frustrated with the nickle and dime'ing of getting the Cummins in the XM135. First off ther Air Compressor: I am looking for the Air compressor mounting stud, the studs for the Dodge Cummins and M939A2 (crossed them) seem to be of the breakaway type, The one on the...
  2. gentrysgarage

    Delco Alternator Catalog with specs and dims

    I found this great Delco catalog with the specifications and dimensions...Good for the people who are looking to upgrade/modify their vehicles
  3. gentrysgarage

    Help me pick the last gauge for a warmed over Diesel!

    Okay folks, I have one more hole to fill (actually make the hole and fill (going to take the high beam off a Deuce dash and cut another 2 1/16 hole). Background story: 1990 Cummins 6BT block and head, 370 marine injectors, 210 (yes 210..its rare) HP p7100 pump 4K GSK Holset HX40 Eaton FSO...
  4. gentrysgarage

    Easy Vinegar Rust Removal!

    I made a video showing rust removal the easy way using vinegar! https://youtu.be/kKwAKA-vmjA Please like and subscribe!
  5. gentrysgarage

    Dimensions and clearances for a M900 spare tire carrier for 11r20 tire Please

    HiYa Guys, I am at the point of needing to place and design a bed for my M135 project, I am in need of some help. I am wanting to put a early M900 series with the 11R20s spare tire carrier and davit on my M135. It seems all the 75-100.00 set ups are back east, shipping is an issue, and as...
  6. gentrysgarage

    Suggestions needed Hanging Clutch and Brake Pedal Retro-fit

    HiYa Folks, Looking for suggestions/recommendations for Medium Duty hanging pedals. After looking at my truck and how they designed the front cab mount, it would be more trouble to re engineer M35 front cab mounts on my M135 than it is worth. I will save the pedals I got from Deuceman for...
  7. gentrysgarage

    M135 Bed measurements and pictures

    HiYa Folks, Planning ahead here... I am contemplating a Plan C here. Plan A is getting the bed that Paul found that is hacked 3 feet (which actually works for my truck) but I am worried about shipping (and negating any savings) and the seller isn't budging on the price though its been for...
  8. gentrysgarage

    Help me plan how to pull and replace my motor and trans I CHALLENGE you for Ideas!!!!

    Ok a few of you know that I live on a small plot of land (>2400 sq.ft) and its on a decent grade. Its 6 1/4" in 82" in the horizontal plane and MUCH more in the lateral. I checked into renting everything from a forklift to a Petibone/all terrain forklift and the cheapest was over 120.00 an...
  9. gentrysgarage

    Bobbed or singled deuce with Detroit and icy roads feedback

    Got a question and hopefully someone has some experience. Problem: For the H110 you can only get a Detroit Locker, no air locker available and I think 1.) I couldn't afford it if it was 2.) my understanding you can have one made if you get 50 orders, Not seeing that happening unless an...
  10. gentrysgarage

    Need to get installed center to center measurement M35a3 Jackshaft

    Could I get the installed center to center measurement M35a3 jackshaft? I will be installing this shaft in my M135 and will duplicate the free play> Thanks in Advance!
  11. gentrysgarage

    Need a part picked up in Phoenix and shipped (fedex/ups) to Los Angeles

    Is there anyone in the Phoenix area that can pick up a part (47-55 pounds) box it up and ship it to me in Los Angeles/Pasadena CA? I have been waiting a couple of weeks for a total with shipping, but it seems that the company is too busy right now and has never done it...so I am looking for...
  12. gentrysgarage

    Need Clearance radiator/grill to winch M135 M211

    Could I get someone to give me a few pics and measurements of the clearance between the grill and winch looking down from the top, lower tank to nearest winch interference Looking up from the ground and winch shaft to lower tank from transmission looking forward. It looks like the Freightliner...
  13. gentrysgarage

    Brake Air Compressor Brand Reccomendation?

    HiYa Folks, I am looking for another pice of the puzzle, a brake air compressor for my M135 that I am swapping a Cummins 6B into, and have come looking for answers/recommendations. Is there one brand that is better than others? Does anyone have any medium duty truck salvage yard...
  14. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    I wanted to start brainstorming on my M135 project. The long story is https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?170096-Houston-we-have-problems-the-M135-came-home&highlight= The short story is the parts truck is in way better shape than the project truck a Guido-fied (an Italian Bubba) 1943...
  15. gentrysgarage

    Looking for unit information 8 ball

    While cruising craigslist for parts for my M135 I ran across this M35 with the same marking on the door. Any ideas? or was it truck 8 at one time, though my truck was number 28 at its last posting..Thanks in Advance.
  16. gentrysgarage

    Houston....we have problems....the M135 came home.........

    Well Guyz and occasional Gal we have a problem a BIG, BIG, BIG problem. As most of you realize I had bought this M135 in November of last year and had 4 transport companies flake on me (one took me for a deposit even!) Well I found one that didn't and the truck got home to me. It was an...
  17. gentrysgarage

    While researching Hydromax conversion for the soon to be coming M135 I found this....

    Brake System Descriptions, Parts and Troubleshooting While researching Hydromax conversion for the soon to be coming M135 I found a wealth of knowledge covering everything from air pack to hydromaxs...if you scroll to the middle it has identification and even fitting sizes! I do not know where...
  18. gentrysgarage

    gentrysgarage's MIA status has changed...mini update.

    HiYa Guyz, been awhile, SORRY, I happened to check the email associated with steel soldiers (it has 3,896 unread emails...mostly cold calls) and noticed that Paul, Dave and Ben had reached out to me....been alittle tied up, to say the least. I have suffered a few minor setbacks, maybe just a...
  19. gentrysgarage

    Got my axles and then some

    Got my axles an a frame heading my way soon. I came with some extras I don't need, and SADLY :-( I can't keep If anybody is in SoCal and needs a cab or tranny core give me a PM Thanks
  20. gentrysgarage

    Can I get 4 measurements or a is there a diagram M135/211

    was Can I get 4 measurements now M135/211 hybrid Ok OK I know it is dangerous when I start thinking, but something is brewing in my head. Can I get either a TM side drawing with dimensions or at least the following 1) front of bumper to front wheel centerline 2)front wheel centerline to cab...
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