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Ever since I had a "nasty surprise" a few years back (long story, don't wanna go there), I only pour 50/50 mix in the cooling system, no matter what! It lets me sleep better.

Awesome pics, it's just too bad you don't seem to have any fun with your truck! (just kidding) As you've probably noticed, there's a massive amount of info on this site. Hope we can be of some help. [thumbzup]

My 5 ton had the elephant ears on when I got it, and they work well for me. No problem with backing and if you break one almost any parts store has them in stock. The west coast style kinda looks like a plumbers nightmare to me and the early style is too small to really see anything. Just my 2cents

My 5 ton does the same thing. After sitting for a day, it takes an act of congress to get it to fire up. The pump is working, good clear flow at the bleeder on the filter. Once it starts, it seems to be good for the day. Haven't really taken the time to work on it, but it sure acts like it's...

I wouldn't worry about it sitting outside with no top. My 5 ton sat under some pine trees for 7 years with the rag top rotted off. Had to free up the stop and throttle cables and the start button was a little funky, but otherwise no serious damage. Whatever you decide, I don't think you can go...

RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Total exterior repaint of an M35A2 That's a tough call, as both trucks sound like a deal. Painting is no big deal, it's the prep time that can drag into days and weeks, depending on what you want for a finished product. On the other hand, 3500 miles ain't gonna be a cheap...

I've run with flats on one of the duals to get home, and sometimes a bit further, with no problems. The flat will get hot if run at highway speeds, but I don't think a test drive will hurt anything. My boss brought a loaded semi 75 miles home last summer with a flat on one dual. He just ran back...

I agree, I think I'd be checking the deuce's brakes. My old gasser deuce and the 5 ton slide the wheels on gravel with a relatively light pedal.

I've heard about using wax before, but never thought it would work. Guess maybe I'd better be trying it.

RE: Blake WHere can I get a set of 070 glow plugs?

There was a thread on old tires awhile back. Even if it looks good, a blowout from a dry rotted tire at road speed is an adventure I try to pass on. Check farm auction listings for old trucks. They may not be listed as military, but as Reo or GMC etc. A large vegetable grower closed his...

Ditto on making a lot of sense! I'm gonna do that with the old plow truck. Bringing it up to operating temp seems to be the other big item with making them last.

The truck in the background is a '50s era M135/211. They all had GM 302 gas engines and hydramatic transmissions. The guy might have said '42 and meant '52.

Naw, I had to haul that one myself. We're too far from any decent scrap yards to get anywhere near $250 for a truck. By the time you factor in shipping or hauling yourself and tire and fluid disposal and possibly cutting up in manageable sizes, it just ain't worth it.

Yeah, the real part! When I bought the $50 truck at a public auction, they actually had a few trucks they couldn't get a bid on.

$800 seems a bit steep. I paid $50 for one in similar shape, but with a straight bed and tailgate, and $750 for one driveable with a dump bed.

Hey there Shadow, First off, the M135/211 series GMS's were built in the '50s, so pics would help a lot. Can't even guess what it's wrth without knowing what it is. Second, no the trans won't fit in the M275 as is. Don't know if there's any adaptors available, but I doubt it. Third, the engine...

The reb shift kit from Memphis is well worth the cost. We had an M211 at the VFD I used to belong to. We had nothing but trouble with so many different drivers and each one was an "expert" on auto trannys. We finally put in the kit and the troubles were gone. Btw, it had a 1800 gal. tank on it...

I made up a hitch that bolts to the bottom of the bumper. I don't see why you'd have to weld anything on. No need to tie into the frame, either. The bumper is solid enough as is. I don't know of any add on hitches that will allow the spare to stay under the back.

Once in a while on ebay.