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it would appear that you added a turbo to the engine and made a rather large reduction in emmissions. Good job. Details on the turbo etc?

Please preserve it. I always thought these were awesome and unique vehicles. Lots of expertise here on SS to help you thru the project. You don't have to take a big bite financially all at once. The restore can be done slowly. Very worthwhile. Best of luck and keep us posted as to what you...

As for the sprag vs air shift TC--For me the sprag is cool as it is kind of like an automatic 6 wheel drive when needed. you don't have to do anything. the downside is that it can be tricky to keep in proper working order. in my mind there is a question you get when your tires are losing...

I agree. I think my A2 (66' K-J) must have some reused gas parts at least as far as the shifter goes. rubs a little on the high low lever in 1st high but clears the dash fine otherwise. gets closer in reverse but no contact. all in all pretty comfy to use with out having to shift body position.

air shift install Thanks Clinto! Sounds like air brake line might be a better option than copper tubing. If I understand it is a metal material or did I misunderstand? 3/8" dia ? I assume a small hand operated tubing bender would work with it. Pat

Thanks Good with Wood. Looks like you are "rolling your own" so to speak regarding the parts to hook up the TC. I appreciate your feedback. Pat

I have seen a couple different "kits" on the popular auction site you likely speak of. One looks to be a kit to rebuild the inerds of the TC internal air switch side. While the other one I was hesitant about because I could not for certain see the under dash switch. Any chance you could clue...

Thanks to OP for starting this thread. I am going to be doing the same thing. Convert sprague to air shift. I don't want to hijack the thread but is there a conversion kit with the hard parts? have the TC just need the bits and pieces. Perhaps the OP picked one up for this project.

I suppose its true what they say," behind every good man is a good woman", especially if the man is in the truck that is pulling that trailer. Think Desi and Lucy in The Long Long Trailer. posted with a smile and kind heart.

Nice re-purpose on the HEMAT. Pretty stout trailer.

Welcome from Colorado. Livermore 80536, North and West of Ft Collins in the hills.

Hello to you from 80536, Livermore Colorado. Do you have a lot of experience with military vehicles? Seems like you know your way around the 5 ton truck.

Cranetruck--got my vote. I was in germany 71 and happened to see one. Awsome then and awsome now. How did it get back from Germany? or did this one never make it over seas?

The red looks great!

Well thought out. It looks like you flipped the deuce frame over as well. Just for better clearance placing the trailer bogie frame on top?

Yep, My thoughts as well. However the trailer is supposed to have a ground rod installed when its powered up. So the only questionable part would be the shore cable. As most Rv receptacles are grounded at the plug-in it should still work OK. carrying a ground from the trailer to the RV site...

That 5 ton tractor does create a bit of a slant in the trailer. I can see why you want to raise it up. My hat is off to you for tackling the bogie conversion.

By the way, as the plugs and shore cable are basically the Cadillac of wiring and should last several lifetimes, I decided to buy a male / female end of the same make and mfg. I then plug my shore cable into that and wire the "new" receptacle to a gen set with an end plug that works for most RV...

I found same thing on my plug. If you have a little slack in the wire or disconnect them from the terminals in the breaker box inside the trailer you should be able to remove the entire assembly from out side the trailer. Putting something back together with a different receptacle might be...

I have not made much restoration progress yet on the M275. Have been moving to a new house. It has slowed things down to snails pace. Trying to erect a barn so I can work out of the elements first. Been collecting a number of replacement parts. exhaust, windshield ,doors, van windows...