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The new deuce is progressing well enough to get it prepped to bob. I got the M105 trailer disassembled earlier this week. Today I decided to work on getting the bed loose. It actually went way better than I thought it would. All the bolts came right out. 2 forklifts picked it up and I drove the...
I found a great replacement mirror head for my busted up side mirrors. I don’t have the west coast style but I think these actually look better for a soon to be bobbed deuce. They were a cheap replacement from Amazon but are stainless.
What started as a transmission swap from the old 3052 to the 3053A turned into a full clutch, pressure plate and flywheel machined job. Since I was waiting on parts I figured I’d fix the rear seal leak. Well…. On the REO 331 you have to pull the oil pan to remove the rear seal carrier. So then...
In addition to my 1953 M35 gasser, I now own a 1978 M35A2C. The story is it sat 6 or 7 years after it drove to where it was sitting. The PO said it sat a few weeks and then wouldn’t start. He had the IP off and replaced the hydraulic head because it was stuck. Once it started it had a huge idle...
I’ve been replacing the troop seat wood with some pressure treated 1x4s. I’m working on the front header and this box is in my way. . I’m never really paid it much attention but is the storage box something that all the deuces came with assuming they had a cargo bed? It’s not water tight and...
I'd like to find a used canvas cargo cover for the M35. Does anyone have one they would sell and ship? I dont think the vinyl covers would look the part on my old girl. Honestly, with it being Strata blue, I'm not sure any of them will look good but I want it for a parade cover
I want to install one of the dual rifle M14/M16 dash mounts in ole Blue. I’ve searched and struck out in the normal places. Does anyone have a source or one in their parts stash?
I had the single arm lollipop mirrors but they were rectangular instead of round. Couldn’t see a dang thing behind or beside me. I added a second arm for bracing but they just didn’t work. I ordered a pair of MRAP mirrors and just got them on. The horizontal arms are the factory mirror arms. I...
After several trips around the house of 10 or so miles, I decided to jump out and drive the M35 to work. It’s about 35 miles of 2 lane road, one way. 45 mph was pretty much all it would do. If I back off the throttle some I could manage 48 mph. Without a tach I don’t know engine speed but it...
I have all the pieces but I’m struggling on the install. I didn’t take it apart. All I can find is the drawings and I think the contact should go through the plate with the rubber blocks. Any actual pics would be much appreciated.
Just picked up a 1953 M35 Studebaker in non running condition. You can just tell this old girl was loved in its previous life. Its still a gasser and not cut up and I plan to keep it that way. Of course plans can change and it may get a diesel swap depending on the engine condition. I'll try...
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