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I am doing a restomod on my 53, since the original drive train was a solid lump of iron. I am going to be putting coilovers on the front axle. My question to you all is as such.. What spring rate should I be looking for?? I have searched the internet and get varied spring rate results from...

I know the Dodge 318 swap is common. I know 4bts have been done.(way to pricey just for a motor) Detriot 353s are cool however way to loud. Sooooo.. I have been toying with the idea of a Ford (gasp) 6.9 or 7.3 IDI with a 5 speed. Checking on specs on the net, the block is 30 inches long on these...

I am trying to track down a new set of inner windshield frames for my 53 M37. I know "vintage power wagon" has some, or at least they show up on their on line catalog, but does anywhere else have them? I also heard they are the exact same as an M35 deuces inner windshield frame. True?

Well it is time to post some pics of my 1953 M37! This new to me M37 is sweet! I obtained it feom a fellow Steel soldier out my way. He was nice enough to do a straight trade for my 1956 M135 project. I was even given an extra engine with a "spitfire" head on it. I am not sure if this is...

Hello all, I am not new to steel soldiers, just new to the M37. I have been looking and looking and cannot find anyone who sells the rubber weather trim, welts i believe they are called, that go between the fenders and the body panels. I am in need if both front and rear sets. The ones on my...

Well I have searched and searched , yet can't find an answer to my question. I am looking for the dimensions for the radiator so that I can find a replacement. My rig did not have one when I purchased it, due to salvaging the copper. I scavenged a couple radiators to hopefully use but both...

Hey all, First off. Yes I searched not only here but on the internet for couple of days. So if these have been identified before in another thread, I am sorry but I must have missed it. Now... Does anyone have an idea what these rims are for? They are 20 inch rims 10 bolt outer ring. It...

Ok so here is the thing. I own what's left of a 1956 M135. I can't restore the truck to original since it is missing to much important stuff. There is a guy a couple hours away who contacted me wanting to purchase my axles. I am only considering selling since I am wanting a little more modern...

I am trying to find a list of the corresponding model and years of the multi fuel engines with their specs. I have searched the site and read countless threads as to debates over one to the other and peoples preferences each one. Most of the threads only refer to LDT vs LDS. I would like to know...

Ok. Before I get bombarded with the "use the search function" garbage. I did use it for the better part of 4 days. I have read and read lots of threads. Can't find what I am looking for still. It was a looooong time ago that I read a thread about the differences between 2 piece rims. It even had...

Ok! Here it is! I am either really stupid or the brake drums are freaking welded on the axle! I have my driver side front tire off my rig for a paint stripping and re finish. So I figured I would check my brakes while I had the tire off. Well be ****ed if I can't get the drum off the axle!! I...

Ok so I have a 1955 M135, that I bought couple months ago, and have found that the motoe is pretty much a waste of space under the hood since it is seized. I have been in the ssssllloooooowww, process of stripping the rims and repainting them gloss black since the old paint was essentially not...

Ok. How do I find out the inside and outside diameters of my ring and pinion in my axles. I know they are geared 6.17!!!!! I can't find anything on the net to get the actual specs on the sizes of them and the carrier. The tech manual on the site is either down or to larger for me to download. I...

Has any one out there got any knowledge on what engines diesel or gas that will mate to the hydromatic tranny. the best i can find on the net is another 302, or a 270. the M135 i just bought from and old man has a big paper weight in the engine bay. the old man told me it ran, yet when i got it...

I have just bought my first M135!! [thumbzup] Yay me!! The fellow i bought the truck from said he saved it from being scapped! All fluids have been drained and radiotor gone, plus some wiring and engine components.:x The old fellow said he is not sure if the axles are siezed or not since they...

ok here is the deal. i am looking to buy a ltd-465-1d with spicer tranny and transfercase from a company that sells used surplus vehicles and such up here in british columbia canada. the problem is what are the drive trains worth? plus i am really wanting to know what the demensions and weight...

auaHey everyone! it has been a while since I last made role call here but figured I had better before being shot for being awol. I am looking at buying a 1953 M-135 with the 302 gas engine. The tires are mostly shot and was wondering if it was possible to fit some of the 395/85/20r's on the...

I didn't get any responses in my other post so I will try it this way. I have found a DT360 with spicer 5speed locally in a international 4700 truck. I was thinking of swapping it into the carcass of either a M135 or a M35a2. I am new to the MV scene so I am not sure about clearance issues or if...

Hello, I'm new to the site, so if this has been asked before I apologize for bringing up old wounds. I am looking to purchase and bob an M-135, up here in Canada, then swap out the bango style axles for the rockwells of a M35A2. Also have thought about putting those new gears that are avalible...