10 Ton M125 Repaint

[maddawg308]

holy crap I did not know it was a gasser engine! COOL!

Yes, the M125 cargo trucks were built in the mid-to-late 1950s, and they were powered with a LeRoi TH-844 V8 gas engine with 297bhp at 2600rp, which at the time was the only wheeled vehicle in inventory with an 8-cylinder engine. I believe the early M123 tractors also had this engine, before they were repowered with the CONDEC and Mack diesels.

 

[Westech]

I knew that the factory ones were gassers but that all but a hand full were changed over to diesel

 

[pjpiche1]

It is so nice to see someone that takes pride in their work. That seems to be a rarity these days. Very nice workmanship!

 

[Chevytruck]

It is so nice to see someone that takes pride in their work. That seems to be a rarity these days. Very nice workmanship!

its going to look better than brand new!

 

[Dirt71]

Installed Power Steering Box and Oil Filter Reservoir today. Another little step.

 

[Westech]

you really need to stop posting. Every time I see new pictures I cant get up out of my seat for about 5 min

 

[todds112]

OMG that is one HUGE, BEAUTIFUL, truck! The scale of the parts reminds me of something from a train! Your attention to detail is outstanding. You should be very proud of that beast!

 

[EZFEED]

WOW you have really been coming along with this!!!!

 

[maddawg308]

BTT - any updates, Dirt71?

 

[ALFA2]

This is definitely a first class restoration, with more quality than some original builds have been made. Great work, really good looking truck!

Thanks.

ALFA2

 

[DOCUSN1]

Exellent attention to detail very exellent. Mark.

 

[Dirt71]

BTT - any updates, Dirt71?

No updates as of yet. Ive been busy with other stuff such as the clutch and air brake job on the tractor.

 

[916operator]

That is one beautiful piece of work you have there.

 

[pyrogod117]

I just read every single post in this thread, which is rare for me to do on a thread this long, but my god what an amazing job you are doing. And I'm sorry for your loss. Did you finish this truck yet?

 

[halftrack]

Got to love it. That motor looks like it just fits within the frame.

 

[CDN-CUCV]

Man, hat's off to you my friend. That is an impressive job so far! Can't wait to see more progress pics!

I never really had an appreciation of how massive these truck are until I got to check out CONDEC's M123. Sitting in the cab of his truck sure planted a seed for big MV's.

Good Job!

 

[Seatyger]

Just finished reading from start till this. Congratulations are in order as well as our respect in seeing this project through. I'm still in the Baby Steps stages of my projects and I truley appreciate the time you've taken to document your progress allowing others to learn at your time and expense.

All the best to you and yours this Christmas,

Jim

 

[wsucougarx]

Any further updates? This is an incredible thread!!!

 

[Dirt71]

Any further updates? This is an incredible thread!!!

Im getting ready to get back on it for sure. I got side tracked since Oct. When I started working on my M123.

 

[USAWEAPON777]

Can't wait to see it finished. Amazing job!