1951 Reo M48-New Toy

[Recovry4x4]

So can I get one for a multifuel tractor project????? LOL

 

[hndrsonj]

So can I get one for a multifuel tractor project????? LOL

Kenny, If you want one i'll send you one (free) but it will be marked A2!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Naw, just pulling chains. Preserve them. Reminds me though, I have to find the brass data plates for my winch, lost them in the garage a few years back.

 

[rchalmers3]

hndrsonj,

Kudos to you for the eagle eye on spying the special nature of that truck.

And a profound thanks for preserving that piece of history! We are fortunate to have you as one of our members. I hope the project gives you 2 1/2 tons of fun!

Rick

 

[mhassett]

Wow.
MHassett

 

[R Racing]

Do you have any updated Pic's to share ????

 

[hndrsonj]

It is completely bolted back together (minus gas tank and radiator) and has the correct rust free gasser sheet metal. Can't wait till the move to WY so I can start working on them again!

 

[hndrsonj]

Got the plates in today. Pic not super but you get the idea.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Even marked Reo! Nice score!

 

[hndrsonj]

Even marked Reo! Nice score!

That plate is exactly like the plate in the M48 cab from Montana. It is different from the earlier plate from mine though. Haven't decided if i'll reproduce the plate I have or just use one of these.

 

[Bradcroft87]

Hi, I was wondering if you have a better photo of the date plate? I need to have one made for my 48. Thanks in advance.

 

[hndrsonj]

Hi, I was wondering if you have a better photo of the date plate? I need to have one made for my 48. Thanks in advance.

Let's see some pictures of your M48! I can get some better pictures of the plate.

 

[Bradcroft87]

Let's see some pictures of your M48! I can get some better pictures of the plate.

Awesome thank you, I'll get a few pictures. I'm completely needle scaling it right now. But most of the stuff was missing. I have a plate lined up and ramps. But the spare tire rack are almost impossible to find now. So unfortunately I will have to use a 800 series for now. I will make all the decking in the shop also. Its hard to find any info or pictures besides yours. If you ever have time and could possibly get me some measurements of of yours that would be amazing.

 

[Barrman]

You have to drive it as a bare frame too! This is my ‘53 REO after I pulled the cab:

 

[HDN]

You have to drive it as a bare frame too! This is my ‘53 REO after I pulled the cab:

That's something I'd like to see! Just don't forget to add a comfortable seat

 

[Barrman]

The picture I posted was while I was driving it. 1st low at 450 rpm idle.

 

[hndrsonj]

What does the back of the frame look like? So is it a real M48 or are you making a replica? Here's some pics.

 

[Bradcroft87]

What does the back of the frame look like? So is it a real M48 or are you making a replica? Here's some pics.

Thank you very much. I should have stated I'm make a replica as best as possible. I have been looking everywhere for a true m48. Yours is the only one I know of. Mine started as a m49a2. But the tank was heavy corroded. I have a other cargo bed but don't need two cargo trucks haha. My deceased father in law was a truck driver some I'm making it in honor of him. I'm try to get it as correct as possible. The hardest parts are finding the tire rack, deck covering and ramps. So for know I have to use what I can find. The spare tire rack came from a m52. The plate and ramps I'm getting are from a 900 series 5 ton. I can't find any m275 ramps close to the west coast to use. And shipping even the ramps would cost a fortune. So unfortunately it will not be a 100% replica but I am trying the best I can. I am still going to use the side exhaust but this one will have a multi fuel.