M35 Reo 13A - Gasser to M109A3 Conversion

[fuzzytoaster]

I've got an interesting M109A3 that shows major signs of being not just a gasser in it's past life but an auger unit as well. I've got no year or manufacturer on it, one tag does show the truck was reconditioned by Reo Model: 13A Serial: 107000. I've found no information on this specific model. The floor does have an extra cut out next to the transfer case level for a rear pto, the dash has an auger instruction guide, plus the usual gasser signs: wide fenders, angled hood, etc. Considering she was reconditioned by Reo means she's an old girl with many stores but also an alcohol evaporator for the air compressor. Never seen one in person, neat!

 

[dmetalmiki]

What a fascinating and rare vehicle, Any chance you could post up more pictures of the whole vehicle?

 

[fuzzytoaster]

What a fascinating and rare vehicle, Any chance you could post up more pictures of the whole vehicle?

I will tomorrow when there is light and I change the fuel line. She's a bizarre unit indeed.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Gasser model polesetters were V18A/MTQ. The 13A is likely or was supposed to be 18A.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Gasser model polesetters were V18A/MTQ. The 13A is likely or was supposed to be 18A.

It very well could be a mistamp on the "3" or "8" part but the V is clearly a dash.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Note the absence of the cab lip also the home made plumbing for the air compressor line. The motor looks like it was a crate motor and if the miles are right (382 miles) it's hardly been used. She starts like a champ but plenty of fuel cleaner is needed for sure.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

All sorts of odd mods done to the dash, the engine stop is at the bottom and some random disconnected switch is in it's place. They also just slapped the new instrument cluster over the smaller dash cutout from the old cluster (hah!). On the plus side it came with a rear porch. Pic of the rear pto lever cut out and the modified battery door panel. Neat stuff if you ask me.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Why do you say "modified battery door"?

The older trucks had that arc/tail at the top, am I missing something? Looks just like the battery door on my 1953 wrecker.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Why do you say "modified battery door"?

The older trucks had that arc/tail at the top, am I missing something? Looks just like the battery door on my 1953 wrecker.

This is in comparison to the other 109s on hand. It's just a unique hodgepodge of a truck.