New M275 in Arizona

[ript]

Hello all! New owner here - I purchased my '73 M275 about a year ago, and it just got delivered last night. I'll post pictures as soon as I can get home and take some in the daylight. She needs a little work (been sitting), but has low hours, miles, and runs. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions as this new project gets underway, but just couldn't wait to say hi now that it's in my driveway.

downloading all the service manuals now...




-Sean

 

[swbradley1]

Congrats on the "new" truck.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Congratulations, and very welcome to the site and the hobby..What an exiting and super something to "look at" from your window..at your Xmas pressi and project just standing and waiting there..Have a <drink on me! and toast it!> I WILL be sat contemplating (admiring?) my collection at some point over the xmas period.."something in hand to slurp!"

 

[NDT]

Welcome! 275s are fun nimble trucks, you will enjoy zipping around bobtail. Which multifuel is under the hood?

 

[Recovry4x4]

As the owner of a few of them, you will find them nice and compact for grocery store parking lots. Contrary to what one might think, groceries on the porch stay put pretty well.

 

[ript]

Welcome! 275s are fun nimble trucks, you will enjoy zipping around bobtail. Which multifuel is under the hood?

LDT-465-1D




I want to put super singles on it and go as big as I can with the tires, keeping all 3 axles. From there... we'll see!

should i be worried that i have the sprag t-case, or just deal with that when it comes up, if it does?

-Sean

 

[AZK9]

... downloading all the service manuals now...

Hi Sean...

Getting familiar with the manuals is a great way to get started here on the SS site!

Welcome from AZ!

 

[2StateTrigger]

Hello all! New owner here - I purchased my '73 M275 about a year ago, and it just got delivered last night. I'll post pictures as soon as I can get home and take some in the daylight. She needs a little work (been sitting), but has low hours, miles, and runs. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions as this new project gets underway, but just couldn't wait to say hi now that it's in my driveway.

downloading all the service manuals now...


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-Sean

Welcome to SS. That's a KILLER looking pic of your rig. Looks like it's been lurking in the shadows just waiting to pounce on its next victim......CONGRATS on your acquisition....

 

[kblazer87]

Hello and welcome from southeast Indiana. Lets see some more pics of your truck. I too have an M275.
<That's it over there in my avatar.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Find a set of 11.00r20 G177s, they are tall radials. They will last forever, look good, and give you more top end speed.
I would get rid of the sprag case, but that's just me.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

395s may not fit an m275 without removing the mud guards and with less weight in the rear the ride may be quite bumpy. Go with G177s like Jeep said and you won't be disappointed. I just sold a set to a local SS member and they look great!

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/album.php?albumid=3914&attachmentid=599861
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/album.php?albumid=3914&attachmentid=599862

 

[agazza2]

Congratulations on the purchase and welcome to the site.

 

[ript]

Thanks for all the welcomes! Jeepsinker, Fuzzytoaster, thanks for the info and pictures, those do look nice. i may stick with duals, we'll see.

kblazer - here come some pictures..

 

[fuzzytoaster]

It looks like the desert kept her in good shape! Awesome! The rear tires did make me chuckle a bit.

 

[Jeepsinker]

I like it! Lots of potential there. Just take your time, ask questions if you aren't sure, and keep the torch away from it!

 

[AZK9]

Hey... Thanks for the pics! Looks to be in pretty nice shape!

BTW... the Rock Springs Cafe is one of our favorite stops while headed to PHX!
The pie there is awesome!!

 

[ript]

thanks for the feedback, I didn't think it was in bad shape either. soft top is shot, but it's Arizona.. who needs a top? haha! I think i'll start with a complete fluid/filter change, complete lube job, and get this beast fired up. hoses and belts in there too at some point, sooner than later. maybe over the holidays... probably go through a case or two of wd40 while i'm at it on all the moving parts/hinges. then, figuring out what to do with it.. box, bed, or leave it alone? ah, decisions decisions..

previous owner had started it, but it ran away, so he choked it out and it's sat since. said they ran straight diesel through it, and assume they stuck/gummed the pump. gonna soak it with ATF and see if she'll limber up, but i'll have a choke handy just the same. Any additional advice before i start getting into it?

 

[ript]

yep, the rock's not a bad place to eat. i've done a lot of work up there for the owners. BCC is a small town, just the way I like it.

 

[Castle Bravo]

A good deuce resource (spare parts and especially knowledge) is a man named Al Beren. He lives in Black Canyon City.

 

[ript]

A good deuce resource (spare parts and especially knowledge) is a man named Al Beren. He lives in Black Canyon City.

Yep, I know who Al is. I'm sure we'll be crossing paths again soon.