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Made a parts run today to John Winslow's place in Halifax NC, well worth the 6 hr. round trip drive. He has a lot of parts trucks for take offs, mostly 2.5 and 5 tons, plus some great NOS stuff. Even found a ultra rare tail gate for my 2.5 T dump truck, it is always good to have a spare. I spent...

Hey Poppop, Thanks for the info. found them on Ebay! I don't mind experimenting with the 5 ton rebuild kit for the GMC air pack at those prices. Thanks, Karl

Hello Bjorn, I have been messing with this air pack for awhile, it is made up of three units I cobbled together. Some of the seals are worn and the cylinders have minor pitting even after honing. Called Memphis, they said some parts from the M54 5 ton Bendix rebuild kit ($135) will work, but not...

Hey List, Are there any commercial companies that rebuild air packs? I can not locate a rebuild kit for mine (GMC M215) and it is a different unit than the M35's. Since it is a Bendix unit does anyone rebuild these antiques? Thanks, Karl

I usually tell the difference between the C-turbo (whistler) and the D-turbo by how the exhaust and intake halfs are joined. The C has a large clamp, simular to the clamps used on the exhaust pipe joints. The D is bolted together. Also the C is smaller in overall dimensions, both are...

When I built my garage we used 3000 or 3500 psi concrete with fiber, 6" thick slab. This was my first use of the fiber reinforced concrete without rebar. Both the M215 dump truck and M35 fit side by side, 9 months old and no cracks.

I also had some of the same problems with hesitation after installing a new (rebuilt?) carb. purchased from White Owl in NC. How long did this thing sit on a shelf, 20-35+ years? Installed a fresh rebuild kit from Menphis Eq. and it runs great. Some times these re-build kits can be difficult...

Hello Digger, Let me know if you need any help, I'm local (Spotsylvania). Karl

Pappa-G I have been leaving the neg. terminal off when the truck sits. I like the idea of the switch, where did you get yours?

Hey D. Rat, Ran outside to check, everything is off. The only aux system I have is the light switch, no heater. Thanks for the info.

Hello all, Just installed new batteries in the M35 and noticed a small spark when attaching the last terminal. What would cause this when the main switch is off? Will this draw drain the batteries? Thanks, Karl

Hey Bjorn, I have one of the cargo parachutes if you are willing to give it a try, sure would save you from driving all the way to Aberdeen! Karl

After sitting in a corner of the barn all winter, it got to see some sun today! I finally mounted up enough wheels and tires to allow this thing to move again, took some pictures to share with all. Three long slow years of progress and a lot more to do, but I plan to have this proget completed...

I have swaped C - D turbos between engines, the D turbo is larger on the exhust side. Never noticed any performance difference, the LDT465-1C / D both have the same HP rating. The only difference I remenber is the head bolts have a higher torque setting on the LDT465-1D

Hello, Try A. B. Linn on Ebay (ablinninc), he has some GMC M211 / m135 exhust stuff. Also contact Sam Winer Motors in Akron / Canton Ohio, #330-628-4881 (ask for Robert Zetzer) They have some parts and vehicles for take offs. Memphis Equip. has a lot of parts for these trucks. I find Mark at...

Not a lot of good sheet metal for these trucks left, try www.alfaheaven.com Also Sam Winer in Canton Ohio has some cabs out in their yard, I've taken parts off them, but never paid attention to the floors, ask for Robert Good luck!

J Land, I have found during the restoration of my M215 if a part is NA, them you figure out a way to make it. A good example was the fuel pump housing for my M215's fuel tank, none could be located (the M215 & M221 have a shorter and taller tank). I ended up getting two housings from a M211 then...

Deuceman Thanks for the suggestion, I'm always impressed what the good parts stores can get, like NAPA, but I don't think they can help on this one. Took some pictures today, the rubber is bonded between to metal plates. The one I have the rubber is deteriorating and brittle. Thanks, Karl

Hello SS, Need help in finding a much needed part towards my M215 restoration, hope someone can assit! I need the bracket assembly that attaches the steering column to the bottom of the dash board, this came in two styles. The earlier type was a rubber block with metal hardware, the later type...