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  1. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    Video wasn't even edited yet, had to shoot another one! Jeeezzz! but here is where we are at teaser photo front suspension 1.4 Mocked up Welding tomorrow if I have enough gas for the welder!
  2. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    Wow nice coincidence and GREAT timing! I have a Dobro story for you. When we were cruising through Texas finding the area we are going to relocate to once the youngest is out of high School we went zip lining. I was wearing my Fender guitar shirt...and how you ask the kid wearing the Rolling...
  3. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    OK Venting here!!! Just recived a copyright claim to the background music in my video from Dhada Puttistha. The licence for the creative commons is listed per TechnoAxe's requirements in my discription. Being that my videos aren't monatized nor have the 4000 views per year I can not contact...
  4. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    Part 2 (Cause I couldn't figure out how to get out of the ordered list format LOL!) Well that turned out to be alot of idiums/quotes. but this is where I came from and how I do things. It might not be best way or the fastest. But this is how I build things now. I hope it helps the readers...
  5. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    HiYa Plowboy, That's a KEWL playground! I would love to test out the different apparatus...but I think my body would be the one to fail the stress test! As for how I am able to muddle my way through these projects is I approach and PLAN a project from 3 sides and the execution there of...
  6. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    I just replied to a thread on the other forum, I want to save what I wrote there, to help others contemplating hot-rodding their Deuces and G506s...plus it puts insight and reflection on this project: What's the saying Been there Doing That...or Still living the Nightmare? Just kidding...
  7. gentrysgarage

    G7117 Axle questions

    What's the saying Been there Doing That...or Still living the Nightmare? Just kidding somewhat....LOL You should subscribe to my thread M135 S & M build and my YouTube channel for someone wading in deep for highway speed and safety hot rodding. This was orignally meant to replace the chassis on...
  8. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    I can't believe I just spent 30 minutes typing a post added a picture and POOF everything I typed disappeared !:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: Let's try this again..ding-ding round 2. I need to figure out how I can, Tom Sawyer like, to convince the kids that removing rivets is like playing an...
  9. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    Lots happened, most of the story is going be in the video shot yesterday, hopefully it will edit easy like the last one. Special mention to the Master Sarge at a top secret High Desert Maintenance Sub Depot for the transfercase, mounts and a good bit of knowledge! 40 rivets later I have 3 Deuce...
  10. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    New Video is out!
  11. gentrysgarage

    What mechanical shift transfer case would you suggest, reasons, low ratio and what it weighs, Would you use? Thoughts on a T-233/

    Thanks gringeltaube for the reply, I have started looking into this and was looking at the TMs but couldn't see a visual difference between the sprag type -21 and the -27 (I think they recycled the same picture of the -21!). What do I look for to tell the difference and any quick easy steps I...
  12. gentrysgarage

    What mechanical shift transfer case would you suggest, reasons, low ratio and what it weighs, Would you use? Thoughts on a T-233/

    I am considering upgrading my plan from using the New Process 205 into something a little larger, so I was looking for the experts suggestions and reasons for choosing, the weight and what low ratio is it. Only criteria I place on it is that it must be mechanical shift. Also wondered if anybody...
  13. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    Alright everybody, weekend report..Got alot done and even made it to church! Got the 5 ton dual tank selector disassembled, I read in the other thread that they take a number __ and 24 orings, I am assuming these are generic numbers, but what rubber is best for diesel and what rubber should I...
  14. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    This time the prize is a virtual Cupi doll as I can't find the dang t-shirts. I am becoming an expert at the doggie paddle!! One day I will graduate to the leaky canoe!
  15. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    Well the Big Mike's shackles came out after spending 2 days in the vinegar bath. Man so easy! And I am amazed at how light they are makes the M105 trailer perches seem like overkill! Before and after (the light brown is flash rust from washing/scrubbing the vinegar off) Dealt with ALOT of...
  16. gentrysgarage

    Quick question M35 front spring perch center to center measurements..Thanks

    Gringeltaube to the rescue! Thanks a lot, it wasn't too long, and i know most people are busy during the week, just wanted to let the big green get some attention this weekend! LOL! I will be comparing the perch centers of the M135/211 this weekend. I already know the spring pins are smaller on...
  17. gentrysgarage

    Quick question M35 front spring perch center to center measurements..Thanks

    You see that pour sulking pile of OD green in your yard? It needs some attention, you should spend some time with your big green friend this weekend,,,,and bring your tape measure! LOL!
  18. gentrysgarage

    Quick question M35 front spring perch center to center measurements..Thanks

    Quick question M35 front spring perch center to center measurements..Thanks
  19. gentrysgarage

    M135 S and M Build

    My Big Mike care package arrived.!!.....and just for you guys that know how powerful/Great?BIG and convienient a USPS flat rate box....when was the last time you saw a deuce suspension in a box? I built something yesterday and if I knew were the Team G749 t shirts were I' WOULD have offered a...
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