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Transmissions by Gene (www.restorationhydramatics.com) - I spoke to Gene, he has done them for people with M24 Chaffee tanks as they basically used the same transmission(?), price for a complete rebuild is $3985.00 + shipping to & from.
FATSCO (www.fatsco.net) - they have 3 types of Hydramatic...
One other question I have-are the brackets on the front bumper, where the tow hooks reside-are the pins that hold the hooks, are they 1" pins or 15/16" pins? On my m35 they are 1", but I have concern that they may be 15/16". If so I'll have to machine some sleeves into the 1" pinned feet that I...
Really, these trucks can be push started with an automatic? That's awesome. These trucks seem harder to get to know then a m35, these have some many little secrets, no wonder they are the Cadillac of deuces. It was also recommended to me to back the brakes off. I was planning on pulling the diff...
Well it is done-Just picked up a M211 about 40 miles from me. I haven't exchanged money or title, but the owner said he would hold it for me, so I still could be jumping the gun. I am planning on retrieving it Tuesday, so pictures to follow! I owe USMC 00-08 the thanks for watching craigslist...
So does the pinion actually have side to side play and up and down-if you grab the yoke and try to move it back and forth, does it? A drive axle problem is typically noticed on acceleration or deacceleration because the gears mate on both acceleration + de accel but on opposite sides of the...
Plowboy, I know you would do well in this link...you've got your trucks out weekly!!! http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?156091-Military-vehicles-at-car-shows
I was hesitant about bringing my freshly acquired deuce to the car show too, and parade. Never really been into "showing off". But I found through this experience that people really enjoy seeing them; military veterans, and general public alike. I cant speak for everyone else, but I was into...
That's the part I enjoyed most. Heck yeah climb up there and have a look-don't worry about smudging the paint, it already is. I find people like stuff they can touch
Definitely that's how they looked at me. They were polishing away. My wife thought I should dig out a can of OD paint and touch up a few spots-just in response to their spit shining! Oh well takes all kinds
Okay, so I did a little searching and couldn't find a thread on this, but I wanted to see some of your guys' military vehicles at car shows. While I love to see a redone muscle car with shiny paint and chrome, nothing brings a smile to my face to see an OD, no chrome, no frills, ugly duckling...
somehow I don't believe you are skill-less you've got some pretty nice trucks! Besides you can't let the goat team believe they can out do you! Its gonna be pretty tough for me to overcome your turbine power!
I did well on this m35, bought it really right. Came with 2 cargo canvases, two sets...
Defintiely-I think a 'standard' G749 looks awesome without the bobbing. I picked up a m35 about 3 weeks ago, but its tough to beat the looks of a g749. Is that a Canadian truck?
Took the deuce to a home town parade and car show. The car show guys always make me laugh--had some guys with newer mustangs pull up and wipe down and polish their cars. My wife thought I should whip out a rattle can of OD paint to touch up any blemishes on the deuce to show them up! Fun...
I was thinking that or a studebaker? The last army motors I got this winter had a restored studebaker in Idaho and it look similar, but I'm probably wrong.