Got another MV...

[RallyRebel]

Picked up an M35 recently in trade for stereo system I wasn't using anymore. It had sat outside for about the past 9 years and looks pretty sad, but after towing home with our Mack CS250 and tinkering with the IP it roared to life. Oh, the fuel pump was shot so I made a simple pick-up using the old pump's frame and put a 24V Carter from NAPA in-line and it works great. Not bad for less than $40! Going to have my hands full though, the air governor is doing the "psssh psssh psssh" thing every couple seconds once up to pressure, the brakes went to the floor while I was testing on the street by the shop, the cab will likely look like Swiss cheese once I start sandblasting... Fun! Oh well, it's not like I don't need more projects! LOL. For those that remember my CUCV debacle that "project" is still on-tap. Picked up a great Silverado with no engine that has factory air, the dual tank option and a freshly rebuilt 700R4 so I've got plenty to "graft" on to the M1028 whenever the mood hits.

Anyway, just thought to share and show some pics of the new beastie...

 

[maddawg308]

Excellent save! That's a good trade no matter who you are! I'd flip the headlights, they are supposed to be in the high position when a winch is installed. Repaint her and you've got a real winner there!

 

[BKubu]

I wonder why that truck has a winch and the lower headlights? I thought that the winch trucks always had the higher headlights...at least that is what I believed until now. Perhaps, someone installed the winch after the truck was built.

 

[FreightTrain]

whoa.Nice one.Original side pipes,Early headlights,Old style corner lights....bet that is a 50s gasser converted.

 

[RallyRebel]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll have to look at the paperwork again but I believe it's a 1964 model. Turbo multi-fuel, sprag front and rebuild tags for 1988.

I'll do a search for flipping the headlights, but feel free to share any tips on that!