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Thank you for the details, as I have picked up quite a few tips in my repair. (Of the wrecker).Once you posted the pics of the transfer removal I could see the extra "web" plate running the length of the frame. I had been curious what you meant by a double frame. I always thought these ladder frame style of truck frames were designed to twist and shift around as part of the off road capability. I can understand how adding an extra web would make them stiffer and better capable of handling the stress of a crane or dump body. Does it make them behave differently in an off road situation?
The M62 wreckers Do Not like too much in the radical "Twist" scenario..and vey quickly 'Grind things'.
One reason I pulled the Engine stop (before wrestling with anything else( And it WAS starting to 'grind')) As My wrecker went down into the dyke. (see post).
"And" Your thread is very interesting, thanks for sharing.
The original hood will work fine but the gasser grille is an inch shorter than the multifuel grilles.It’s the original grill from the m108 so yes. The donar truck’s was a little tweaked. Using the original hood as well
Ditto. Same goes for the headlight brackets. Accordingly, the engine side covers are tapered towards the front, while the MFs are 10" tall, straight rectangular.The original hood will work fine but the gasser grille is an inch shorter than the multifuel grilles.
I found this out with my 108 repower. Side panels are different as well. Seems that the grill and hood get higher every series right up the the A3 where the front is higher than the back.The original hood will work fine but the gasser grille is an inch shorter than the multifuel grilles.
Early multifuels had reversible headlight panels. At least in 1966 still. I was going to use them on my repower but decided to use the newer style.I would almost swear I’ve seen a multi-fuel powered truck with the old style headlight bracket panels . I didn’t care for those. Too many pieces to them. All is well now I think
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