M34 Active duty

[M813rc]

Lots of interesting stuff in those photographs. Looks like a CCKW-based communications truck at the left end of that row of M34s?

Cheers

 

[foxtrot]

Beaucoup de choses intéressantes dans ces photographies. On dirait un camion de communication basé sur CCKW à l'extrémité gauche de cette rangée de M34 ?



Il n'est pas un CCKW,
GMC M135.

 

[foxtrot]

M34 active duty.

 

[TheQuaker]

Suction cup mounted sun/glare shield on the drivers windshield glass? Interesting...

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Suction cup mounted sun/glare shield on the drivers windshield glass? Interesting...

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I believe that’s an electric defroster. I have a couple here around somewhere.

 

[foxtrot]

Another option for the rider 7 feet lower.

 

[TheQuaker]

I believe that’s an electric defroster. I have a couple here around somewhere.

Cool! Never ran across those before.

My Deuce is a no-heat/defrost girl so those could be interesting to add to my collection of accessories since I operate her during the winter as much as I can as long as there is no "Truck Destroyer, Granular" or residue from the same on the roads.

Jon, PM me if you locate them and have any interest in parting with them.

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[HDN]

"Truck Destroyer, Granular"

I am thankful for my truck's built-in defroster vents! I do need to lubricate the damper pull cables though...

 

[TheQuaker]

I am thankful for my truck's built-in defroster vents! I do need to lubricate the damper pull cables though...

Yeah, I can't take credit for the road salt humor...another member here on SS coined and trademarked that phrase and I've stolen it shamelessly on numerous occasions

But, I have to say, I certainly do appreciate the heat and defrost on my 5-ton in the winter. It works amazingly well.

But without the heater/blower assembly and all the accompanying ductwork and heater hoses it is a lot easier to wrench on a non-heater truck IMO. Less things in the way of that "one" bolt , nut, or component you need to get to.

 

[M813rc]

Foxtrot said -
Il n'est pas un CCKW,
GMC M135.

I will have to respectfully disagree!

In this photo, look at the various points on the truck with the red lines going to them, and compare those areas to the CCKW and M135 pictures next to it.
Specifically the hood opening line, the cooling louvers, the front wheel/tire, the front fender, the gap between the bottom of the cab and the step, the door opening, and the fuel tank location. Also, just the overall size of the truck.

Cheers

 

[Migginsbros]

I believe that’s an electric defroster. I have a couple here around somewhere.

That make sense, looking at the headgear it was cold. There are soft heat pads available today but i have never seen a clear view heater. Are yours 24volt?

 

[msgjd]

The super early hydramatic GMCs had that tailgate as well.

nice! thanks for that info .. Came across many hydramatics in the mid-70's at a DRMO and out in the civvy world but none had that tailgate and all of those were duallies of several body types... By then, the only single-wheel versions (M135) I saw were missing their beds , replaced by chassis-mounted sanders at various town hwy depts .. i had an XM211 in the early 2000's, sold to a tree service, I do miss looking at it's unique lines but don't miss servicing it and don't miss worrying about that tranny .. An acquaintance has a M215 (plus a trailer load of parts) he is torn about parting with and I am tempted to convince him but what do I need it for other than to look at it? I would be too afraid to put it to work with the 5-tons

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

That make sense, looking at the headgear it was cold. There are soft heat pads available today but i have never seen a clear view heater. Are yours 24volt?

I think one is 6volt, not sure about the other one. I’ll have to see if I can find it. I see them on eBay now and then.

 

[TheQuaker]

I think one is 6volt, not sure about the other one. I’ll have to see if I can find it. I see them on eBay now and then.

Jon

No worries if they are 6V, 12V or 24V. You still have my interest in them. I will either install a step-down converter and dedicated circuit or add an appropriate battery to my Deuce BII during the winter months if it isn't 24V.

 

[foxtrot]

Après le dessin la vidéo.
Essais sous-marins du M34 Reo Eager Beaver.

 

[foxtrot]

Reo motors

 

[foxtrot]

 

[foxtrot]

I wish you a merry christmas 2021.

 

[davidb56]

keep the truck.....I'd like to have that grease gun. Ive got a few K of 45acp, and only a Kimber to shoot it through.

 

[foxtrot]

85th Ordnance Battalion, 1953

51st Trans

39th 1955