Mulemac01 M275 2 1/2 ton Gas truck tractor ON-GOING restoration and rebuild tread.

[MuleMac01]

Work is starting back up again after getting more parts
Front axle is next got new seals and boots

Also got the right and rare muffler for the M275 gassers the exhaust system for this truck was the hardest thing to find but its almost done. I will install this tomorrow. I want to say ty to red river parts for having the muffler, and Memphis equipment for having the exhaust pipe to the muffler, and White owl for having the gaskets. I tryed eastern surplus but they jacked me around for 3 weeks and still havent got a response back.

 

[MuleMac01]

Well its been some time sence my last post but that doesnt mean I haven't been working on the truck so this will be a long post with pictures.
Frist off after the exhaust was put on we adjusted valve clearances.

Next i started to do a rebuild on the front axle stripped the old crap off the axle and repainted the axle next i installed new boots, seals,,gaskets, new brake cylinders, new brake hoses,shocks,new spring bump stoppers, and 2 new tires.

 

[MuleMac01]

Next i stripped and painted the gage cluster

Also changed out the oil on the axles transmission and transfercase.

 

[MuleMac01]

Yesterday i moved the truck under its own power sence 1987 around the yard. In the video you will see the hood off and fuel tank off because im painting them and other body pieces off also.

https://youtu.be/WWlhoJzakBA

 

[silverstate55]

Very nice William! You must be pretty enthused now that she's running & driving!

 

[MuleMac01]

Very nice William! You must be pretty enthused now that she's running & driving!

Almost but not let till its done.

 

[rustystud]

Well its been some time sence my last post but that doesnt mean I haven't been working on the truck so this will be a long post with pictures.
Frist off after the exhaust was put on we adjusted valve clearances.

Next i started to do a rebuild on the front axle stripped the old crap off the axle and repainted the axle next i installed new boots, seals,,gaskets, new brake cylinders, new brake hoses,shocks,new spring bump stoppers, and 2 new tires.View attachment 731347View attachment 731348View attachment 731349View attachment 731350View attachment 731351View attachment 731352

Good old "Bendix" (Carl Weiss) universal joint axles. According to some axle experts they are considered the best axle joint ever made. I do know for a fact that several racing companies that make parts for the Rockwell axle sell a "Bendix" axle for several thousand dollars ! It is considered the best of the best ! I say just get an old axle and run it ! Of course I myself love the "Spicer" (Hooke) universal joint as it is the easiest to repair.

 

[MuleMac01]

Got the tank painted today also new fuel filter and cover for that.

 

[MuleMac01]

Weekly update its getting real hot in Las Vegas temps in the 105 range but that doesn't stop me doing work on the truck today we put seat belts in also a soft top bow storage assembly.

Next I painted the seat assembly and mounted it back in the truck also put the new canvas seat cushions made by beachwood canvas in the truck.

 

[jacklegjim]

Did you find the mirror bracket you were looking for?
I took one off my M275 I will give you if you need it.

 

[MuleMac01]

Did you find the mirror bracket you were looking for?
I took one off my M275 I will give you if you need it.

No im good buy thank you. I would like to buy them in a week if thats ok?

 

[MuleMac01]

Time for another update.
Since last post rear axles got new brake hoses, brake cylinders, seals, repacked the bearings with new GAA grease, stripped and painted the rims, and 8 9:00-20 titan t hawks.

 

[MuleMac01]

Installed a Nos hardtop kit and painted it.


And hood went back on after sanding and paint.

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[MuleMac01]

Almost ready for road testing. Put some reflectors and 4 new bump stoppers. And the brake hose protector and new drive shaft.

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[kubotaman]

Looking good. Do you have a trailer to tow behind it?

 

[MuleMac01]

Looking good. Do you have a trailer to tow behind it?

Yes sir M118A1 6 ton semitrailer. I'll add pictures of it later.

 

[MuleMac01]

Rear lights on.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Rear lights on. View attachment 742702

Dare I say though that you stated "Rear lights on."...
But they seem to be "off" in that photo.

 

[MuleMac01]

Dare I say though that you stated "Rear lights on."...
But they seem to be "off" in that photo.

**** you got me ...

 

[MuleMac01]

Wireing done got turn signals and brake lights. Road test went great last night.