My M135 and a Diamond T 5 ton package purchase

[superburban]

I've had my fake M1009 (civilian diesel K5 with CUCV bumpers) for years, but i've not had an actual MV...

... until now!

A high school friend of mine, whom i hadn't seen in 20 years, got in touch with me a few months ago and offered me a package deal on his 2 6x6s. One is a 52 GMC M135. The other is a Diamond T 5 ton. I'm still not certain on the year of thur 5 ton, but it's got a gasoline engine. I would have preferred diesel, but at the price for them both, I couldn't say no!

The M135 needs a fuel pump and a new soft top, the 5 ton could use a new clutch.

The trucks are located in Montana, I live in Utah. Some of my other friends from Montana have volunteered to store them at their ranch until spring when I can repair and retrieve them.

I paid $2000 for both. How'd I do?

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

I think you did pretty good! They both look to be in decent shape from the few pics; is the m135 Canadian or American?

 

[oboyjohn]

I don`t think the deuce is Canadian because in the second picture you see the canvas rope tie downs. The Canadian version, if my memory was correct, had only the hard top.

 

[cattlerepairman]

I don`t think the deuce is Canadian because in the second picture you see the canvas rope tie downs. The Canadian version, if my memory was correct, had only the hard top.

I second that.

I think you did very well for 2k for both trucks! They are worth that in scrap weight. The 5ton has a fiberglass top and a winch, both desirable items. There is something about the 5ton stance as well. It simply looks good, like a Deuce that has worked out and built some muscle.

 

[superburban]

Some more pics of the deuce:

 

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[rchalmers3]

Dude! You scored!

Of course, the purchase price is just the entry fee. The real expenses are ahead.

Congratulations, and thanks for posting!

Rick

 

[AZDeuce]

You did good, I love the 5-ton gas engine or not that is a pretty straight truck. good luck - AZ.

 

[superburban]

The 5 ton:

 

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[SCM35A2]

WOW!! Awesome finds, very jealous.

 

[superburban]

Thanks guys! I'll have to show your responses to my wife. She's sick of my silly truck spending habits! I just finished building a 6-door Ford Superduty, so when I told her that I bought not 1, but 2 army trucks, she was not impressed! I tried to convince her that it was too good a deal to pass up, but she thought that sounded like a sales pitch.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

I don`t think the deuce is Canadian because in the second picture you see the canvas rope tie downs. The Canadian version, if my memory was correct, had only the hard top.

I figured I'd ask since the camo paint is spot on for a Canadian truck, plus it has west coast mirrors. I also always figured the extra pins and chains on the racks was only on the Canadian m135s.