New guy from Norway

[pete359]

Hi all!
My name is Kenneth, and I live in Norway.

Just bought myself an 58year old M135 w/winch, that I am hoping to get roadlegal for some fun later on.
(Pictures in my album)
Not much to look at at the moment, but are going to give it a new paintjob asap.

Found this site in my search for some info about my 1952 GMC M135.
Hope to find what I am seartching for here. If not, this must be the place to ask questions

 

[quarkz]

Welcome to the site Kenneth,
That is a fine M135 you have there.
Also you English is 1 billion times better than my Norse.

 

[gel69]

welcome Kenneth yes this is a fine site.
cool M135

Gil
Bartow Florida

 

[Stan Leschert]

You came to the right place! The manuals live in the resource section of this site.(free download)

 

[Jimma]

Welcome from Georgia, USA

 

[cessnatwin]

Welcome from Florida!

 

[glcaines]

Welcome to Steel Soldiers. You will find a wealth of information and support here. You can also find a lot of information by using the search function on posts. You live in a nice country - I've had the pleasure of spending a lot of time in Norway in the past.

 

[crasheej]

Welcome from Missouri.

 

[zyrtecx]

Welcome Aboard from North Carolina (USA)...

 

[pete359]

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

 

[Stan Leschert]

Here's what it could look like, if you can the winch, and install a beverage dispenser!

It won't get you un-stuck, but it will sure make the wait for a wrecker more fun!

 

[pete359]

lol, Stan!
I belive that is more likely to be seen on my buddy's truck, since he dont have the winch and like to drink. lol.

 

[jamesfrom180]

Welcome! That mod would be interesting. Here in Florida I think that the beer would have to be served rather warm.

 

[pete359]

Question:
How can you tell if the truck got silicone-brakefluid or regular brakefluid?
My buddy needs to add fluid to his truck.

I know I should not mix silicone-brakefluid with regular brakefluid.

 

[wallew]

Welcome from Denver, Colorado.

You have 'green iron' disease. The only cure is to purchase and continually work on and enjoy using your toys.

again, welcome

 

[armytruck63]

One way to tell whether or not you have silicone brake fluid is to purposely drip some on a painted piece of metal. If the brake fluid effects the paint and causes it to bubble or wrinkle, you have regular non-silicone DOT 3 brake fluid. If there is no effect on the paint, you probably have DOT 5 silicone brake fluid.

Non silicone DOT 3 brake fluid also has a much stronger smell.

Welcome to the site and you have a nice truck!

 

[Varyag]

Water test:

Take a sample an put it in some water.

Shake it up like mad and let it set. If it combines into solution then it is dot 3 if it separates then it is dot 5.

Dot 5 will not mix with water, dot 3 will absorb it.

 

[pete359]

Thanks for the welcome, and thanks for two great ways to find out if it got Dot3 or Dot5.

 

[elkhunter]

Welcome to the site and hobby! Son married a girl with Norwegian roots and my daughter married a guy with Norwegian roots. we lost a daughter with Finnish roots to a Norwegian but gained a daughter who is back in the "Finnish camp when my son married her!! Guess we came out even. The site is great and the members are awsome! Enjoy!!

 

[RAYZER]

love those old gasers! welcome from florida!