New member and new trucks in Ky

[dcthom3]

Well, just figured I'd introduce myself. I'm Drew in central Ky. My brother and I recently threw the dice on two m35a2's in Frankfort. So I plan on using this site a lot and have gathered a lot of info from here in the past weeks. here are the trucks...
truck 1



truck 2



Also, has a clue as to whether the engines are d or c model i would appreciate it. I also think they have air shifters but am not sure.

 

[sirmrtow]

Welcome to the site :-d

 

[gimpyrobb]

Welcome. Both look like air shift to me. Whats the zip code you are in?

 

[dcthom3]

40601, Frankfort

 

[dittle]

What's the deal with the cover in picture #4 that has the 15W40 on it. I've seen it on some engines and not on others? Nice trucks by the way.

 

[dcthom3]

I have no clue, but if/when i find out i'll let you know

 

[jimm1009]

15w40

They are starting to use 15W40 oil in the engines now days. This is simply a reminder to the driver to service it with the correct grade.

Shell's Rotella or Rotella-T are very good choicex but the price is starting to climb pretty high too.

I buy mine from NAPA is 5 gallon pails so the price drops to about $9.50 per gallon.

Jim

PS: They (NAPA) also have a good GL-5 for yellow metal too.

 

[dittle]

They're putting an entire shield on the engine just as a reminder to use the correct oil weight????? Sounds like something the gov't would do but am still having a hard time believing that is its only purpose. Thanks for the info.

 

[doghead]

They're putting an entire shield on the engine just as a reminder to use the correct oil weight????? Sounds like something the gov't would do but am still having a hard time believing that is its only purpose. Thanks for the info.

That "shield" is the cover over the Manifold Flame heater unit. There are a couple different manifold heater setups.

 

[KaiserPower]

Welcome aboard... you can find a wealth of info in this group we have. Good luck with your new toys,

 

[Chevytruck]

Welcome aboard!

 

[hatteras4164]

Welcome Just down the road PM sent

 

[docfarmall]

Welcome to the site

 

[Numbers]

Welcome to the site

 

[Recovry4x4]

Greetings and welcome. Trucks look great!

 

[JohnnyReb]

Welcome to the site. How are you and your brother to decide who gets which truck?

I bought 2 trucks with my nephew.... one truck was very low miles and nice paint...
we had to flip a coin...

 

[maybefixit]

Awesome trucks, both look good and the rear cargo covers look recent too!

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Congrats on the new trucks!

Circle June 10-14 on your calendar, you won't want to miss this:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=27588

 

[SgtHatred]

welcome! nice trucks.

 

[hulk31st]

Welcome!

I see by the Skull and Crossbones on truck #1 ye are in possession of Pirate Booty!
a a a r g h Matey.