Whats left of an 1966 kaiser M35A2

[chevycrew]

Well here it is:

1966 Kaiser M35A2 Frame No: 0125-23xxx
LDT-465-1C Recent surplus engine swap (less than 500 miles)
Frame was hacked and shortened
1976 ford cab and nose (lengthened 6") was added for idaho winters
Dump bed was put on, owner said a 50's GMC dump bed

It is a very well used truck. Frame cracks where shortened, steel welded on to hold rear arms in place, etc. etc.

Here is the question, What would you do with it?

Resto, Mod, custom, etc...

 

[Flatlander]

Personally, I would fix the frame problems, lose the dump bed, maybe put on a matching longbed...

Pretty unique!

 

[chevycrew]

Heres one thing i was thinking, since im not much of a ford guy...

Do the cab swap, then bob, and run a long bed, step side (era correct and widened, to match the width of duals)

 

[Recovry4x4]

Might be taking a closer look at that bed. Looks to be from an M215, M47 or M59. Width tells the story. Yourkgulch2 is working on getting an M47 sans bed if you fillet it.

 

[chevycrew]

I can walk out and get any measurement needed off this bed. Thats just what i was told.

 

[Recovry4x4]

If it's off a GMC that would make it a 215. Pretty unique!

 

[chevycrew]

the bed is 8' wide and 9' long

 

[Recovry4x4]

Yeah, thats an M59 or more likely and M215 bed. Rare!

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

Did they really loose the big tank for a behind the seat cab burner? I would take a long hard look at doing anthing but repairing the frame. It does look unique for sure

 

[chevycrew]

yes the big tank really is gone in favor of the behind the seat. There is no body electrical system, that works anyway, no lights etc..
core support is damaged making drivers side headlight point at the sky. Frame is the worst though.

sad thing is the guy bought it as a complete M35A2 about 15 years ago for 5k

I figure if I have to rewire everything, I might as well get a cab on it I like lol.


On the rear of the bed there are numbers. left side 1DA-NG-139E then right side DT-36
Bold numbers are weathered and very hard to read.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Only in Idaho...

 

[kcimb]

that's hideous.

Parts truck, deer lease truck

 

[DMgunn]

Sheeeesh. Takes a lot of talent to ruin both an M-35 AND a Ford pickup.....

Previous owner must be stopped before this happens to other innocent victims.

The '56 would be pretty cool, I think. Widening the bed wouldn't be too difficult, and well worth the effort.

 

[chevycrew]

I agree, hideous, but it really is worse in person...

I wanted 56 cab, drop the rear axle, pickup bed, bigger tires.....

Wife says, 56 cab, custom flatbed, keep it a 6x6

Buddy suggested the 56 stepside bed, with really stretched fenders to give it that usa6x6 bed type of look.

 

[DDoyle]

And you fellows with AM Generals think you have licensing and titling issues........

 

[M215]

Dump bed

Sure does look like the early M59 / M215 dump bed, if you have the double ended PTO it's worth it's weight in gold.

 

[Elwenil]

RE: Dump bed

Part it out and out it out of it's misery. then go and shoot the worthless individual that created such a monstosity. That's one horrible POS.

 

[YankeeDuece]

Frankentruck!

 

[chevycrew]

Re: RE: Dump bed

Part it out and out it out of it's misery. then go and shoot the worthless individual that created such a monstosity. That's one horrible POS.

Well if ya vote for parts, lets see some cash... what parts ya want? lol

 

[chevycrew]

Well I went up and looked at the stuff that came with the truck, some worth it, some scrap....
First 3...20,000lb winch

Then m211 or similar winch and t-case, along with trailer made from rear of truck.