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That is a LARGE and useful piece of yard art. A fine looking truck also.
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M125-A1 Cargo Truck Cummins V8 300 Powered
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Just received my canvas top for the cab from New Life Canvas...but now waiting on the metal to install the roof, I was going to have trusses made and then install metal but going with all metal so I can get more height.
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10 ton under the moonlight...
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Just finished up the metal on my pole barn, looking forward to getting busy working on the 10 ton...only 1 problem... I'm out of money....LMAO!!
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Looks good! Sounds like it's time to send the old lady out for a second job to support your project in the fashion it deserves...
(I got that advice and a wink in the eye from some old drag racers once upon a time...)
(I got that advice and a wink in the eye from some old drag racers once upon a time...)
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Now I'm ready....hung some light's, ran some wire's and hit the switch. Time to get busy
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Finally got some time today and got the 10 ton up on some jack stand's and got the wheel's and tire's off. Time to go through it for inspection and maintenance and then on to paint. Going to be pulling the fender's, hood, bumper and radiator etc. I have a new exhaust brake to install which requires installing heavier valve spring's on the exhaust valve's. I may be lifting the cab off as well...not sure yet.
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Coming apart...
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Remember, this isn't a restore, this is David cleaning things up a bit. I've seen his previous 10 ton project.
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Yep...I know what your saying...but not this time
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Removed radiator this afternoon....working on the cab next.
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How far into the engine do you plan to go?
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Yes sir, I will be installing an engine air brake that I picked up NOS still in the box for $250.00!! It help's out alot when shifting gear's while driving as it slows down the RPM's much faster so you can grab the next gear while shifting. You have to install heavier double valve spring's on the exhaust valve's so the valve will not float due to the excessive exhaust back pressure created which could result in breaking a valve. I will also have the injector's rebuilt while I'm in there with the valve cover's off.
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Now that's a find!
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10 Ton Sunrise....
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Just about ready to remove the cab on this beast....been very busy with work so I make time to get stuff done when I can and when I feel like working on it after a day out working.
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When I looked at Jumbo, Bruce Kubu's restored M125, I was amazed at the size. David, when you get the cab out, take pics of the steering box. My memory is faint but it looked like the size of a small block chevy.
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Yes sir, here are a couple of pic's of the steering box I plan on replacing the one on the truck with and as you can see it is mounted on an engine stand...very big and heavy!!
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Made the lift yesterday.... and yes like past project's this one is no different leading to more than expected. Only difference with the truck is that I don't have 6 other's keeping me distracted so I can focus on 1 truck. Cab need's some metal and fab work, engine will have to come out to replace rear main seal and may as well do the clutch while I'm there....
