Recent content by Empty Pockets

The truck looks like it has seen it's fair share of modifications through out it's life. Maybe the frame was reinforced when the body was put on the truck. I wouldn't worry about it until you have talked to the owner and tried to turn the engine over. Without the engine turning freely you...

It is pretty cool. Truck looks solid only some minor suface rust. If you could get the truck to crank over and fire I say it's a keeper. Once you get the hydrualics figured out the truck could be extremely usefull.

I purchased the carb sight unseen. It was advertised as a New Old Stock Reo M35 Holley carb. When I received the carb the numbers didn't match my other Reo carbs. All mine have R-602-1A on tag. The box on the GMC carb reads Holley Carburetor with governor 8/53 R-683-2a G749 74-11781. It is...

I recently had a chance to purchase a New Old Stock carb for a M211. The carb was still smothered in cosmoline and sealed in the box. I was once told by a friend that a M211 carb was the same and would work on my OA331 Reo. I was wondering if there is any truth to this? What are the...

When I first saw the generator it reminded me of some of the WW2 gas generators with the jeep flat head 4 engine in them. Then I opened the access panel and saw the wiring schematic that says diesel then I realized this beast was different animal.

I after doing some research I think it might be a MB-19. Were these used exclusively by the Air Force or did anyone else have access to them? Does anyone no what manuals this thing takes? Where can engine parts be found for it? Already I have learned more in one day than the owner who has had...

I need some help identifying an old generator. I think it is an old military unit, but not sure. I know it is a 15kw three phase generator with a diesel engine. I would like to know a possible model number, and manufacturer of this unit. Onan maybe? What engine is in it? Possibly a range of...

I'm thinking to run 65-70 I will be about 4500 rpms. The engine started out as a GM performance parts 330hp crate motor. Since then it has few bolt on parts mostly full length headers and a 3 inch true dual exhaust with no cat. Aluminum high rise intake. With a 20 percent power lose through...

Yeah I'm not complaining. I credit the fresh GM performance parts crate engine. I imagine on the highway it will be a lot worse because I will have to get the rpms a lot more to keep up with traffic.

I just wanted to give a quick update on my M1008. With the mild winter we have been having here. I was able to mount and install the shackle mounts, brush guard, blackout light, and bridge plate. I would like to thank deuceman51 for supplying the parts my truck was missing. Thanks Troy! I have...

I like my TM's on a PDF files but I always like to have a hard copy on hand to back them up. I would be interested in buying reproduced Tm's with extra heavy duty bindings, card stock covers with plastic to help protect, and high quality paper. Most of my Tm's are over 50 years and very...

This is a nice venue. They try to put it on twice a year. There are plenty of items for sale in the market to distract the wives. OLDCHEV4X4 is right you do have to get there early. Vendors start setting up 4 and 5 in the morning so by 1 most have put in a full day. Hopefully the weather...

Here is a picture of my M34. My truck has single rear tires like a M135 and the cargo beds are of a similar design. My truck is also a 1951. I hope this helps

Here is a few picks of the engine bay. Sorry for the delay I just got some free time today.

You are right V8Astro the truck is pretty much bullet proof. When I was building mud trucks the Dana 60 and Corporate 14 were highly sought after because of their indestructibility. You actually have to try to break one. Right now in my area the Dana 60 and 14 bolt sell for about $2400 for the...