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Hey SS, I have been tring to post some pictures of the M215 dump truck, but no luck! These are jpg files, size is approx. 205-208KB each, they will not attach. This should be easy to do, so I assume I'm doing something wrong. HELP!! Thanks, Karl

Hey SS After working on the M215 for four years, it finally hit the open road this weekend. I did a couple short 2-5 mile rides and have some shift questions for the other GMC M-seires drivers. My truck is set up with a Memphis REB shift kit as well as a Memphis remanufactured tranny. When...

Hello SS, Finally had some time to get the dump out of the barn to take some pictures. Almost complete, was hoping to have it ready for Abredeen, it will be close. I'm sure I'll have it together and painted before the show, but will not have enough time to some miles on it to trust it for the...

Hey fellow M- series GMC owners, just rebuilt the air pak in the M215 dump truck. As you may know rebuild kits for the 2.5 ton Bendix unit unique to this truck are difficult / impossible to find. After doing some checking, found out the Bendix used in the 5 ton is very simular, just a lot...

Made a parts run today to John Winslow's place in Halifax NC, well worth the 6 hr. round trip drive. He has a lot of parts trucks for take offs, mostly 2.5 and 5 tons, plus some great NOS stuff. Even found a ultra rare tail gate for my 2.5 T dump truck, it is always good to have a spare. I spent...

Hey List, Are there any commercial companies that rebuild air packs? I can not locate a rebuild kit for mine (GMC M215) and it is a different unit than the M35's. Since it is a Bendix unit does anyone rebuild these antiques? Thanks, Karl

Hello all, Just installed new batteries in the M35 and noticed a small spark when attaching the last terminal. What would cause this when the main switch is off? Will this draw drain the batteries? Thanks, Karl

After sitting in a corner of the barn all winter, it got to see some sun today! I finally mounted up enough wheels and tires to allow this thing to move again, took some pictures to share with all. Three long slow years of progress and a lot more to do, but I plan to have this proget completed...

Hello SS, Need help in finding a much needed part towards my M215 restoration, hope someone can assit! I need the bracket assembly that attaches the steering column to the bottom of the dash board, this came in two styles. The earlier type was a rubber block with metal hardware, the later type...