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The correct carb for the Reo and GMC M211 is the Holley 885FFG. To the best of my under standing they are the same carb. The linkage is reversed since the Reo' carb is on the RH and the GMC is on the LH. I have been running a Reo carb on my GMC for 10 years. The carbs are marked on the data tag...
Tom,
I would rebuild the entire brake system, not just the air pak before hitting the road. You have 12 wheel cylinders, lots of hard and rubber brake lines, master cylinder that all need attention. Since these trucks have a single circuit brake system, you loose one line and you have no brakes...
The Bendix air paks used on the 5 tons (M809 / M54 series) are a larger version of the one used on the M211 / M135. As stated earlier the 5 ton rebuild kits are 95% usable for the GMC, only one seal missing. I have rebuilt several GMC air paks with 5 ton kits, very easy to do. Never paid more...
Where does a PTO bolt up on a CCKW, tranny or transfer and what side? The PTO on the M135 / M211 is on the transfer, drivers side. Not an issue if a non-winch truck.
M215 are the coolest, yes I'm a little bias.
Check the items that are difficult to replace / find. Tail gate, cab sheild, fuel tank, PTO and pump mechanism. These are unique to these vehicles, most spent a hard life after serving our country. Without pics and detailed info $750-2000?
Karl
White motor
Looks correct except for the oil cooler, not sure if yours is a different style? Attached is a picture of the motor install on our M2A1.
I have two M16 bulkheads (steel plate behind the front seats) that I would like to get rid of.
Karl
That is a very nice M135! Having the M211 is the start of a nice collection of earily GMCs. I would like to find a nice M135 to go with our M215 & M221.
That is a fairly rare bird, an M35A1 with the Hyper-cycle LDS427. The dump bed is off of an early GMC M215 or Reo M59
If it was closer I would love to have it for being so unique. Why own a common M35A2?
Just my .02
Karl
Nice truck and great save!
Looks like the bed is too long, could it belong to an M36? The GMCs only came with 12' beds, same bed used on the M35. The civy distributor should work off any early GMC in line 6.
Let us known if you need any help.
Karl
I just traded my spare exhaust manifold for other needed parts. I do have an extra intake manifold. Check with Gary's halftracks, should be $300-400.
Nice looking M16, good luck on your project.
Karl
Hey Mike,
I have been really busy with work, not much time available for the projects. The halftrack is ready for start up and move under it's own power as soon as I remember to get some motor oil. Front fire wall, steering gear, brake system, radiator, air cleaner and plumbing are completed /...
Flipped hubs
Hey windmillman,
The Hemitt rims work both ways on the 5 ton rears. I did the work to flip my rear hubs because I wanted the flat side out. Easy to do, just heavy stuff to deal with. I used an ATV jack to raise and lower the brake hubs, saved the back! Remember to flip the bearings...