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  1. XM 2742

    Levitating a 302

    Looks like a 302 needs a bit of help levitating and I need to solve a glare problem. Anyway, I got the motor and tranny out of the 211. Now the fun begins as I figure a way to move the motor and tranny into my den.
  2. XM 2742

    Sleeping at the GM factory in 52

    Looks like someone wasn't quite awake while running the stamp machine. Pull start on the starter handle is on the wrong side and upside down. The oil filler tube oil level stamp is backwards too. Anyone found the same thing on their gasser?
  3. XM 2742

    GM blue

    Well folks ........ I painted a few parts GM blue so what do yall think. The dash panel and valve cover were a test of something other than OD and I know that the purists will not like it but I can take the criticism.....lol.
  4. XM 2742

    M211 gets in the barn.

    Just a few pics of the 211 before and after it found some shelter. Now to pull the cab.
  5. XM 2742

    My 211

    Yall wanted pics.ya got pics.
  6. XM 2742

    Tranny fluid mystery????

    I have read that automatic transmission fluid could be substituted for the 30 wt in the M211-135 tranny but do a few mods need o be made to the tranny? My deuce went from the military to the forrest service to a fire dept to a scrap dealer before I got it and upon inspection I discovered...
  7. XM 2742

    locked steering gear

    went to move my XM211 today. Aired up tires, hooked up chain.....and it rolled fine.......................IN A STRAIGHT LINE. The steering gear box is locked up. Removed the plug and squirted in half a can of PD then filled it with some atf fluid just because that was all I had...
  8. XM 2742

    Hood plate

    What is the round plate located on the front driver side of the XM211 hood for?
  9. XM 2742

    302 modifications

    What modifications can be made to the GMC 302 to increase mileage and overall performance. I don't want a hot rod. I just need to have an effecient engine and want to optimize mpg.
  10. XM 2742

    Concrete

    I am in the middle of building a pole barn and one of the bays will be the spot for my new deuce. I am planning to pour a conctete pad for the deuce the question is..how thick. I was planning for six inches with more than normal rebar but was wondering what others recommend. Sure would like to...
  11. XM 2742

    Rewireing

    Has anyone tried to rewire an M211 or M135 or is it better to just buy a new harness? Is there a NOS harness supply?
  12. XM 2742

    Flotation Tires

    Has anyone tried flotation tires on the front of their deuce. For that matter, has anyone tried flotation tires anywhere on their deuce.
  13. XM 2742

    m135 parts i don't need.

    I have been going over an M135 and scavenging parts for my M211. The 135 has a hood and fender with a couple dents and a good radiator cover and light guard. Has some good body panels too. Spare tire carrier as well. No motor or rear section behind the spare carrier. The ID plate is there...
  14. XM 2742

    Colors???

    Are there any other "official" colors besides OD or Tan? How about Airforce blue ? I saw a Navy grey deuce once. I am planning to use military colors but want to stray a bit and get original. kinda like AF blue.
  15. XM 2742

    Got a Deuce

    Well deuce fans. Igot one. After a few weeks of reading this site, and every post, I got a heck of a deal. I bought a 52 XM211 for scrap metal prices and also the right to salvage all the parts I need. Take off an old part and trade it for a good part from among a half dozen parts trucks...
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