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  1. rustystud

    Would a M35A2/LDT465 parts manufacturing business be successful?

    Actually that is a pretty good idea. If you could provide a complete bolt-on system that was more modern with easy parts availability then you could have a winner ! I think one of the biggest problems with all our deuce brakes is the antiquated brake "anchor" system. Modern trucks use "floating"...
  2. rustystud

    Would a M35A2/LDT465 parts manufacturing business be successful?

    My uncle lived in Sitka for decades. He was a machinist there. He had to make some crazy things for his customers ! Once he had to make a camshaft for a fishing boats Detroit Diesel engine. He used a long square shaft and milled out some off center discs with a square hole. Then he stacked them...
  3. rustystud

    Would a M35A2/LDT465 parts manufacturing business be successful?

    Those are my two favorite brands of transmission to rebuild. I have always loved the simplicity and durability of the Torqueflite 727. It had it's flaws, but in todays racing world all those flaws are fixable with enough cash. Actually it doesn't take much money to build up one to take over...
  4. rustystud

    Would a M35A2/LDT465 parts manufacturing business be successful?

    Not to bust your chops but actually it is the "Dual Range Hydra-Matic" transmission. Torqueflite is Chrysler. Also there are some companies that are making rebuild kits, but they are expensive. As far as being "notorious" the Hydra-Matic was and still is a very well built transmission. Their...
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