My M135 and a Diamond T 5 ton package purchase

I've had my fake M1009 (civilian diesel K5 with CUCV bumpers) for years, but i've not had an actual MV...

... until now!

A high school friend of mine, whom i hadn't seen in 20 years, got in touch with me a few months ago and offered me a package deal on his 2 6x6s. One is a 52 GMC M135. The other is a Diamond T 5 ton. I'm still not certain on the year of thur 5 ton, but it's got a gasoline engine. I would have preferred diesel, but at the price for them both, I couldn't say no!

The M135 needs a fuel pump and a new soft top, the 5 ton could use a new clutch.

The trucks are located in Montana, I live in Utah. Some of my other friends from Montana have volunteered to store them at their ranch until spring when I can repair and retrieve them.

I paid $2000 for both. How'd I do?

I think you did pretty good! They both look to be in decent shape from the few pics; is the m135 Canadian or American?

I don`t think the deuce is Canadian because in the second picture you see the canvas rope tie downs. The Canadian version, if my memory was correct, had only the hard top.

oboyjohn said:

I don`t think the deuce is Canadian because in the second picture you see the canvas rope tie downs. The Canadian version, if my memory was correct, had only the hard top.

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I second that.

I think you did very well for 2k for both trucks! They are worth that in scrap weight. The 5ton has a fiberglass top and a winch, both desirable items. There is something about the 5ton stance as well. It simply looks good, like a Deuce that has worked out and built some muscle.

Some more pics of the deuce:

Dude! You scored!

Of course, the purchase price is just the entry fee. The real expenses are ahead.

Congratulations, and thanks for posting!

Rick

You did good, I love the 5-ton gas engine or not that is a pretty straight truck. good luck - AZ.

The 5 ton:

WOW!! Awesome finds, very jealous.

Thanks guys! I'll have to show your responses to my wife. She's sick of my silly truck spending habits! I just finished building a 6-door Ford Superduty, so when I told her that I bought not 1, but 2 army trucks, she was not impressed! I tried to convince her that it was too good a deal to pass up, but she thought that sounded like a sales pitch.

oboyjohn said:

I don`t think the deuce is Canadian because in the second picture you see the canvas rope tie downs. The Canadian version, if my memory was correct, had only the hard top.

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I figured I'd ask since the camo paint is spot on for a Canadian truck, plus it has west coast mirrors. I also always figured the extra pins and chains on the racks was only on the Canadian m135s.