The title "Deuce And A Half" was directly for the M35A2-M756A2 two and a half ton trucks.The five ton trucks never officially had that,even though some have nicknamed them "Double Deuces". The M35 series is what actually replaced the GMC CCKW's & Chevrolet G506's-G508's which actually had the title "Jimmy". Before the M35,there was the prototype M34 "Eagle Beaver" which directly was built on the frame,body,and chassis of the GMC M135.The only differences were that the M34 had the M35 styled front and cab,a gas OA-331 and not the GMC 302,and the Spicer 3053A versus the automatic transmission. For the M39 series,the early variants that were gas trucks had their intake manifolds underneath the hoods while the A1's & A2's always had them located on the passenger side fenders. While most of the A2's did have LDS-465's,they also came with LDT-465's just like the M35A2's. The difference between the engines is that LDT-465's have 135 HP/330 TQ versus LDS-465's having 175 HP/447 TQ. In later years,the M39 series were greatly phased out by the M809 series which were designed by Kaiser Jeep but manufactured under AM General and were only powered with Cummins NHC-250's.
@@W7TFO Obviously you completely didn't read my paragraph involving the mention of the M34 prototype and the truck using the same frame and chassis of the M135. Also,I never once mentioned about the M211 trucks.Please learn how to read.
@@Slim_Slid The only difference between the M135 and the 211 is the bed and single tires on the M135, duals on the 211. The Reo M34 and the M35 had the same differences, beds & wheels. The Reo used the 331 CI "Gold Comet" 6 cyl engine, with a Spicer 3052 5-speed manual, into a two-speed transfer case with automatic front axle engagement. The Reo used top-loading Timken axles, with a ratio of 6.722:1. The GMC used their 302 CI six, with a Hydramatic automatic transmission, with built-in low range, feeding into a underdrive single-speed transfer and in-house side-loader axles. The ladder frames of these trucks were very different, coming from to independent design studios. I'm old now, having spent most of my life working on and owning these trucks, in theoshadow of the Yuma Proving grounds, where both these trucks were evaluated by the Test & Evaluation COmmand. I also had access to the post library, with many TM's for them were available. I speak the truth from personal experience, your info is faulty.
@@W7TFO Nice story,nobody asked about it. Now,is there anything else you want to mention that I actually already know? There is footage out there of the M34 prototype being tested and if you were to watch it you'd find the same singular tires,cargo bed,and chassis as the M135 being used for the truck.The M34 and M35 do NOT share the same frame and chassis,only the cabs and engines.Your information about that is faulty whether you want to be in denial about it or not.
The title "Deuce And A Half" was directly for the M35A2-M756A2 two and a half ton trucks.The five ton trucks never officially had that,even though some have nicknamed them "Double Deuces".
The M35 series is what actually replaced the GMC CCKW's & Chevrolet G506's-G508's which actually had the title "Jimmy".
Before the M35,there was the prototype M34 "Eagle Beaver" which directly was built on the frame,body,and chassis of the GMC M135.The only differences were that the M34 had the M35 styled front and cab,a gas OA-331 and not the GMC 302,and the Spicer 3053A versus the automatic transmission.
For the M39 series,the early variants that were gas trucks had their intake manifolds underneath the hoods while the A1's & A2's always had them located on the passenger side fenders.
While most of the A2's did have LDS-465's,they also came with LDT-465's just like the M35A2's.
The difference between the engines is that LDT-465's have 135 HP/330 TQ versus LDS-465's having 175 HP/447 TQ.
In later years,the M39 series were greatly phased out by the M809 series which were designed by Kaiser Jeep but manufactured under AM General and were only powered with Cummins NHC-250's.
The Reo 2.5 tons and the GMC M211 were completely different builds, and shared none of the components.
@@W7TFO
Obviously you completely didn't read my paragraph involving the mention of the M34 prototype and the truck using the same frame and chassis of the M135.
Also,I never once mentioned about the M211 trucks.Please learn how to read.
@@Slim_Slid The only difference between the M135 and the 211 is the bed and single tires on the M135, duals on the 211. The Reo M34 and the M35 had the same differences, beds & wheels. The Reo used the 331 CI "Gold Comet" 6 cyl engine, with a Spicer 3052 5-speed manual, into a two-speed transfer case with automatic front axle engagement. The Reo used top-loading Timken axles, with a ratio of 6.722:1.
The GMC used their 302 CI six, with a Hydramatic automatic transmission, with built-in low range, feeding into a underdrive single-speed transfer and in-house side-loader axles. The ladder frames of these trucks were very different, coming from to independent design studios.
I'm old now, having spent most of my life working on and owning these trucks, in theoshadow of the Yuma Proving grounds, where both these trucks were evaluated by the Test & Evaluation COmmand. I also had access to the post library, with many TM's for them were available. I speak the truth from personal experience, your info is faulty.
@@W7TFO
Nice story,nobody asked about it.
Now,is there anything else you want to mention that I actually already know?
There is footage out there of the M34 prototype being tested and if you were to watch it you'd find the same singular tires,cargo bed,and chassis as the M135 being used for the truck.The M34 and M35 do NOT share the same frame and chassis,only the cabs and engines.Your information about that is faulty whether you want to be in denial about it or not.
working on a 1/35 model now and It is a great reference, many thanks
@@finebuiltmodels2987 That sounds awesome. I would love to see pictures of it. Email me some pics at dalesvids@aol.com 👍
@@finebuiltmodels2987 If you need any pictures of the Reo I may still have a few of different angles I can send you on email if you want any…..
Now this is one hell of a beast
Its awesome isn’t it ?.😎👍
@@Dalesvid Yeaaa
I started my work as an electrician on these M54a2. The sound of the turbo and the air horn was something unforgettable
Awesome. You can’t forget the sound of that turbo 👍. Cool memories 😎
I remember working on a vehicle like this when I was in the Army back in 1976 to 1983
Nice one mate
THANKS
I like this truck.
Me too. Awesome truck 👍
Is that a custom hitch? Been looking for something like that for my M813
Good truck,I just to fix those in the army
Do you know any way I could get cheap insurance on one of these as a younger driver, im looking at buying one but the insurance is out of this world
Sorry I can’t help with that. But good luck. Maybe someone will see your question and be able to help ?.
Don't know what country you're from, but hagerty worked for my m35a2
Has anyone ever heard of SUV's so far!
Rambo First blood movies car?
The truck used in Rambo First Blood was a GMC M135. But they look similar 👍
Here to listen to the diesel, not the stupid music
@@Furious58 okay
That's totally wrong. Why play music over the sound if it's the best sounding diesel
rio the best truck in the world
Muilti fuel hurkuley diesel