From: Paul A. Thomas (bluewhale@jaxkneppers.com)
Date: Thu Mar 27 2003 - 10:15:25 PST
hmmm. Does anybody know if it was usual in any way for gassers to be
updated with multifuel or diesel engines? This is the first time I have
heard of something of that vintage being referred to as an A sub-model.
Thanks!
Paul
MVPA# 24986
'53 REO M35 Fire Conversion
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At 08:19 AM 3/27/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>After an agonizing day at work yesterday, I arrived home to the sight of a
>big
>green truck parked in my yard. While this is commonplace for some of you, I'm
>new to the game and it's a darn impressive sight!
>
>Specifically it was listed as a 1953 Studebaker M35A2. Apparently it's had
>updates over the years, including a multi-fuel engine. There's tons and
>tons I
>need to learn. I don't even know what I don't know.
>
>The bad news, one tire is flat. It must have a problem with the tube as it
>won't even start to inflate. There is no spare. One of the batteries is stone
>dead, I'll try charging it tonight. It's missing a lens from a rear light.
>Missing the speedometer (must have had tritium hands?)
>
>On the brighter side, the bows and top for the bed are intact although there
>are no troop seats. No major rust issues. The tank is full of something that
>smells like diesel.
>
>Any recommendations for favorite parts sources are greatly appreciated. I'm
>close to Coleman's in PA but their website doesn't list a whole lot of deuce
>parts.
>
>It's going to be a fun summer project, that's for sure!
>
>Sam B.
>http://www.fireflyarms.com
>
>
>
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