Not MUTT but MV

Hambone · Unread post by **Hambone** » January 16th, 2014, 9:21 pm

I know this is not a 151 but I thought I would show you guys what I have been working on. 1954 GMC M211, just went through the brakes, water pump, changed trans fluid(16
qts.) runs like a top. Been experimenting with paint, about to throw the OD Green to her. Hambone

Horst · Unread post by **Horst** » January 17th, 2014, 3:20 am

very nice !!

Unread post by **rickf** » January 17th, 2014, 7:47 am

I came real close to buying one of them many years ago. Back then 4 MPG wasn't all that bad.

mrdibbles · Unread post by **mrdibbles** » January 17th, 2014, 8:15 am

Very cool Hambone. Please pot more photos as this progresses. Looks like a lot of fun.

Hambone · Unread post by **Hambone** » January 17th, 2014, 8:19 pm

Yep, you're right, about 4mpg but I've been running casing head gas in it. I have access to drums of it, put 10 gals. in it 2 months ago, have about 5 left in it. I drive it around on the farm a little but haven't got it out on the road yet. Now that I have the brakes working, I'm ready to give it a smoke test. The county owned the truck and it was used until 1991 so it is in relatively good shape. Was worried about the auto trans. but it shifts out fine.

Unread post by **rickf** » January 17th, 2014, 8:26 pm

There was an issue with the transmissions in them and I am trying to remember what it is. I want to say it had something to do with the shifter and there was a modified shifter for them. I am sure it is on the SS site on their early deuce page.

Hambone · Unread post by **Hambone** » January 17th, 2014, 8:42 pm

I have read the good and the bad about them, some say they're good some say they suck. They make a shift kit for them available from Memphis Equip. but the big thing is not to use reverse in high range. They first used 30w motor oil in them but mine has been running tranny fluid for years. Hope it holds out, truck only has 11,000 miles on it but its 60 yrs. old also.

old dodge guy · Unread post by **old dodge guy** » February 6th, 2014, 12:58 pm

Those are a good truck, but the transmission can be problematic. DO NOT let it shift hard under load!!!

Mine shifts great 1 to2 and 3 to 4, but the 2 to 3 shift I have to "baby" especial under large load. What I do is (once you know how it shifts) is to let the engine get to the point it would generally shifts, and let up on the pedal just before it does shift. A bit tricky, but once you get the "feel" it works well. Stay out of high reverse unless it is a real easy pull, for 99% of the time use low reverse. I have used ATF for over 30 years, no trouble from the fluid. I have had the replace/repair several transmissions through the years, but not the oils fault.......but mine.

But then......we were also hauling 400 + bushels of corn or soybeans. Gross vehicle weights of 40,000 to 45,000 pounds. Been very happy with it over all, but it IS slow. LOL

Hambone · Unread post by **Hambone** » February 7th, 2014, 10:09 pm

Can't wait to get her painted and the bed back on, I think this is the best looking deuce they had.

Hambone · Unread post by **Hambone** » October 10th, 2015, 10:25 am

I have found out 1/4 ton vs. 2 1/2 ton equals 10 times the work

, I think I will stick with the 1/4 tons, thought I would give an update, I have a little more painting left but am getting close, hope you guys don't mind me posting some updates, I know it's not a 151. Hambone

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