Anyone Brave Enough to Admit they Have Worked on M135's?

Seatyger · #1 19-09-11, 00:00

Greetings One and All;

I am in the process of putting a couple M135's together. I have accumulated a fair amount of parts, pieces and components. Unfortunately my mechanical skills are somewhat lacking. I'm based out of Woodstock, Ontario.

Anyone here work on the trucks at CFB London or Borden? I am trying to track down people who have worked on them and can be 'Hired' to spend a day or three acting as a mechanic and instructor. I will even pay cash as opposed to the usual pizza and beer!

Worst case scenario I am prepared to purchase a running M135 Cdn with original wiring etc., to act as a 'Reference Template'.

I realize these trucks don't seem to garner much attention but I still remember driving the hell out of them on the farm out West as a kid, and later in the Militia. They were fun, but I never had to fix one lol.

Thanks for your time.

Gordon Yeo · #2 19-09-11, 02:56

I may not qualify as a m135 mechanic but I have restored one. Feel free to contact me, if you would too. I'm not that far from you.

Gord

mel gabel · #3 19-09-11, 05:04

I'm not a qualified mechanic either, however, I have replaced all the wheel cylinders on my M211 (cargo version of the M135), which involves removing the wheels, axle shafts, hubs and bearings. So I've learned a bit in the process, with some guidance from Brian Asbury.

Too far away to work beside you on your truck, but happy to help by answering questions if they involve the areas I've mentioned above.

Seatyger · #4 19-09-11, 16:36

I appreciate the responses and messages received to date. You guys are an awesome resource!
Thanks

Jim