Will it Start? 1970 Kaiser M-813 5 Ton Military Truck First Start in 10+ years

We are On the Road Again, This time to go check out our newly acquired M-813 Kaiser. I purchased it from Govdeals.com and may have gotten in a little hot water with the wife. Some sort of trouble at least. We checked it over good, installed new batteries. Holy Smokes the old girl started right up and we drove it back to the shop. Hope you enjoyed the video! Thanks for coming along for the ride and thanks for Watching!
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[@user-fv1nc6gw9x]

We have a M809 1970 model. Most faithful and tuff vehicle on the place. Love these things! American Iron that helped make us great!!!!

[@jcarry5214]

The look on you face when she started. HA. Lots of fun to be had now.

[@BlueDart1971]

Awesome purchase. That’s worth at least 3 flip flops:)

[@hankcowart3562]

The possibilities are endless on the fun ahead.

[@seanworkman431]

glad you and your wife have a sense of humour.

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

I sure wish more people did.

[@socaljarhead7670]

The 813 is possibly the most reliable vehicle ever fielded by the US military. No bullshit.

[@orangepickel2]

Tapping the break drums I'm old school like back in 1973-4, manual slack adjusters, every truck driver in the yard had a 9/16 wrench an a ballpeen hammer, every morning in the heavy equipment maintenance yard where they parked the trucks you'd hear them hammers tapping on brake drums, the rule was if you heard thunk, the brakes were tight top and bottom; if you heard a thunk- ring cracked break drum, a ring needed tight the slack adjuster. Me I was a welder in the yard. But I still had to know how to adjust the breaks. Am some retired from driving big rigs. 2014 had first rig in shop and the mechanics told me that he had adjusted the right rear brake that was not functioning well I broke out my hammer the brakes set; failed the tap test I went and got the shop foreman drag his butt over to the rig I said I want you to listen to this left front left rear right front thunk thunk thunk right rear ring ring. Said to shop foreman he didn't fix it. He looks me, said I've never seen anybody do that before and I said that's cuz I'm old school son he was in his 40s and I was in my 60s. Younger generation mechanics aren't taught to tap the brake drums because of the auto slack adjusters, and I mean Love's Petro TA most maintenance yards and trucking companies.

[@vectorm4]

I have seen/ heard that. Interesting. I feel like learning that method ... just to know.

[@trainoflegos]

Does this work with regular smaller drums on consumer vehicles?

[@orangepickel2]

@@trainoflegos Bendix brake corporation created in 1924 using break shoes springs to return same as air brakes a hydraulic cylinder with two opposed Pistons with a bleeder valve and a steel tubing line delivering hydraulic fluid from a master cylinder break reservoir to individual brakes in the system cast steel drums machined inside to be smooth. To answer your question in a word: Yes if in the adjusting process when you adjust the wheel for proper minimum clearance you will hear a ringing sound on tapping the brake drum. Please note my family's 1964 Ford falcon station wagon had manual slack adjusters and they were a real pain to get the brakes adjusted properly soon as they would pass the braking test at the inspection station on the island of Guam where I grew up however the 1969 Chevy Nova had Auto slack adjusters they were activated and self-adjusting every time you stepped on the brakes while reversing the vehicle, but you still had to break the brakes down to replace the shoes clean out the cylinders, a because you would get rust contamination under the rubber boots with hydraulic Pistons they're supposed to move back and forth. The rust prevent the pistons from moving outward and the brakes will not function this is something that I learned back when I was 15 years of age and I'm 66 years of age now. ABS break systems date back to the 1960s and their basic function is exactly the same today as they did in those years the difference being that the computer modules are microscopic compared to a 12-in by 12-in board stuck in the trunk of your car. Commercial trailers that they use with big rigs reference ABS braking system they have abs drums on only one axle ABS drums have teeth v-shaped teeth in the outer portion of the drum there is an electric magnet which literally counts the number of teeth with I rotation of the brake drums if enough braking pressure is applied to stop the drum from turning the magnetic sensor no longer can count the number of teeth when that happens there is a electric solenoid which releases air pressure allowing the wheel to spin and then reapply breaking pressure. This is to prevent your locking up the breaks trust me you hit the brakes hard enough brakes are going to stay locked up and it's quite evident by a number of skid marks on the highways where you can see the skid marks of trailers completely locked up as they were going to the side of the road.

[@PoppiB]

@@orangepickel2 thanks for sharing this. I’m a little younger than you, but I grew up in a trucking family. When I would go to the yard with my dad, in the morning, I used to hear TING TING TING and thud thud, from the drovers pre-tripping their breaks with a hammer and the tires with basically, a billy club. I miss that, and the sounds of the air starters.

[@bigd2203snuffy]

That truck has been sitting at the fire department for years! Always admire it when driving past, and wished it was for sale. Don't need it and no space to park it. At least you have it now and can enjoy it!

[@powderriver2424]

The old 5 speed, now we got to teach you the Left arm through the steering wheel to shift out of Lo range to High range on the fly and keep the progressive shift going..Right On. FYI you can get an Army training manual on that truck remember this everything in the military is geared on a 6th grade reading level, not to mean it was for dummies, it’s to keep things simple. Everything you you to know to operate that truck is in a book and readily available!

[@phantomwalker8251]

i watched some army training vids,,they are 6th grade..guy shooting at right not left,,his buddy lost a grenade...grenade vids are good..they had a show here in aus,in t/ville,qld,,i guy lost a clip,could,nt go till he found it..townsille,army navy,air bases.i built the casino there.great town..better than cairns..t/ville is were 6 i think,black hawks crashed,plus they were frought with repair probs.death traps..

[@PoppiB]

While I agree, military training manuals are written at a 3rd to 6th grade level, they were done so to simplify the operation so anyone, no matter the MOS could jump in and do someone else’s job if the need ever came up. It’s also so service members from other branches don’t have to be trained on another branches jargon.

[@jimboles967]

If it's the small things in life that make you happy, then you must be the happiest man in Utah. Nice truck

[@rondalengledow4054]

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[@drgruber57]

Small things?! Ha ha ha!

[@isbcornbinder]

I like that truck. I wish I had one. I would hang my disabled tag on the mirror and drive it to my next doctor appointment.

[@nermalsturf]

hell yeah!!

[@MRHSDM316SD18186]

That would be epic to see

[@stich1960]

Drive to the doctor to have them check your kidneys lol

[@maesy6730]

Perfect for taking the wife shopping !! will only need 6 to 8 bays to park :)

[@kenweberg959]

looks like that one ol boy kinda hated to see her leave

[@stephaniewilson3955]

She is in good hands now!

[@odc43054]

Congratulations on the new acquisition. Govdeals is a "dangerous" place. Glad your wife didn't have anything heavier than a flip-flop nearby.

[@nomerc3608]

Isn’t that the truth! I talked back to my mom when I was 13/14 and she threw a 5# glass jar of peanut butter at me and knocked my butt out! I never ever sass’d her again! My wife has threatened me with the same but thank GOD they do not make them 5# glass jars anymore! She has threatened to throw a big sand hammer and a few other things weighing close to the 5# or more over the 36 years we have been together! LOL 😂 Lucky for me she has thought twice about it! Good luck with the new to you 5 ton! Now your going to have to take the wife out for a very nice dinner and then buy her something very nice!

[@kunar69]

Just make sure you take her in the new truck!

[@jontisdall6248]

@@kunar69 Great idea, can you imagine pulling up to some fancy place that has valet parking ?

[@robertkavich7426]

You got a winch , hard top and super singles , good deal , It has a 250 cummins ., they run forever but like all MV's they are gear heavy , , BTW that is a 5 tone not a Deuce 5 ton off the road , 10 ton on the road . All the info you need is on the dash plaques , check out steel soldiers website they have the TM's you can down load

[@paulspeakman551]

You sure did it now, Casey. It's a thing of beauty.

[@kurtjensen7930]

That truck is sweet!!! That winch will be helpful in the back country

[@Benlucky13]

i remember driving past this thing all the time when i briefly lived in hurricane. glad to see it in good hands!

[@mykec187]

This would be perfect for those large items you need to get at Lowe's or Home Depot

[@Kingranch1959]

I'm sooooo JEALOUS.. That thing is a beast!!!!!

[@danfosgett5154]

I love how Casey doesn't get anything from turning the key. Says " does it have a master switch" gear head respect!

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

Anti Theft. LOL

[@stevee7260]

Awesome score! Just remember it's not how fast you can go.. It's where you can go.

[@toobalicious]

Love your new truck. Not real good for city driving or parallel parking, but it’ll pretty much go anywhere else. I look forward to seeing it in action!

[@macnoz131157]

OMG that Cummins 250 sound brought back so many memories running an Erf semi through Europe in the early 80.. Thank you an good luck with it

[@aus71383]

2:52 the giggle disguised as a chuckle is great. That truck is a beast!! Congrats!

[@defresurrection]

Great truck.... the mountains leave me speechless. Wish I could be there.

[@island7458]

She is indeed a beaut! Many miles in one of these babies. Now you will fully understand the 2X45 AC system 😉. That drive train is designed to last forever. Thanks for sharing this and have fun with it!

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

That's the plan! Thanks for watching.

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Dude, that's an awsome machine. I bet this will still be going strong 30 years from now! Also, you did handle yourself excellent there, showing not too much happiness, so your wife doesn't get even more mad at you right now, but enough happiness so she kinda can't help herself but beeing a bit happy for you too :D

[@douglasmeek9774]

They are great trucks! I have a 1970 m818. They are beasts and you absolutely won’t believe what they can pull in low range!

[@mikesblueskyproductionsuta7634]

Drove these in the Marines back in 88-91. These things are a complete beast!

[@socaljarhead7670]

I drive them in the late 90s. They were getting a little rare by then. Superb vehicle, far more reliable than the 923s, and those were pretty reliable!

[@rexp3137]

Love it, wish I could’ve driven it home. 20 years in Amy Motorpools, it brings back memories. Best vehicle the Army had. Ace in the hole Buddy!

[@civilizeddelinquent563]

now *THATS* a purchase!!!! Badass rig. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Tuned in.

[@Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga]

That truck is awesome!! Hope you show us more of it in the future

[@cherylmartin4050]

Look at that mountain range on your driverside.. gorgeous!

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

Zion National Park.

[@wills-e7314]

I am so envious... Awesome find..

[@donnholcomb9301]

I love your kind of toys. Thanks for sharing the fun

[@designsalive]

Paint it a nice bold patriotic Stars and Stripes pattern- it will make that truck famous.

[@NewAgeDIY]

I’m sure your going to have lots of fun with this rig! Good luck and happy hunting! Can’t wait until you get a recovery video using this grand old boy!

[@jcarry5214]

Get that tank off and make some ramps for the Noddy.

[@johnc.pepper5358]

That's a whole new meaning ta Off Road Recovery Truck

[@familyman7211]

Absolutely love the Springdale Rockville Zion area!

[@michaeldutchnilsson6170]

Ya just gotta Love a 6 x 6, Especially a really Big one. Congratulations to Casey and Crew, keep up the good work. Dutch.

[@lawrenceelliott2016]

That is a great big piece of awesome ! Can’t wait to see it put to work !

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

Brother, I had me a yeller Tonka truck just like that when I was a kid. Boy, I loved that thing! Makes me envious! Nice find.

[@jameshicks4944]

Casey that truck is awesome,the look on your face was like a teenager getin his first truck,and why not,it's badass,good for you,thanks for taking me with you to get it.

[@mattc.310]

That's quite a rig you have there. We didn't get to hear the air horns. Look forward to finding out more about it and your plans for it. That winch looks like it could use some new rope. Have fun with your new "toy".

[@JimmyMitchell-Lucky]

Matt C. Rope ??? HeHe 😉!!!! Hey CASEY, you got any “”. ROPE “”” that will fit that winch LOL 😂 😆 😝

[@mattc.310]

@@JimmyMitchell-Lucky Commercial users install it all the time. 38,000 # ought to be enough. I think he said it had an 18,000# winch but it was kind of quiet. They go much higher if needed. And the stuff on that winch is called wire rope in the business.

[@kentpowell5427]

beautie - catching up on old videos, it was is pretty good shape and clean when you got it

[@ross2521]

Nice,. the possibilities are endless with that unit....

[@thebeek123]

That’s a beast. Nice score. 👍

[@inigomontoya971]

Great video.. nice to see the old truck transitioning to a new life in Hurricane. Looking forward to seeing it pop up in videos!

[@wesallen4228]

Like a boat owners best two days. The day you brought it and the day you sell it. I just got my boat this week. He ha!!

[@montyholland3357]

THANKS for the 1st drive

[@billjenkins687]

I bid on this one but bailed when I calculated the cost to get it to Las Cruces, NM. Beauty!

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

Road trip baby

[@derekboberg9766]

That is a shame, I would have enjoyed seeing you cruise that around here in Cruces.

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

@@derekboberg9766 hey now...lol

[@derekboberg9766]

@@CaseysOffRoadRecovery Don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to watching it on your channel as well.

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

@@derekboberg9766 so funny

[@MRHSDM316SD18186]

A man and his Keiser; a beautiful thing

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Thats a beauty! Thanks for sharing, stay safe.

[@wwjoestarr]

We used to drive the same ones (with a fifth wheel setup and duallies) in the Marine Corps in Japan, brings back memories. 👍

[@hamiam2243]

What a find ,can’t wait to see it hooked up pulling something .

[@danielw.hanninen1176]

I have the same 1970 Kaiser Willies. Mine is an old Army truck with 6850 miles that I traded 2 old Triumph Spitfire cars for. Mine is OD green with white stars on the doors. I have driven in 4th of July parades and just cruise all over with it. It's a blast to drive even though it only gets to 50 mph. As an Army Veteran I worked on these when they were new. I'm so glad I was able to get one for my own use. Enjoy yours, they are a lot of fun. Dan.

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

Thanks for the comment Dan and thanks for your service.

[@kirkbaublitz249]

Sweet Ride!!!!!!!!!!

[@danieljack2360]

Looks like fun in the future, Thanks Casey.

[@Stameboat]

Your music choices are perfect.

[@phartsky]

Congrats, Casey!! Best of Luck with it, and continued success!!

[@wesreeder6721]

That's a military power house Casey. My Dad had an ol Kaiser M. I learned how to drive in that bugger on the ranch. I loved it. 8 yrs old and all that power and she was all mine. Brings back good memories.

[@Naeidea]

Those sheer mountains around you just became hills.

[@pauldormont4470]

You did very well in your purchase! That beast has some modifications that are obvious upgrades to those of us who have owned/restored vehicles of the M-809 series. That doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with what was done. After all, it's your truck. I have never been forgiven for selling our M-813A1 and XM-816 when money was beyond tight. They were great to own, easy to repair and a ball to drive. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! I sincerely wish we were still going for Sunday (or any day) drives in our Cummins powered military vehicles.

[@cstrong9868]

As the old saying goes "Go Big or Go Home" You've made a very big, bold, statement indeed

[@toolhead147]

That a heavy duty piece of equipment you got there. Can't wait to see that truck in action recovering big trucks.

[@5MillCity]

EPA estimated mileage: 1mpg city/2mpg highway/1.5 combined

[@fushion243]

You cannot have a horse and feed it like a pony!

[@webfreakz]

it's all about the smiles per gallon!

[@ballardstowingandoffroadre2367]

Actually it's more like 5Mpg In town and 7-8mpg on the Highway!. At least that's what all mine got!. This and it topping out at 48/50 MPH is the ONLY reason I didn't build a Overland Camper with mine!!. I went with a 1989 International S1800 4x4 instead and happy I did!!. A little faster and TWICE the MPG!!. But for what Casey will use this truck for, This truck is way better than my International!!.

[@Slim_Slid]

The M812-M820 and M923-M943/M923A1-M945A1 with the 14.0L N/A NHC-250 Cummins all got 3-4 MPG in the city and 6 MPG on the highway...The M923A2-M943A2 which has a 8.3L 12V 6CT gets 7-8 MPG on the road and 10 MPG on the highway...

[@MRHSDM316SD18186]

And you can use anything you can dump into the fuel tanks; kerosene, diesel fuel, leaded/unleaded gas, used motor oil. These trucks were built using an engine that could burn anything in a war zone, also questionable fuel sources as well on how much water and other contaminants that may be in it

[@peterhodgkins6985]

What a find!!! Holy cow!

[@stevenbrennon9284]

Herd those military trucks had 220 Cummins engine s very nice truck hope it will last you a long time thanks for posting and take care.

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

Yes this is a 1987 NHC 250

[@fredboat]

Thanks for the video. Lookin good. And now the story begins. I bought my M923 in 2014 drive as often as possible. Tons of part suppliers online and fellow truckers. Good Luck , Later from Texas.

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

Right on!

[@ballardstowingandoffroadre2367]

You have one BEAST OF A TRUCK there my friend!! Not fast at all, But, It will pull /Tow ANYTHING!! You'll Love it!!. Enjoy.

[@mainstt]

Wow thats is huge i can't wait to see what you do with it

[@RoyceRippere]

Great dual-camera vid, you two are great - Love it ❤️ and whatta-sweet ride, oh, Mary, yes.

[@ervinnez6713]

Nice toy and enjoy driving that around..👍

[@montyholland3357]

Winch looks like it will hold 500 yards of cable. The look on your face after it fired.... Surprised joy... Priceless

[@montyholland3357]

That's an awesome deal 👍. And she runs and drives too... What a deal indeed!!

[@abuubaydullah1]

What an awesome machine

[@jvazquez53]

Just started to follow you, WOW! What a nice truck! Hopefully it will become a extreme recovery unit!

[@kirk467]

Beautiful truck and I love the Cummins, I have one in my dodge 3500! Thanks for sharing! 🙋🏼

[@jaime3739]

Great truck, just want to see it off road. Also would love to see the winch working. Ahhh What to do 1st, what to do, hmmmm!

[@ewood88]

Man that thing is nice. Gonna be a lot of fun with that!

[@samhklm]

Awesome. Talk about rugged good looks.

[@mikejames7013]

I learned to drive a truck on one of those in the Navy. Of course in those days they didn't have super singles on all the wheels but they had a set up where you could put an adapter on the front wheels, put dually's on them and a track set up for deep mud or snow. Used that set up at Adak, Alaska. Nice rig. (The track set up was track for front wheels and a separate track for the rear, that track fit over both real duals.)

[@gayle4804]

What a Beast!

[@ronmcguire2951]

Great buy Casey. You can take that one off road no matter what you are hauling.

[@markreetz1001]

It was a nice scenic drive to get it! That is a beast of a truck. Crazy! All it cost you was what you paid and a flip-flop?

[@chrisestill8825]

and $45 in fuel just to drive home.

[@JimmyMitchell-Lucky]

Mark Reetz you are so right about the scenic drive!! Glad. You mentioned that! All of us old Eastern boys are blown away by that JOHN WAYNE cinematography!!!

[@firstnamelastnameisallowed7943]

At 11:00 around there it was showing you driving but I was looking out the window at the mountains that were behind you and how amazing they were!! Beautiful area you get to play in, I mean work in. LoL. That's a bada$$ rig you got there!!

[@go2utahgwen]

Funny I thought I recognised it in the ad that came across my feed. I have pics if that. My son was an EMT there about 2 years ago and I asked him what they did with that 'Cool Beast' Your so lucky..I'm glad your the one who got it. Can't wait to see it in person and on the road. Woot, woot!!

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

Pretty awesome truck...Now what lol.

[@Slim_Slid]

The M812-M820 were designed by Kaiser Jeep but AM General actually manufactured them as a subcontractor.If it was rebuilt while still in service,it was sent to a Kaiser Jeep facility and then it would be printed on the data plates.These trucks were made during 1969-1982.All of them had the NHC-250 from Cummins with 250 HP/658 TQ which was naturally aspirated (Just means that there's no turbocharger).The later M900/M939 series trucks had the NHC-250's as well until the A2's were debuted with 6CT's. They originally had Firestone NDT's which stands for "Non Directional Tire" (39/900×20).The 48/1400×20 Michelins on yours are aftermarket.The 48's were used on the M923A1-M945A1 and then the M923A2-M943A2 but A2's were equipped with CTIS (Command Tire Inflation System). Other than that,despite the five ton payload capacity for off roading,you can easily handle twice the weight just driving on the roads.

[@unclerojelio6320]

I hope to see this in a recovery video soon!

[@walterbmoore3593]

You’ll have fun with that thing

[@1969landcruiser]

That truck is sweet. I've always wanted to turn one into the ultimate off-road RV. Have fun!!

[@Slim_Slid]

You can actually buy a M820,which is the shop truck version of this one.They have the same shell as the later M934 from the M939 Series,the M812-M820 are all M809 Series.

[@rockinrc4146]

Looks awesome Casey.

[@harveystephens6115]

Big truck! Enjoyed

[@elcaminomant]

This is simply awesome! Heck yeah! And that forward drive axle bounce on the highway, lol!

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

Those tires finally got round again.

[@kevinklepp9526]

Awesome truck that will make for a great recovery truck for sure

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Man that would be awesome, the truck, the mountains, I love it

[@markkirk2129]

Die hard motor there. Not surprised starting right up.

[@frankrizzo367]

Congrats man. What a dream truck

[@littlesteve855]

Oh the possibilities!