uoa

I'm looking at a *Deuce* whose description says "starts and runs." I'm guessing this is a good candidate for a drive off but what would be a limiting factor for me to drive it off?

I also have an F-450 that I will be taking if/when I pick it up, what is the consensus on towing with this truck if I had too?

As you can tell from my post count, I'm new at this but I have lurked here for a while and am mechanically inclined. Driving the thing will not be a problem for me, I just need to know the brakes will work and the motor wont die.

FMJ

Is it a CUCV, or a Deuce?

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uoa

Sorry, its a Deuce.

dependable

It is a toss up if the truck can be driven home.. If it was me, I'd find a trailer I could use and tow it back with the F 450. I would not try to flat tow, as that makes for gray hair..

FMJ

Well, I'm sure many will chime in here soon.....do you have a pic of the potential tow vehicle? If I was going to do it, I'd use a gooseneck or a 5th wheel trailer....

Or, dare I say it, alot of weight in the back of the truck to flat tow it...

I saw some guys doing just this (flat tow) awhile back on Hwy 25 here in NM....

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M1075

If it were me, I would coordinate with some local members to assist you in getting it home, if necessary.

randyscycle

"Starts and runs" leaves a lot of open area. It may have no clutch, no driveshafts, no gears in the diffs, no fluids in it, wrong fluids in it, missing parts, etc. Or it may be just fine.

I'd go have a look prior to pickup just to save some grief. On the other hand, you may just get lucky and top the fluids off, jump it and drive it right home. Its always a crapshoot with GL stuff. Heck, you may find a diferent truck than the one in the picture when you get there.......

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Warthog

Welcome to the madness UOA.

I'm assumming that you are at O-State. I am working on a couple of Deuces now and you are more than welcome to turn a few wrenchs with me.

There a many members in the OKC area that will be more than happy to help inspect and help recover the truck.

I have bought 9 trucks so far. Two parts trucks, 6 runners and one that wouldn't run. Most of the trucks needed to have the brakes bled. I made a special setup to do that.

I will send a PM with my phone number.

Warthog

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drgreg

If it said "only driven on sundays by a little old lady" it would be Ok to drive. Just kidding. I drove mine home, it was listed as "driven onto lot", I had only minor problems. It was much more of an adventure than my recoveries with a trailer. If you decide to drive it off, do a search on this site for the lists of tools and parts to take along. No two recoveries are alike, but that is what makes it so fun. Good luck & be safe.

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davidkroberts

"Starts and runs" is awesome but "Stopping" is a completly different ballgame in Military Vehicle Land. Along with shifting, doesnt overheat, and drives.