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Large amount of spare parts and upgrades for 2.5 ton and other military trucks, including a 24 volt air conditioner kit: * *Red Dot air conditioner kit for HMMWV or for M35, unused NOS, includes two compressors, one with a v-belt and one with flat belt, can be adapted to several 24 volt military...

I'm so glad Ethan's deuce has moved to a new home, where it will be appreciated. From my emails and phone calls with Bryan, I know his sons will also enjoy this tough vehicle. Put it in low, and it will crawl over almost anything. We'll keep in touch through Steel Soldiers, but I'm also...

Hi Pete, Thought I'd let you know that I sold Ethan's deuce and all that went with it, to a new SS member who lives near Winchester. He seems like a great guy, judging from our interaction. We trusted one another enough that I signed and mailed the title at the same time he sent a bank check...

Thanks for your support, Pete. I did post an offer to sell it all as a lot, but I guess I asked too much. Anyway, I will delay my drive to Virginia until I have a sale (or sales if I break it apart). I would love to meet when that time comes. Rob

Hello Pete, Thanks for checking in. It has been a long time since I was active here. After moving from Virginia to Massachusetts, I thought that a young man stationed overseas wished to buy Ethan's deuce and other parts as a package, but that didn't work out by the time I finally got it...

I received an SF97 from GL and thought there were only three problems with it when I took it to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to be titled. I knew that the weight was noted as 23000 and the GVWR as 32000, but I have a good photo showing that the numbers should be 13000 and...

Ahab, you have left me wondering what your decision is about getting a trailer. In case it was a "no" I want to say that there is a pretty easy fix for the inability to see it in the rear view mirrors unless it is way off center. A pole sticking up from the center rear of the trailer would...

I needed to move the deuce and its trailer from its temporary location to a spot within the fence of the self-storage place. I was happy that the engine started immediately when I pushed the start button. The wheels of the trailer had sunk into the dirt some, and its ring wasn't high enough...

This update is just an alert that I will be in Richmond today and tomorrow (Saturday) and then will be driving north to Massachusetts Sunday. If I can sell some big ticket items Sunday, I may stay another day. I have many items listed for sale in the SS classified section and, if you are...

I did spend a day working on Ethan's deuce, and now have revised my plans. I must first thank "olbucksnort" (Pete) who drove an hour to help me. Also, I would like to thank another SS member who drove two hours to help, but who wanted to remain anonymous. THANK YOU! (you know who you are)...

Thanks to Gregory B, who knows deuces and looked at my deuce three weeks ago, I have a preliminary list of things needing to be repaired. If you are knowledgeable concerning these parts, I could use your in-person advice. 1. I bolted in a replacement alternator, but not the wiring. I got the...

I was able to open the self-storage gate and get to the deuce&1/2 this afternoon. This means that I will be there much of the day tomorrow (Sunday), probably starting at 10am. The weather forecast looks perfect. I expect to be working on it through Wednesday, or even Friday if it takes more...

I responded to a PM concerning selling deuce items now, so I thought I should make my intentions more clear. My goal this week is to get the new wheels/tires on, and the truck in decent running shape. After all repairs have been done, I'll see what items remain. Many will go with the truck...

Hi Justin, I have been reading about your build using Ethan's HIAB crane, and am wondering if you have it completed yet? Rob Alexander

After moving from Virginia to Massachusetts, and recuperating some, I'm nearly ready to work on Ethan's deuce. I'm combining doing this with visiting my wife's family for a week. Actually, she will be visiting family, while I work on the deuce. Of course if anyone wishes to help, you are...