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I'm a regular street cop not a truck-hunter, and it's been 10 years since I've lived in NC, but I thought IFTA stickers were just for interstate rigs? Haven't you already paid the fuel tax in NC when you purchased the fuel? Maybe I just don't understand the IFTA fuel tax decals. I thought you...

Not to drag an old thread from the grave, but I stopped by South Boston Surplus the other day. He's basically going out of business, saying he's getting a lot of hassle from the county over zoning (business from a residence, etc). He said he doesn't have much Deuce stuff anymore at all, he...

I'd be very interested in seeing this list as well. I've got a list of spare parts, tools, fluid and equipment that I carry with me in my pickup and my CJ7 when I go out, I would imagine the parts list would look similar. But I'm very interested in seeing what a well-planned and battle-tested...

The thought crossed my mind as well. You could even run a Kodiak/Topkick/Brigadier style 1-piece front end and it would 'fit' the visual profile of the truck a bit better. Steering may be somewhat difficult to figure out - i.e. how to run the Deuce steering wheel / system in a civilian-style...

Most tire shops won't repair a sidewall puncture or gash. I've run plenty of BFG's and never had that kind of problem. They've got some pretty thick sidewalls. What load rating are they? I have a set of 33" BFG MT's on my M1028 and they are E rated. What gears do you have in your axles? I...

My dad's company owns a lot at Baker's Crossroads, they were looking to build a gas station there. They've got a few more in the area, closest one to your station would probably be at the intersection of Charlotte Ave and Dickerson Blvd, the Citgo station. His office is just away from downtown...

DM, The only time I've been to what I believe is the GL lot was when I was looking at some of the Katrina campers there. Ft. Pickett (at least in 2007) held literally a few thousand pull-behind campers that FEMA bought for Katrina refugees. Many refugees were hooched up on Pickett, and I...

Basically an OBDII computer port, before they had OBDII computers. Pretty ahead of the curve if you ask me.

I'm entirely serious. I am in the middle of changing jobs so I don't know what my work schedule will look like over the next few weeks, but as a police officer I have rotating shifts, and have days off during the week and on weekends alike. I'm fairly handy mechanically, and my buddy is even...

I've never dealt with the DRMO/GL guys at Pickett but I spent lots of time there as a soldier. I'm close by (less than 30 minutes) if you need a hand come time to do the recovery, just PM me. I'd be happy to help if I can!

I just got done reading your whole build thread. Excellent looking truck. Very similar to what I've got in mind, but I don't have much disposable income right now. I'm looking to do an SM465/NP205 swap onto my Banks 6.2 for now. I've already got the trans/t-case, just trying to scrounge up the...

I had to change a bunch of the bulbs right after I got my truck, in order to pass inspection. Some are easy to reach from underneath the spot where a radio would go, some you must disassemble the dash. It isn't hard, by any means, but the speedo cable can be tough to pop loose. We pulled my...

DM, thanks for the video. I drove a deuce some in the army but it's been about 5 years since I've been in one, that video was a handy reminder for the way they work. Any other tips? Where do these trucks normally rust? Any other super-expensive parts I should inspect closely to ensure are in...

Hmm... didn't even pay attention to your location, I grew up in Monroe. Baker's Crossroads I assume? I'll definitely need to stop by and see this truck when I come back home to visit the folks.

I pulled the 20K winch off a 5 ton truck in the junkyard, there was actually two sets of extensions - an outer extension that bolted to the bumper, and an inner 'sleeve' that ran between the extensions and the frame itself. I could go measure the extensions outside if you need them, I didn't get...

Gents, Thanks for a great forum. I really enjoy this forum because it's technical-based, and not very much trash talk and bashing. Just a bit of good natured banter. I have an M1028 thanks to this forum, and I'm looking at a Deuce. My buddy, who's dad was an MV collector before he passed, has...

I just don't think it will be possible. You'll face insurmountable importation, titling, and registration restrictions once you got it home, as well as possible federal charges of larceny, even though the military has abandoned it. It's an awesome idea, and I hated to see everything go to...

ATC, I live in Farmville, I'm familiar with the route you're planning on taking (460 to 60) and I know where you're headed, although this year will be my first trip to Bodacious personally. I'd say a deuce will do just fine in terms of traversing the roadways. I've driven to Roanoke via 460...

Gents, I have a question about Rockwell 5 ton axles. I figured it fit better here in the hotrod/mod section than the 5 ton section, even though it's not about a deuce. A buddy of mine is thinking of snagging a set of 5 ton axles for a 4x4 buildup project. These are 10 lug toploading rockwell...

Anybody seen flywheels (not flexplates) for 6.2L to manual transmission (SM465) ? LUK lists a part number, but after consultation with their parts guys, it's an incorrect internet listing and they do not offer one.