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I painted my truck yesterday. The Florida heat nearly killed me! Wearing a respirator for 2-3 hours didn't help. Anyway, I'm pleased with how it turned out. Some before pics provided too. Cab alone (in and out) took 2 gallons.

How do I keep my deuce from being stolen out of my driveway? I have the chain and lock for the steering wheel, but that won't keep the curious kids on the block (or Jody) from firing her up. What do you guys do? Steve

Could someone please post a picture of their Hercules multifuel engine data plate (the one to the right of the turbo? Mine is very faded and all I see is Hercules at the top and the numbers 2-90 stamped into it. Lower down is another number 3995322 which I'm guessing is a serial number for the...

Here are some pictures of my bed installation. My wife and I did it by ourselves. We used a block and tackle to slide the bed from the M105 chassis to the deuce chassis on lawn timbers. Once we got it to a point that the block and tackle didn't work (about 3 feet). We used my engine hoist to...

Could someone tell me what this knob is below the light switch? Thanks. Steve

Well I finally got my truck!! It came a few hours ago. Notice the M36A2 in front of my truck. It runs great, starts up very quickly. Everything works except the horn. I'll work on that soon. The M105 donor bed will go on this weekend. It definitely needs fresh paint. All in good time...

I know that GL has been a sore subject here of late, but I ran across this podcast that GL posted on their website (http://www.govliquidation.com/media/Multi-fuel-Options.mp3). Although basic, it was informative and the guy seemed quite knowledgeable.

Is there a civilian tire that is comparable to the Michelin X-series that is more readily available? 1100 Michelins are hard to come by. I thought of simply replacing the ndts with a civilian tire, but I want an aggressive tread pattern. Steve

Can any of the parts from an M105 trailer (talking about the wheel/hub assembly) be used on the deuce. I mean, the M101 has many parts in common with its prime mover (in its day) the M37 (brake shoes, bearings, seals, etc.).

Finished the trailer preparation for the bobbed deuce I bought from Dave at Eastern Surplus. The truck is supposed to arrive this week sometime. This is my first attempt at painting with a compressor--man, I'll never rattle can again!! This was a snap! Sanding and scraping carc is a major...

Someone mentioned checking an engine for hydrolock before starting. I thought hydrolock was water in the cylinder (s). Since water can't be compressed, attempting to start the engine would cause damage to rods, pistons etc. So, my question: how do you check for it in a diesel engine when you...

I found a source for my michelin xl tires. The guys name is Rodney out of Wisconsin. He works on ebay--has good feedback with the tires. Just wanted to know if he's on the up and up? Thanks. Steve

Can I mount 1100 x 20 michelin xl tires on my standard deuce rim? If so, what size inner tube do I buy? Thanks. Steve

I looked through the manuals and couldn't find the width. Can someone tell me the width of the frame (outside to outside) an the back under the bed? Thanks! Steve

When installing an M105 trailer bed onto a bobbed deuce, how is it done? Do you simply cut the angle brackets off the trailer, lay the bed onto the duece frame rails, and drill up through the angle brackets on the deuce and bolt the bed? Thanks. Steve

I have a question that may be a dumb. If the deuce brakes are hydraulic, why do you HAVE to rely on the air assist to stop? In other words, can you stop the truck with the air system broken? Thanks. Steve

A bit of a peripheral question. I have a deuce coming soon and wanted to move up to a compressor and impact wrench set up--1/4 to 3/4-ton trucks didn't require it. Anyway, I spent nearly all my scratch getting th truck. Can someone recommend a compressor and impact wrench brand and capactiies...

Well, I finally bought an M35A2! I got it from Dave at Eastern Surplus. It can be seen here: http://www.easternsurplus.net/images/369/369f.JPG Thanks to all who helped me with the ins and outs of ownership. Now I need to understand this beast. Perhaps to the chagrin of many, I'm having it...

Any experience with Eastern Surplus in Pennsylvannia (I tihink)? Is this a good place to buy a duece or cut-down version? Just cureous to see if anybody knows them and if they are on the up-an-up. Thanks. Steve

I'm trying to work out a deal with a guy to trade a mighty might for my CJ2A. Problem is he's in Ft. Worth TX and I'm in north FL. That would mean a vehicle in both directions. Private companies want $800 for each vehicle! Any suggestions? Thanks. Steve