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In 1997 Dodge put the 12 valve engine in for the first part of the model year. And then in the last half or so of the year they put in the 24 valve engine. I wish I had kept my 12 valve truck as the 4 units I have had since then are not as good on mileage as the 12 valve one was.

Actually that truck is very restorable. And worth some money too. I would trade a deuce or two anytime for one. Like a M35A3 or so. Save that unit if you can.

The trailer is not an A3. Here is a pic of an A3. Click on attachment and open to see PDF page. You are right Bruce that landing leg is one scary unit. Everyone I have seen the leg is whacked out of shape.

I have put them on an M35A2 and I felt that the truck drove better with the hubs on. I also put a set of desplined hubs on my M35A3 and it drove one heck of a lot better. And the wheels did not lope at all when the desplined hubs were on. However the desplined hubs are not the way to go on an...

Glen did not want to steal your good looking thread on the fall colors just wanted to show another fall perspective. Keep the pictures of the deciduous trees and their fall colors coming as we are short of deciduous trees around here. I did not do a thread on the XM8109 build, either the cab...

If you decide to lower the tire by using the 1 1/2 inch bolt/cable/winch setup watch out cause the A3 tire is one heavy momma. And will do a number on your body if you are not careful. When I lower my A3 tires I really do a death grip on the socket handle (I use a 1 inch socket set). Addition...

Glen I also took some pictures today of the changing fall. A little different look but never the less a change of sorts. Chains anyone? Taken about 10 am this morning and as of this time it is still coming down. About 4-5 inches now on the ground.

The trucks listed in Box Elder are all runners most all the time. Box Elder is one of two state federal surplus sites so the trucks are meant to be sold to non-profit outfits. That is why they are good units. The non profits for the most part could not afford to do a expensive repair on a ex...

The ball valves are the only way to go. It is all I have ever used. They do not freeze up etc.. I put a 90 degree elbow on and then it deflects the air so you do not have to get a face full of dirt etc.

I was assigned to a radio squadron mobile (6927th RSM, USAFSS) in 58-60 on Okinawa and all our deuces were "K" marked. We had a lot of M52s also marked the same way.

WOW!! That is about the best looking M43 I have ever seen. All involved did a very good job on that old gal. I drove them for years and as I said that is the KING. Keeping the wheel side down can be an interesting program with the top heavy M43s. Especially if you have large troops in the...

They look very nice. Good job.

I think tar paper would be the best for that gasket Dan. As for the web canvas that goes on the cowl under the back of the hood I have a large roll should you need some. I have used it on M211s and M34s etc and is the correct stuff. I do not use screws as the originals did I use the 3M window...

To be factual. The G-741 (M37 series), G-742 (M35 series), G-744 (5 ton series), and the G-809 (5 ton series) all used the same inner windshield. On all those trucks the units made in the early 50s used two different windshields on each truck. One for the left side and one for the right side...

A simple google search brings this up. 1 M151 JEEP HOT WATER HEATER RESISTOR 8710856 NOS | eBay

The best truck I have ever driven in deep snow was an M34 and M135 with chains on all wheels. Pretty much unstopable. So that means you need to single out your A2 with 1100x20 NDTs. There was a meeting of the minds just after WW2 to decide what would replace the CCKW. With all they had learned...

Take a look at this outfit for water tanks. When you get through looking at the plumbing stuff go to the home page and check out their other items. A very nice site for a 109 fabricator. Just a note: Remember to install a good propane leak alarm, they are to be mounted low to the floor. You can...

LowTech I do not have a build thread. Give me a PM and I can send you what you want on a regular email. I doubt most folks want all the details.

Here is what works for me. I wanted to make a unit for two people and keep it very simple, uncluttered, and easy to maintain. And yet have a furnace, beds, table, fridge, toilet, sink, and stove. I would have to say my unit is on the low side as far as availability of conveniences you might find...