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  1. vtach

    IL. deuce move ASAP

    Need to get a deuce moved from south-western IL., to Mahomet, IL (about 165 miles) ASAP. The truck runs, but I would like it trailered. If anyone can help, please email vtach12@mchsi.com or call me 217-840-9165
  2. vtach

    Head light problem

    Lights worked fine before. Then noticed when the headlights are on, the driver's side is really dim. When I switch on the highbeams, the passenger side gets dim while the other looks normal. Anyone have an idea what is going on? Can't find any loose wires. Thank you in advance.
  3. vtach

    Electric winch

    Has anyone installed an electric winch on their 2.5? Any PICs or recommendations?
  4. vtach

    Rolling legit via ITS corp

    Thought I should post this here since many of us are waiting on SF-97's and don't read that section very much; as this may help. I just got my title info back from ITS corp. (International Title Service) and went to the DMV to get my deuce registered and titled. Everything went well and I...
  5. vtach

    Dome light install?

    Anyone have PICs of a military dome light? I have one that is a white box and has a white and a red light in it but I do not know where/how it mounts? Also, why is this thing white??
  6. vtach

    Strongest pulling point?

    Lets say that I wanted to yank something out of the ground or pull something very heavy. Which would be stronger/safer to pull from, the pintle or the two rear rings behind the bumperettes or even the two front rings going in reverse?
  7. vtach

    Cargo cover and paint damage?

    My truck has an almost new gov't paint job. I have put on a vinyl cargo cover and have since put about 100 miles on it. Today I noticed that the areas where the cargo cover touch the bed of the truck, the paint is worn pretty badly (the front especially)? Anyone else have this issue and or a...
  8. vtach

    NEED a PIC of hood handle

    Can somebody post a close up of a hood handleY A am wanting to put one one, but I don't know how they attach. Just sandwich the hood metal between two nuts, washers? Thanks, Jeff
  9. vtach

    Largest tire w/duals?

    Okay, I have found alot of info on larger tires but they are mostly in reference to going to singles. I want to go up in tire size but keep the duels AND my stock rims. From what I have found it looks like 12.5x20 Michelines XL/XZL will work. 11.00x20 would fit better and safer. What will...
  10. vtach

    Faster than the SF-97?

    So ITS.com says for $200., (deuces) and 1 weeks time they can give me all of my title/registration information needed to title my truck in IL. I would gladly pay the money to be able to drive my truck before Christmas, but I am wondering is this really going to work? Will I have to get an...
  11. vtach

    Where to get ether bottles?

    Anyone know where I can find the orange 'ether' bottles for the cold weather starts?
  12. vtach

    Installing a winch system?

    How hard is it to add a winch to a duece? I have an opertunity to by a complete winch system, but I don't know if it is a fairly easy bolt on job or not. Two guys and a day?What is a good price for a complete winch system?
  13. vtach

    Transfer case lever adjustment

    Can someone please tell me what TM will rell me how to check the adjustment on the tranfer lever? And if it is in the resource section here? I have found everything EXCEPT the driveline. I am hoping my duece just needs a lever adjustment.
  14. vtach

    Washing the deuce?

    So my truck has a practically new paint job, and I think its CARC. I tried washing it with a wet towel and it just started shredding the towel. What is the best and safest way to wash these? Power washer and some car soap?
  15. vtach

    Decoding truck unit markings

    Is there a source/site that can decifer the unit numbers on my duece? I would like a little more information about my truck.
  16. vtach

    Weight plate designation

    Can someone please tell me what the correct weight designation goes on an M35A2 plate? I have seen no letter or a "C", and numbers anywhere from 06 to 18. Can someone shed some light on this please?
  17. vtach

    Cargo cover needed

    Okay, I have been searching for some time for a duece cargo cover. Does anyone know where they can be purchased; and for how much? Is the canvas better than the other?
  18. vtach

    GL paint marker remover?

    Anyone have a suggestion for removing GL's paint marker from the truck without hurting the trucks CARC? All those numbers looks funny.
  19. vtach

    Transfer case jumping out

    I am looking at a 71' M35A2 and it appears to be in pretty good shape. It drives well and shifts fine. However, when I shift into low on the transfer lever, and start to drive forward or reverse, it moves several feet then jumps out into neutral. Its like the lever does not want to stay on...
  20. vtach

    CARC paint

    Anyone know where to find some touch up CARC paint?
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