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Project Update Hi, ...well nothing much in the way of actual work hahaha. Same old story, too many other projects and lack of time. From the beginning I knew it wasn't going to be "just a bed swap" as the rest of my Deuce needs attention as well. It will end up being a full teardown but I'm...

Hi, Thank's for asking. I have not been able to work on the conversion yet but I have been doing plenty of research and planning over the winter. I have also been acquiring parts etc. I was able to get most of my winter projects completed and this one is next on the agenda, yay! It's amazing...

M756A2s in Vietnam Hi, Searching for a picture on the internet of an M756A2 in Vietnam has turned up very little. I did find one picture (have to find it) of a commercial oil field truck and bed in theater. The other day I finally found a pic of one in an Engineer outfit in the Pleiku...

M756A2 Basic Issue Items Hi, I have since disassembled the 756A2 carcass into its individual component pieces back during the summer (time flies.) I have acquired some additional goodies to complete the package that were previously missing (a front winch and winch driveshaft) and was...

Hi, Wow thank you RC4x4 for the info! Yeah I was guessing between 8-10,000lb. I'd love to see that load testing report when its scanned. I wouldn't want to lift more than 1,500lbs. off the side.... Thank you Bjorn for those pics and insight on materials. I like your fence attachment on...

Awesome! Thanks for the info. Man that was a nice truck! It'll be fun trying to find those sheave blocks etc. Those pics are very helpful. I'll probably just end up fabricating the stake pocket adaptors and the trunnion support and find similar sheaves... In terms of the chains used to...

More Pics Hi, Thank you for the tip RC4x4 and for the photos and bed info Bjorn. Yes the mounts that attach to the Deuce frame are riveted. As to decking I have a few choices...There are two traditional saw mills within a 10 mile radius of me so I was thinking either White Oak or Locust as...

Hi, Thank you DesertDeuce and Cranetruck for the dataplate and rear winch operation dataplate photos! I took some more detailed photos of mine and I noticed a difference between mine and Cranetrucks: Mine only has one pop-up sheave clevis offset in the center of the bed and Cranetruck's bed...

Hi, No the frame is not special... I am already have a decent M35A2 (the one I drove to pick it up) so I am deciding whether to convert my current deuce into a 756 or just buy sheetmetal, and engine/tranny etc. and complete this.... Have not decided..

Hi, Yeah no data plate... They weren't even sure it came with any sheetmetal when purchased many years ago... Oh I'm sure I'll need photos, thanks in advance! I have looked through many TMs that show the data plates for almost all the Deuce versions but I've never found a representation...

Hi, Thanks DD! When I was doing some research on the site I found your pics.... I am jealous, that thing is immaculate! I may ask for some detailed shots things in the future...is that ok? Thanks for the pics, the tail light and reflector boxes that attach under the bed are nearly rotted...

Hi, Yeah this thing had to be saved. I did not expect though to get some extras with the truck.... I also got: - the metal slats that clamp the wood decking to the bed, - the metal drop in headboard and metal drop in sides with troop seats. I am missing the tailgate but that can be...

Hi, There are a handful of forum members here with this unique version of Deuce and a half. Just by typing in "M756A2" in the search box gives a bunch of pics and details. I don't mind reiterating it here though. The M756A2 is a baby/mini-me oil field winch or boom truck. It can erect or...

Hi, Thanks it going to be a fun project. Angus that would be correct on the location. The tolls for the entire trip were almost as much as the fuel cost, haha. $150 in fuel $120 in tolls emr, you can go to your nearest pilot store or GA airport or go to David Clark: Headset Communication...

Hi, I want to first give a huge thanks to maddawg308 as he is the person who informed me of this forlorn M756A2 with the hope that this unique piece of equipment would be saved from the scrapheap. I kept putting off the recovery for over a year but it kept nagging me so I finally acted. I...