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Does that visor stop rain from going onto the piano hinge on the window? That's a major source of water.

Yea, I see some space now where it is not tight and of course you will put the overload contact blocks on the frame. If you have time, would you take a picture of the center part (trunion/spring mount) you took off and the dog-bones. I'm still interested in using them in a 4 link (for a 5...

Lt. Dan, Do you have an angle on the drive-shaft? On your photo with the bars it looks like it has a lot of up angle. My understanding of drive-shaft geometry is the output on the transfer case and the input on the rear end should be parallel (or close to it), not a large angle. Perhaps it's...

I build pneumatic high security locks and use SMC push lock fittings almost exclusively. But I don't like the really rigid PVC air line because it can crack easily, so I use a premium quality urethane (above DOT specs I believe). Don't forget they have 24vdc valves and flow controls too, not...

I'm using the Behr with a small amount of Flotrol and it is working quite well (even at low temperature). Red primer is put on the rust after scraping. I'm rolling the Behr paint on with a small roller, using a brush in corners and am amazed how even it rolls out. It's delicate for about one...

Go for a drive in a 5 ton. One of the 923's I sold recently went to a guy that has a deuce. He was entirely pleased and reports that it drives better than his deuce, with auto, PS and full air brakes. Now he is bobbing it and making a 4 door. He just purchased (5) 395's for it. I'm...

I was just wondering as I saw several late models of A2's sell in Georgia GL and I noticed only one had Hercules. For some reason I liked it, if for no other reason than the name. I may be doomed to give up on deuces and just play with 5 tons. An A3 is expensive and I want auto transmission...

Lt.Dan, glad to see you have it running like you want! A little OT and will start a thread if asked.... I see Deuces (A2's) have several manufacturers of engines. Is one any better or worse than another or are there differences in the turbo that makes one more desirable? edit.... ATPTac I...

I see your suspension mods and choice in this thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?118556-Axle-wrap-with-a-bobbed-deuce&p=1506413 There may be more but I made it through. What I noticed missing was a consideration of the 923 dogbone links? I know this is a deuce forum but the...

Yea, now I remember having them, but it seems there was extreme power being applied all of a sudden. Drag racing comes to mind. They kept the torque from twisting the axle but were not attached at the front. Is there another name for the link that you are using? Are you using springs on the...

What is the traction bar?

You should spot primer all the rust spots first, after removing the loose matls and debris, even grinding. I doubt that it will take 3 gal (maybe as little as 2) with the underside black, but an extra gallon can probably do a trailer to match. I bet on 2 gals of black. Are you tarping the...

I painted a bit of the Behr (383 green )with a brush on an M105 trailer and it covered up all the GL writing and smoothed out real well. They call it paint and primer. It was close to freezing and the stuff is harder than nails now. I've always liked oil based paint but have become a fan of...

Yea, they seem rather faded but I thought it may be a good start point. Blacking out the bottom will make a lighter (not dark anyway) look really nice. I like the sand/tan color with the black bottom too. Personally I like a contrast, not two dark colors. That said, I'm using Green 383 and...

See the truck photo in this thread. I think this would be a navy gray color for your deuce. It might have a tad bit of blue that your sample doesn't http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?120081-Abandoned-deuces-in-Baltimore

Will it be a flat gray? Are you going to get A3 rims or adapt? Do you plan on front lockouts?

Hey Lt. Dan, glad to see you got your Deuce! Nice truck to start with for the modifications you have planned. Remind your neighbor that your friends have 5 tons, it could be a lot bigger, that you took his delicate feelings into consideration and decided not to class up the neighborhood with a...