M35a2 with Cab Guard/Back Rack

[jeeplvr247]

This weekend I am going to take a look at a deuce, the price is right and it is what I am looking for but it has a steel cab guard on it which I have never seen before. I have done some research and have not been able to find anything but I am new to the deuces so i was wondering if this is stock or not. Also if it is not stock is it hurting the value and should I remove it? It does not have sides, bows or a tarp but I plan on adding all of that. If i do not remove the cab guard will I be able to put a tarp on it? If there is already a thread on this I offer my apologies, I could not find it.

Thanks

 

[KsM715]

That "guard" is not stock. A cargo cover may fit over it but with the sharp corners it will rub hole in the front of the cover in no-time.

Personally, I would cut it off.

 

[jeeplvr247]

That is what I was thinking. Do you think that it hurts the value because it is not original?

 

[leroygreen]

If you get it make sure you grab whats left of the troop seats in pic #2.

 

[jeeplvr247]

Good eyes, I thought that was part of the fence. Show how new i am to the world of deuces. Thanks.

 

[jeeplvr247]

Update:
I talked to the owner and he said that it is the way he brought it but he believes that the "guard" may be part of the prisoner cube unit that was originally on the truck. He said the rack has military id numbers on the bottom of it. If i end up buying it i will post the numbers so we can solve the mystery

 

[Vintage iron]

I call them a "head ache rack" They keep stuff from flying into the back of your head, so maybe I should call it a NO headache rack! With the sides on no one would notice the difference.

 

[TACTICAL6]

That "guard" is not stock. A cargo cover may fit over it but with the sharp corners it will rub hole in the front of the cover in no-time.

Personally, I would cut it off.

btw those led headlights are nice.

 

[TheWeatherMan]

yeah that thing will put holes in a cover in no time, I'd say remove it once you get the cover if you buy the truck. I really dont know if it hurts the value or not. I don't know of any hard core deuce collectors, or anyone that will bash something like that. Everyone seems to modd their deuce in some way

 

[KsM715]

Update:
I talked to the owner and he said that it is the way he brought it but he believes that the "guard" may be part of the prisoner cube unit that was originally on the truck. He said the rack has military id numbers on the bottom of it. If i end up buying it i will post the numbers so we can solve the mystery

Ok lets put it this way. Its not stock as in it was ordered by the military from the factory that way, nor is it part of any modification or parts kit you would find in any manuals. It may have however been installed by the Army unit that last had the truck. There are alot of shop built boxes riding around in the back of deuces. As far as raising or lowering the value of the truck as it sits? No I dont believe it does either one. The truck is not worth any more just because it has it, and its not worth any less because it has it. It would only take a few minutes with a sawsall or torch to remove (if its welded and not bolted on) and a little touch up paint.

Good looking truck otherwise.

 

[jeeplvr247]

Even better, it is just bolted in so it pulls right off. Thanks for the input guys. If i buy this thing tomorrow i am sure a lot more threads will be following as i discover other quarks and customizations to the truck.

 

[dmetalmiki]

That's a VERY nice looking truck. (ist task, CHOP off that chicken coop!) as said, claim the "fence"..good luck. Post more pictures of the journey/collection when you (DO (get it.))!

 

[Motorcar]

You can certainly get a fiberglass rack replacement, they are plentiful and look good, I have three in my backyard alone!

 

[gimpyrobb]

I dunno that I would get rid of it, it looks well built and thought out. I might just round the edges and run it!

 

[jeeplvr247]

The guy changed his mind last minute and decided to pay me cash for my 1009 which leaves me without an MV. Its a little disappointing but oh well, time to look for a new MV.