need 1966 deuce info

[chuck-10]

I am about to buy this 1966 deuce.This is the second time I am going to look at it.I am new to military vehicles and would like to get some advice on what to look for in a deuce.It has 60k on it and they want $3200 for it.First time I was over the battery's where dead,this time I get to test drive it.

 

[SMOKEWAGON66]

Doesnt look half bad. Mine is also a 66 KJC. Hard to tell from the pictures what kinda shape its in. Drive it-if it seems to run good then it might be a good buy. Check for all the obvious stuff, leaks-rust-damage-etc and be sure all the fluid levels are full and run the oil off the stick through your fingers and check for any flakes or shavings in it. Listen for airleaks, especially when pressing on the brakes. Look at the backs of the tires to see if there is any leakage of gear oil or brake fluid. the clutch pedal should have about an inch of play when you depress it. Listen for any grinding, chirping or otherwise unusual sounds when its running. Check all the lights for operation, and stick your head up above the pedals and look at the harness inside the dash. This truck looks a sight better then mine when i got it, but remember, looks arent everything

 

[Katahdin]

That one has appears to have a lot of post-1966 features (non-rear exhaust, airshift transfer case) so its likely been rebuilt. Looks like a good buy for that price given all the accessories: heater, cargo bows and canvas, etc.

Check the drive train components for rebuild date tags.

 

[chuck-10]

I have looked at 4 m35 vehicles in the past month and it seems that the camera takes 20 years off the age off them.When I get there they are not in the condition they are in the picture,this one is no exception.

 

[RealCavDog]

What both those guys said ! Does look pretty nice !

 

[chuck-10]

WOW,lots of info already,Sure glad I joined this forum.

 

[wsucougarx]

Without having read any of the replies you've gotten so far, here's my assessment.
The exterior appearance, to me, is minor compared to what is going under the hood and the rest of the drivetrain. Check the coolant for oil and the oil for water. Check for any outward appearance of oil leakage. Most deuces do leak oil but look for something major. One of the most important things to do it just drive it. Make sure she shifts in all gears, listen to the engine, make sure there are no issues with the brakes. Check the inside of the tires for any brake fluid leakage. Check out the dogbones and make sure they're good to go. Whenever I preview a truck I just lay on my back and just take my time checking the system out.

 

[chuck-10]

When you say dogbones what am I looking at

 

[ranchhopper]

The engine might have a lot of blowby judging by the oil on the driver side of the front axle watch how much vapor comes from the road draft tube when its running.

 

[chuck-10]

almost missed that,thanks ranchhopper.

 

[SMOKEWAGON66]

When you say dogbones what at I looking at

yah..whats a dogbone? Ill probably slap myself on the forehead when you tell us because i probably know what they are, but ive never heard the term....

 

[chuck-10]

Is a dogbone an engine mount?

 

[wsucougarx]

Haha sorry guys, the official name is torsion bar/torque rod. Here's what she looks like. More of a safety concern more than anything.

 

[chuck-10]

Where is it located?

 

[clinto]

The dogbones are the "links" that hold the axles in place. Think of them as control arms.

Do a search on SS for dogbones, you will find many threads with pictures and conversation about inspection, replacement, costs, etc.

Welcome to the site Chuck.

Best thing you could do is sit down with a cup (pot!) of coffee and start reading threads in the deuce forum. Call in sick from work tomorrow and read all day. By the end of the night, you'll be in a lot better place before attempting to purchase a truck.

I don't think the truck looks too terrible for the price. I guess a lot of it depends on how well it drives.

A good piece of advice would be to find a local SS member who is knowledgeable (i.e. not a newbie) and see if he'll let you drive his truck so you have a good baseline for comparison.

 

[OldDominionIron]

Here are some pictures of the dogbone on my truck when I got it. It took about 45 minutes to replace it with a new one.

 

[SMOKEWAGON66]

Haha sorry guys, the official name is torsion bar/torque rod. Here's what she looks like. More of a safety concern more than anything.

lol.....i knew i knew what those were....never heard em called dogbones before though.

 

[CARNAC]

I suggest downloading the technical manual (TM) -10 level from the JATonka website. That will give you the list of how to inspect a vehicle and how it operates. Note that the military will say a vehicle is deadlined if the lights don't work. The fix for that might be simple or hard and costly. Once you inspect it, you will then need to determine what is causing a gig and figure out how to fix it, the cost, and effort. That needs to go into the equation of the value of the truck.

 

[Loco_Hosa]

yah..whats a dogbone? Ill probably slap myself on the forehead when you tell us because i probably know what they are, but ive never heard the term....

I uhm, I for the longest time thought the intermediate drive shaft, between the rear diffs was the "DogBone"

Dont judge

 

[Barneyszoo]

I uhm, I for the longest time thought the intermediate drive shaft, between the rear diffs was the "DogBone"

Dont judge

haha, Joe haven't you learned anythimg??? That looks like a good truck though.