Deuce questions

[eeyore357]

Well I finally got a Deuce!! I LOVE IT!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTSYlUTgmm8
Please excuse the following "newb" questions I'm still learning and reading and reading and reading.... I haven't had any time to do anything but drive it home either.
The guy I bought it from told me it was a 1975 but I found 1961 eched into the frame behind the front left tire. Is it a 1961 or is that some other number?
The horn and gauge lights (except the headlight indicator) don't work. Could they be a related issues? I haven't been able to find a wiring diagram yet.

 

[FatBuddhaBoo]

Congrats on the purchase! What are your plans for it?

I'm no expert, but I don't think just the year is stamped on the frame. Sure there's a serial number, and mine has 5 numbers stamped on her. There's another thread on here that might help you better.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?101483-2013-VIN-INFO-Thread&highlight=

 

[swbradley1]

Congratulations on the purchase.

Might be a good time to brush up on your story about why you are driving a Deuce and videotaping at the same time if you have an accident. I can't hear my phone and I sure as heck can't text in a moving Deuce but I wouldn't video while driving either (unless off-road and away from others). It takes too much attention.

 

[AceHigh]

Looks like a steering wheel will be in your future!

Here is the wiring diagram:

http://trucks25ton.tpub.com/TM-9-2320-209-20-2-2/TM-9-2320-209-20-2-20068.htm

 

[AceHigh]

The horn gets its power from the regulator, to the circuit breaker, to horn, to horn button then ground.

 

[Warthog]

Do you know how to operate the 3-lever light switch?

 

[eeyore357]

Thanks! My plans were to bob it since it didn't have a bed but after I gave the guy the money for it he said he had some extra stuff in the garage. It turned out to be bows, headach rack, fiberglass troop seats, and vinyl canvas. So now I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it... A new steering wheel would be nice. Thank you for the diagram! I'm about to check it out. Yes I know how to operate the switch.

 

[porkysplace]

You can probably find a bed for a couple hundred bucks.

 

[eeyore357]

I'll prob start looking for a bed in a few weeks. After looking at the wiring diag. it doesn't look like both issues would be connected. I'll have to tear into it on my off day and see if i can figure out whats going on.

 

[eeyore357]

I haven't had time to really check on the horn or dash lights yet. I haven't been able to find a bed yet either. But I was able to find some free time and get my new locking door handles from caliber1 installed.

 

[thj327]

Where at in b'ham u located? I'm from prattville/ millbrook area. I too recently bought a m35a2

 

[charlietango]

driving a Deuce and videotaping at the same time if you have an accident. I can't hear my phone and I sure as heck can't text in a moving Deuce but I wouldn't video while driving either (unless off-road and away from others). It takes too much attention.

Which is why I have a go-pro I can mount anywhere. Keep your hands on the wheel, and thumbs out! When those steering wheels grab, they freaking grab and you better be holding on lol. (thumbs out, can you guess why?)

 

[eeyore357]

Where at in b'ham u located? I'm from prattville/ millbrook area. I too recently bought a m35a2

Gardendale.

 

[eeyore357]

Which is why I have a go-pro I can mount anywhere. Keep your hands on the wheel, and thumbs out! When those steering wheels grab, they freaking grab and you better be holding on lol. (thumbs out, can you guess why?)

A GoPro has been on the want list for a while. I have raced circle track for about four years, I know all too well why you keep your thumbs out.

 

[eeyore357]

Going to get my insurance straight today (guy I bought the Deuce from said it was a 75) and a tag. I haven't been able to find a clear answer in the past few hours about the mfg. I looked up the CAGE code and got JEEP CORP SUB OF AMERICAN MOTORS CORP. Is it a Kaiser Jeep or AM General? I found both listed for 1971 on google.

Organization: 175TH MAINTENANCE CO	Location: FLOYD SPENCE USAR SC
Nomenclature: TRUCK CARGO 2-1/2T	Model: M35A2	NSN: 2320000771616
Serial Number: 52519613	Registration Number: 4D46271	Year of Mfg: 1971
Manufacturer: 65909

 

[thj327]

Think my ins. Is like 20 a month and my tag is registered as Antique vehicle so just a one time fee.

 

[porkysplace]

Going to get my insurance straight today (guy I bought the Deuce from said it was a 75) and a tag. I haven't been able to find a clear answer in the past few hours about the mfg. I looked up the CAGE code and got JEEP CORP SUB OF AMERICAN MOTORS CORP. Is it a Kaiser Jeep or AM General? I found both listed for 1971 on google.

Organization: 175TH MAINTENANCE CO	Location: FLOYD SPENCE USAR SC
Nomenclature: TRUCK CARGO 2-1/2T	Model: M35A2	NSN: 2320000771616
Serial Number: 52519613	Registration Number: 4D46271	Year of Mfg: 1971
Manufacturer: 65909

Read this article by David Doyle ; Deciphering the codes: Kaiser-Jeep and AM ... - Military Trader

 

[TNJMurray]

Alot of them had a born on date in the 60s but when ever the goverment did a complete overhaul they would ofton change the date to the lastest mwo. Ive had gas trucks that have been updated to turbo trucks. We stock the tm -20 that has the wiring diagrm in it. Give us a call at 302-736-1790 or check the web site at tnjmurray.com. Thanks john

 

[dangeroustyz]

My horn didnt work when i got my deuce. I took off the button and the wire that was attached had broke. I pushed the wire up from outside the vehicle where the steering column goes thru firewall. Reattached wire and its good to go.

 

[eeyore357]

My horn didnt work when i got my deuce. I took off the button and the wire that was attached had broke. I pushed the wire up from outside the vehicle where the steering column goes thru firewall. Reattached wire and its good to go.

Thanks! I will check that first, if I ever get any free time. Night shift, six days a week, twelve hours a day, doesn't leave much time for anything. I may have found a bed for the deuce. It's a little more than I had expected to pay. But it's not 1000 miles away and comes with cargo cover, bows, ect.... So I have another "newb" question. How does the bed bolt to the frame? I have some bolts with springs that I assume is what I need.? But we know what assuming does. I looked in the TMs and searched for a picture of how they go with no luck. If anyone has a picture handy I would appreciate it.