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I’m in the process of getting STAL II 876 titled in the State of Texas. Yes, it’s a process. I’ve made one trip to the DMV so far. After researching a couple things and thinking about it for a while, the lady at the counter agreed that my paperwork was in order and she would issue me a title...

STAL II 876 came with a bunch of extra goodies — spare parts, manuals (hard copy and microfiche), a microfiche reading machine, British flag, set of new tires (ugh… tyres), and more. I got the truck unloaded and went through everything. It felt like Christmas came early! And, of course… I had...

All of the Deuce TMs are available for free on this site: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/tms-for-the-deuce.77607/

When I went to power bleed my breaks for the first time, my air pack was making the same noise you described. I put a little pressure in the power bleeder and all of a sudden I heard fluid hit the shop floor. The air pack sprung a leak and a steady stream of break fluid was pouring out. I...

Howdy from just north of Houston. Welcome to the site!

Looks great!! Why did you use cable on your hook as opposed to hooking directly to the whiffletree?

Maybe @CARNAC can help?

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@cattlerepairman, yes, swimming a Stolly is accurately described as exciting and scary as hell at the same time. According to what I’ve read on the internet (so you know it is to be true), the FV624 should be able to swim with up to 4 tons of cargo. I’ll let you know if I find something...

For a Stalwart that is new (or maintained in good condition), nothing is needed to make it swim-worthy. Just drive it into the water, engage the Dowty jets and start swimming. The Stalwart becomes buoyant in about 5 feet of water. For a Stalwart that is in various stages of restoration (or...

Looking great! You’ve been busy!

Welcome to the site and congrats on the new truck! @unitedstatesoffreight just moved a truck half way across the country for me. Nick was great to work with. I’m sure he’ll post here soon.

As Mullaney said, it’s an air over hydraulic break system. I would recommend starting by bleeding your breaks. Make one of these: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/deuce-power-bleeder-r4x4-style.3229/ You have a master cylinder, air pack, wheel cylinders and lots of hoses that should be...

I want to say thank you to @unitedstatesoffreight for getting my new-to-me truck moved half way across the country. Nick was great to work with. He is very professional and his communication is excellent. I will likely be a repeat customer and recommend him to anyone needing transportation...

I had forgotten how big the Stolly actually is. And, frankly, it doesn’t seem that big when I’m around it. Seeing it next to the M936A2 really gave me perspective!

I discovered the Merlin Archive from the Stalwart folks on Facebook. ( www.merlinarchive.uk ) The Merlin Archive allows you to search for British Military Vehicles by ERM. The vehicle ERM is a 6 character reference used by the ministry of defence (yes, that's the correct spelling of defence)...

Welcome and congrats on the acquisition. That’s a great looking truck. Not only was the M715 my first MV, but it was also my first vehicle as a teenager. I’d love to get another someday. Hope you enjoy yours!

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/stal-ii-876.206124/

I owned an Alvis Stalwart between 2005 and 2007 and regret selling it. I was rather excited when the opportunity arose to acquire another one! My 'new' Stolly arrived last week. The truck is a 1971 REME Fitters Mk 2 FV624 (Chassis No. STAL II 876, Vehicle No. 20ET33). According to Wikipedia...

@Another Ahab … is that a trick question? Awe… perhaps you are testing my knowledge. (y) The Stalwart does not have axles. All 6 wheels drive and the front four steer.