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  1. cbvet

    Deuce gun rack in cab

    On my second trip to VietNam we were stuck with early M16s. We wrapped them in plastic to keep them clean & threw them in behind the seats. Some of us bought good old dependable M1 Carbines from the South VietNamese , & tied them in the rear corners of the cab with some soft wire that would come...
  2. cbvet

    395s WILL fit on a stock Deuce!!!

    Can anyone direct me to a tire comparison chart? Or just tell me how these compare to the "old" size designations such as 1100-20 etc Thanks! Eric CBVET
  3. cbvet

    Weel leaking need seal

    Harry, My M813A1 had a slow leak which was getting worse. I have the 10-bolt 900 series wheels with 1400-20s. Found leak to be at the hole where the Schrader valve comes through. Got a seal from Memphis. Last weekend I broke it down. Those 10 nuts were tight ALL THE WAY. Found out there are...
  4. cbvet

    vacuum pump

    Never mind. I thought maybe you were working on air conditioning. Never even seen a cucv up close, let alone worked on one. Eric CBVET
  5. cbvet

    vacuum pump

    Really depends on what you're trying to do. When I started in appliance repair I just used a compressor out of a junk refrigerator. Worked fine! Eric CBVET
  6. cbvet

    Higher top speeds and better braking

    In the 1950s &'60s we used to drive Studebakers & others at 100+ MPH, with no concern about our braking systems. (Or our tires, for that matter.) Then we grew up & saw or experienced terrible accidents due to brake failure. Dual-circuit brake systems have saved me from bad wrecks twice, so of...
  7. cbvet

    Striping down 2) m35 & 2)m109 for parts

    HEY 6x6guy! I sent a PM on March 25th! Never heard back. I'll give it one more try this way. Do you have any rust-free doors? How about a good hardtop? Good alternators? I can pick up, as I know the area. Thanks, Eric CBVET
  8. cbvet

    Gasser main seal replacement

    I'm pretty sure the flywheel has to come off. I got a seal from Memphis. Eric CBVET
  9. cbvet

    Pull Pal, a winch and the Bobbed deuce

    Pull Pal? Got any pictures? Eric CBVET
  10. cbvet

    Still looking- M35 boarding ladder w/rail

    Larry at Smith & Edwards says no! Eric CBVET
  11. cbvet

    deuce pto to run a dump hoist

    I think Marti, M543A2 on SS Posted something about this a while back. Might want to look him up. Eric CBVET
  12. cbvet

    2009 vin info thread

    OH MIGHTY CARNAC! Please see what you can find. A: NL083K C325-10247 B: NL083K (on glove box door) C: 2320000508913 D: Private Sale - (May have come from John Winslow) E: There was a P525 as I recall Also: Contract#DAAE07-79-D-5015 A: 04N-93271-0525-24551 B: 04N-93271 (inside pass door) C...
  13. cbvet

    M816 in the Navy??

    I'd sure like to see pics of those markings! Eric CBVET
  14. cbvet

    2009 vin info thread

    Welcome back! When you have time please. 0325-27392 No registration number FSN 2320 077 1617 GL Stout Field, or Drexel Gardens (I think) late fall 2008 Front Bumper: Driver's side= 81TRPCMD Pass side=215 M110 Thanks, Eric CBVET
  15. cbvet

    m35a2 winch help

    I got the winch bolts & the PTO gaskets from NAPA. Eric CBVET
  16. cbvet

    DANGER towing 2 105s in-line DANGER

    I towed an M332 ammo trailer & a Pole trailer 1,000 miles behind a Deuce with no problems. Eric CBVET
  17. cbvet

    Bed height help?

    Thanks a lot guys! Eric CBVET
  18. cbvet

    New guy From Chicago

    Welcome Frankie! Thanks for looking out for us! I moved here to NW Indiana from Glen Ellyn 19 years ago, & work for a company in Elk Grove. Get into the city now & then. You sound like "one of us". Sorry 'bout that.......... Eric CBVET
  19. cbvet

    Towing deuce backwards?

    Why have a wrecker & not use it? Hook it up, secure the steering wheel, be real careful, & save $$! Eric CBVET
  20. cbvet

    Bed height help?

    Bump! Can anyone tell me height? Eric CBVET
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