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You guys reminded me of another one, from many years ago. Obviously, what I did was STUPID! I had to work on something under a 1959 Chevy, don't remember what. Had a bumper jack & some old house bricks. Raised one side, put bricks in place to hold it up. Raised other side with jack. Crawled...

While doing some electrical work on my M35A2, I remember an incident that happened in VietNam. One of our mechanics was working under the dash on a Deuce. I think he was replacing the 3-lever light switch. He didn't think it necessary to disconnect the batteries on such a simple job. He got his...

DG, I'll keep you in mind if I end up getting the XM211 for the winch. I think it is all complete. Eric

XM211 winch I really don't need another truck which I won't have time to work on! The XM211 is kinda cool, but I really just want the winch for my M35 A2. So who has the parts I would need for the swap? I guess that would be a PTO, PTO driveshaft, PTO lever, frame extensions(?), and whatever. Eric

Does anyone know what it would take to install a winch from an XM211 on an M35A2? I can get the XM211 for a pretty good price. Body is very good. Perfect radiator. Good wiring. Engine won't turn, although starter "tries". Could anyone use any of the other parts? Eric

I finally got the straight skinny on the Marine anphibious tanks of WWII. Info came from a buddy who builds models! He built a model of Dad's tank, for our VFW display case. Dad's tank specs: LVT(A)4-Landing Vehicle Tracked (Armored) -Made by FMC -6 man crew -Weight 20 tons -Carried 100 rounds...

Slave Cable Receptacle Kenny, I have sent you a few PM's regarding the receptacle. Haven't heard from you. Eric CBVET

Mighty Mite Great to see some interest starting to come out on the Mighty Mite! Ours is still in the various bags, buckets, bags it came in. I'm looking forward to working on it, but we want to get the Stude M35 on the road first. And I need to get the addition on my pole barn...

Deuce Heater My 1970 deuce, which I got from a guy in Minnesota, came set up for cold weather. It has the radiator/headlight cover, hood cover, & engine side panel covers. It had a heavy insulated cargo cover, which I removed. There is a multifuel heater in the cargo bed too. It has the cab...

Good investment! I called my MV buddy & told him of the value of our Deuces based on original cost. HE SAYS WE NEED TO BUY MORE OF THEM!

Thanks Kenneth, I PM'd you. Regarding the numbering system; I was a mechanic with the 'Bees for a few months in VietNam, but honestly didn't pay much attention to the system. I know you're correct about the first two numbers identifying the type of truck or heavy equipment, & the numbers...

Anyone know what a Deuce originally cost the government, & what that would be in today's dollars? Say a standard M35A2, no winch, no special equipment. Would be fun to compare with current truck prices. Eric

I finally got a 2 pin "jumper" or"slave" cable. My 1970 Deuce has the receptacle, but i want to put one on my 1952 Deuce also. Anyone got a spare they would part with? Thanks again, Eric

I'll have a go at it! Thanks for the tips guys! I've got a Desert Storm vet who was a mechanic. He has offered to give me a hand. Now how about a parts source? Eric

Have to put a clutch in my 1952 Studebaker "Reo" gas deuce. I've put a few car & light truck clutches in, but never anything this big. I seem to recall someone posting pictures of a homemade "Winch" setup used inside the cab to support the trans while moving it to the rear. Anyone know where...

Tow Bar TM Hey, thanks guys! Mike, the TM REALLY helps me see how one should be made. I'm not at all sure I have the time or equipment to build a good safe model myself. I'll take this to a local welding shop & see what he says. Eric Wendt

What about me? You know, when I asked about a Deuce tow bar, I was looking to set one up for myself. Now, since I brought it up, Devin's had a chance to sell all his mounting brackets ( which I guess I need a set of too), & I STILL don't know how a tow bar mounts, or how it's best designed...

Brackets? WOW! A quick response as always! Problem is, you guys mention "brackets". I have no idea how the tow bar attaches. Do you know of a drawing or picture showing this? or any TM with instructions? Is the one for $150 a good fit for this application? There's no real rush, as the deuce is...

Anybody got "plans" for making a deuce tow bar? I'm getting another deuce with no brakes. It's only about 25 miles away, so I figure I could just tow it with my 1970 M35. I've never seen a GI tow bar, or how it attaches. Help appreciated! Eric Wendt

Just got back from North Carolina with a Mighty Mite & M416(?) trailer on our 20' VFW trailer. I sure don't know how many parts make up a Mighty Mite, but man we've got a s___load of them! Many parts are new, some rebuilt, & miscellaneous used. I think there are 5 big garbage bags, an M416...