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I agree, but since I don't use the troop seats it isn't a problem. My M35A2C had a winch according to the dash info, but its AWOL everywhere else. But I do have one for it as soon As I can get a chance to install it.
drop side
A little oil on the hinges once in awhile and the dropside isn't bad. I have no problems getting mine up. I'm 59 years old and I find it very handy to set something on the side instead of loading from the back.
Besides, dropping the sides is optional, not mandatory. :)
vin
That is interesting maybe this will help with the AM G`s . It does show that AM G used the first 2 letters of the frame serial number for 2 years or more. My 77 has 75 in that position and my 86 and a friends 85 have 84 in that position.
Maybe we'll be able to tell what year these are...
Deuce year
Also, the 39 should be a M35A2 with winch, regular bed. Your sequential number would indicate a 1970, I've seen those from 116xx to 185xx so with 14xxx you're about in the middle.
Vin location
0539-14943 should be the frame number. From all indications that would be a 1970 or early 1971. We've been studying these numbers and Kaiser is consistant with their numbers
It should be in about the center of the frame about 4 or 5 inches in front of the axle on the drivers side.
If its a Kaiser, From what I can tell, look at the frame serial # The first 2 numbers
01- 1966
02-1967
03-1968
04-1969
05-1970 other than these AM General carried the first 2 numbers over several years, 1976 was 06. 1985 was 09. Hope this helps
If you do your homework, you can find some of the best and some of the worst with GSA. No EUC, no extra fees. My 2 running deuces from GSA are as good as any from GL.
Has anybody even looked at whats available on this auction? Several deuces, some as new as 86 by serial number, Kaiser dump trucks, 83 5 ton IHC wrecker, trailers, a Studebaker diesel deuce, etc
Is anybody in the area?
Vin number
It appears Kaiser Used 1-1966, 2-1967, 3- 68, 4- 69, 5-70 with some numbers carried over in the following year.
It appears when AM General started production they may have started with the 05 but ran several years before changing to the next number. Maybe when the military ordered...
I think, due to the increasing problems with the post office, You probably would be better to make insurance mandatory. A few more dollars to insure delivery or reimbursement would be money well spent.
GSA will be having a public auction on April 5 at Fl Forestry Commission in Lake City Fl. There are a lot of Deuces and other trucks. This should be a good opportunity to get a deuce at a good price. One is a 1986 AM General tanker truck, and several fire trucks...
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