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Ok, so it's been a long while since I've made any posts on here and I feel a bit odd for it taking so long to get back to the guys on here about the "Old Iron Deuce" of mine. let me update everyone a little with this post. First off...yes the M135 6x6 is indeed up for sale, I'm sure some of you...

Something else i forgot about...I am looking to set up a weekend this summer here in Dundee Michigan, was curious to see just how many of the Military Vehicle folks out here would be interested in this get together?? we have 2 parks that can be booked for the weekend depending on what one it is...

So i have yet again come across some interesting facts here, i've learned that my : "Old Iron Deuce" has seen a great deal of service and just before it was retired from military service it was used as a Portable "Hoffer" or turbine starter with generator and heat unit mounted to the bed...

Thanks, its an amazing piece of history that i have and i believe it actually saw service in Vietnam and then Korea to, Information i have retrieved is sketchy and a bit odd as i can only find matching photos here and there on line. However, my M135-#41147823 was part of a convoy that was seen...

Yes indeed that is my M135 in that video i shot, i got the year wrong in the video but we all know what it is so yeah.

It might you never know, least here we are having a very very mild winter and so far have only had like 2 1/2 inches of snow since November. the Weather has been holding steadily in the lower 30's and upper 40's so i can't complain to much here. Waiting for this weekend so i can get the truck...

Eh they claim its going to get around 50 Degrees friday, saturday, Sunday it drops off to like 44-48 but still really **** good for this time of year. I really need the weather to shape up a bit for like 3 days so i can finally get a full look into everything wiring wise for the old girl. I will...

So truck has been sitting the past 3 weeks without a chance to be worked on. A change in my schedule with work has forced me to hold off on finding the source of the no spark within the ignition system. I have been planning for the coming weekend as its going to be warm and that will give me the...

Ok so an update* Since the weather has been warmer the past day and its going to be warm the next few, i figured i would work on the wiring for the ignition of my old truck. Found that the wire labeled 12 or I runs directly from the ignition switch over to the coil and distributor system...

I'm thinking of stitching up the original hood, or maybe splicing in a thin edge of sheet metal and welding it all together then sanding it and painting so it looks original. Not sure as i know having the hood show a hint of a weld could be a nice thing nostalgia wise and as you said...a story...

:) Yeah I have already been bitten by that bug here. Been picking up electrical parts already from local and distant friends that seen i have an old 6x6. I am getting parts in the mail that i never ordered and then i get a letter with the parts...lol Needless to say i think this old beast will...

Ah, i will indeed do that and take a look and test the points and wiring inside the distributor. I seen that Memphis has a lot of cheap replacement parts for the ignition system and that is a relief for me here. Mine has been rebuilt cause i found i have 3 wires inside the main wire coming into...

LOL Yeah there are far to many parts that came with my truck, i am glad the former owner decided to collect all the parts he could as these pieces are rare and fairly hard to come by. I also noticed 2 spare starters, 2 air dryers and Pneumatic-hydraulic brake control or "Booster" units. Many...

Thank you! I am not sure right now if the distributor is picking up power. I was told there are two coil's in the electrical system. A low voltage and a high voltage one and both are in the distributor unit??? if so then i can replace the whole thing as i found a new distributor unit on ebay for...

Alright i will try that and yep, the username comes from a nickname i was given by more then one ex from high school...so yeah :) :) But yes that thought of the dash shorting out had not crossed my mind here and i will check to see if that could be the hidden gremlin.

I don't think it is loose but i may need to take a peak at it this evening once i get home from work. The truck is parked at a local park right now as i've got to get my friend to help me tow it back to my place for inspection and trouble shooting.

Thanks! yeah i think the tank is a 35/40 gallon one, maybe smaller? it looks original as its got some marks where the bands hold it in place. I have learned to NOT USE high speed reverse as i am told it can overrun the rear clutch cone and ruin it? Needless to say i use low reverse, sides not...

Ok, so I have an ignition issue, Truck started fine this morning and ran great. I drove it over to get fuel and shut it off, proceeded to pump fuel then started it again. I made a wide right turn and the **** things died right out. now it will not fire at all. It cranks over but no start. i have...

So it seems my bartering powers have no limit's. First let me explain that there is a long history of my barters to get where i am today ( including a pickup, moped, B6000 Ford bus, Ect.) I found a guy from Haslette, Michigan who was looking to "Downsize" or trade one of his Military vehicle's...