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This photo* shows the location of the Brake Lock Switch and Nameplate and also the Floodlight Switch and Nameplate
(* from TM 9-8023-2 Ordnance Maintenance Power Train Cab and Chassis)
Found some more info:
These are pages copied from TM 9-2320-209-10 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR 2 1/2 TON 6X6 (Feb 1965 ed.)
They are a text description of the various plates which correspond to most of the pictures above.
Here are some misc body plates:
This picture is courtesy of Stretch. This is the Mico Lock switch plate. The mico lock sets a hydraulic lock on the service brakes to be utilized when the crane is in operation. Mine is missing, and someday I will look to make a reproduction.
This...
Here are samples of the Weight and Dimension Specific Plate that is located inside the cab on the passenger side of dash.
The first one is a NOS original M108 plate for Studebaker. I got this one last summer at the MVPA convention in Louisville, KY from the Memphis Equipment Co. booth. Super...
Sorry for the long overdue reply.
Here are several pictures with some explanation. I should be able improve the detail or definition if required. These are my own personal plates, or property of others where indicated.
First, Here are the operator controls plates:
From TM 9-8023-5...
Can you be any more non-committal? . . . . "I might try" :doh:. . . . Sheeesh.
Do you need a truck? You could take the sander deuce. It needs a little love. :cool:
Cincinnati area Veterans' Day Parade, Sunday, NOV 9, 2014
Attention: Calling all MV owners and enthusiasts;
The Hamilton County (OHIO) Veterans' Day Parade will take place on:
Sunday, November 9th, 2014 in Cheviot, OH (This is Cincinnati Westside)
The parade starts at 2pm. However, as usual...
Here it is, Bjt1969's M342A2:
Looks great man. Very clean and straight for a dump truck. Still has the 1/4 fenders, tool box and spare tire rack.
How is the inside of the bed?
. . . and it's my favorite 4-color MERDC camo too !!!!
Found another deuce hood. (yes it is blue)
This one is straight, but has two pop-riveted patches on the front edge. $10
Reply to this thread or send me a PM if you are interested, . . . or it will be left at home.
Update to my Custom Stencil post above:
I made a bunch of these for guys at the Haspin Rally and decided on a new Special Pricing offer-
$10 for the first sheet and just $5 for each additional sheet.
You can easily do a whole deuce for $20.
WANTED: Scepter Plastic Fuel Cans !
For Sale: Bumperettes, fair condition. $10 for pair. (will only bring if requested)
For Sale: Deuce hood, Really clean, but really dented. $10. (will only bring if requested)
This is not an intentional Hijack, but related to the OP's question - How many M342 (A2) s are still out there?
This could help determine rarity and establish value. (and it is something I have often wondered about.)
I will start a list. If you have one or know of one, please respond to...
I only took a few photos. Here are some. I know everyone likes to see themselves, and I like to put captions so the rest of you knows who is who.
Here is Chevracer87 (Tyler) twisting his deuce.
Ferro (Adam) and Gimpy -
Oldgrunt (Brett) and crew
Donnerwetter58 (Dave)
Chevracer87...
Food was excellent. Serving line was well organized.
I especially liked the "Nobody leaves hungry policy" I'll admit I had seconds!
Huge Thanks to Bill and Crew !
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