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Actually, there are a number of the ones I mentioned on GL. Bad timing for me though.

Yeah, I was thinking those M146 trailers would be VERY nice with a smaller deuce tractor. I still plan on getting a M818, that is just a matter of time. But it would be nice to have the deuce for hauling the smaller trailers like that, and still have the free fuel aspect of the multifuel...

Ok, good to know, thanks. The truck felt fine coming down those hills though? 12k lbs for a tractor is pretty light weight, and I would think that a decent trailer weight could push the truck around a bit more then would be comfortable in some situations (no matter the speed, that much weight...

In FL, but do you take 20K through any real mountains? Not being sarcastic, just trying to get a feel of how the truck HANDLES with the weight in the hills, etc. Btw, I have some SERIOUS mountains around me that have some killer switchbacks, and miles of pretty bad grade (6 to 14% is fairly common).

NDT, great info, THANKS! That is what I was after, FIRST hand experience. TN, yeah, I know how to drive a truck. Recovery, yeah, I have read his posts on the exhaust brakes. I plan on doing that no matter what the deuce gets used for. I love them on my pickups, and think any diesel vehicle...

If you drive correctly in the mountains, you will be rarely using your brakes. Choose the proper gear BEFORE going down, and life will be good. I definitely agree on the exhaust brake. I have them on my pickups, and they are great! The limiting factor is the weak exhaust springs, so I can only...

Been thinking of converting one of my deuces to a tractor. I will either do that, or turn my M200A1 into a dolly. But, what could a deuce tractor REALLY haul? How much weight, and how well will it work with trailer brakes to hold back a somewhat heavy load? My intended use for a tractor (yes, I...

Notice how far away you can stand using the flame thrower method?

You should use the lighter with the can of ether as a 'flame thrower' to start it. MUCH safer that way, you can be much further from the tire doing it this way. Especially if something goes wrong. Honestly, once you have done this, it isn't THAT big of a deal. I sure try to air up a tire the...

Small amounts of brake fluid is ok. The coolant is what you will need to filter out with a water separator type filter.

I am building one now. Should be done in the near future, and will be for sale.

Oh, I have a pretty nice 71 you can have for $3500 :) Already has CA Historic Vehicle Plates on it. Drive it home. Sorry, couldn't resist pitching one of my own vehicles.

Problem with getting deuces from GL on the west coast. Ft Lewis in WA has nice ones going through there, especially in the last year! Barstow on the other hand has mostly JUNK going through there. Most would take a lot of $ to bring up to the level of that truck.

Brand and age?

Air shift or Sprag?

West of Yreka, Ca. Not too far south of the Oregon border.

Wow nice. And you went right by me with that on a trailer?! They have any more down there ? ;)

THIS IS A TEST RIM!!! The wide rim looks GREAT!

The first rim is for testing purposes. I want to find out how wide I really want the rim before I build the rest. Joe, I have read that thread many times in the past, and recently! Good info in there. FYI, I can get the tubes new at the local Les Schwab for $60 each. And the link mentioned...

Best prices I have seen yet.