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Howdy and welcome from Colorado! Old military vehicles can put a smile on your face when used in a recreation way. I imagine there could have been times you were not smiling much during a call-out. Thanks for being a volunteer!

Howdy and welcome from Colorado! Does it do well in your cold and snow?

When I read your original post and your location I jumped to the conclusion you were talking about an auxiliary space heater powered by diesel fuel. Mostly, as you were describing what you had done to cab heating lines and water heat exchanger. No worries. Good luck in a hunt to find...

I love the way this truck has worked out. Useful and handsome--reminds me of what Red Green said about how women should find you. That rear view mirror would be nice to have in an M275. Where might I source one, if you don't mind me asking?

Sorry to hear of your dilemma. With the locker engaged it probably makes the truck hard to turn, even in soft stuff. Is that what happened?

I like the paint job you did! You must have some bad winters-those chains look the business. With a winch it must be hard to get it stuck. I don't think the flame heaters are that common. Repairable? Take a picture if you get a chance please. Weren't they above or near the battery compartment?

Have the AMMPS started showing up on the Gubmint auction sites yet? Not sure I have seen one.

Interesting that they were producing civilian "reo's" on the same line at same time. It kinda looked like some of the civilian parts made it on to the deuces just to get them out the door.

Pirmasens, Army Air Base, 1971-73. I got to be pretty good at finding back doors to military warehouses for those "Gotta Haves". Getting off topic but I can remember finding old german WWII parts in some of those warehouses. Some of the warehouses were run by german contractors that also...

Howdy and Welcome from Colorado! Sounds like a rewarding recovery on the deuce. Got any plans for it? Just keep it in working order? Parade duty? Big trip?

the parts supply system in the army, particularly Germany, of the early 70's, always perplexed me. Units that were tasked to be 100% "ready" on all equipment/vehicles were limited on how many parts they could have on hand. usually the ones that were make or break to getting something working...

Just seems like it would add to the longevity of the parts not over stressing them in a press or worse hammering them together. Any tricks/tips for getting the old bearings off the shaft?

Great save! There can't be many gasser versions left around of this model. I think there is a web site called G749 if my memory is correct. It an older version of the M35/44 that had gas engines I believe. Perhaps they can provide some options for common maintenance items.

I recently took my passenger side off as the window crank had fouled up and jammed the window half open. Did not want to guillotine my hand in the access hole. Anyway, I PB'd the door hinge screws on the cab side, took a brass drift to the head of the screws for a while, then rotated...

Now that is a cool trailer. Looks very useful --tools-welder-camper---sweet! our local forestry stuff goes thru an annual auction at the state forestry department. a number of large out of state supply houses with deep pockets attend. Its amazing how much late forties/early fifties stuff is...

Howdy and welcome from Colorado! I know mine is a beast at times but she still puts a smile on my face. Sometimes just looking at her. I imagine its the same for you. Enjoy. She will need things from time to time, especially your time. Lots of resources here to make it educational...

Great job of sealing and painting. Those seem like such great trailers as a concept. The weight is a killer but goes with the strength needed to haul pallets of ammo I suppose. I would think a quarry could use one for hauling big blocks of rock. Adding a K-boom would make it a killer app...

I agree with Rusty--good job. The photos helped me follow you as well--thanks. I liked your using the trucks Kboom to help in the process. I imagine you positioned the K boom before shutting the engine off for the last time. The hydraulics must lock up pretty solid when you shut down-- ie no...

Have you tried any of your bulbs, without the spacer in the turn signal socket. I believe it is the same socket but only requires the light energy to exit the front of the bulb. I think the one in the TM is a slightly higher wattage than the dash lights. Just curious if you checked it out...

Howdy from Livermore Colorado. Love to see pictures of your vehicles. I have seen people recast certain rubber parts in a simple mold you can make from the original. If your interested I can see if I can resurrect the info. Not sure how they would hold up in high stress situation but should...