Deuce missing instrument panel

[rongaudier]

Hello, I looked at a M35A2 duece the other day on a local GL lot. The unit appears to be in restored? conditon as it has newer looking paint, tires, upolstery, top and other items that tend to disintigrate over time. Running conditon is unknown as is the make. However, for some reason, the instrument panel has been removed, therefore all the instruments are missing.
I'm wondering, can the vehicle be started and driven without the panel? And how hard will it be to find a replacement? An interesting note, at this particular GL lot, the rep said he doesn't care if I drive the the truck out.

 

[SCSG-G4]

Complete instrument panels are available from members here, from the usual suppliers, and e-bay. Take your choice! You would still need to do all the safety and mechanical checks before driving it, as well as having insurance and proper tags.

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

You will have to plug the air line to the air pressure gauge. Otherwise you can drive it with no problems.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Gauge clusters have been yanked lately because of radium gauges that some trucks may still have.

 

[319]

In addition to all of the above, I would not drive it without at least the air and oil pressure gauges. You're asking for trouble without those. Buy a complete panel (with gauges) and install it before starting.

 

[AceHigh]

One of the members here, Cabot151 is parting out 2 trucks. Very reasonable and great to work with. If you buy one without a panel, take a panel with you at pickup, only takes a few minutes to hook up.

 

[rongaudier]

Thanks for the info guys. I did get a quote of around $350 to truck it. Might be worth it. Now just gotta see if I win the darn thing.
Thanks, Ron

 

[dabtl]

Usually a deuce with those missing parts becomes an orphan in an auction. With the decline in numbers, who knows now?

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Hello, I looked at a M35A2 duece the other day on a local GL lot. The unit appears to be in restored? conditon as it has newer looking paint, tires, upolstery, top and other items that tend to disintigrate over time. Running conditon is unknown as is the make. However, for some reason, the instrument panel has been removed, therefore all the instruments are missing.
I'm wondering, can the vehicle be started and driven without the panel? And how hard will it be to find a replacement? An interesting note, at this particular GL lot, the rep said he doesn't care if I drive the the truck out.

She looks good, ive seen it too. Just beware..they fork-lift at that location so it may be best to have it towed off.

 

[steelandcanvas]

In addition to all of the above, I would not drive it without at least the air and oil pressure gauges. You're asking for trouble without those. Buy a complete panel (with gauges) and install it before starting.

 

[m16ty]

I've got a complete panel if you need one.


If you can get it hauled for $300 I'd go that route. Money well spent IMO because you have no idea what's wrong with the truck and You really don't want to find out on the side of the road.

 

[two.fiveM35]

Can the air line be plugged with an air gauge from Home Depot? And as for putting in a replacement gauge cluster, how do you know which wires go to which gauge? Is it obvious?

 

[NDT]

Usually a deuce with those missing parts becomes an orphan in an auction. With the decline in numbers, who knows now?

Oh it'll be an orphan all right, but someone with Sandra Bullock's bank account will rescue it.

 

[dabtl]

Oh it'll be an orphan all right, but someone with Sandra Bullock's bank account will rescue it.

Last year I got a deuce w/w for less than $1200 in OKC. Ran very well, good batteries, hard top and new cargo cover. It had a headlight missing and the driver's front fender was bent down in the front.

I got a headlight, bought a ram from Northern Tool, some paint from RAPCO and fixed it in about an hour.

The obvious cosmetic faults limited the bidding dramatically on an otherwise really great truck.

I am replacing the oil cooler now, it leaks, but I have done little else to drive it.

 

[Buzzzard]

I just got approved! After 2.5 months of waiting the it's actually approved! I'm getting it towed for $600 and should be here next Monday. The only thing know for sure that I need is an instrument cluster. Does anyone out there have one or know where I could get one with the guages installed?

 

[stampy]

for under 500 I'd say have them bring it to ya. It's SO much easier to work on it in the driveway than on the highway or in the GL lot (some of the GL guys get kind of testy if you are wrenching on it in the lot (Lejeune)

 

[stampy]

Occasionally you find them in Goldsboro or Butner and that's closer for you! I like the ones from Richmond...Always seem to have luck with them.

 

[PaulbusMax]

The question for today is, does anyone have a complete set of instruments for sale? Looking at some A2's without. Didn't see a whole set on Ebay, or in the classifieds here.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

The question for today is, does anyone have a complete set of instruments for sale? Looking at some A2's without. Didn't see a whole set on Ebay, or in the classifieds here.

 

[blacktop_one]

Gauges? We ain't got no gauges. We don't need no gauges. I don't have to show you any stinking gauges! Seriously, though - when I recovered my deuce I drove it home without an operating oil pressure gauge. Not real smart, though I didn't really have a choice at the time. I'll never do that again. You really want to have all your gauges so you can know when you have a problem.