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Fired up the Deuce today.

dabtl

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With the death of my wife, moving from our home to a smaller location, engaging in Deuce time went to **** about two years or so ago.

Went into the backyard today and fired it up. I could not believe the batteries were red hot the motor turned over rapidly and it soon got to running just fine! I will check the tire pressure next weekend and take it for a ride!

Glad to be back.
 

Elijah95

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With the death of my wife, moving from our home to a smaller location, engaging in Deuce time went to **** about two years or so ago.

Went into the backyard today and fired it up. I could not believe the batteries were red hot the motor turned over rapidly and it soon got to running just fine! I will check the tire pressure next weekend and take it for a ride!

Glad to be back.
Very sorry for your loss, glad to have you back! Isn't nothing like firing it up after a little hibernation
 

glcaines

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I'm sorry to hear about your wife. If the batteries are good, it's amazing how a deuce will fire right up after sitting a long time. I was told that my A2 had been sitting for over six months without being started when I recovered it. As you mentioned, the engine spun fast and fired right up. Not nearly as impressive as your two years though!
 

marchplumber

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Hard to beat a Deuce! Our condolences for your loss. Words don't quite cut it, so will stop now. GLAD your back!! Looking forward to the pics of the truck and those amazing batteries!
 

jatonka

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Bill, Iam so sorry for your loss. and sorry for not staying in touch, Please offer my sympathy to your children also. God Bless her and all of you. John T
 

TGP (IL)

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Sorry for your loss.
Glad to hear your moving forward.
Be sure to check your fluids most importantly the Brake fluid before you drive.
Tom
 

dabtl

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Checking out all the fluids, especially brake fluid. No rush.

We went to the Medal of Honor Parade in Gainesville, Texas, yesterday. My son drove Col. Robert Modrzejewski, MOH, Vietnam, in the parade. The M151 was outfitted with the M60, an M16 and a M79 Grenade Launcher.
 

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