First Deuce - Picked It Up Today

[longhorn789]

Bought my first Deuce today. 1969 Kaiser with winch, buckboards and ribs sans top, and hardtop with ring mount cut out and cover. Actual ring mount assembly is gone.

Hercules multifuel, heater, turbo, power assist steering, eather injection, all there and in good order apparently.

Emergency brake shoe missing or sitting in pieces in floor.

I drove the chase vehicle while my business partner and truck co-owner drove the thing 75 miles back home.

Now I'm in the market for the tools that go on the spare tire rack, cover for the bed, period correct gas can, and paint to arrest the surface rust on the bed. Any sources for these items would be appreicated.

I'm told that the rubberized bed tops are the ones to look for??

 

[lildeuce]

Nice!!There was a guy in the classified adds with a top in Houston.

 

[m16ty]

As far as paint goes, I'm a fan of Gillispie paint from www.rapcoparts.com . Some people like CARC paint also (it's what the military uses). I have no idea where to get CARC.

 

[shannondeese]

Congrats and good luck.

 

[baxter]

Nice truck as for the cover I have the ruberized one and really like it.

 

[Stan Leschert]

Nice. You got some work to do, but you're off to a good start. As for the bed paulin cover, rubberized is the only way to go. Check the classifieds here, and make sure to download the TMs for your truck. I would also highly recommend a hard copy (Which can be got on E-Pay) as laptop confusers are not real grease friendly, and tend to get beat up on the workbench!

 

[bbf]

nice truck good luck with it

 

[srodocker]

nice a winch!

 

[cattlerepairman]

Congrats to what looks like a nice, very complete truck. It is surprisingly $$ to add the cargo bows, troop seats etc. after the fact.
I agree with what someone said: It does not matter how much you paid for the truck. How much did you spend on it?

As for the parking brake shoes: they are easily available from the vendors here; a bit pricey, and you may want to see if you have a brake shop in your area that can re-line them for you.

Make sure you get all the technical manuals (TM) for the truck!!

 

[dabtl]

You need to join with us and Vietnam Veterans of America Chpt. 920 in the Medal of Honor Parade in Gainesville on April. You will be a welcome addition.

 

[snakehunter1964]

Congrats on your first duece. I saw this one listed here in Dallas but never had a chance to go take a look.

Keep me posted on how it goes if you have the time, I'm just now starting the hut for my first acquisition.

 

[longhorn789]

You need to join with us and Vietnam Veterans of America Chpt. 920 in the Medal of Honor Parade in Gainesville on April. You will be a welcome addition.

I think you and I corresponded several months back when I started my search.

I like the idea of doing the parade!

 

[Goose2448]

Congrats

 

[JAYHAWK 1962]

Enjoy the truck!!!!!

 

[Digger09]

PM sent

 

[nofearnohope]

Congrats on your purchase and welcome. Are you ready for your first road trip in that?

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/mo-ok-ar-ks-tx-rally/47435-first-annual-tx-mv-rally.html

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Congrats, nice find!

 

[dabtl]

I think you and I corresponded several months back when I started my search.

I like the idea of doing the parade!

We are big on parades around here. Send your email address to get on the list.

 

[roscoe]

I bought a fuel can from Deuceman on here. It seems like quite a few people get the tools for the rack locally and customize to fit. I found some additional fuel cans from a guy locally. You will find that all the other MV crazies will be drawn out when they see your truck in operation.