New to the group and already i have the fever

[Robo902co]

Hi fellow Patriots, i just want to start out by saying this is an awesome forum. I'm already starting my journey of looking into a M35a2 or M35a3.I would like some advice on which model to go with and why since i am totally new to this experience. Thanks

 

[jeeplvr247]

Welcome to the addiction. If you are on a budget the a2 is the way to go. They frequently sell for under $3000 in decent shape. The a3's are nice but you defiantly pay for it.

 

[deuceaid]

Welcome. A2s will be more common for awhile, they may need a little more work on them from time to time, but for now they seem to be the biggest group out there with the most people familiar with them (engine /drivetrain)

 

[RodUSMC1962]

Welcome ,you will find your place in this mv world and probably buy more than one, so it really doesn`t matter in the long run.

 

[dozer1]

A2 or a3 ?

Welcome to the site. Here is some good reading for you on the question at hand.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/58641-m35a2-m35a3-pros-cons-each.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/general-polls/48649-buying-m35a2-m35a3.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/69761-m35a2-vs-m35a3.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/64520-gov-rebuild-m35a3-m35a2.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/63217-fuel-economy-m35a2-vs-m35a3.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/62891-m35a2-vs-m35a3-snow-ice.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/59063-what-buy-m35a2-m35a3.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/32572-m35a3-m35a2.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/conversations/33433-m35a2-vs-m35a3-vs-5-ton.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/39684-interchangable-body-parts-m35a3-m35a2.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/44393-170hp-cat-motor-out-m35a3-m35a2.html?highlight=m35a2+m35a3

 

[porkysplace]

Welcome from michigan , here is another good article.

 

[Robo902co]

Well thanks for the info guys. I spent about 2.5 hours going through all the threads and feel i have a better understanding of the direction i'm going in. I definitely say its a toss up when it comes to either the A2 or the A3.

 

[Motorcar]

Big differences in the two, including price. Not as many A3 built, under 6,000 total if I recall right. Like power steering and automatic transmission, or shifting the gears with armstrong steering? If money is no object own both! There seems to be quite a bit fewer A2 trucks coming out of GL these days than a couple of years ago where I watched lots of them go for the $800 range at Fort Sam. There are still some sweet looking clean ones that show up once in a while if you are willing to travel to get it.

Remember that when you get one......you MUST post pictures!

 

[Hoefler]

I have both an A2 and A3. The A2 is a classic-looks better.
A3 looks more Russian -to me anyway.
A2-loud and a little clunky. A3, drives like a bus and a bit quieter. If you plan on driving in the country without stop lights-A2. If you live in urban area, A3. Having owned many airplanes, sports cars, boats, I can tell you that driving these things is actually more fun. Not sure why, but its great fun. Part of this may be the servicing of them-greasing, fixing, patching-its all great fun. Smoking large cigar while driving-doesnt get any better than that!
Pete