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  1. Merc1973

    New to me m59 dump truck...

    Great, I will check it out. Do you sand every inch or just make sure it's clean and no loose paint? Im just trying to pick up tips for starting to convert my Deuce CARC painted 383 (in 1989) to it's original 24087 from 1968. I'm not looking for a showroom finish, just durable and to remove...
  2. Merc1973

    New to me m59 dump truck...

    Great rehab, thanks for sharing with us. What paint type/color code are you using and type of application/prep?
  3. Merc1973

    Modern Tire size for M211

    Please do!
  4. Merc1973

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    LOL I plan on replacing my working stock horn with a Grover Stutter-tone.
  5. Merc1973

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Thanks, Great day to drive the deuce with great scenery! Im not sure if its still there, I moved here 2 years ago, originally from Detroit area.
  6. Merc1973

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    This summer: Cut down a junky old half dead cherry tree, took 2 loads of brush to the dump. Picked up 4 pallets north of Westminster, MD to enlarge my firewood stack for this winter season. Took some scenic photos. :grin:
  7. Merc1973

    '72 M35a2C

    She looks great!
  8. Merc1973

    Dawgs in a Deuce and Gichner camper

    Wow, great idea!!!!
  9. Merc1973

    I broke the front axle

    Did you check to see if your fuel line that runs under the radiator support is still intact after car crushing?
  10. Merc1973

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    HAHA, I did the same with mine. Nice work.
  11. Merc1973

    Possible acquisition

    Now that is a proper recovery! Good luck with her!
  12. Merc1973

    Which torque multiplier ?

    My Cheater-Wrench works great! Avoid the no-name brand ones. Many reviews say the just snap in half. http://www.cheaterwrench.com/
  13. Merc1973

    The Big Girl has a new home

    She's a real beauty. Any other pictures? I would like to paint mine in 24087 with similar markings.
  14. Merc1973

    Locking doors

    I also used Those Military guys just for the driver's side. Mine did not fit properly. The screw mount holes did not line up and had to be drilled out slightly.
  15. Merc1973

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Picked up a new headlight bulb for $12 at NAPA, #4800 and a pig tail (#LS6235) for $5 to splice into the Mil-spec connectors. The prices on egay for OEM bulbs are outrageous. Borrowed the idea here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?16935-Headlight-adapters
  16. Merc1973

    Log Books

    Like mine? They were hiding under the seat.
  17. Merc1973

    D Turbo With Muffler?

    Do they make one that is not chrome/polished SS?
  18. Merc1973

    05/09/15 - Breakfast in Eldersburg, Maryland

    What about Memorial Day weekend May 23? It would be appropriate.
  19. Merc1973

    4/11/15 Breakfast in Eldersburg, Maryland

    Yeah, or even Saturday, May 23, Memorial day weekend? Anybody here going to Aberdeen?
  20. Merc1973

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    The Brown truck delivered my supplies for the DIY Primary Fuel spin-on filter mod as well as a new Donaldson air filter and some Baldwin secondary/Final filters.
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