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  1. HN6

    tires, wheels, brakes, T-case, lockers and axle seals, general fixes

    Yes I did. We are going back soon to get a few more wheels and build a set for my friend as well. I got the t-case, tow bar, and tire package there.
  2. HN6

    my new m35a2

    Took the title to the DMV today. Left the air valve open the other day while in the shop all day and black sludge came out.... Today after draining air tank confirmed it was oil. First tank was all water. I will check the filter or add that to the growing list of items to do. The wheels are...
  3. HN6

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    new wheels/ tires!
  4. HN6

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I use a makita 1/2'' battery. 1100 ft lbs of breakout on high. has 3 settings. very impressive.
  5. HN6

    tires, wheels, brakes, T-case, lockers and axle seals, general fixes

    Finished the wheels today. Took for a ride down the hwy and a little off road. Ran great at hwy speeds. About killed destroyed my arms on the creek ... ouch need to fix up power steering! 395/85/20 goodyear mv/t on FMTV wheels converted to to 6 lug.
  6. HN6

    Official Deuce Aftermarket Wheel Thread

    finished 6 in about 14 hrs. tools used: torch, 9'' grinder, 4'' grinder and 60 grit flap disk, wire wheel, tape measure, torpedo level, 7018 welding rod, Road test went great tires tracked great, no wobble, no fancy tools, did the job pretty fast and all came out well.
  7. HN6

    Official Deuce Aftermarket Wheel Thread

    FMTV to deuce, DIY if you have the tools and knowledge, Not for sale just informational for others that may be searching
  8. HN6

    tires, wheels, brakes, T-case, lockers and axle seals, general fixes

    Pulled the bed, hotwater pressure washed frame and all parts, completed one wheel. Hopefully the other 6 be finished tomorrow.... depending on if I do any real work or not. Smashed my head twice on the bumper and once on the mirror. I really need to get used to those items they are putting a...
  9. HN6

    M35A2 Fab. Shop?

    My advice is to listen to the guys who have 1000 or more posts on here and have done/tried/researched all of our newbie ideas. Oh yes, everything is expensive. Keep us posted on what you do. We would all enjoy the info.
  10. HN6

    tires, wheels, brakes, T-case, lockers and axle seals, general fixes

    Don't let me fool you... I don't really know what I am doing.. the only reason I am partially successful is because I am to dumb to quit. transfer case?? i looked thru the TM 9-2520-246-34-1 Transmissions, Transfers & Power Take Off for 2 1/2 Ton Trucks. Before I install my new to me tcase...
  11. HN6

    Aluminum Brazing Rods on Facebook

    pretty impressive actually.
  12. HN6

    my new m35a2

    I found out what this is for. It was designed for arctic climate and a canister slid into the cylinder (surefire heater) and it would plug into outlet on fender and warm up the coolant in the engine. Warmed the tube and the coolant flowed around the jacket. Talked to Gary's Trucks in...
  13. HN6

    tires, wheels, brakes, T-case, lockers and axle seals, general fixes

    I will do that as I do the install. I have had Yukons before and liked them. Yukons were 100 cheaper than Detroit and free shipping.
  14. HN6

    Aluminum Brazing Rods on Facebook

    I weld a good amount of aluminum and this subject got my attention. I did a quick search and found some good answers. Definitely would not work for what I do 90% of the time. For filling holes I think it could work really well. It really is best for lap joints on thin material. looks like...
  15. HN6

    tires, wheels, brakes, T-case, lockers and axle seals, general fixes

    Finishing up gathering parts and pieces. This will be a first for me. Replace sprag T-case with a air T-case Service all the brakes (new wheel cylinders) and all 3 axles seals/gaskets/boots. Add Yukon lockers. Picked up 7 tire wheel combos in Anchorage...very happy to find them at a...
  16. HN6

    my new m35a2

    DOT 5. Upon further inspection previous owner installed a spin on fuel filter kit... nice find for me Work list starting on Thursday: - 2 speed air TCase install -complete rebuild kits for front axle and one rear with boots -2 yukon lockers - 6 new wheel cylinders, -fix power steering mount...
  17. HN6

    Newbie's First Post

    will you send me the link if you still have it... thanks
  18. HN6

    Texas to Alaska ... what to take?

    Make it to Seward and I will take ya'll fishing. Have driven the ALCAN about 16 times now. Plenty of amenities and traffic. yes, there are long stretches of beautiful open country, but was not as wild as I thought it would be the first time I drove it. SanAntonio - Anchorage 4900miles...
  19. HN6

    possible cckw build or M35a2

    This morning I got to listen to an older man from Russia who migrated to the US. His grandmother was a professing believer of Christ during Stallin's time. She got to spend 8 years in prison for that. Her brother twice POW and somehow escaped and lived ending up in France jumping off a train...
  20. HN6

    my new m35a2

    Couple questions for anyone interested in replying. 1. I believe I have the T136-21 (sprag) style T-case. I tried engaging it today to see if it works. Well, it is unhooked from lever. Can I add parts to upgrade to air? I don't really want the front only engaging after the rears slip. I...
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