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This is a good answer, and matches my personal experience. Thank you.

OK, guys. I’ve driven commercial for many years, but this is a different kind of animal. What is everyone’s preferred method of taking a deuce down a long, steep paved road, like a mountain pass, without screwing traffic up too bad?

Thanks. I DO like it. It fits our property perfectly.

Does anyone know what this camouflage scheme is called?

So. All went well. The truck is safely at the maintenance shop. I took a bunch of back roads, but had to hit the interstate a couple of times. funny story: my friend (following me) said I hit 62 mph, even though my dash gauge read 42. I couldn’t figure it out at first, but then it me- the big...

Let me be clear: I am NOT the smartest guy in the room, nor will I ever be. I figure I’m clawing through about 1/2 of one percent of what I need to know at this point. I appreciate your help and insight.

Interestingly enough (at least to me), these UIC codes were seemingly developed for financial/billing purposes, and no one seems to know really when or how they were instituted. I’ll have to dig deeper. Earlier vehicles had squadron/battalion/flight numbers on them, but later ones had the UIC...

Sir, thank you! That is exactly the information I was looking for! I had been googling the UIC, but was using the whole thing, not the extract that you indicated. So yes, it’s a simple google search now. 16th Engineer Brigade, Ohio NG. Thank you again! 👍

Thanks, big guy. I posted in the thread, and we shall see what happens. I’m very curious as to the unit marking. As for the mounted height of the truck, for the first in my life, I actually don’t care! Lol! There isn’t a bridge within 50 miles of our place, thankfully. (I’m a CDL holder, so...

Greetings: I am the proud owner of a recently purchased M46A2C (long frame deuce), with a five ton cargo bed attached and a knuckle boom crane thrown in for good measure. Here is the data plate (attached photo): The vehicle number (VIN) is: 04J68669 There is also a unit number (I believe) in...

She goes into a “large” truck repair shop on the 19th of this month for basically a good look-see and evaluation from folks who know a hell of a lot more about this than I. I also have an air assist steering kit that I will have them install. I’ve picked a route down secondary roads and frontage...

Thanks so much, guys. You all have been just super great in helping me out with everything. I still have a long way to go, but progress is being made. I have so many questions yet, but time will tell. Thank you again.

Wow. Much to think about.

So.. speaking of those “flanges” that come out of the differentials, what are they used for? I have spent a lot of time trying to think of uses, but can think of none. However, I’m sure the military will prove me wrong.

Thanks, pal. I know of one other truck in the local area- a bobbed deuce. I’ve tried to make contact, but no luck yet. However, it will happen.😉

Like I said, I need a slightly more sterile environment to assess this thing, although to be honest, she loves guarding our property, just sitting there. I’m feeling pretty happy that we bought it and have it stashed on our property for now. But I have plans. She’ll be well taken care of...

An excellent question, and the answer is: I think so. I have a few covered and sealed “packages” in the bed that I thought would be unwise to cover because of the elements. Shes going in for a complete walkthrough in the next week or two. I have a truck shop ready to do the once over and...

Well, I thought so at first. Now I’m starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. It’ll pass. 👍

Well, I certainly DO have the front shaft on the PTO, and it looks like I have *something* coming out of the rear of the PTO. I also have a smaller driveshaft resembling the one in your photo lying in the cab of the truck. Pic attached…