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  1. Merc1973

    Nylon Radiator Fan?

    Has anyone "upgraded" to a nylon fan? There are some on FleaBay for sale for $125. I wouldn't mind using it alone or along with the thermal fan clutch mod this summer.
  2. Merc1973

    Merc1973's First Deuce Build Thread

    I received my NOS air tank drain kit and NOS temperature sending unit. Hopefully this weekend should be productive.
  3. Merc1973

    A Rising Phoenix: Proposed Re-Purpose

    WOW, This should a great rig! Best of luck on your new business venture! :!:
  4. Merc1973

    Electric fan for Deuce

    Deleted. Starting new topic/thread.
  5. Merc1973

    Changes to the classifeds

    I prefer to have anyone reply to Classifieds. I like to hear what other have to ask about a certain product, part or vehicle. You never know what you may learn, because i certainly appreciate it. However, those replies to the thread should NOT bump it up to the top page. The Seller should...
  6. Merc1973

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    nopics You know the rule......
  7. Merc1973

    Changing caster angle solved problems with G-177 tires

    This is a great thread for when i upgrade to some G177s. As we know Caster and Pinion angle are directly related. Does this change in Caster fall within specs of a normal pinion angle? If the pinion angle is too much, your u-joints will not be happy. Is it correct to assume the front...
  8. Merc1973

    road draft tube / slobber tube

    When it was running last I did not see anything dripping or much smoke coming out. However it looks like it never had a tube on there to begin with and the oil mess has been there for a long time, just not fresh.
  9. Merc1973

    Merc1973's First Deuce Build Thread

    On a trip to NAPA today, I picked up some new instrument panel light bulb (upgraded to brighter # 356). I plant to install another red gauge light in the middle of the panel. A slobber/road draft tube. (1-1/4" ID x 3') Some license plate brackets for front and rear.
  10. Merc1973

    road draft tube / slobber tube

    I hope it is, I just picked up a 3' stick of it from NAPA since My deuce was without one, making quite a mess on the axle:
  11. Merc1973

    Red Ball Militaria and MV Parts Swap Meet - Jim Thorpe PA 3/1/14

    Is anyone driving their trucks to the meet?
  12. Merc1973

    Merc1973's First Deuce Build Thread

    More history about my deuce: Health Bulletin. Live fire practice. More Vehicle load cards. Rules of engagement. And strangely enough a maintenance form for an M1097
  13. Merc1973

    Merc1973's First Deuce Build Thread

    WOW, MWMULES, great information... Thank you very much! Sorry that last post was mostly cut and paste from my submission to CARNAC's VIN thread since he doesn't want dashes. These are on the front driver's side next to the sling handle. In cab data plate:
  14. Merc1973

    Merc1973's First Deuce Build Thread

    Other info: Vin: 4M3865022525638 Registration?: 4M3865 NSN: 2320000771616 Bumperettes: HQ60 and 2821121 Frame Serial (stamped above one another): 2227931 and 1Q8720Q4 Contract # (on engine tag since the in-cab data plate contract was empty): DAAE0770C1220 Purchased in Millersburg...
  15. Merc1973

    2014 VIN Info Thread

    I would love to hear about my first truck, a 1970 M35a2 w/ow. Donation soon to follow, thank you. Vin: 4M3865022525638 Registration?: 4M3865 NSN: 2320000771616 Bumperettes: HQ60 and 28-2-112-I Frame Serial (stamped above one another): 2227931 and 1Q8720Q4 Contract # (on engine tag since...
  16. Merc1973

    What is wrong with pic loading?

    I was unaware of the "manage attachment" option, thanks. It seems to be the only way it works for me now. I am running Firefox 24.0 (with Ghostery and NoScript) on 64-bit Linux Mint Debian Edition (gnome 3.4.2)
  17. Merc1973

    Photo upload issues?

    Edit: Never mind, i just noticed other threads below, sorry. Feel free to delete this. :???: Mods, I am having trouble uploading photos either with URL (states picture is too large) and from my computer (results in nothing). It has worked in the past, but today and yesterday I am...
  18. Merc1973

    Merc1973's First Deuce Build Thread

    ND40w for the transmission. Rest of the drivetrain is getting GL-5.
  19. Merc1973

    Merc1973's First Deuce Build Thread

    My Deuce came with the Maintenance log book under the seat. There was also a map of a trip and the load it carried (Concertina wire , poles, netting):
  20. Merc1973

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I tied on 10 Ladybug balloons and parked the truck on the inlaw's front lawn for my daughter's 1-year Birthday party. Sorry no pictures.
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