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    Free M151 book - and free shipping

    Hi Friends, I am pleased to announce the launch of free Media Mail shipping on orders of three or more books from my website - and also some special pricing on some titles for November. My M151 book is one of the items that is offered free. Best wishes, David Doyle www.DavidDoyleBooks.com
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    Moisture in brake system

    A bigger concern is moisture in the hydraulic side of the system - especially if you are using silicone brake fluid. Water will not mix with the silicone (unlike older fluid), resulting in slugs of water - which can turn to plugs of water in severe cold. Regards, David Doyle...
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    BMW and Zundapp motorcycles

    Hello friends, After several months - or rather years - of waiting my German Motorcycles of WWII book has arrived from the printer. The 128-page color and black and white book covers the following: Zundapp KS750 and the following BMW models: R4, R12, R35, R71, R75. The book is available...
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    Buy one get one Free HMMWV books

    Thanks guys for your condolences, and your orders. Orders placed this morning shipped today, those after noon will ship tomorrow. Thanks again. Sincerely, David
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    Buy one get one Free HMMWV books

    Hi Jesse, Thanks for your order - and your kind words. My dad is indeed in a better place - he passed away last Monday after having been in the hospital for some time. Your order will ship tomorrow. Sincerely, David
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    Buy one get one Free HMMWV books

    Hello Steel Soldiers! I was able to get my hands on a few more copies of my books, and have thus extended the Buy one get one free sale on my HMMWV books. The offer is buy a copy of my 120-page color "High Mobility - a Visual History of the US Army's High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle"...
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    Is this a Diamond T ?

    Probably should look in my newer book - http://www.daviddoylebooks.com/Detail-27031-DT4T-1.htm You are probably looking in the Standard Catalog - first book I ever wrote, and well over 10 years old. I've learned a few things since then :) Best, David www.DavidDoyleBooks.com
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    Who really made your Deuce???

    You are smarter than me - I didn't even notice the date!! Best, David
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    Who really made your Deuce???

    Err, actually there are some that were assembled overseas from components made in the USA during the Vietnam era (and I don't mean the Kia KM250 near clones of the M35A2). Of course, the same thing was done in vast quantities during WWII with a variety of military vehicles. Regards, David...
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    Red Ball Rally in Gilbert PA

    Any other Steel Soldiers attending the annual Red Ball Gilbert, PA show? Set up is September 15, show dates 16-17. Each year the event emphasizes a particular vehicle or two - this year it is the M151 and the M422 Mite. I'll be there - inside the building. Although weather is usually clear...
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    M764 Earthboring rig. Worth getting?

    And I STILL would like to acquire one as clean as the one in these pictures - but until I nail another book contract (or sell a massive stack of books), no cash for toys! Best, David www.DavidDoyleBooks.com
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    wiring problems deuce

    If it REALLY is a generator (not an alternator), then perhaps you need to flash the generator. While not MV, at this link is a tutorial that will help: http://fergusontractors.org/fena/wp-content/uploads/Polarizing-a-Generator.pdf Hope this helps! Sincerely, David Doyle www.DavidDoyleBooks.com
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    1952 ReoM35 gasser electrical question

    Yes, parts are available for the gas engine. Not only from surplus dealers, but also commercial sources (aka NAPA) - the engine is a REO OA-331, which was also used in commercial applications. As far as the gas to Multifuel conversion (and I know that there are several on hear that will...
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    My new Kubelwagen - Schwimmwagen Visual History book

    At last, my new Visual History series book which covers the Kubelwagen and the Schwimmwagen, has arrived. This is a 136-page book, which could not have been done without the considerable help of the members of the KubelKorps group. While there are several pages of archival photos, the bulk...
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    New ten-ton (M123A1C, etc.) book

    At last, my new Dragon Wagon Part 2 books, covering the G-792 Mack/Condec M123/M123A1C, etc., and the G-903 M746 have arrived. For those of you who reserved copies, the invoices have now been sent via PayPal. Each order will ship as paid. For those that did not reserve copies, I still have...
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    sheet metal specs

    I have used these (albeit a few years ago) - and they fit well. Best, David Doyle www.DavidDoyleBooks.com
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    New ten-ton (M123A1C, etc.) book

    Patience Jeff, patience, more books are in the works! Best, David
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    New ten-ton (M123A1C, etc.) book

    Unfortunately, it does not look like it. Best, David www.DavidDoyleBooks.com
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    New ten-ton (M123A1C, etc.) book

    Hi Guys, No sooner than my "Big Mack" book, about the Mack M125 and NO prime movers came out a couple years ago, folks were asking me "what about the tractors?" For a long time, my answer was "be patient." Well, the long wait is ALMOST over....the book should be available by the end of the...
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    2016 Findlay Ohio Buy, Sell, Trade, Wanted

    Denise and I will be there, in Building A, booths 66 and 67, with my new Gun Trucks book: As well as a number of other books (including a very limited quantity of my two-volume Dodge book - for sale. However, I'll be hitting three shows on this trip, so if anyone wants any of my books...
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