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I know the camouflage manuals were updated in 1988 and 1990 to reflect the new 3 color NATO camouflage. As far as when they initiated, I'm really not sure. My '68 Tooele rebuild M35A2 as CARC'd in SEP90. I did put the lift here stencil on. I printed the template off on card stock and used an...
The paint scheme you are looking at is called MERDC. Here is a link of some examples. There are two pages to view. It looks like they used black stencilling
MERDC Photos (merdccamo)
You do not need a radio for the VIC-1 system. If you would like to use your radio through the VIC-1 then you do need to hook a CX-4723 cable b/w your mount and the AM-1780 intercom box
I got my suppressor off of ebay. Basically your battery power goes directly to the suppressor. It has a circuit breaker in it to protect your intercom and radio equipment. From the MX-7777, you power your AM-1780 and your radio mounts. That radio mount you have is for a SINCGARS based radio I...
What kind of radio are you using? Are you using a VRC-12 based radio? (RT-524, RT-246, PRC field radio)
I do have a suggestion on your setup. I'd incorporate a suppressor of some type to your system. The voltage flucuations from your truck could ruin your VIC-1 and radios. The MX-7777 type...
Have you thought about 385's? The biggest you can go are 385's (46") without any mods on a deuce. Even with these tires up front, you may get some rubbing on your J-pipe. Plus you'll need to ditch your spare tire as well.
I was fortunate enough to be on ebay at the right time when Jwaller put his USGI tranny hoist up. I don't need it just yet, but when the time comes it'll be waiting
Scott I saw the same trailer. Look like it was extended another hour b/c of no bids. I was tempted but noticed it was missing all the air hoses and no power cable:shock:
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