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So I got some NOS data plates for my 1966 M105A2 awhile ago. Bored tonight so I decided to fill them in by hand just how they left the factory, complete with crooked characters and my favorite, the misspelled “Johnson Furnace Co.” and US Army. Somebody lost the “S” in their punch set! I love...
It’s up underneath the dash. If you follow the air lines in the engine compartment to the firewall, there is a bulkhead connector T. On the other side of that is the switch and some lines. Be careful taking it out. It’s easy to turn the bulkhead connector and bend your lines. Is your buzzer...
I would like to credit this tip to where it is due since I read it on this site sometime ago but I cannot remember where or whom. When replacing my data plates I also added interior decals. I found an NOS “good driver” plus the hearing protection, NBC warning, gauge titles and even a cartoon...
I am e recent member to SS as well after a few years of trolling and finally buying my first MV. The folks on here are full of real experience information and are more than willing to share it. Coupled with the TMs available, this site is indispensable. Glad to hear you are going through the...
Thanks msgjd! I had no idea the gas jobs were kept around that long! The amount of knowledge on this site never ceases to amaze me. This probably helps explain why we still find NOS parts for 1950s “obsolete” vehicles in packaging marked in the 80s and 90s. I may reach out to the seller to see...
I bought my deuce from a gentleman that also was selling a 1956 M54 gas job for cheap. I didn’t go over it too deep as I was interested in the deuce. I’ve kicked myself for not being able to afford both at the time. But I am curious how it left the military early enough to still have the 6602...
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