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  1. rneely

    M35A2 Cargo Bed Changed and New Paint Job - No More Rust

    Bought a used Cargo Bed from Propower and switch with my rusted old one. While I had box off I painted frame and axles too. Now on to the cab area.
  2. rneely

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    Finally found a Home Depot that would mix Behr to three color camo Federal Codes.
  3. rneely

    What Type of Chain Fall to Use for Spare?

    I have an M925 and the manual says to use a chain fall to lower and raise spare tire. I was wondering what other 5 ton owners were using. I see that Harbor Freight has a small one for $40.
  4. rneely

    M939 What Fluid for Trans/Pwr Stg?

    See LO 9-2320-211-12 for instructions
  5. rneely

    How Do You Clean Your CARC?

    I have a Deuce with three color camo CARC paint. I use a power washer to clean off the heavy dirt but can't seem to find anything to wipe it down without leaving a lint or fuzz. Anyone have something that doesn't do this?
  6. rneely

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    So I see the latest Home Depot formula for 383 Green. What is the latest formula for 383 brown and for 383 black ? Search only showed formula for Home Depot update code on the 383 Green.(post 292)
  7. rneely

    How do you paint your Deuce?

    How about the interior? If a truck is painted by the military is the interior also done in CARC?
  8. rneely

    Michigan Registration

    AUDTI, GVW plates don't care if your commercial or private use. It is the weight that is on the road that MI cares about. Argue all you want but in the end it is GVW or Historical.
  9. rneely

    Cargo Cover or Soft Top Repair/ Fix

    I'd call Eureka and ask if they would help repair it.
  10. rneely

    Replaced Lower Radiator hose Today

    Brown truck delivered a NOS lower hose from Saturn Surplus today. I ordered this because I wasn't sure I could get a NAPA/Gates crossover part to work (see post #1). The hose from Saturn Surplus, on the left, has the offset to clear the engine and also has a spring inside to hold the shape...
  11. rneely

    Replaced Lower Radiator hose Today

    Fueling my Deuce getting ready for winter storage and I see coolant leaking under radiator. Inspection showed that the lower radiator hose had several small cracks near end that connects to radiator. I went to NAPA and asked for part number 7372 and the guy crossed it to a Gates 20611. This...
  12. rneely

    Ether start system...... Refill Process?

    You can pay $50 at NAPA or go to post #16 for a lower cost way. John Deere also has them for about $20.
  13. rneely

    Temporary Insurance Question (Binder Policy)

    Just get it insured from your Canadian Insurance company that insures yout other vehicles and drive it as is. Your paid bill of sale and insurance is all you need to get it home. You are not commercial so forget all the commercial stuf and just drive it on home period. Good luck and have fun and...
  14. rneely

    Ether start system...... Refill Process?

    Kenworth bill shows part no. 820-6627, description - Quick Start, list $30.06, net $20.42 I did not have a part no., I just asked if they had the Quick Start ether cylinders and called around to the different heavy truck dealers. My local John Deere said they could order one but I finally found...
  15. rneely

    Ether start system...... Refill Process?

    Hey Jayco36REQS, I bought a replacement cylinder from the local Kentworth dealer for $21 plus tax.
  16. rneely

    Ether Alternatives?

    Hey Speddmon, I pick up a new ether bottle for my Deuce from a local Kenworth dealer for $21 plus tax.
  17. rneely

    2012 vin info thread

    Thank you for your help 1984 M925 AM General Cargo Truck w/w Ser#C52501231 Reg#NLOBHA NSN 2320010478769 Bought from GL and picked up from Indiana Truck Center, Indianapolis, IN No bumper info Red River Rebuild 11/09
  18. rneely

    Can you Identify these tops?

    Here are some pictures of my M35A2 cover. Look on the inside of yours near front window for a part number.
  19. rneely

    My Like New 925 From Indianapolis Truck Center

    I got a new Oil Sending Unit from Erik's Military Surplus and I now have a working oil pressure gauge. Oil pressure right up there on start up.
  20. rneely

    My Like New 925 From Indianapolis Truck Center

    We were the first ones on Monday morning to pick up a GL wing from the Truck Center. It was a 1984 AM General 925 with a Red River pmp and paint job done in Nov of 09. It had 1102 miles on odometer and 45 hour on the Hobbs. Found tag that said Oil Sending Unit defective which explained the no...
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