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  1. wsucougarx

    Successful M35A2 Recovery FT Lewis (#4 recovery)

    I almost defaulted on this one. I waited almost a month to pick her up after receiving my paid in full invoice. I had a number of issues that came up but now that I have picked her up, I am definately going to keep her. The weather around here has changed drastically from a week ago. This...
  2. wsucougarx

    M35A2 brake line cap size needed

    Hello gentlemen, I went to NAPA to pickup a brakeline cap for the front passenger wheel. I had the NAPA cross reference wheel cylinder in hand but they did not have it and did not know anything about the wheel cylinder. Does anyone know what size cap I would need for the rubber brake hose going...
  3. wsucougarx

    Deuce pickup advice needed

    Ok guys, I'm set to pickup a deuce next Tuesday. I noticed in the pics I took that there is a front leaky wheel cylinder. I did check brake pressure, looks good and I checked the MC and it was 3/4 full. I do plan on driving her home but what's your advice? I'm not sure the extend of the leak but...
  4. wsucougarx

    GL Deuce!!! FT Lewis

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  5. wsucougarx

    Deuce brake locks up on reverse

    I have searched the threads and haven't found my answer. What would cause my deuce to lock up on reverse. Here's the scenario, I was backing my deuce out of the side of the house. Everything was good until I applied brakes I backed up about 15 ft before applying brakes. I noticed the driver side...
  6. wsucougarx

    Latest addition to the family

    Truck is for sale, however buyer needs to pickup at FT Lewis. I've been getting a few questions on the my latest acquisition. Here are some pics of the newest addition to our family:-D She is a 1968 Kaiser-Jeep M35A2 rebuilt in 1990 at Toole Army Depot. Her entire life was spend with the 133rd...
  7. wsucougarx

    Camp Withycombe Deuce Recovery Trip

    Let me first start off saying...it was one heck of a long day:roll: and THANK YOU TODD (MILITARYRESTORATION)!!!!!!! Ok, so I've been working overtime to help fund my OD Fever. I worked 6 days in a row (60 hours) and got off monday night at 2100 hrs. I get home load up my dodge ram w/tools and...
  8. wsucougarx

    Deuce Windshield Assy needed! UGLY PICS

    I am in need of a few parts for a recovery next week. I went to inspect the deuce today and see someone has made off with the passenger side windshield assy. I am looking for a complete passenger side windshield assy for the M35A2. I'm looking to just take it out of the box and bolt it to the...
  9. wsucougarx

    Diesel leaking on turbo??

    First off, sorry for no photos. On Sunday I fired up the deuce and was just checking things under the hood and noticed smoke coming up from the turbo area. Upon further investigation I caught a glimpse of a drip falling onto the turbo. There is a rectangle housing sitting about 12-16 inches...
  10. wsucougarx

    Deuce Garwood Winch drip

    I wanted to test out the seals to see if any needed to replaced before mounting her up. I filled both compartments up on my Garwood 10,000 # winch. It sat on the bench overnight. When I went out I noticed a small wet spot on the Drive side of the winch. It was just under the drum. I noticed a...
  11. wsucougarx

    Unwinding winch cable Please Advise

    I am in the process of cleaning up the winch I just got. I am going to unwind the cable to give it a good cleaning. I did a search and didn't see anything as far as how the cable is attached. Can a guy disconnect the cable? I don't want to go to all the trouble if the cable cannot be removed...
  12. wsucougarx

    Stupid Deuce Engine question

    I apologize ahead of time but what is the diplacement of our engines? How many Liters do we have in the "D" engine? I told you this was a stupid question :lol:
  13. wsucougarx

    PNW-CARC'd M35A2 w/w or w/ow need to buy one

    CASH IN HAND!!!! READY TO BUY!!!! I was going to list this in the classifieds but want to get maximum coverage. Is there anyone in Washington State or Northern Oregon w/a CARC'd winched deuce they are wanting to sell? I am looking for one complete w/troop seats bow and CARC'd cargo cover and...
  14. wsucougarx

    M35A2 Pipe truck, what's it worth??

    Hey guys. I am in the hunt for a winch for my deuce. I asked this guy if he'd be willing to part with his winch. He said I could have the winch and the entire truck for $2500. Uh, I said looking at the photos. The brakes don't work but is apparently runs but obviously needs some serious work...
  15. wsucougarx

    Heat and Hubs?? Pics!!!!!

    Hey guys, I took my deuce to church this afternoon. It was only about a 15 miles drive. When I arrived at my destination I decided to feel the hubs. I am new to the whole deuce thing so I'm not sure how warm the hubs should be. 3 out 4 hubs in the rear were pretty warm to the touch. In fact I...
  16. wsucougarx

    Anyone Event 3386 FT Lewis??

    I just came from FT Lewis and noticed a row of Deuces that apparently sold a few months back. I inquired in the GL office and they said they were all sold pending EUC's. Anyone in here win a few trucks on Event 3386/LOTs 7408, 7407,7406???
  17. wsucougarx

    Dodge Ram Pintle to tow M35A2???

    Hey guys, anyone have a pintle on their Dodge Ram Cummins that is rated at 13,000 #'s? I am looking at just emergency situations where my deuce may break down near home and needs a tow. I realize it will no doubt be slow going but I know the Cummins can take care of the job. My only question is...
  18. wsucougarx

    UPDATED w/PHOTOs 9-8-08 M35A2 Recovery Trip FT Lewis

    Everything went great during my first recovery trip. I think I may have overprepared for this trip. I brought two of everything. I was ready for Murphy to make an appearance...apparently he was off somewhere else. GL Fort Lewis as just GREAT. Lonnie really helps you out. In fact that's been my...
  19. wsucougarx

    Removing GL war paint

    I tried searching but really had no idea what to plug in. Anyways, does anyone have a good way of removing that yellow crayon looking baked on writing from the paint on the hoods? Someone must have been having a ball, they wrote about 6 different lines of information on the hood. I tried brake...
  20. wsucougarx

    Paper Deuce Manuals????

    I am very much in the digital age and have no problems with that. Sometimes I would like to have a paper manual to view while under the truck. Does anyone know of a source to purchase the paper manuals for the M35A2? Specifically I am looking for the engine specific ones (sorry dont have the...
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