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  1. K

    Options for higher top speed?

    All the 855 Cummins I have driven always seem to love the 1850 to 2000 RPM range, that what they were built for.
  2. K

    Newbie here looking at a 1970 M35A2 have some questions

    I have read through all the responses concerning you wanting a Deuce, great trucks but things torched off, transfer cases making noises all of that sounds to me like the tip of the iceberg in whats truly going on with the truck! You are looking for a bug out vehicle or should we just say a...
  3. K

    Is it true of all the slews of bugs that the deuce has?

    I am going to say NOT TRUE! I have owned a number of deuces over the years and this is how I handle a new to me Deuce. Get the TMs and maintenance TMs in your hands. Take the truck for a drive, listen, feel how the RPMs come up feel the clutch and how the transmission shifts, listen for...
  4. K

    A legacy M37 recovered

    Ken one of the best write ups I have seen in a very long time! You have been bestowed an honor to get this 37 completed and back on the road for all parties concerned. It looks like an ominous task looking at all the parts but like you said take an inventory and make your lists 95% of the...
  5. K

    Camouflage spray paint

    serpico I almost always just order it online and I do believe Midwest Military acquired Alan Hage's company which dealt in tons of camo paint with all the colors for whatever paint scheme your looking for. Give John a Call. karl
  6. K

    So I earned a deuce at auction... sort of, came with a tanker truck...

    Looks to be a heck of a good buy for 4K! I would sure thing after you get the little things fixed you could make some good coin on this tanker. And as far as the air tanks in the back being dangerous, Dude your driving a TANKER, dont worry about the air tanks!
  7. K

    Hard Tops vs Soft Top

    Because some folks think its a good place to stand, better view from up there!
  8. K

    Hard Tops vs Soft Top

    I live near you in ND and when I bought my Deuce it had a hard top and when I got my 5 ton it had a soft top I quickly replaced the soft top with a hard top! Like was said if your going to run the truck in the winter/Fall your will certainly appreciate the hard top! Insulate it good with...
  9. K

    Trailering a M37

    On my 5 ton I have it setup so I can pull out the pintle and insert a standard receiver hitch of course with a drop of around 10" to the ball. this way I can pull any civy trailer and if I want to pull a pintle type military I can convert it over in about 10 minutes and that include installing...
  10. K

    Dodge truck in Norway

    I didnt think the M37 came out till the early 50s so not WWII. I wonder what purpose the fancy rear cover was for?
  11. K

    New to me M923A2

    Your already spoiled, you just havent spent enough time driving a Deuce cross country, THEN you really appreciate the fine living of a five ton!! Good looking truck enjoy and be sure to read the TMS on the truck!
  12. K

    Torque value for M939A2 combat wheel studs?

    The TMs are a truly wonderful reference tool for questions exactly like this! They are located on this site and they are free for all of us to use!
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