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  1. hndrsonj

    Oldest deuce??

    Deuces were designed and production started in late 49/early 50. My M48 is a 1951. I know MACCUS's M34 is also a 1951. I have seen a 51 M109 and several other 1951 M34's. Does anyone have a 1950 or possibly a late 1949 model?
  2. hndrsonj

    M1028A3 Finally painted

    Finally got the dually from Warner Robbins painted. It was a total basket case with alot of missing parts. Took a power pack from a M1008, seats from an ambulance, civy center console and door panels. The good thing was no rust on the truck at all. Still have a couple things to install and...
  3. hndrsonj

    Fording kit installed

    I had several people asking for a pic of the kit I installed on my deuce last night. I have to head to New Orleans in a few minutes but I got the best pics I could in the sunlight. The kit was for either a M35 or M35A1. The intake attaches to the gun mount but on the A2's there are special...
  4. hndrsonj

    2009 GA rally pics

    Got your attention HUH? Well I got back to GA @2055 and am finally loaded up. 3 vehicles headed out at 0930 plus whoever WM drags out to meet here. We should be there 1230 tomorrow unless he brings Murphy.:roll: I have a tow bar cause I know he will need it.:-D
  5. hndrsonj

    Trailering a Goat Question

    I am curious, does a Goat fit on a standard car trailer (width wise) assuming it's heavy enough for the 7K+ weight?
  6. hndrsonj

    NOS M275 fuel tanks

    Found several NOS M275A2 fuel tanks in th crates. They have the sending unit, screen and fuel cap. The fuel pump opening is capped off. I believe there are 6 left. I can get them friday if people are interested. BFR and Kenny expressed interest just need confirmation. Prices are $150 ea and...
  7. hndrsonj

    Deuce Fording kits F/S Time Critical

    I just picked up 2 deuce fording kits for the gasser deuce. They are New in the crate. They have the fording exhaust components for the gasser and the air intake that is impossible to find, including the special mushroom. I will have pics by tonight. They are made by Kaiser Jeep. I can get...
  8. hndrsonj

    CA or bust!

    Well this morning we are off. Leaving Rockmart headed to Tracy City, TN to see if we can find what happened to the stuff Ottocraft had. Then west to Limon, CO to meet up with MACCUS and swap a bunch of parts and a couple of guns. After that headed to Palmdale, CA. Got to pick up a bunch of stuff...
  9. hndrsonj

    Need transport SE WI to Atlanta 2 parts

    Found 2 gasser radiators in very SE WI, is there anyone who could pickup and shuttle them towards Atlanta or get them to someone going to the GA rally?
  10. hndrsonj

    Need a rivet set

    On my M48 tractor the rear ramps were missing. I traded for replacement ones and today I found the big rivets to reinstall the ramps correctly. The problem is, I can't find a rivet set for 7/16 or 1/2 inch diameter rivets. Does anyone have any idea where to get a rivet set that big? I know I...
  11. hndrsonj

    Bleeding fuel lines M1028A3

    All right I know go to the manual! But, I have been looking and can't find the info I need. The 6.2 was completely dry-zero fuel anywhere. We bled at the filter on the firewall and have that air free. We can get to run great 2-3 seconds a time then dies from lack of fuel?? Where do you bleed the...
  12. hndrsonj

    Gasser lifting shackles

    Anybody have a source for a set of front shackles for a Gasser duece?
  13. hndrsonj

    Went for a ride and found a DUKW

    Decided to go for a ride today and about 30 minutes away had to do a double take as there was a DUKW sitting in the weeds beside the road! Looked complete-even had the bows on it. It was the typical Louisana rusty though. Neighbor was not home and I did not try to go to the owners "house"...
  14. hndrsonj

    Electrical connector parts and crimpers

    Who has the best prices on the Douglas connectors? Also where do you find the crimpers?
  15. hndrsonj

    Damm DRMO/GL guys

    Just got back from a rough recovery. Should have been easy but "someone" tried to move the M35 with a forklift. We got to warner robbins after 152 miles hooked up the tow bar and it would not track. Tie rod looked like a pretzel. Messed with a bottle jack for 2.5 hours trying to straighten...
  16. hndrsonj

    Gasser inst panels

    Does anyone know of a source for the Gasser instrument panels? Or, is there another vehicle that has the same panel? M35 is too big, M151 too short. Any ideas?
  17. hndrsonj

    2nd M1009 Painted

    Well here are two pics of the finished paint on 2nd M1009. Buyer wanted 383 green now can't get ahold of him (still for sale 3400$). Have a 3rd that will be 3-color in a few weeks.
  18. hndrsonj

    M1028 Shelter Tiedowns

    I just got done removing my shelter tie downs due to swapping a bed side. My rear two are pretty bent up. Does anyone have any spares they want to get rid of? I was not going to reinstall them but they are kind of growing on me and i've decided they will go back on if I can get new ones. So, any...
  19. hndrsonj

    Army Boats

    All right here is a question for the masses: I just saw an old (60-70's) aluminum Army boat (no pic's) :roll: . Anyway, I am trying to figure out what it was. All aluminum, 3-53 diesel, maybe 20' long. Painted 4 color camo. It came from Ft MCcoy WI around 20 years ago. It is complete and very...
  20. hndrsonj

    Sell or part out?????????????

    Well here is the question, We have a super nice truck but need the sheetmetal for the new studebaker. Do we sell the super nice truck or part out? Who needs big parts except front sheetmetal??? Looking at engine, trans, t/c and bed plus small parts.
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