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Does anybody know exactly what these trucks were issued in the field for tools? I have never even seen a pic of a military jack for the deuces or any other tools that would have been issued with the trucks. I wonder what happoned to the thousands of tools that were on these trucks, since...

Was just wondering how you guys go about changing tires on the deuces. Has anyone had any trouble with the split rims on their deuces. I am always hearing horror stories about people getting killed by split rims even when they are doing things the right way. The ring flies off and dismembers...

I'm suprised there is not a forum about safety of operating these vehicles. For many people this is the largest vehicle they have operated and they are not always sure of proper safety while operating them. Military Drivers are schooled on the proper safety of operating and maintaining these...

just wondering if anyone else is/has had trouble with their drain plugs leaking? Is anyone using anything different than the copper gasket they normally use? I have mine tightened up pretty good and they are still leaking so i'm thinking about going to something else. My output shaft on the...

I know there has been some discussion about this already. I want to build a medium tow bar for my deuce and was wondering if anyone has the dimensions, thickness of metal used, ect. There was one guy awhile ago who was going to do this, but I don't know if he actually got one made. Some pics...

What are you guys using for white paint for the stars and markings on your trucks. Does anybody know what is compatable with gillespie? Wonder why they don't have their own color for white markings?

My headlights don't work on my deuce and I looked into the bulb and saw one of the two filiments is burned out. You would think that the lights would still work in either high or low beam? Is there a cheaper place to get sealed beam 24v lights other than ebay. I also am looking for the...

How would you guys rate the red oxide primer that gillespie sells. Is it as good as rustoleum primer? Has anyone used it and had bad results with it? I have been stripping off yellow paint from my deuce and then I am going to sand the parts and was planning to shoot them with probably 3 coats...

I am trying to figure out what's wrong with my transmission and was wondering if anyone here has fixed them before. When I hook my pressure gauge up to the tranny it reads about 40psi, it should be at 95-110. I suspect it's the front oil pump, but I would like to know if anyone else has an...

Well after much paint sampling and color tests I still find that my 1954 deuce is darker than WWII semi-gloss, but lighter and not brown as 24087? My next question is, is my truck a USMC M211 or U.S. Army? How can you tell, the data place only says U.S. Property, but no mention to U.S. Army or...

Well I just got my gillespie primer from 2nd armor and got the painting itch. The only problem is i'm not an expert and I would really like to know how you guys out there do it. What do you use to thin the primer, how many coats, do you sand between coats? Any help in how you prep the surface...

Does anybody know what company owns or makes Gillespie paint? I was thinking about becoming a dealer. How can you contact the company? Thanks.

Awhile ago I was told that the M135 canvas for the bed is longer than the M211s? Does anybody know if that's true or not? I know the troop seats are different because of the wheel well on the M135, but do they take diff canvas, bows, uprights, etc? Thanks in advance.

Does anybody out there know the exact dimensions of the canvas on the M135 and M211. I have a local canvas guy here that can make OD green duck canvas cheep, but he needs the exact dimestions, grummet hole position, and anything else that would help. If I can get this info to him and get some...

I was told awhile ago that the boxes, bows, canvas on the earlier M211 trucks is exactly the same as the M35 series with the exception of the cab? I am looking into having a local canvas shop do the canvas for the cargo area because of the insane price of canvas from other companies and...

Does anybody know exactly how many, type, size, location,etc. of markings that are needed for an m211 or m135 deuce. I contacted rick larson about them and they are pretty spendy and i'm still not sure what size the hood numbers should be 2"or 3". What kind of front and rear bumper markings...

I'm just starting mine and was wondering what people are using for primer and paint on them? I've heard that 24087 is the correct color, but other websites also say a WWII semi gloss could be correct also. What do you guys use. Also i'm new to painting vehicles so some good advice would help...

Was just curious what everybody is using with their sandblasters? I have been using plain old sifted beach sand, but is that a good idea? What type of sandblasters are you guys using? What is best for getting off rust, but not pitting the metal too badly. Could also use some good blasting...

Ok, I could also use some help with picking out my paint. I'm 20 and own an M-135 and an M-211 deuce and a half. What I can't figure out is the correct color and a good kind of paint. My m135 is 1951 with data plate number 082, my m211 is 1954 with plate number 32xxx. What is the correct...