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  1. Desert Deuce

    Good Price For M52A2

    Need to know whether $4500 is a decent price for a very nice M52A2 w/w, "D" turbo, Hard Top & Personel Heater. Have not looked real close at entire truck but the inside of the cab was very clean, entire truck is clean, no leaks, very complete. I believe he said it was late 60's truck, he may...
  2. Desert Deuce

    Need Boarding Ladder for M128A2C

    Hi all, I'm looking for the correct boarding ladder (NSN 2540-00-854-4445) for my M128A2C 12 Ton Semi Trailer. It is a 7 step ladder with hand rail that runs the length of the ladder. I'm currently using an M35 6 step ladder which works allright but is a little short. I'm restoring the trailer...
  3. Desert Deuce

    M275A2 in the Driveway Today

    Used my Hi-Lift jack to straighten the porch on the tractor. Driver side was bent down pretty good when I bought it. Passenger side just needed a little lift. Now I need to finish straightening the 1/4 round fenders. Hope to install new engine in Nov. Would like to do an air-shift at the same...
  4. Desert Deuce

    Saturn Surplus has NOS "Jerry" Cans

    Just a heads-up. They're in the Misc Section. A bit expensive but they seem to be hard to find in this condition. I bought 4 and they are excellent. They have a Gov sticker on each of them.
  5. Desert Deuce

    Area52, Sorry Not Able to Help

    Hey Wade, I ended up traveling light up to Wis and did not bring laptop. So did not see Hookin1's requset for help with the M200A1. On this trip I needed to make a beeline to AZ. I ended up loosing my starter and starter relay in Adiar IA. This pushed me back 27 hours as it was. What are you...
  6. Desert Deuce

    Lifting New Multifuel Out Of M1028A1

    Did a little horse trading with the local crane co to get my new LDT-465-1C out of the back of the M1028A1.
  7. Desert Deuce

    Driving My M1028A1 from WI to AZ Next Week

    I'm picking up my M1028A1 from Alfa Heaven next Thursday, 9-7. I'm hoping to be on the road to AZ by 12:00 pm. I'll also have an LDT-465-1C w/D turbo in the back on the way home. I'll have my laptop with air-card on the trip so I should be able to post progess reports and pictures along the way...
  8. Desert Deuce

    Color for M1028A1 Side Racks

    I need to know if the camouflage from the body is continued up onto the racks or if solid Green 383 is correct. Thanks,
  9. Desert Deuce

    AC for CUCV

    Hi everyone, I just posted this in my other CUCV thread but wanted to give it additional visibility. Hi Ambulancechser, I've been researching all day. I've been looking at the Vintage Air site. I think a bracket can be fabricated to put a Vintage Air compressor above the passenger side alt...
  10. Desert Deuce

    Need Help, Buying a CUCV

    Hi guys, I need a pickup for my little surplus business. I'm putting to many miles on our F350 which is really used to pull our 5th wheel trailer. I'm selling my 2 95 EB Broncos to buy it. I'm looking at M1008, M1028 & M1028A1. I like the trucks at Alfa Heaven alot and Tom seems to be an honest...
  11. Desert Deuce

    A Couple Pictures of The Deuces.

    Hi, Wanted to post a couple pictures I took of the deuces today. Take care,
  12. Desert Deuce

    Got My MEP-006A Home

    Hi everyone, After a long wait on the EUC, I fianlly went to French Camp (Sharpe Army Depot) to get my MEP-006a. Used the F350 for the tow home. Weighs in @ about 7000 lbs. Flipped the lunete and we were on the road. Tires needed a little air. On the way home Theresa and I stayed in Castaic...
  13. Desert Deuce

    M128A2C Recovered from Camp Pendelton

    It's been awhile since I updated. The M275A2 has new tires, new/take-off hard top, new brakes (master and wheel cylinders), new axle seals, IP is now timed properly (person I bought it from had it 180 degrees off, barely ran, he thought the engine was blown, may still have a week cyl.)...
  14. Desert Deuce

    M275A1 Recovery

    I went up to Heber AZ yesterday to recover my M275A1. The tractor was at an auto shop, it had sat in front next to Hwy 260 for two years. I had asked the owner to air up the tires for the trip. 2 of the tires did not have valve stems, the tubes had disapeared into the tire. Kenny had suggested...
  15. Desert Deuce

    Bought an M275A1 Today

    I bought a Deuce Tractor today in the White Mountains in AZ. $2500, LDT-465, no rust, decent paint 1992 CARC green, 2 springer seats, 4000 miles, engine is a Tooele Rebuild 1984, I won't have Pics until this weekend. Data plate says M275A1, title says it's a "67". The brakes go to the floor...
  16. Desert Deuce

    Semi Trailer Behind Deuce

    Has anyone ever used a conversion dolly behind a deuce to pull a semi trailer? I am looking at buying an M128A2C Semi Trailer and will need to get it home, 425 miles. Backing up to put the trailer away will be an adventure. Is it possible? Wish I had a tractor. Anyway, any advise is great...
  17. Desert Deuce

    Name Change Alert: khilding to Desert Deuce

    Hi gang, Mike was nice enough to change my name for me today. Thanks Mike!
  18. Desert Deuce

    New Tires for the Desert Deuce

    I made a trip down to Jack's Gov Surplus in Tucson yesterday to buy 10 new (with centerlines, never mounted) 11.00x20 NDCC Titan 373's. Put the new M105A2 to good use. Pulled it with my 01 F350. I decided to buy new after searching for tires over the last 3 weeks. I got prices all over the...
  19. Desert Deuce

    Looking for Earth Red & Earth Yellow

    Hi, I have been considering painting my truck in the 4 color MERDC Desert red camo. I can't find anyone carrying Earth Red-30117 or Earth Yellow-30257. I've found Sand-30277 and black. My truck is curently in 4 color MERDC Desert Gray, If I repaint in desert gray I'll need Sand, Earth Yellow...
  20. Desert Deuce

    Trying to Determine Year Deuce was Built

    Hi, My ID plate is almost blank. I've been trying to read it for days. I can see some letters under bright light. Where the manufacturer info is located, there is what looks to be a square symbol with an A in it. Then I'm sure it says General Products Division. I think I can read Jeep under...
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