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  1. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    Hey gang, Well, I bought one of the trucks from jack this morning. I bought a Telephone Maintenance truck V17A/MTQ. Truck is complete with platform/guards, poles, winches. It's not the yellow one in the picture, It's another one that's in great condition as well. It's also has the Comet 330...
  2. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    Jack's been there since the 70's. He's about 1/2 mile from the Pima Air & Space Museum on Drexel road. I've got my eye on a couple of the gems myself. When I go back in a couple weeks to work on my new deuce and bring it home, I'll get many more pics.
  3. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    Hey Mike, no website and no advertising. Amazing! The whole opperation is Jack and his son. Besides building restored vehicles for people, Jack takes care of many contractors in the southwest that run military trucks on ranches, mines and construction sites. He also has 2 pristine M123's that...
  4. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    This is the last group. It includes a Deuce Tipper & Burma Jeep. Also, at the end of the day we went over to the Deuce and 5 Ton yard. I'll be back there in 2 weeks to get more shots. There are many yards with airplanes in the area as well. DC-3's are a fav of mine. There was an F-111 in...
  5. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    None of what you see is in danger. Jack is probably one of the biggest colloectors in the US himself. There are around 1000 vehicles. As far as working with folks on price, before anything leaves his yard it goes through the shop and gets paint or whatever needed. He is not a parts house, only...
  6. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    More Various Pics. If you study the pics you can see all sorts of stuff in the background as well.
  7. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    I know this is alot, hope you're all enjoying. Various pics. By the way, I only took pics in 2 of the 5 or 6 yards. Incredible! Wade, yes most all is for sale, but not at junk prices.
  8. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    Vasrious pics. Jack has 124 Choctaw Helicopters, Army, Navy were the ones I saw. Jack also has an extensive military tire operation. There's a pic of the tire yard with M127's ready to move. Also, a row of very nice multi's.
  9. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    1st truck looks to be an International with a crane. 2nd WWII truck is rare, it's a navy maint truck. It has a big compressor and arc welder in it. It is fully functional and has 1900 original miles on it. It's also still fully stocked with welding rods and equipment. And 3rd a WWII tanker.
  10. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    Various WWII Trucks.
  11. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    There are at least 25 5 ton wreckers, Gassers, Macks, Multifuels & Cummins. Many tractor wreckers as well. Most all in running condition or close to it.
  12. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    M108's and 2 Auger Trucks, Has more Auger trucks.
  13. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    More Pics. It was hard to get good angles for many of the pics.
  14. Desert Deuce

    Pics of Trip to Jack's Gov Surplus

    Spent most of yesterday, hanging out with Jack at Jack's Gov Surplus in Tucson. He and I shared the cost of a truck to get our new Duece's from french camp home to AZ. I took one of his many M816's out for a spin, what a great truck, pristine from the AZANG. I believe my new deuce may be an 83...
  15. Desert Deuce

    STE/ICE kits are finally here

    PM Sent, I want one. :D
  16. Desert Deuce

    4 Color MERDC Pattern Needed

    I would like to see the 76 version as well. I was hoping there was a version with the M35A2 in it as well.
  17. Desert Deuce

    CUCV'S WANTED!!!

    Idaho Motor Pool Alex Gordon - (208) 452-5335 Jack's Government Surplus - 520-574-0300
  18. Desert Deuce

    CUCV'S WANTED!!!

    I have a great relationship with Alex, great guy. You might want to call Jack at Jack's Government Surplus in Tucson, He has lot's of 1009's. He will paint and fix it up nthe way you want it. I think he has some Border Patrol units with A/C. If you call Jack let him know I sent you there, He's...
  19. Desert Deuce

    CUCV'S WANTED!!!

    It's an Alfa Heaven truck. A couple people on the forum have had bad experiences with them (Tom) lately. I have my own complaints about alfa. They sold me an engine that was listed as a LDT-465, It turned out to be an LD-465-1C. It's my own fault, buyer beware! They also lied about many issues...
  20. Desert Deuce

    CUCV'S WANTED!!!

    Good luck Parker, I have an M1028A1 and love it. Mine IS garage kept Kenny. Don't drive it to much, It's great when I do, I want it to stay pristine for years.
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