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  1. rchalmers3

    Question about Converting Garwood to rear facing

    Gentlemen, I am exploring a project and require experience outside my own. Also I do not currently have a deuce with winch in front of me to observe the design, so please bear with me! I searched the archives on this idea but was unable to create an effective search. Is the design of the...
  2. rchalmers3

    ARDEUCE: Thanks for the parts and good service

    This note is in appreciation of ARDEUCE. I received some seats and an instrument cluster for a very good price and the parts were in my hands quickly. Thank you and I hope to contact you for my future needs. Rick
  3. rchalmers3

    LOADOUT: Richmond, VA to Cochecton, NY

    Anybody in the low-boy hauling business that can perform this, send me a PM or email: advenmotor@yahoo.com Running condition unknown, would like a carrier with experience hauling OD. Application for paid invoice submitted. Rick
  4. rchalmers3

    Richmond, VA: Take a look at a deuce for me?

    Anybody going to Richmond and willing to take a moment to look over a newly purchased deuce Lot# 5862 from Event# 5237 for me? If you could look it over and let me know what it looks like, especially under the hood, I would appreciate the info very much. Thank you, Rick
  5. rchalmers3

    BATON ROUGE area Loadout/Repairs/Storage of 2 Deuces

    Any of you boys down in LA able to give me a hand? I need assistance loading out 2 non-running trucks out of Baton Rouge, assess them for repairs, get them running if possible and store them until I can move them out east to So. Florida. I'll accept favors and am willing to pay normal rates...
  6. rchalmers3

    Reposted: Preview Inspection Request: Warner Robins, GA, before 3-30-2010

    Anyone available to check out a few of the trucks being auctioned off at Warner Robins, GA on the 30th? I am willing to pay a reasonable fee to obtain the important information I need for bidding. Also, I am seeking recovery resources , human and otherwise, as I am not in the area. Please...
  7. rchalmers3

    Preview Inspection Request: Warner Robins, GA, before 3-30-2010

    Anyone available to check out a few of the trucks being auctioned off at Warner Robins, GA on the 30th? I am willing to pay a reasonable fee to obtain the important information I need for bidding. Also, I am seeking recovery resources , human and otherwise, as I am not in the area. Please PM...
  8. rchalmers3

    Deuce vs. 5 Ton axles: Same housing?

    Quick question for folks with both 2 1/2 ton and 5 ton front axle experience: Are the 5 ton and 2 1/2 ton axle housings similar? Or are there different 2 1/2 ton front axles out there with slight inner seal differences? I found mismatched inner seal retainers inside my 2 1/2 ton front axle...
  9. rchalmers3

    Request TM for obtaining M817 drivetrain part pics and identification

    Hey guys, I was unable to help myself using search and picking through the library. I would like the TM number for obtaining diagram photos with part numbers. I am working on a 1975 M817 wo/w, built by AM General. I have downloaded both TM 9-2320-260-34-P-2 and TM 9-2320-260-24-P-2...
  10. rchalmers3

    Post purchase observations and realization

    I have spent the past few days going over my first purchase, restoring every little detail that I see or think of, and have come to some opinions and realizations: These trucks are not at all like the 416 Unimog. No power steering, 2 tons heavier, an extra axle to swing and a wide body and...
  11. rchalmers3

    A few detail questions on new deuce

    The long purchase and delivery plan is complete. I bought this truck in March of this year from Ft. Meade. Fellow SS members stored it and assisted with some needed parts. Thanks again to you guys for stepping up and making things happen! I drove it from MD. down to Port Everglades in October...
  12. rchalmers3

    **M35A3 Owners**: Question about MFG date of your trucks

    My understanding is that the M35A3's were "manufactured" from 1994 to 1999 (according to Olive Drab). If that is the case, do your M35A3 trucks have the newer manufacture dates from the 90's, or did they keep the chassis build date? Thanks to all, Rick
  13. rchalmers3

    Suggestion: TM's indexed to vehicle groups

    Hey guys! I have no idea what kind of work it would take, so my suggestion comes more from a dream perspective than a pragmatic view. What if each vehicle section on the supersite had the all the applicable TM's posted in a sticky, ala the deuce forum? The TM's could even occupy their own...
  14. rchalmers3

    Why are the GL Deuces from Texas so beat?

    Am I the only one to notice that even when there are more than 2 trucks on the GL website, the offerings from Texas do not stand up to other regions? The thing I noticed is that there are lots of cannibalized trucks on Texas lots, as if there is some activity the army does there that has them...
  15. rchalmers3

    Where to go for winch repair parts?

    Hey all, I recently became aquainted with the deuce I won back in March. The truck is pretty solid, however the cabin has about a half dozen trouble areas that are covered with rivited patch plates. Mechanically it performs very well. I recently completed a 1100 mile relocation journey down the...
  16. rchalmers3

    TM surfing: Is there a part number system other than NSN's?

    The reason I ask is that I received a parts request for some brake parts with the following numbers/sequences: 1. 419M2, 913096, FE3527 6. 302430, W4419 Y WC4419 I believe these to be the brake master cylinder and air pack, according to his included descriptions. If there is another...
  17. rchalmers3

    Deuce NSN clarification, please!

    While looking over the M35A2 auction lots on GL, I noticed a few trucks do not have corresponding NSN numbers, as stated in the lot descriptions. So I did a quick search on the GL offerings and I have deduced that the drop side trucks all seem to be either NSN 23200 0926 0873 (w/o winch) or...
  18. rchalmers3

    Donation Suggestion

    No, I did not perform a search before posting...... :twisted: I find it useful to know when I last donated to a forum where I am an active member, so that I don't miss making my annual contribution. The donation history feature is available on other forums on the "CP" page, but on SS I could...
  19. rchalmers3

    Clock Ticking: Need Ft. Meade Load out and Storage

    Hey everyone! I just received a notice and paid invoice for a "running" M35A2C located at Ft. Meade, MD. The clock is now running!!! Yippeee!!! I'm out of the country for the next 5 1/2 months. So I won't have the pleasure of driving off the base in my 1st OD rig. Is there anyone willing and...
  20. rchalmers3

    Ft. Meade: Drive out and Storage Assistance Request!

    Hey everyone! I just received a notice and paid invoice for a "running" M35A2C located at Ft. Meade, MD. The clock is now running!!! Yippeee!!! I'm out of the country for the next 5 1/2 months. So I won't have the pleasure of driving off the base in my 1st OD rig. Is there anyone willing and...
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