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  1. RodUSMC1962

    Trip Preparation

    All the suggestions offered are good.When cbvet an I drove our first duece home 6 years ago 950 miles thanksgiving week end from Minnesota to Indiana the thing we used most was duct tape to try to keep the rain from coming in through the winshield and door gaskets. You will need all your winter...
  2. RodUSMC1962

    New trucks made it home!

    Are you sure you need cdl? Some states do not require one. I do not know about Nebraska.
  3. RodUSMC1962

    New m274 help

    Just a suggestion,does this have an electric start?We had them in 63-65 when I was in the 4th Marines and we only had the old hand pull starters, just like a lawn mower.I thought thats why they named them mules.They were stubborn! Some seemed to be ok,others were terrible. If you do not have...
  4. RodUSMC1962

    Need an m35 a2 carried from south California to north Fl

    If your truck is in top shape and the cost is cheaper than having it transported, I would drive it if you can get another driver.It can be a fun trip especialy if your younger.CBVET and I drove our first truck home 950 miles and we are in our 60`s.I would think it would come down to cost.
  5. RodUSMC1962

    My Only Truck and Now I Need a Truck..

    duece road trip When cbvet and I bought our first duece we drove it 950 miles from Minnesota to Indiana with lots of waves,smiles, thumbs up and high signs from veterans with their service branch stickers on their vehicles.If I am on a two lane road and have traffic backed up I will pull over...
  6. RodUSMC1962

    Difference between cargo covers?

    There is a canvas treatment you can buy.I will get the info and pm you.
  7. RodUSMC1962

    Deuce hard to start when hot

    Hi folks: I have a 1952 studebaker gasser that is very hard to start when hot. I had the carb rebuilt,points,plugs,etc.Use a lead additive with no results. I am told to move the fuel line as far away from the block as possable,and one guy who is very knowledgeable with dueces says to add 1 quart...
  8. RodUSMC1962

    Go out and drive!!

    The worse thing you can do with these old vehicles is not drive them.WRECKERMAN is right,these are herd animals.
  9. RodUSMC1962

    Howdy from Virginia

    Welcome to the green addiction!This is a great site with so many people ready to help.I learn things everyday.rodusmc1962
  10. RodUSMC1962

    new mighty mite posts

    This is a 1961 m422 mite not an a1. You can tell by the seats on the tailgate.The The photo was taken 1963 when I was in the 4th Marines.This has the original aluminum winshield.I dont have the ability to send additional photos at this time.thanks to all who replied to my post.Im new to being...
  11. RodUSMC1962

    new mighty mite posts

    I would like to see more mighty mite posts to get m422 owners engaged in asking questions offering info like other owners do.I realize there are not as many of us but I think some of us have the interest' thanks rodusmc1962.
  12. RodUSMC1962

    Piston Rings for a mighty might

    off road floater hallsville ohio has them 800-865-9732.rodusmc1962
  13. RodUSMC1962

    my Deuce sprung a leak today

    memphis eq has them . rodusmc1962
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