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Maroman: Thanks for the explanation. I did not know there was a way to determine if your truck had the C or D head gaskets. I will be checking this evening. Thanks for the info!

I'll second what David (ARMYMAN30YEARSPLUS) says. My brother was stationed at Ft. Richardson, AK in the early 90s and he told me they used tire chains on their deuces and 5 tons all the time, but they did not get really good traction (at least in the deep snow they had) unless they had a load...

I will add that I've had two C motors with blown head gaskets. I know they redesigned the head gasket, among other things, on the D motor. I'd suggest going with a D motor with the C turbo since I, too, like the whistle. It is definitely possible that a C motor has already been upgraded by...

A guy like John Winslow (252-883-2509) in NC probably has what you need. He's got plenty of residue multi-fuel 5 tonners.

What ever you do, don't try to tow it with the M35A2. You will be in for a change of underwear (if you are lucky that's all you'll need) when you get to where you are going!

Bjorn...you're right...the distance makes the difference. It the show was much further, I'd probably only bring one truck.

For which vehicle do you want a set of shackles? The prices are different for M35s, CUCVs, and armored vehicles, for example. ACE has (or has had) really nice CUCV shackles. I have new shackles for a deuce, 5 tonner, or 10 tonner. If you are interested in the latter, PM me.

I will definitely be there again. This year, I plan to have at least one and hopefully three trucks there. I have 6 spots and a couple of friends have another 6 spots...the same spots we've had for the last two years.

RE: Re: RE: Snap On Calendar Deuceswild Deuce! I personally like Craftsman tools mainly because I don't want to spend triple the price (or more) on better quality tools (I understand you get what you pay for...but Craftsman tools have done me just fine). Their return policy can't be beat...

Very cool truck. I have long admired the former Soviet-bloc trucks and hope to get an URAL one day. One question on the Zil...does the rearmost axle steer? If so, how does it handle at highway speeds? I know an M274 mule gets a bit "squirrelly."

Better yet, why not study a truck that actually had a long and useful life in the military...the M35.

I'd recommend an M151A2. They are a lot of fun and are practical every-day-drivers. You can do 55-60 mph without a problem. I'd love to get another some day...

I have never seen the mirror covers before getting them with my fuel truck, and have not seen them since. I had no idea they even had such a thing...but, as you say, it makes sense.

Bjorn: That is a good question...I'm not sure. I will add that they had nylon camo covers for the west coast mirrors. Sadly, I sold them WITH my old 1987 M49A2C. I should never have included them, but I stupidly left them in the tool box and the guy saw them.

I'd also like to add that you might have to change the filters a couple of times if the truck has been sitting for a while before you started driving it. When you start to drive a truck after it has been sitting, all sorts of gunk gets stirred up in the tank and sucked into the filters...

If you decide you want to get what you have in it out of the M109A3 with 925 on the front right (bumper #), let me know. I might be interested since I bid on that truck...and lost it because I was away from my computer with my baby. If not, no sweat...I've laid out too much cash this year...

There is a rubber grommet that comes with the fuel filter and should be replaced when you change the filter. This rubber grommet goes around the shaft that the filter threads onto. It basically acts like a washer. You probably destroyed the old grommet when you removed the filter. The...

Jason, Wigington Surplus in SC had a complete bed with the bows and troop seats advertised in a mil-veh mag. If I can find their #, I'll forward it. Perhaps, you can call directory assistance. Otherwise, try Winslow (252-883-2509). Good luck!

The hood has been sold.

Jason, let me know when you are coming up. Maybe I could meet you to give you a hand. I am only 90 miles from Chambersburg. Keep me posted if you want any help.