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Someone has to be first to do it. Document it well and do a full write-up with lots of pics!

The closest thing I can remember would be @HanksDeuce that runs a 5.9 but is in the 2.5 ton section and online.

How well do the windows mate up with it?

How about a T3 liquid transporter from 1960? Top speed of 25 mph. Made for diesel. A deuce & a half couldn't really haul the extra weight but could certainly tow it and a max of two of these could be towed together. This may be an experimental version that i got to check out at a...

You bet and remember that approach because it can work on a lot of other parts

Here's how you find the answer: Download both halves of the M809 Technical Manual for parts that covers your M813A1 (TM 9-2320-260-24P-1 & -2) The index of the first half will direct you to the rear brakes & hubs section with an exploded view of the parts and a Bill Of Material. Copy the NSN...

For the lug nuts or for the studs that hold the two wheel halves together?

Big Mike's Motor pool?

Keeping it in gear while slowing is much safer in these trucks because you're giving yourself redundant braking capabilities (compression braking + parasitic drive train drag) which can help get you out of trouble if the hydraulic service brakes fail. If freewheeling then you're relying on...

I'm pretty sure 2,3,4, & 5 are synchro'd

The advantage might be avoiding the fatigue on your left leg and the wear & tear on the clutch parts? Or maybe there's no advantage and it simply moves the wear & tear from the clutch to the synchros instead...

Do you happen to know what year your truck was built? Mine's an '81 and it shows that at some point they revised the grill guard design to incorporate the straight flat bar:

Not sure if I've asked this before but... I'm curious if these Spicers can handle it or put up with it. I've never tried it myself - just always used the clutch to shift like a pickup truck. How does everyone row the gears?

Mine moves a lot easier when I bump the clutch out to let it drive forward just a bit as I pull up on the lever

I hope that picture makes it to the calendar!

Look for wetness on the brake backing plate and at the bottom of the drum that would indicate a leaking wheel cylinder. On mine, it needed 5 of the 6 wheel cylinders rebuilt and it needed its hardened rubber brake hoses replaced. I would drain the radiator to check and get rid of any nasty...

My mind can't help but fill in the blanks when I glance at my monitor in the morning... I am an OD addict and I need some help. By "help" I mean more green vehicles 😁

Ah, yes, pulling to the right under hard braking is a clear indication that you now need to purchase a 5-ton. One MV is just not enough and once your deuce has a yard buddy it will start to brake straight again...

Oooohh...an M813A1 w/winch, a heater, and a hard top - looks like a nice project and mostly complete

Today I tackled the plugged up grease pot on the clutch cross shaft as I worked my way through the Lube Order with my grease gun. Also got the winch side rollers to move and take grease. From the tranny forward is done.