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Gents, Does anyone have a link to a thread, or any advice on what specifcally to look for when considering a Deuce to buy? I'm trying to piece together a checklist, if you will, of certain things to keep in mind or problem areas to look for to decide if a Deuce is a good buy, or if it's...

Gents, Can anyone tell me how the rear winches on pipeline and bolster trucks are hooked up to the PTO? I've been looking at how high they sit above the frame and I just don't see room for a direct driveshaft from a PTO. Are they powered by a roller chain, or is there something I'm not seeing...

Gents, Looking at a truck, and I'm trying to definitely ID it. I've only looked over it quickly once, and didn't know enough information to positively ID it. It's a 5 ton tractor, but I need to determine if it's an M818 or an M52A1. What are some visual cues to help determine which model it...

OK gents, I've been doing extensive research ahead of swapping in an SM465 granny gear 4spd and NP205 behind my 6.2L. I've got my parts list done up, most of the parts collected, and I'm down to the last few elements - specifically- flywheel pressure plate clutch and bearings associated...

Gents, Thanks for a great forum. I really enjoy this forum because it's technical-based, and not very much trash talk and bashing. Just a bit of good natured banter. I have an M1028 thanks to this forum, and I'm looking at a Deuce. My buddy, who's dad was an MV collector before he passed, has...

Gents, I have a question about Rockwell 5 ton axles. I figured it fit better here in the hotrod/mod section than the 5 ton section, even though it's not about a deuce. A buddy of mine is thinking of snagging a set of 5 ton axles for a 4x4 buildup project. These are 10 lug toploading rockwell...

OK My first attempt at a threa didn't work so well, but I've been squared away with regard to posting pictures so I'll try again. This is a copy of my thread over on AR15.com, so some of the info is basic to you guys, like where I describe what drivetrain is stock in a CUCV, etc. It's not...

Just wanted to say hello. I've been lurking for a few years, but finally found a CUCV. I live in central VA, but I grew up in piedmont NC. I notice there's quite a few members nearby. Thought I'd say hello. Background - 7 years in the VAARNG as a 13B. Driven plenty of wheeled .mil vehicles...

Gents, I posted a few weeks ago about the truck I found on Ebay. I thought I'd add the build up that I've done so far on it. Please keep in mind, I did not intend on a military restoration, but rather capitalizing on the durability and heavy duty parts in the .mil trucks to serve my needs...

Gents, Need to get some specs on the fording exhaust pipe for a Humvee. Specifically, what is the diameter of the exhaust tubing? Looks to be 3" give or take, but I need to know for sure. Also, what is the vertical length of the pipe (not slanted when put on correctly, but if stood up...

Gents, Got a screaming deal on a 20K Tulsa winch from the front of an old gasser 5T (believe it's an M139 bridging truck). I will be attempting to adapt this as a rear winch on my M1008. It'll be a rear facing winch which I plan to mount either straight to the framerails, or to a subframe...

OK gents, long term goal is to swap an SM465/NP205 combo into my truck. I already have the trans/xfer combo sitting in the shed. I believe it's from an '81 model, which would make it a mechanical clutch assy. Here's what I have: Bellhousing Clutch fork SM465 (unknown spline counts) Shifter...

Gents, Can you tell me what the factory dummy lights are on the CUCV trucks? I specifically need to know what the ones around the speedo/fuel gauge are. The ones I've seen so far are 4WD and WAIT. I know that some civilian trucks from this era have the BRAKE light underneath either the speedo...

Got my truck! Won an auction on Ebay and picked up a 1986 M1008 with 36K miles (the more I think about it, the more I wonder if this is one of the converted M1008/M1028 trucks). It's had some modifications, and I don't plan on a military restoration so this truck was perfect for me. 6.2L...

Hey fellas, Don't post much (lurk all the time, though). Can you guys help me estimate how many inches of lift are on this truck? It's an M1008 running 38" super swampers. The fenders have been trimmed some. Thanks!

Just wanted to introduce myself. I've been reading this board for a few months, but never posted. I own a bunch of 4x4's, and I've driven many different MV's in my time in the military. I'm no stranger to CUCV's, and I think one of them will suit my needs perfectly. I want a 1 ton truck for...