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  1. JR

    Stolen Deuce Shackles

    I need a set of front shackles and mounts, whats the best place to get a set?
  2. JR

    Insurance and registration on a non "antique" MV? (VIRGINIA)

    With alot of these 90's trucks coming off GL someone must have some info. My deuce was easy, antique tags and ins. I am looking at a 93 and state farm and DMV is telling me I have to go with commercial for everything. True? sounds expensive but I am getting a quote.
  3. JR

    Can anyone verify this for me: Fuel Pressure

    I was told on the phone while troubleshooting my deuce I should have 20 PSI at the secondary filters while cranking the engine, I have the gauge hooked up to where the bleeder is. (see pic) I was told if I dont have around 20 my booster pump may be bad. Has anyone replaced the fuel pump on...
  4. JR

    Broken Deuce in Virginia Beach

    Ran ok, shut the engine, loaded up some stuff and it wont restart. Checked all the fuel, have fuel flow at all the filters with the electric pump running and at the IP itself. Checked the cable, took the cover off the plunger and the rod is forward but I got nothing. Might need an IP? not sure...
  5. JR

    Hummer Winch

    Someone I know has a spare hydraulic winch that we think was for a hummer, still in crate from GL, I dont have the #s in front of me, but is it worth my time to mount this to the deuce with a 5ton PS pump? If I always used a snatch block it would be 10K since I thing the hummer units are 5k.
  6. JR

    NAPA Cross reference

    I found this with a search, Steel Soldiers :: Military Vehicles Supersite Is there anything to add to this? I need a rear seal for one of the rockwells, if I can find it local whats the best place?
  7. JR

    First Road Trip

    I am going to be going on a 4 to 5 hour journey from Va Beach to the Rally in Syria VA. Any advise for a first time road tripper? I know I am going to at-least go to northern tools and pick up a bottle jack and a giant socket wrench so I can change a tire if needed. What are the lug nut size on...
  8. JR

    HRMS/VWM Military Vehicle and Military Collector Show Virginia War Museum Sept 26-27

    Next Saturday - Sept 26-27th - HRMS/VWM Military Vehicle and Military Collector Show - Virginia War Museum, Huntington Park, Newport News, VA., 9-5 and 9-4. The show everyone looks forward to - this show has everything - lots of vintage Military Vehicles, Re-enactors or all eras and...
  9. JR

    How do you care for military canvas?

    I have done hours of research on the internet and the best I have come up with is wash with soap and water and than seal with something like Canvak. Canvak : Cabela's Once I put my canvas on I dont plan on taking it off and my truck sits out side so I want to make sure my canvas stays in tip...
  10. JR

    Inside Comms

    How can I use this to communicate in the cab? New U.S. Military Mic / Headset, Military Surplus, Telex, New Never Issued Us Military Surplus Usa Made Mic Headset Radio at Sportsman's Guide I guess I would need some kind of unit to be the inbetween if I got 2 sets.
  11. JR

    Outer Banks MV's

    I know this idea has been tossed around before. MINI RALLY IN OBX. I am going in late spring regardless. The more the merrier!!! I was told by a park ranger that although it is not "legal" to camp on the beach, if you sleep in the truck and dont have a bunch of stuff everywhere they let it...
  12. JR

    Fluids

    I want to know what others use in their axles, T-case and tranny. I live in a fairly temperate climate, never really below 20*F. The reason I ask in I have a leaking rear axle seal and a small T-Case leak and the oil coming out doesnt smell or look like the gear oil I am used to, seems thinner...
  13. JR

    Star

    I like their pistols. I also want to put a star on the side of my door. Does anyone have a template they could email me or post? Also what kind of diff fluid do these rockwells take?
  14. JR

    bows and cover

    Hey guys, I would really like to get some bows and a cover for my deuce before winter hits so I can camp out of the back. I am just looking for something to get me going, I dont mind fixing some holes or tears, I just cant afford to drop a bunch of money on it right now so if anyone has of knows...
  15. JR

    Quick Conversion Question (QCQ)

    I found a 5 ton tractor near me for real cheap, I dont think it will last long so time is of the essence. I dont want a 5 ton tractor.... what I want is a winch and air assist steering. So my questions are.... What is involved in swapping the winch from a 5 ton to a 2.5? What is involved in...
  16. JR

    Hampton Roads Deuces

    Anybody going to the Military Vehicle show this weekend in newport news? I would really like to get a roster together of people that live around here so we could do mini meets or if someone needs help there is a contact list of other deuce owners in the area. Someone with a deuce lives close...
  17. JR

    Driving Habit

    What are your driving habits? I have been starting in second alot, shifting around 2100 and double clutching some. Occasionally shifting fast at 2600 if I am pulling into traffic.
  18. JR

    Deuce tools

    I am assembling a tool kit to keep in my deuce, what would you put in it? I am looking for all the common items and not necessarily a whole set, for example if I was working on my F250 most common sizes would be 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 13/16 and 7/8, breaker bar and extension for wheels, strap...
  19. JR

    Im in the club :)

    The deuce Club, I just want to thank everybody, it was everybody's positive attitude here that ultimately helped me decide to get it. Ya'll are like a support group for MV junkies :lol: Ill get some more detailed pics later. It wont take much to make this rig really nice. I am looking for...
  20. JR

    Just Curious

    I was thinking about when I was test driving the truck I want to buy, when the turn signals were on the gas gauge needle jumped all over the place. Is that a common problem? I just dont want to fix anything and he has other truck so I could get a new part if needed before I take delivery. -JR
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