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Thanks for the suggestion! That's exactly where I think I'm headed. I've been reading some forums and so on, and the idea of procuring some M35A3 wheels and singling up the rear axles with some larger radials seems like a good fit for me. I'm a little hesitant to go so large as the 395/85R20s as...

The stock horn is noticeable but surprisingly wimpy for such a truck. So, if I can relocate the train horn and perhaps conceal it, I like the idea of keeping it. Since the spacing behind the bumper is increased with the winch it may fit there.

Thanks for the links! I've gotten started on several of the manuals, but I've still got a lot of reading to do!

Thanks for the invite! That manual was actually one of the first I found and read before I bought the deuce. I'm no stranger to truck maintenance, but I wanted to be prepared with as much info as possible when I went to see it for the first time. I did drive a little over 60 miles to get it...

Thanks! The TMs are good reading and I have been learning a lot, but I’ve got hundreds of more pages to go. I’m not in any rush and I can apply my past experience operating and repairing fire apparatus for a lot of the basic stuff. These trucks are surprisingly simple in a lot of respects...

Thanks! I’m not sure how “friendly” the laws are, but a bill was signed into law a couple of years ago that requires the state (commonwealth) to issue MSV “Military Surplus Vehicle” plates upon application. The trick will be the application and affidavit for a title, but I think I have all the...

Black looks good too! Maybe I’ll keep it black, I’m not sure yet. That can be said about a lot of things. I already found and downloaded the TMs; I’ve got a lot of reading to do! Thanks!

Agreed! I won’t expect to win any races, much less zip through traffic. The lights would put very questionable demands on the electrical system also, but those are the first and easiest things to come off. There’s not much inconspicuous about the sound, but it can at least look the part. I’ll...

Hello! I’ve been stalking the forums here off and on for a few years (Stealing some of your knowledge and admiring a lot of handy-work). I decided it’s time I actually join. I just got a “new to me” M35A2. The previous owner’s father got it from its military retirement auction and indicated...