1972 M35A2/ Bobbed Deuce and a half

[bimmeraudi]

Hello I have joined the M35A2 club, or have I? I purchased a fully restored bobbed deuce and a half a few weeks ago. The truck is great. Everything works, except the temp gauge (easy fix), however everything else is awesome. It has above 43000 miles on the odometer, and i've driven it 300 worry free miles since I purchased it. I started off by mentioning if i've really been welcomed to the club (since i bought a bobbed deuce). I've come to find out that some purist may find it sacrilegious to own a bobbed deuce. I'm hoping to be educated on all the details. I'm still trying to figure out all the rules of this site, if this question has been previously addressed, I apologize.

 

[SCM35A2]

Nice truck, welcome to the site.

 

[bimmeraudi]

Thanks Brother. I'm liking the hospitality already.

 

[URSATDX]

Welcome.
Nice ride.

 

[gimpyrobb]

The shorty deuces have their place. What info are you looking for? Not a whole lot of details to offer, that should have been gotten from the creator of the truck.

 

[bimmeraudi]

The shorty deuces have their place. What info are you looking for? Not a whole lot of details to offer, that should have been gotten from the creator of the truck.

Thanks for the reply. My first task is to figure out what model M35A2 I have. Not sure if I have the C or D. I'm guessing in have the 'D'. The interior data plate is NK02D3-72 stock# 2320 077 1617
Engine: serial# 210455
Not sure if this means anything.

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[big block 88]

If you had a whistler you would know man. Turbo would be insane loud.

Welcome to the site. Nice little bobber.

 

[18operator]

Welcome from Ohio. Nice looking truck, seems to be missing an axle. That's ok though. Is the C or D you're referring to the turbo?

 

[bimmeraudi]

Welcome from Ohio. Nice looking truck, seems to be missing an axle. That's ok though. Is the C or D you're referring to the turbo?

Lol I'm sure I'll be catching heat on that missing axle for a while. I'm able fit into parking spots better than my buddy's dually, so I'll take it. As for the C or D, I heard there are slight differences. It whistles but I don't know the difference. I was told the D has improved head gaskets and better turbo.

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[bimmeraudi]

If you had a whistler you would know man. Turbo would be insane loud.

Welcome to the site. Nice little bobber.

Thanks. It does whistle pretty loud, however I'm not too familiar with the difference.

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[big block 88]

A whistler at idle with the passenger window down will nearly drown out any and all sounds of the clattering engine.

 

[clinto]

Thanks for the reply. My first task is to figure out what model M35A2 I have. Not sure if I have the C or D. I'm guessing in have the 'D'.

The way the military ID'd some of this stuff is confusing.

You have an M35A2. An M35A2C has a dropside bed.

There are C and D turbos. An M35A2 can have either.

Here are some threads that will help you identify the different turbos:

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?4808-How-to-identify-whistler-turbo

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?142902-Turbo-identification

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?61801-Turbo-part-number-ID

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?23450-Identify-turbo

Come join us in October: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...tary-Vehicle-Rally-info-thread-Oct-17-21-2018

We'll tell you what turbo you have, what time of the day it is and you'll meet all the important people.

 

[tobyS]

You bought a good looking truck. How is the steering with that large a tire? What size tires are on it, are they 15.5. I have an A3 that is becoming a 4x4 but not shortened, will probably go 395's.

Enjoy!

 

[rustystud]

Lol I'm sure I'll be catching heat on that missing axle for a while. I'm able fit into parking spots better than my buddy's dually, so I'll take it. As for the C or D, I heard there are slight differences. It whistles but I don't know the difference. I was told the D has improved head gaskets and better turbo.

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I own several deuces, but someday I plan to make one into a "bobber" just to play in the woods ! It's pretty hard to avoid all the trees around here with a full size deuce. So don't worry about the "naysayers" . It's your truck, enjoy it !

 

[bimmeraudi]

You bought a good looking truck. How is the steering with that large a tire? What size tires are on it, are they 15.5. I have an A3 that is becoming a 4x4 but not shortened, will probably go 395's.

Enjoy!

Thanks for the compliment on the truck. I get more looks in this truck than if I were driving an exotic car lol. The steering is great! It turns well even without power steering. While stationary, it does take some effort to turn, but everything changes while in motion. I cruise at 65 mph on the highway without exceeding 2000 rpms. Thats way better than 45 mph compared to the stock configuration. I do have 395×20 tires, I think that's 46" Michelin. They run smooth and I steer with one hand while rolling. I don't see any down sides to having a Bobbed Deuce at the moment.

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[HanksDeuce]

Welcome to the bobber club.

 

[montaillou]

Can you read the numbers on the plate, on the engine? (the plate is on the passenger side of the engine, should be able to see it easily with the hood up)

If you can have a conversation while the engine is running, it's probably a D turbo.

If you want to learn a little bit, read the Wikipedia entry. If you want to learn a lot, read the manual and spend lots of time on this site.

 

[Roaddog58]

Nice ride!

 

[bimmeraudi]

Can you read the numbers on the plate, on the engine? (the plate is on the passenger side of the engine, should be able to see it easily with the hood up)

If you can have a conversation while the engine is running, it's probably a D turbo.

If you want to learn a little bit, read the Wikipedia entry. If you want to learn a lot, read the manual and spend lots of time on this site.

I attached a photo of the engine data plate. I've done some research but can't seem to find those numbers. Maybe the engine was previously overhauled.

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[clinto]

I attached a photo of the engine data plate. I've done some research but can't seem to find those numbers. Maybe the engine was previously overhauled.

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LOL, the rebuilder took the original data plate off and replaced it with the rebuild plate.