Looking For A Deuce
(Boy, I hope there isn't a test on the Forum Rules!
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I am just finally, really retired, and as the former owner of a 1951 M38A1, I am longing for the smell of GI canvas and OD/OG107 paint on my hands and clothes. Specifically, I've seen a couple of deuce & a halfs for sale, and am wondering how to eddi-kate myself enough not to buy a money-pit. I wouldn't drive it great distances, and am not an off-road mudder (like I used to be
), just would like to go to the mall or shooting range in my deuce. I would deeply appreciate any suggestions, recommendations or dire warnings from you guys on models & their pros/cons (M35, A1, A2 etc). I'm not a traianed military vehicle mechanic and don't have a dedicated repair facility but I can get around engines & trannies in general. I guess I know enough to get myself in a real bind, so that's why I'm starting here.
Thanks in advance, and regards to all,
George Jacoby
Sumter, SC