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What I did to my Deuce -
1967 M35A2 “Deuce”, 2.5 ton 6x6 GVW: 24,000 lbs. Stock engine: 465 cid diesel: 145 hp, 420 lb ft torque = 55mph on a good day. Remaining stock components: 2:1 transfer case 6.71:1 Rockwell double reduction axles
Modifications: Engine: 496 cid (8.1L) Chevy. 330 hp, 450 lb ft torque = too much potential speed for the brakes! Engine is moved to the front of the frame and sits high enough for the pan to be protected by the undercarriage. Front bumper moved forward 10" and raised 6" to keep a decent approach angle.
Transmission: 6sp manual ZF with overdrive rated 21,264 GVW w/ 4.10:1 axle ratio.
Estimated GVW: 17,000. Tires: 10) 11R20 (44" tall x 10" wide) plus a set of mud/snow chains just in case. Locking hubs for the front. Manual transfer case lockup. Pinion parking brake.
Matching set of Necky kayaks.
100 gal fuel capacity and a 2 micron fuel filter.
Cab: The cab is raised 6" and moved forward 22" to provide garage space for a Yamah XT600. The wind shield was replaced with one that is sloped for better aerodynamics & more dash space. The cab interior is lined with lead sheet and high density foam to reduce outside noise. Custom air suspension off road seats. Tilt steering wheel. Pioneer stereo/CD with Cambridge labs amplified sub woofer sound system. GPS interface to lap top computer so we can get really lost in the boonies. Emergency strobe. 400,000 candle power remote control search light. Great for gigging frogs and scaring the b’geezus out of late night lookie-looz!
100 gal water in a stainless steel tank with an ozone water treatment & dual mechanical filtration.
Outside tool storage along the original bed. Cross bed storage for canned food (about 200 lbs capacity) and spare parts.
Habitat: Self contained camper with ‘pop top’ to keep the overhead clearance as low as possible. Interior has 6'6" head room, 8' wide, 12' long. The interior ceiling and walls are laminated to the outer aluminum skin with luan and extruded polystyrene foam. Other stuff: porta potty, hot water heater, shower, love seat with storage underneath, two 3.4 cf refrigerators, ice maker, two burner stove, queen bed with storage underneath, 27" wide format LCD TV, DVD player with surround sound stereo. Enough stuff, food, and water to keep us happy for about a month at a remote lake with lots of trout. Security: most of it is illegal in many parts of the country - but it works good! ******************************************************** A kick in the ass to Fuel Injection Specialties of San Antonio: They sold me the harness & engine management computer that didn't fit, didn't work, and they didn't care! ******************************************************** Kudos to: Don Leach & Mike at Engines Direct in Phoenix Az. Or on the web: enginesdirect.com. Provided the engine, transmission, and invaluable resourcing.
Brian Cylkowski of VR Technologies, referred to us by Don Leach - this guy knows so much about fuel injection and related digital technology, that trying to keep up with his mental gymnastics makes my head hurt! He saved the day for us by cleaning up our ECM/wiring harness fiasco (see above 'kick in the ass'). Brian has also spent alot of time designing & testing the fire control & guidance systems on the A1 Abrams - just in case some of you guys have one that doesn't work. You can contact Brian at: bcylkowski@qmail.com.
Dan at The Machine Shop in Chino Valley Az.
My wife.
1967 M35A2 “Deuce”, 2.5 ton 6x6 GVW: 24,000 lbs. Stock engine: 465 cid diesel: 145 hp, 420 lb ft torque = 55mph on a good day. Remaining stock components: 2:1 transfer case 6.71:1 Rockwell double reduction axles
Modifications: Engine: 496 cid (8.1L) Chevy. 330 hp, 450 lb ft torque = too much potential speed for the brakes! Engine is moved to the front of the frame and sits high enough for the pan to be protected by the undercarriage. Front bumper moved forward 10" and raised 6" to keep a decent approach angle.
Transmission: 6sp manual ZF with overdrive rated 21,264 GVW w/ 4.10:1 axle ratio.
Estimated GVW: 17,000. Tires: 10) 11R20 (44" tall x 10" wide) plus a set of mud/snow chains just in case. Locking hubs for the front. Manual transfer case lockup. Pinion parking brake.
Matching set of Necky kayaks.
100 gal fuel capacity and a 2 micron fuel filter.
Cab: The cab is raised 6" and moved forward 22" to provide garage space for a Yamah XT600. The wind shield was replaced with one that is sloped for better aerodynamics & more dash space. The cab interior is lined with lead sheet and high density foam to reduce outside noise. Custom air suspension off road seats. Tilt steering wheel. Pioneer stereo/CD with Cambridge labs amplified sub woofer sound system. GPS interface to lap top computer so we can get really lost in the boonies. Emergency strobe. 400,000 candle power remote control search light. Great for gigging frogs and scaring the b’geezus out of late night lookie-looz!
100 gal water in a stainless steel tank with an ozone water treatment & dual mechanical filtration.
Outside tool storage along the original bed. Cross bed storage for canned food (about 200 lbs capacity) and spare parts.
Habitat: Self contained camper with ‘pop top’ to keep the overhead clearance as low as possible. Interior has 6'6" head room, 8' wide, 12' long. The interior ceiling and walls are laminated to the outer aluminum skin with luan and extruded polystyrene foam. Other stuff: porta potty, hot water heater, shower, love seat with storage underneath, two 3.4 cf refrigerators, ice maker, two burner stove, queen bed with storage underneath, 27" wide format LCD TV, DVD player with surround sound stereo. Enough stuff, food, and water to keep us happy for about a month at a remote lake with lots of trout. Security: most of it is illegal in many parts of the country - but it works good! ******************************************************** A kick in the ass to Fuel Injection Specialties of San Antonio: They sold me the harness & engine management computer that didn't fit, didn't work, and they didn't care! ******************************************************** Kudos to: Don Leach & Mike at Engines Direct in Phoenix Az. Or on the web: enginesdirect.com. Provided the engine, transmission, and invaluable resourcing.
Brian Cylkowski of VR Technologies, referred to us by Don Leach - this guy knows so much about fuel injection and related digital technology, that trying to keep up with his mental gymnastics makes my head hurt! He saved the day for us by cleaning up our ECM/wiring harness fiasco (see above 'kick in the ass'). Brian has also spent alot of time designing & testing the fire control & guidance systems on the A1 Abrams - just in case some of you guys have one that doesn't work. You can contact Brian at: bcylkowski@qmail.com.
Dan at The Machine Shop in Chino Valley Az.
My wife.
