Venomox
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Lt. Dan, you got lots of legs!
Ever since I was a kid, I've loved the Deuce. It was the water truck at our ATV racing events. It was the most iconic vehicle from Vietnam. I'm huge into Willys Jeeps, and while romping around Bundy Hill Off-Road my fate would be sealed. I ran into member Wildchild467. He clung to the roll bar for a ride in my Jeep, and I got to ride in his Deuce. I knew I needed one.
I checked Craigslist every few months for the past couple years. Good things came as I waited. A few months ago I was on vacation throughout California. We stopped at Las Vegas for a couple days to visit the tourist attractions. Through a mutual friend, we were linked with the infamous Phil Maloof auto collection. I walked through rows of Duesenbergs, Rolls Royce's, and half a dozen buildings. The moment I stepped outside - I forgot everything.
There she was. And with a for sale sign! 1,800 miles from home and I found the one. Long story short: I bought the Deuce from the museum curator. My killer was shipping as it needed to be transported across the country. So I also purchased two Jeeps he owned, and will flip them to cover transport costs.
I'm very fortunate to have bought in my eyes the ultimate M35A2 with every accessory I've ever dreamed of.
Bikeman found this information about it's last service:
1st Battalion, 144th Field Artillery Service Battery (WPCES0)Burbank, California.M35A2 W/W NSN: 2320-00-077-1617MFR 1971
This confirms my thoughts the M66 gun ring was installed during its service, along with the radio system. It's a true gun truck. I'm ecstatic.
Here's some pictures of the radio. I still need to learn how to use it.
What are my plans? First completely install the Deuce and trailer canopy. Then I'll mount a winch in the bed of the truck for loading my Jeep. I hope to use this as a tow rig, with the windshield folded it will fit. I may be able to fit another in the trailer. I've driven the Deuce around the property quite a bit and will save my pennies for steering upgrades. I can't wait to get it insured and out to the car show.
Ever since I was a kid, I've loved the Deuce. It was the water truck at our ATV racing events. It was the most iconic vehicle from Vietnam. I'm huge into Willys Jeeps, and while romping around Bundy Hill Off-Road my fate would be sealed. I ran into member Wildchild467. He clung to the roll bar for a ride in my Jeep, and I got to ride in his Deuce. I knew I needed one.
I checked Craigslist every few months for the past couple years. Good things came as I waited. A few months ago I was on vacation throughout California. We stopped at Las Vegas for a couple days to visit the tourist attractions. Through a mutual friend, we were linked with the infamous Phil Maloof auto collection. I walked through rows of Duesenbergs, Rolls Royce's, and half a dozen buildings. The moment I stepped outside - I forgot everything.
There she was. And with a for sale sign! 1,800 miles from home and I found the one. Long story short: I bought the Deuce from the museum curator. My killer was shipping as it needed to be transported across the country. So I also purchased two Jeeps he owned, and will flip them to cover transport costs.
I'm very fortunate to have bought in my eyes the ultimate M35A2 with every accessory I've ever dreamed of.
Bikeman found this information about it's last service:
1st Battalion, 144th Field Artillery Service Battery (WPCES0)Burbank, California.M35A2 W/W NSN: 2320-00-077-1617MFR 1971
This confirms my thoughts the M66 gun ring was installed during its service, along with the radio system. It's a true gun truck. I'm ecstatic.
Here's some pictures of the radio. I still need to learn how to use it.
What are my plans? First completely install the Deuce and trailer canopy. Then I'll mount a winch in the bed of the truck for loading my Jeep. I hope to use this as a tow rig, with the windshield folded it will fit. I may be able to fit another in the trailer. I've driven the Deuce around the property quite a bit and will save my pennies for steering upgrades. I can't wait to get it insured and out to the car show.
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