New guy from Reno, NV

[renodogs]

Hey y'all, Noob in Reno, Nevada.

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USMC 2841 (Radio Repairman) back in the 70's, looking for my first Deuce to own. I will obtain one soon, gotta clear out the workshop, pronto.

I've always loved the multi-fuel trucks, and now that I have a man-cave to kennel one, life is about to get warm and fuzzy.

Semper Fi,

Dave P.
Reno, NV

 

[Storm 51]

Welcome to Steel Soldiers! There're lots of Deuce owners here (or people owned by Deuces - not sure which is more accurate). I'm sure they will be along shortly. I'm an M-37 guy.

Since you "used to be" a radio repairman, I have to ask, do you still fix radios? Specifically old boat anchor tube sets, like A/N GRC-3, -5, -7 and A/N GRR-5's.

If you do, I'd sure like to talk to you a bunch more about radios.

I think I hear the Deuce guys headed this way to welcome you. PM me if you're willing to talk radios.

Again, welcome and good luck with your deuce!

Storm 51

 

[olly69]

Hey y'all, Noob in Reno, Nevada.
USMC 2841 (Radio Repairman) back in the 70's, looking for my first Deuce to own. I will obtain one soon, gotta clear out the workshop, pronto.
I've always loved the multi-fuel trucks, and now that I have a man-cave to kennel one, life is about to get warm and fuzzy.

Semper Fi,
Dave P.
Reno, NV

Welcome, hope you find this site a great wealth of info & humor! I'm new here too, so strap on, buckle up & stay tuned! Advice: download the tech manuals, they are a great help!

 

[goodguyzy]

Welcome from Medford, I'm I Reno from time to time losing my money.

 

[whiskey357]

Welcome to the green bug bite madness...this better than the military as we have a one big story a day rule heheheheheh.....lots of cool stuff in your area...again welcome to the green machine madness...

 

[airbornebandsman]

Welome from TX.

 

[m109a2]

Welcome from Lake Charles La. You will be surprized how lame the excuses to drive the duece can get,The wife asked me to get milk,There you are.

 

[MtnSnow]

Hello and Welcome from Utah

 

[Vandrel]

Welcome Dave

I always loved my comm guys, they kept the radios going when the **** hit the fan.

Semper Fi

 

[elkhtr]

Welcome from Washington.
Thank you for your service!

 

[silverstate55]

Welcome aboard Devil Dog, pony up some pics when you get a piece of Green Iron. LOTS of good info here!

Semper Fi!

 

[renodogs]

HAHAHAHAHA Now that's some funny sh**.

Honey, the dog is depressed. I have to give'm a ride. Be right back...

days later.............

 

[renodogs]

Welome from TX.

Texas! My family settled there around the 1850's. GG grandpa was a Johnny Reb with the Texas 20th Infantry.

Ooorah!

 

[renodogs]

Welcome aboard Devil Dog, pony up some pics when you get a piece of Green Iron. LOTS of good info here!

Semper Fi!

Howdy Silverstate!

I just coughed up a chunk of cash today for my 1968 Deuce (Kaiser-Jeep) She's a beauty! I can't wait to get the paperwork all settled so I can drive her home. You know, a long time ago I owned a boat. The happiness went away the first time I tried to put her in the water. What a pain in the rump. That misery lasted several years.
The day I sold her, what a relief! Never again.

I kept wondering if I'd end up thinking the same thing with this truck. But then the seller fired her up.

I didn't feel like that today- not even close. I dang near did cheetah flips when I crawled into that cab. The wife said she hadn't seen me smile like that in a very long time.

Wow. Who'd thunk???!?!!!?

Like anything, we put pet names on our stuff. So she's now 'Mama Deuce'. She's gonna get the traditional 1968 Marine Corps OD green paint job with yellow markings. So as soon as I can figure out how to post to this blasted message box, I'll post pictures.

Semper Fi,

Dave

 

[bigmike]

Welcome Dave,

I'm near Sac., I have a deuce...and a few other toys...always happy to see more folks joining the site.

 

[SCSG-G4]

Check the BEHR Paint threads to find the correct USMC green FSS (Federal Supply Service) number (it will start with 34) and the yellow. A lot cheaper to use house paint at $29 per gallon with no haz-mat fees and shipping. The 34094 (Army 383 Green) is well documented. If you are going to make it a USMC truck, be sure to add the paperclips to the front bumper before painting.

 

[renodogs]

Check the BEHR Paint threads to find the correct USMC green FSS (Federal Supply Service) number (it will start with 34) and the yellow. A lot cheaper to use house paint at $29 per gallon with no haz-mat fees and shipping. The 34094 (Army 383 Green) is well documented. If you are going to make it a USMC truck, be sure to add the paperclips to the front bumper before painting.

Thanks for the tips Mike, I'll look into the paint. The paperclips on the front bumper are easy to add, I just wish I had a pic from someone to see what the lift points look like on the bed. I read somewhere that not all Marine Deuces had the extra lift points, I assume those were very early models?

Anyway, thanks again.

SF

Dave

 

[renodogs]

Welcome Dave,

I'm near Sac., I have a deuce...and a few other toys...always happy to see more folks joining the site.

Hey there Mike!

I've been to Dixon many times. I know exactly where you are. So you have a '41 Indian eh? My ex-wife's Dad used to ride his MP Harley from Treasure Island up to Hawthorne Nevada to swap full saddle bags of WW2 1911's with the Gyrenes for ammo. He was a Marine MP at the brig on T.I in '46 when he got back from the Battle of Okinawa and occupation of China. He said that was one **** of a long ride but he didn't have anything else to do. Makes me wonder if he ever rode an Indian motorcycle while on duty. Love those brass carbs on those things.

SF

Dave
Reno

 

[renodogs]

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