Opinions sought on modification

[mbwarner]

My 1988 USAF truck doesn't have weapon rack. My truck came from GL-Ft. Lewis, and only modification from as-delivered in 1989 seems to be addition of a NATO slave socket.

Question is, would it be a sin to add the dual rifle rack to this nearly original truck?

 

[Westech]

no. go for it. it was a add on

 

[wsucougarx]

No it would not, I would add one! I would also add the USGI manual windshield washer as well. I got them both from Saturnsuplus. $26 for the gunkit and $27 for the windshield washer kit. I also put on the air tank drain kit so I don't have to crawl under the truck

MODS:
Double gun kit
Windshield washer kit
Airtank drain kit
Solargizer
Interior light (domelight) from a tank I believe

 

[WillWagner]

No it would not, I would add one! I would also add the USGI manual windshield washer as well. I got them both from Saturnsuplus. $26 for the gunkit and $27 for the windshield washer kit. I also put on the air tank drain kit so I don't have to crawl under the truck

MODS:
Double gun kit
Windshield washer kit
Airtank drain kit
Solargizer
Interior light (domelight) from a tank I believe

on all but the auto drains. Well, I installed the gun mount, have the washer kit AND instructions, but still need to install it, did 1/2 of the solargizer 'cause I had to do batteries, so I did the cool quick disconnect clamps...still gotta wire the kit in, and have the tank dome light, went through it and gotta find time to put it in. So much to do, so little time

 

[wreckerman893]

As far as mods go my philosophy is "I'm plucking this chicken...you just stand back and watch the feathers fly".
Unless you are going for that concours restoration there is no one "correct" deuce.
Individual units did all kinds of authorized and unauthorized modifications to their equipment.
I had a deuce in germany that had a 8 track tape player and speakers in it (yea.....I'm dating myself here) because I spent a lot of time on the road in it. Prob why I am half deaf now.
Do what ever you want to to your truck and make it your own.

 

[DieselBob]

Question is, would it be a sin to add the dual rifle rack to this nearly original truck?

Go for it. Perfectly normal upgrade. You might want to pass on the 8 track.

 

[zb39]

There is nothing wrong with 8 track, I have a few in the basement somwhere. If you like a mod thats all that matters. You bought it and you have to live with it. Enjoy!