Steel Soldiers MV of the month 2017 - Feburary VOTE HERE!

[Another Ahab]

View attachment 666988The Deuce helping out around the barn.

Your rig looks real fine, 18operator.

I was just wondering. Is there an office on the upper level of the barn, and is there a special exit for visitors you don't particularly like:

- "There's the door; don't let it hit you on the way out!"

 

[18operator]

The office for deuce parts and primitive man cave. That's the "special" exit. Watch that first step, it's a doosey! I have to have a safety chain going across the inside of the door or I'll forget. Ha! Almost happened once to me, that's why I put the chain across!

 

[Another Ahab]

The office for deuce parts and primitive man cave. That's the "special" exit. Watch that first step, it's a doosey! I have to have a safety chain going across the inside of the door or I'll forget. Ha! Almost happened once to me, that's why I put the chain across!

Maybe just bump-up your gym schedule; might solve the problem:

http://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/a20489​

 

[papabear]

Let's re-light this fire folks.

 

[Gunner USN]

Lots of fine rigs to vote on, come on owner's, promote your truck, work for that vote!

 

[papabear]

These brave men and their machines deserve our support folks. Pick your favorite and cast your vote...or be a poopoo head.

 

[18operator]

Operation Supermarket.
Objective: Groceries.

 

[Gunner USN]

View attachment 667639Operation Supermarket.
Objective: Groceries.

Now this bring home some groceries!

 

[TNriverjet]

Some of they guys here have done "ground up" restorations. I can't claim that, and admittedly my truck was running & driving when I bought it. However, I have had to do some work on it.

Fan clutch solenoid. (a side note here, I finally got around to a system test by pulling fuse CB-22 this past weekend... the solenoid dumped and the fan whirred to life. It's good to know it works!)


Broken passenger door handle replacement.


Re-keying driver's lock to match new keys that came with passenger replacement handle.


Broken window crank replacement a la Volvo (thanks for the tip Suprman)


Here is some work on the driver's side front hub.


Here is replacement of the older style air dryer.


And... a gratuitous "beauty" shot.


"Sandy" is getting too old to enjoy this, but I made her take one ride early on. She just runs toward the house when I start it up now...


And, a recovery shot... Not such a good posture for the driver, but I made it up in the cab

 

[02smokemaker]

Nice campaign shots!

 

[Migginsbros]

Nice campaign shots!

Yes of course, but please owners, let us know something about Engine size, gearbox, axels, drive and locks and for what pupose the MV
were build for. Not all members know all these things if they read only "its a M35A2 or M1078".

 

[18operator]

I bought my 1971 M35A2 for the main purpose of having a bit of fun. I looked for one before this truck for almost 10 years. Only thiing stopping me was my postage stamp city lot. I wouldn't fit in the driveway between the houses.
Fast forward a few years and a move out to more rural settings, I finally had some room.

The truck is pretty much stock with the multifuel motor (Hercules).The FDC has been bypassed. A few add ons include spin on oil filter kit, boost and EGT gauges.

 

[Another Ahab]

The gauge set-up is plenty sharp; looks real squared-away.

 

[RGS20inophir]

I purchased my 87' M35A2C at auction in Utah along with the 72' M44A2 (530C) Firetruck. How that happened was an all too familiar story, I am sure. Basically, I threw in two bids on two truck that were marked "Inoperable, parts missing, tow away." I was reasonably sure that I wasn't going to win... when I got an email saying that I had won both... I knew I was in for an adventure. I wrangled three buddies into packing every tool I owned into my Subaru, and we drove the 700+ miles to Utah. Once there I found two trucks that would pull start, needed the brakes bled, needed batteries, and fresh fluids. Using the firetruck as a service truck, we did all that in the yard and we were on our way.

When I got home... the true magnitude of what I had just done "hit home" so to speak.

The girlfriend (now ex) said, "You DON'T NEED this many trucks!" (I guess I just didn't need that kind of negativity in my life after all.) So, a for sale sticker went in my 71' and it eventually found a new home. But... four trucks in the yard was a bit much.

Why did I get the truck? Because I wanted it. Truth be told, I did way more with the 71' than I have the 87'. Hauled dirt, hauled rock, five cords of firewood, etc. I have yet to do anything but move all of my buddies with the truck.

I guess I have hauled the occasional toy home...


Other than tires, two spring ride seats, lollipops, and the cargo cover, I have only done PMs on the truck. My next modifications will be to add an EGT/boost gauge setup, some additional lighting, a winch, a place to stow the towbar setup, and a second fuel tank. I love the truck.

 

[Tracer]

I purchased my 87' M35A2C at auction in Utah along with the 72' M44A2 (530C) Firetruck. How that happened was an all too familiar story, I am sure. Basically, I threw in two bids on two truck that were marked "Inoperable, parts missing, tow away." I was reasonably sure that I wasn't going to win... when I got an email saying that I had won both... I knew I was in for an adventure. I wrangled three buddies into packing every tool I owned into my Subaru, and we drove the 700+ miles to Utah. Once there I found two trucks that would pull start, needed the brakes bled, needed batteries, and fresh fluids. View attachment 667817View attachment 667816Using the firetruck as a service truck, we did all that in the yard and we were on our way.
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When I got home... the true magnitude of what I had just done "hit home" so to speak.
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The girlfriend (now ex) said, "You DON'T NEED this many trucks!" (I guess I just didn't need that kind of negativity in my life after all.) So, a for sale sticker went in my 71' and it eventually found a new home. But... four trucks in the yard was a bit much.

Why did I get the truck? Because I wanted it. Truth be told, I did way more with the 71' than I have the 87'. Hauled dirt, hauled rock, five cords of firewood, etc. I have yet to do anything but move all of my buddies with the truck.
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I guess I have hauled the occasional toy home...
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Other than tires, two spring ride seats, lollipops, and the cargo cover, I have only done PMs on the truck. My next modifications will be to add an EGT/boost gauge setup, some additional lighting, a winch, a place to stow the towbar setup, and a second fuel tank. I love the truck.

You love the truck!! That's all that counts!!

 

[Migginsbros]

My 1972 M35A2C. With American Legion Post 133 on 4th of July.

Tracer, we vote for you. Let us also know something about your MV.

 

[papabear]

Only three (3) days left to vote y'all!!opcorn:opcorn:

 

[Tracer]

Tracer, we vote for you. Let us also know something about your MV.

Thanks Migginsbros. My truck is an M35A2C built by AM/General in 1972. I added the 5 ton wrecker warning lights for parades, and the M52A2 air cleaner for an LDS engine I hope to install in the future. Otherwise it's pretty much as delivered.....thanks again.

 

[TNriverjet]

Wow! The dueling deuces are running away with the show. Those are a couple of really nice rigs guys.

 

[Another Ahab]

Wow! The dueling deuces are running away with the show. Those are a couple of really nice rigs guys.

Are they running jointly; on a combined ticket?

Is that legal?!