What did you do to your deuce this week?

[Another Ahab]

I"m liking that thing; that's a great item.

It's no size at all for the work it does (indispensable).

 

[theeDIZ]

I plan on leaving mine on for now. I put a cover I found for a Webber grill on it to keep out the elements until I can fab up a more mv looking cover.

 

[rustystud]

Very similar to what I used tD. Very efficient and easy to use. Looks like you battery compartment is the same as mine. I found that after a short time the spring holding up on of the D batteries wouldn't hold it up against the contact any more. A small bit of aluminum foil fixed that. And the little latch for the battery door seems failure prone, so a bit of duct tape secures that. I take my heater off when not needed, not sure how weather resistant it is. Once my enclosed deck/porch is done, it will shield it. Oh, and AA, it is propane powered and uses D batteries. I use a small one pound propane bottle, lasts almost a week with two people showering and dish washing.

What make and model is your heater ? Also where did you buy it ? Thanks.

 

[camnite]

used mine as a pace truck at the local dirt track. they want me back, and are offering free admission and food for any others

ps: make sure your transfer case lever is in gear!

 

[QUADJEEPER]

What make and model is your heater ? Also where did you buy it ? Thanks.

Hey Rusty, it is a Marey, model GA5LP. I got it on fleabay.

 

[theeDIZ]

Rusty, I used an echo-temp 10L that's similar to QJ's.

 

[Valence]

I completed my dual front bumper shackles addition.

I think I'll tie the lower shackles to the upper ones with some 550 cord so they'll hang "upward".

The new, longer bolts I purchased were all too long but they were on clearance at Fastenal and the whole order, shipped, for less than $20. The regular price for the 11" or 12" long 5/8" rear bolt would have been over $17 just for one!

I was recently taught a very handy method for cutting down too-long bolts:

First, thread on a regular nut (I like using grade 8 nuts for this). Then cut the bolt to length (a metal cutting disk on a hand-held angle grinder makes this easy). Second, use a bench grinder to bevel/taper the bolt end. And finally, when you unthread the nut it'll clean up the bolt's threads on it's way off.

I trimmed the front bolts but they still were a hair too long so I just added a washer under the bolt head (the upper shackle pin still cleared). I have no excuse for my laziness here other than I wanted to be done with the project. I had already cut, beveled, painted the bare metal tip and applied anti-seize to them. I didn't feel like cleaning up the anti-seize, re-cutting/grinding and painting when a washer looked fine, and didn't interfere at all. I do try to take the extra time on my projects, but I am fine if my "corner-cutting" results in an item that wasn't strictly necessary and probably only helped.

Tip: use all metal lock nuts on the bottom or else you won't have the clearance to put in/remove the shackle pins.

I had to borrow a friend's air-hammer to pound out the original front bolts because they were rust-seized to the sleeves. I almost gave up on the project! So all the bolts (and even shackle pins) now have a coat of anti-seize on them.



In the 3rd and 4th pictures above, you can see the cut and drilled 1/4" thick spacer plate sitting on the flat base of the lower shackle mount. It matches the dimensions of the spacer welded to the top of the frame extension below the upper shackle mount so the mount will lie flat.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

What have I been using the Deuce for lately???

Uh.... for a workbench while working on the XM-818 5-Ton Tractor!

It's like the little guy holding the tools for the BIG guy's repair and restoration. The Deuce's tailgate is at just the right height for some of the parts-off detail work.

 

[Gralmk]

Visited the COMVEC show in CT on Sat, and the MA Diesel Show on Sunday!,
Always enjoy explaining to everyone the MASSTERS program! The Diesel Show guys love us mixed in with all the chrome!

 

[youngDUMP]

My new tach redline sticker came in the mail. Installed at 2500 rpm straight on to read 2600 rpm redline from driver position.

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[Another Ahab]

The redline decal is slick.

 

[youngDUMP]

I have two extra if anyone needs one. The fellow from eBay sends three different styles. His add says pick which one you want and give the other to a friend in need of one. Let me know.

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[theeDIZ]

Looks like you polished the gauges lenses they look clear!

 

[youngDUMP]

Thanks theeDIZ. All I've done is wipe them down, I guess I got lucky.


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[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I have two extra if anyone needs one. The fellow from eBay sends three different styles. His add says pick which one you want and give the other to a friend in need of one. Let me know.

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I will gladly speak up for those two extra decals if no one else has already.
Both our Deuce and our XM-818 Tractor can use beautification.

Will PM address.

Thanks,
John

 

[youngDUMP]

They're yours John.


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[scboolitcaster]

Visited the COMVEC show in CT on Sat, and the MA Diesel Show on Sunday!View attachment 628215, View attachment 628216
Always enjoy explaining to everyone the MASSTERS program! The Diesel Show guys love us mixed in with all the chrome!

What's the MASSTERS program?

 

[Gralmk]

Paint used in Europe in 1974 when Army went from OD to first Camo pattern! Also called the 7th Army Camo! https://sites.google.com/site/merdccamo/home/7tharmy

This is how we paint our trucks by hand in Germany in 1974, I had a volunteer crew in our company and we painted all our equipment over a 3 week period. One of the first units to complete the project. 122MT BN, E co!

So, I wanted my Deuce to look the same!

Lots of info on the net and in the paint forums?

 

[Another Ahab]

Paint used in Europe in 1974 when Army went from OD to first Camo pattern! Also called the 7th Army Camo! https://sites.google.com/site/merdccamo/home/7tharmy

This is how we paint our trucks by hand in Germany in 1974, I had a volunteer crew in our company and we painted all our equipment over a 3 week period. One of the first units to complete the project. 122MT BN, E co!

Did your unit get a ribbon for that, or something?

A pat on the back with a brick!?

 

[Gralmk]

In the Army in the 70's no way, if fact I think we were invited to help other units, I was lucky, got another mission!! LOL