1968 M35a2 Deuce and a Half Walk Around, Startup and Ride!

Check out our parade vehicle that has been singled and upgraded with 46" tires. 1968 M35a2 walk around and discussion - this is our company vehicle that can bee seen in parades and at our shop behind Mission Survivor!

[@SilentEcho9194]

Hell yeah! Hear that engine roar! US Army veteran here 💜 it's been over 30 years since I drove one, but you never stop loving it.

[@rsg_rsg_]

i had driven this same kind of truck at south korea army for two years. Your truck condition is amazingly good. i also fix this truck also. I changed tires from wheels by hands. One day i had drove this truck in DMZ for some operations and a fork crane pushed tale gate so it was broken. I ought to replace it. It's good to see this lovely truck again. thank you.

[@michaelbrown5838]

Speaking of hearing protection, I installed an aircraft intercom in my Deuce. Looked funny with headsets on, but you could have a conversation in the cab. I even put jacks in the back so anyone back there could plug in also.

[@AndieBlack13]

I would think it not that hard to relocate that vertical muffler assembly some three feet toward the rear...that exhaust tip right outside the passenger window needs relocating.

[@conamer6738]

I drove the M-109 Van variant because I was a Small Arms Repairer and pulled a two 10k generator trailer into the field. I loved it.

[@geraldmiller8973]

I was in an army reserve mash unit from 1969 to 1975. we had the m35 and the m151 and an m37 dodge 3/4 ton (which was our oldest vehicle and the most reliable vehicle) I was a wheeled vehicle mechanic and spent a lot of time on the highway in our vehicles. great video. nice looking duece and a half.

[@darylljimerson1406]

Man what a trio down memory lane for me. I was in the Army from 89-92. I was infantry 25th ID Schofield Barracks D quad. Hawaii. It was a beautiful sight hearing these beasts coming in the middle of the night. That meant we were riding home that night. Lol thanks for the video

[@nanookdan]

I love the purr of a Deuce and a Half, I drove these in the Army, thanks for the video

[@C.Brown5150]

Thank you for sharing this classic War Horse.. She looks and runs great , you're doing a amazing job with keeping her in great shape. 🦅🇺🇸🦅

[@Slumberjacksix]

Excellent video. Well done, sir. Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane. Before I comment further here is a short history on my Driver Training in the US Army. When I entered US Army basic training I ---like everyone else---took multiple batteries of tests. One of which dealt with driving. Apparently I did well in the driving test? Stay with me.... Much to my surprise in the first week of 'Basic' we were initiated into what was known as “Detail Day”. A day in which our training was interrupted and all members of the Company were assigned (by groups) to particular 'details'. I learned later that most 'details' had to do with, cleaning things, digging holes, painting things that needed painting, filling and/or moving sandbags, and any other menial tasks that needed to be accomplished. Well, the group I was in was marched down to the Motor Pool. Where we were introduced to what the Army called the “Duce-and-a-Half”. It was a two and a half ton truck. In the eyes of a novice like me it appeared to be a damn big truck! As well, The United States Army intended---nay they INSISTED they were gonna teach me and my buddies how to drive these monsters. And they were not gonna charge me extra! As a matter of fact they were gonna continue to pay me! Of course the first 'perk' was that from that day forward on “Detail Day”, while so many other guys were busy painting, cleaning, digging, and filling sandbags, I would be driving a big ass truck. Now before I elaborate on the future jobs I was able to secure thanks to my Driver Training in the US Army let me say a few words regarding ratings. Having passed the class I was automatically qualified to drive (and received ratings for) ¼ ton jeep, ¾ ton pickup truck, and the more stout M35a2 “Duce-and-a-Half / Multifuel. This was all on my newly minted Military Driver License. My training on and rating for the M113 (which is the most interesting part of my story) would come later. Now for my comment on your video. It is interesting you mentioned the poor performance of the windshield wipers. We drivers were nearly always assigned an 'assistant driver'. Besides the obvious (taking over for the driver if he is injured) the primary duty of the assistant driver was to manipulate the the flippers at the top of the windshield to MANUALLY POWER the windshield wipers! This came in handy for me once while in convoy from Fort Jackson SC to Fort Stewart GA. During a heavy downpour that seemed to last half a lifetime my 'assistant driver' (Murphy) worked very hard to make it possible for me to see the road! Later, I bought him a beer for doing such a great job. At at any rate, thanks again for the video. I just hope that the next time you show someone your magnificent truck you will remember to point out the quirky feature: auxiliary (human powered) windshield wipers. :-D

[@RS-tp3uu]

Walter Holland thanks for your service.

[@rtkl13]

Yes thank you

[@Itsaboutthewaterlife]

Job well done: thank you.

[@user-fy7gt6ev5u]

Walter Holland ...Yes thank you for your service!… I would also imagine that the odometer had been switched out several times as well…

[@jawilley1286]

STill awaiting the M113 tale. Lighter, faster than the M59 due to 1" Aluminum hull even though powered by a single front mounted Chrysler V8 (gas); floated better too. My unit stuck with the M59: power was TWO GMC 6 CYL GAS mounted midships on either side. Carburetor synchronization was real fun. Cooling air forced thru the engine compartments by two heavy fans, shaft mounted and driven by V Belts (prone to break) from engine pulleys. Hydramatic trans fed power into a steerable differential in turn powering the front drive sprockets on the tracks. The weak link V belts to the cooling air fans were the weak links, a contributing factor to the superceding M113. Because my service period ended prior to Tonkin, I never did get to play in amongst the hooches and now get to write this jumbled essay.

[@yolandalindsay8368]

What a difference a SET of Wheels can MaKe on a FINE piece of Workmanship. "Congratulations & Thanks for Sharing".

[@fredvalencia2205]

When my father passed away in 1978 he left me his 1959 GMC 550 dump truck it was faded orange beast of a truck for its time

[@shiftdontlift1we]

You should slap a "I love the environment" sticker on it and visit a local Prius owners club.

[@LomilomiHealing]

Really? I own a Prius V & yes it gets crazy gas mileage, but at the end of the day, it's still just a wee little car. It's not a vehicle that I can throw a gutted hog or deer in the back, Where would I put the carcass, next to my daughter's car chair. Or how about being able to tow my 25 foot Boston Whaler ( it's a fishing boat, not a type of endangered marine mammal). I intend to purchase a Deuce & a half in the very near future to use for hunting, camping, fishing & as work-horse around my ranch. If you really think about it, hybrids & electric cars are just as bad or even worse then their uncouth & environmentally incorrect fossil fuel devouring brethren. Consider how much energy is used to build a hybrid, not to mention what type of negative long term effects the old & used hybrid batteries will cause. At least a beastly Deuce can give Mother Earth a helping hand by feeding on old veggie oil...

[@ShawnHaufe]

Bill Clinton call it a hybrid lmao

[@ronaldreed7698]

@@ShawnHaufe your a dumbass. The Pentagon called them hybrid/ multi-fuel. You could run unleaded gas ( not av gas) diesel, jet fuel, kerosene,( similar to jet fuel) and just about any light oil, engine will run on crankcase oil their just hard to start.

[@turboclaybird]

Ku`i Used hybrid batteries are recycled or refurbished, not simply discarded.

[@dennismalley3641]

Ferrari275gtbengine

[@aboonski]

I also have a 1968 M35A2C with winch and C turbo with air assisted power steering. I've owned it for over ten years and it has been a workhorse for me over those years. Easy to work on and fun to own. I live in West Melbourne Florida.

[@David-pk9be]

Well presented. As a former owner of one of these it was nice to hear someone who actually appreciates and understand these machines.

[@farmerphil]

Well done on the restore, I drove the M35A2 and M52A2 when I was in the service. Still painted OD.

[@dw7094]

It's amazing how long the M44 chassis endured. The extended life program produced the M35A3 with super singles, CAT engine and Allison transmission. In essence, head and shoulders above the Stewart & Stevenson crap they have now.

[@jakandle]

Beautiful restoration job Ryan. Bet it brings a smile to your face every time you drive it.

[@richardbradley6157]

Man! I loved driving that truck, brings back memories of driving that truck in Nam. 716 MP 67-68

[@sillykanji]

I bet you would get more attention from that, than a Lamborghini.

[@bassstudent4life]

Totally agree with you man. Tell you what. You go get the Lambo, i'll go get the deuce then we'll trade, ok budd.

[@FoxPopvli]

lambowho? :D

[@francissullivan6400]

Thats a Marines Honda civic!!!!

[@Level_No_Curve]

I own a deuce and have driven many supercarse before. I can say the deuce gets as much if not mpre attention

[@aboonski]

I have a 1968 M35A2C with the air assist power steering. Would LOVE to get tires and rims like the ones you have! Also the warn-type hubs would be nice as well. I've used my winch a lot over the years I have owned this truck. Living in Florida with hurricanes it's a great truck to have when there's flooding.

[@scyros35]

OUTSTANDING Deuce Ryan. Love the upgrades, the great video and thanks for keeping an important part of our military history alive and well!

[@bigwilliearmitage]

Considering how most of those ended up, that's a lucky survivor. It's also fun to see a no nonsense military spec vehicle. It's loud, crude and just about unstoppable. That turbo makes me laugh!

[@bluesharp59]

Heck yeah ! Thumbs up. I will bet people don't mess with you in traffic driving that beast. I want one some day.

[@TheJamesLamb]

When there are no roads this is the Truck! Nice example, I like the tires and the diesel heater that heats the bed.

[@Drakk117]

HAHA, She might get 11 mpg, but I guarantee if she was pulling 10 tons of whatever behind, she'd still get 11 mpg.

[@millionairesclubllc3193]

11mpg aint bad. I had a ML55 AMG (which is the racing division of mercedes) with a factory handbuilt racing engine and I got about 6-8 mpg in traffic.. and it uses premium fuel only.

[@asovietreunion13]

Just like a Diesel should.

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

you did a magnificent job ~ the colour and larger michelin tyres are both spot on decisions ENJOY‼️ Could’nt be nicer…👊🔥🥂 🪖

[@markbergendahl2651]

Felt like I was riding in a convoy again! The "Z" monster caught up with me. Good thing you got a rack for my M16; otherwise I would've dropped it when I dozed off! Great job on the restoration !

[@idreamofdragonso5677]

That turbo is to die for!

[@VicsYard]

Really nice truck. Can't wait to get mine going!!!

[@jughead3860]

I own a M-35A2 also. The capabilities are crazy. Your's is sweet, bro!

[@Convoycrazy]

Very informative, LOVE ride-along videos... love hearing that turbo all-fuel go to work! Subcribed!

[@bradkaberline8549]

Great looking truck like the 5 ton 80s 90s trucks as well the 6×6 for sure would love to own one thank you great video

[@cydonianman]

LOVE that whistle sound

[@phillipmassie6552]

Very handsome vehicle and your upgrades are well chosen. I remember many of these sturdy well made "Whistlers" in Vietnam. This is the first time I've ever seen a well turned out "strac'" example. In Vietnam they were usually covered in red mud !

[@rmaynard3178]

Wow! Love what you have done to that truck! Great video!

[@MissionSurvivor]

Thank you! Be sure to visit us at www.missionsurvivor.com for hiking, camping and prepping gear!

[@BasedGrimace]

Dude that is so clean. That engine bay, oh man. Entire truck is MINT. I would load that bed up and go camping so hard.

[@patb9375]

then it would not be mint. Why "camping so hard" What is wrong with camping?

[@timethious54]

Nuthin' like slappin' the dash, for the high gear !! 😁😍👍✌️💪

[@elsandypants84]

Love the truck. I just bought mine in Alaska. Use to drive them when I first joined the USAF in the early 2000s. Now I'm about to retire and going to restore mine. Love the details in your video explaining upgrades and everything you have done. It was very helpful!

[@pelagic6]

Nice restoration job, and good advice. I have two bobbed deuces and a custom M900 series and am always looking for upgrade options, with the impending winter I like the idea of the heater you installed, very nice.

[@reedalbright4549]

Thanks! Didn't know Kaiser was hyphenated with Jeep during that era. I haven't researched it yet, but you learn something new every day! I appreciate the info!

[@GarageKulture13]

Great quality video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. It helped a lot.

[@karlk6860]

Ryan nice Deuce you have there. I have been collecting military trucks for a few years and have owned a number of Deuces all very good trucks but one thing I always tell folks looking to buy one are the HP rating and the fact that if they are expecting miracles of performance look else where! The Deuce engine makes 134 HP and that is in a 14,000 pound truck, if you doing something with a truck like this and need lots of wheel speed you wont get it here! Concerning the lubrication of the engine and primarily the injector pump I always add a qt of engine oil to every tank of fuel, with todays ultra low sulfur diesel fuel is very hard on the pump. Ryan you were certainly correct on your statement concerning the stock tires, they are know as NDT for non directional tread and they were designed to be somewhat good an ALL surfaces, well in reality really completely SUCK equally on all surfaces, if your not a stickler for originality there is serious improvement options concerning rubber! As far as the "hearing protection required placard" in the cab HELL YES you need hearing protection in a stock Deuce, they are almost deafening cruising down the highway! On my last Deuce I did a 100% resto on it and I rhino lined the inside of the cab up to the back of the seats and all the floor area then I used a FAT MAT under the center floor section on top of the transmission and this reduced the inside noise dramatically to the point you can easily have a conversation inside the truck while driving down the highway, I will be selling this truck this spring. Great video Ryan and thanks for sharing!

[@volatilesky]

Dear God it's getting better mileage than my 04 GMC hahaha

[@SergeantExtreme]

Not hard to one up a Garbage Motor Car (GMC).

[@williamedgarperrigo9813]

two of us soldiers were slowly driving in two separate duces on the bumpy desert of Kuwait towards the paved road (after the war) back in 1991 when suddenly we got this juvenile urge to race! we were bouncing and kicking up dust for about a mike. the guy i was racing against already had several flat tires anyway. it was fun! a few days later i also had a flat tire, which i changed by myself using only the truck’s tools. the standard tires had inner tubes and could be changed by lifting the rim ring out with a crow bar. to inflate, i mounted the finished tire/rim towards the inside in case the ring would pop out while filling air with the truck’s compressor, which it never did. good times!

[@FoxPopvli]

Outstanding truck! I'd spend hours listening to that Hercules screaming the hell out! If I'd have one, I'd probably want no other vehicles in all of my life :D

[@ZEDU657]

Awesome truck! I will have to keep an eye out for you around town. Cheers!

[@skiptastic1000]

really cool truck…. thanks for sharing

[@slamboy66]

love the sound rowing thru the gears

[@magazineman3910]

Very cool thanks for the ride . I've built them in 1/35 scale model and love the looks of the thing.

[@VaupellGaming]

Very nice vehicle ;) glad to see it in such a good condition.

[@buster4236]

Good video. One item you should cover when explaining the light switch which is slightly to the left of steering column on the dash. If you don't move the top switch from the straight up and down position to the first position to the right, you won't have any brake lights. When that switch is in the "Off" position, no current is running through any wires for your lights. Always move that straight up and down switch at the top one position to the right so you will have brake lights. Also, when you get more comfortable with the shifting of this vehicle, I can show you how to get a 7 (seven) speed out of a 5 (five) speed transmission.

[@rayl6362]

You did an outstanding job on the review!

[@zootedsuit]

Thx for the post. Nice piece of history there.

[@jeffroyal1554]

See those knobs to tension the windshield tip out? That's what we used to hold m16's, the carry handle fit there perfectly.

[@DRTYFN]

Beautiful truck!! Love it.

[@kevinmurphy3464]

Nicely done with some really nice upgrades. With no glow plugs that diesel started up super fast.

[@PoPofan98]

My local fire department has a couple of these and boy are they fun to fight fire in. they are indestructible!

[@shiliikkendall362]

Austin Shook for real

[@stevenrosario5159]

That is a fantastic truck! Thanks for the video.

[@jughead3860]

Love the sound of that Whistler Turbine.

[@josebey7808]

Oh man ......it's just like going for a ride in a TANK.......wow awesome......love from Munich Germany

[@YELLEBG]

Wow! That's awesome! I've been looking at bug out / adventure campers & this or the 5 ton would make a great platform.

[@govliquidation]

Great looking truck!

[@MrButuz]

The distance you had from your wingmirrors to your garage is the same as I have getting me little Merc into me little garage :D

[@bksrecang1413]

Beautiful truck!! Love it

[@trains4one]

The air glad hands on the back are also for the different types of trailers this vehicle can pull. All of those have to have air brakes to stop. Been there done that.

[@glyndondisharoon6310]

...AWESOME!... Thank You, Ryan

[@KPearce57]

That Kaiser LD-465 will run on about anthing that will burn, but the big singles are squirrley one ice/snow/wet roads I'd rather have the duals. Drove these daily in Germany from 75-81 no heaters no boot on the shifter, no hearing protection placard, thats why I can still hear the turbo in my ears 24/7.

[@rumerboyz]

Awesome truck! Great video

[@ElaBellll]

50 gallon tank, 11 mpg 400 mile range! Brilliant mathematics there!

[@challenger0126]

Great Job,Love it It sounds like FREEDOM

[@thudable]

Thanks, GREAT looking truck. I'm looking to pick one up as a haul,plow, etc truck. The info you provided is helpful.

[@tallishyeti2756]

Check out a channel called "deuce and guns " he made an awesome 20 video series about everything you could want to know about these trucks.

[@thudable]

Will do.

[@Mog435]

awesome !!!!! thanks for posting

[@billythekidperez7343]

Beautiful truck!

[@redtra236]

Air brakes don't automatically mean it's a CDL vehicle in most states anyways. Hell here in Missouri you can drive a semi on a farm license with no CDL legally(Limited to a 150 mile radius though). A lot of rental trucks have air brakes though and no CDL required.

[@michaelanderson1859]

Garrett Smith you do need CDL in Florida if full air brakes. I believe he said some statex.

[@donalddodson7365]

Great ride along, thank you.

[@arnaldorocha5073]

Congratulations! Excelent video, excelente truck, i liked a lot!

[@gunnyusmc8412]

Awesome job my compliments sir

[@twobeer3316]

Now that's a truck. Oh the things we used to do with those...

[@peterjuhasz5143]

This is a very nice truck, congrat! You did a good job on that thing! Some years ago we have a Csepel D344, which is a Hungarian army truck, similar too this M35, but we have to sold that :-/ I miss that thing when I watched this vid. Congrat again, great truck and great job!

[@tiendq]

It's very interesting to ride on this noisy truck :). Thanks.

[@BarryAllen-hm1op]

That thing is beautiful!

[@matthewmajcher7180]

Mission Survivor What brand of lock out hubs did you install, and where did you purchase them? Beautiful truck man! Thanks

[@pif02]

Magnifique restauration , Bravo à l'équipe !!!

[@mrrice5274]

That's a nice truck. I have a 1969 deuce and I enjoy it too.

[@rishavbali_]

mileage?

[@ericjohnson4018]

Great video.

[@johnzarn3367]

This is bad ass, thanks for the video.

[@murphtahoe1]

That thing is bad-ass!!! Man...I need to move out of Los Angeles and buy one those bad boys. Very nice rig sir.

[@basiltaylor8910]

A Kaiser Reo with a Continental 'Ostrich' engine that runs on any combustible juice you put in the tank, like an ostrich, the freewheeling AVM type hubs tells me the 6x6 drive is part time. Transfer box has a simple in out dog clutch to the front axle actuated by an air toggle switch under the dashboard, no centre differential. On roads or hard surfaces the wagon is in 6x4 drive, drive to the back axles only, a fuel saving measure especially if any combustible liquid fuel is scarce,. Flicking the toggle engages 6x6 drive ,all six wheels driving for off road, but remember when driving back onto hard tarmac ,flick the toggle switch to 6x4 drive avoiding axle wind up as the Kaisers transmission is similar in operation to a Series 3 Land Rover or early CJ5 Jeep,. It is possible to convert the wagon to a 6 speed all synchro gearbox by Eaton ,Spicer, or ZF, as the Kaiser is built like a big Meccano set, you can change the chassis mounts to fit the 6 speed . You can still run twins on the back axles fitted with 11xR20 road tyres on the standard rims, as the Avon pattern bar grips offer dangerously low levels of grip on tarmac in wet weather.

[@hereintranzit]

In 1968 they didn’t have turbo engines and power steering in those trucks. There was allot more modified to that truck than just the tire size.

[@farmerallis]

Gotta love those 3116 CATs. Man do they ever sound good.

[@MrDemonman7]

It's not a CAT.

[@farmerallis]

RagingHippo Just the old inline 6 with a whistler turbo then

[@rileykirk11]

farmerallis ldt 465 with a c turbo

[@jakecollyer6681]

Love you kept the origional turbo in it. Most people replace it because of the wistle.

[@SergeantExtreme]

Ah, this brings back memories of playing Far Cry 3. Deuce was my favorite vehicle to drive.

[@TheTWhite]

Haha yep. Ever play the mudrunner games? The sound design is nearly identical to what these trucks sound like in the video, and the in game trucks are similar too.

[@SergeantExtreme]

@@TheTWhite Ah, just looked it up. It appears to be a Spin Tires clone.

[@TheNVSK]

I am new to this hobby an I would like to get the single set wheel and tire configuration - where would I go about purchasing this set up?

[@bailong3743]

well thought and design...

[@DavidJones-fi1kk]

A total chic magnet!

[@jerrshobe6765]

awesome thanks for making this video

[@blinko656]

What a beauty!!

[@publicsafetylightsaustrali8590]

such a nice truck & sounds great

[@LomilomiHealing]

Aloha, Awesome vid & truck! Can you recommend any companies that refurbish D & a 1/2s? Mahalo...

[@BTMONE]

Beautiful

[@RNRmedia2]

awesome truck

[@SedatedandRestrained]

Beautiful truck! What kind of wheels are those and where did you get them? I have seen a lot of these trucks singled out back but those wheels look amazing tough!