How To Buy a Deuce

[@deuceandguns]

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[@glennredwine289]

Mr. Deuce & Guns: Could you get one of these engines and put it in an older street legal truck? Here in Cali it would have to be a '76 or earlier truck in order to be able to register( wouldn't meet smog regs otherwise) but the multi fuel engine seems really cool. Are there crate engines available for these? And if you did find one of these multi-fuel engines would you have to re-do the pickup's brake system to be like the Deuces?

[@deuceandguns]

@@glennredwine289 The engine alone without the transmission weighs close to 2,000 lbs so it'd be way too large and heavy to fit in anything much smaller than a Deuce sized truck. If you're ok with a semi-multifuel capable truck I'd recommend an 80's diesel pickup. Something like an F-250 or F-350 with the 6.9 International Diesel which can be retrofitted to burn vegetable oil very easily. For a fully Multi-fuel truck in CA I'd recommend a Deuce M35 truck that's been Bobbed where they cut the second axle off and make a super 4x4 out of it retaining the rest of the truck.

[@glennredwine289]

OK, THANKS

[@mickey7664696]

What do u think about the bobbed m35?

[@GetMeThere1]

Can you still get parts for these trucks?

[@justtl5885]

Grand Dad had one at the farm growing up,COOLEST GRANDPA EVER! All my neighborhood buddies wanted to got to the farm with me and get a ride in the "Army truck".Great childhood memories.

[@eddielane9569]

I use to drive the Duce and the Five Ton in the Marines back in the early eighties. I also went to M60 Tank school a few years later and became a Tank Crewman. I had a lot of fun driving and working on those vehicles.

[@davidkosach3095]

Wow me too ! No tank school but did drive the 2.5 & 5 ton, plus the old wwll jeeps and half tracks. All great vehicles too, same time as you early 80’s at El Toro in California & Tustin

[@Ronin4614]

I can remember driving one to get my military license. They had me driving over a flooded field with water up to my waist as I sat there behind the steering wheel. I love them!!

[@karlk6860]

This is a pretty good video on the M35A2 I have owned and used these trucks for both pleasure and work for years and they are good trucks when used within their capabilities. A couple things to know, the brakes are AIR ASSIST brakes if you are out of air the brakes will still work but will need great pressure on the pedal to activate them. Parts are readily available online from a number of sources. Beware of used tires unless you know their history, to some people used means sitting out behind the barn for the last 10 years, those tires should be used only for making black smike in the fire. You will run into to trucks that will have one of two different cold start assist options, the first is an Ether assist, that large orange can on the firewall of the truck in this video had the Ether assist option, it works very effectively WHEN USED CORRECTLY, READ THE MANUAL! The other is a manifold heater option and you will hear people talking very negatively about this system in my opinion the manifold heater is the best starter assist option I have ever used, its easy to use and very effective without the possible misuse implication that Ether has. When your looking at trucks one thing to no overlook is the radiator, look for dark spots in the core both front and back look for any signs of leakage residue where the upper and lower tanks attach to the core, the radiator is one of the most expensive pieces to replace on the M35A2. When the truck is running and after its warmed up look under the engine you will see a rubber hose hanging down this is known as the slobber tube, you should see a little oil vapor moisture vapor and maybe a drip or two of oil out of this tube, that is all very normal and not a concern. Now if you see smoke and or its readily dripping oil out of the tube this engine has problems and I would stay away from it. Last thing M35A2 prices are going up all the time I remember when 1500.00 would buy you a very dandy ready to drive truck and it had very low wear on it and you could drive it for years. Now you can expect to pay 7 to 8K for that same truck and tomorrow is a new day and new prices. Buying a Deuce is fun, they are fun to drive but dont expect a huge amount of hill climbing ability or rocket starts from the stop light its a TRUCK with 134 HP and it weighs 14,000 pounds. Drive it respectively and keep up on maintenance and they will last a very long time! Goof luck!

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

As far as power goes are they very good for hauling? I was considering one for going to the mountains with my horses in a trailer.

[@karlk6860]

@@OverOnTheWildSide as far as pulling a load on flat ground they are ok you are talking about mountains, they will pull a lot but your going to be doing it slowly. The thing that seems to be forgotten is these trucks have 134 HP and the truck all by itself weighs 14,000 pounds. The gearing in the truck is meant to deal with this but your never going to be fast or even close to a more modern vehicle. Great trucks I have owned a few and own a beautiful one now and have always loved the Deuce and it will pull a good load but you need a bit of patience.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

@@karlk6860 thanks

[@karlk6860]

Everything written above is 100 percent accurate in my 20 years of running Deuces. I will be getting my last Deuce ready to sell pretty soon, I have acquired a warehouse full of military trucks and I just don't drive the Deuce any more. It's one of the nicest trucks in the Midwest it's a complete shame for it to sit in my warehouse.

[@davesweany8650]

Thanks for bringing me back in the 70s when I got a lot of experience changing head gaskets, pressure pumps,engines, trans, transfer case, without air impact guns. It was a great learning experience in Schoefield Barracks Hawaii. Loved it but I have no need for that truck.

[@BeefaloBart]

That turbo sound brings back so many memories of my Army days. Keep in mind not all had a turbo. One I drove in Berlin had no turbo and the exhaust ran down the side and out by the rear tires.

[@deuceandguns]

+Medium Man Oh wow. That was an early M35. My uncle once told me he would put his hands on the bed where the exhaust ran to warm them up on cold day convoys.

[@BeefaloBart]

it was the only one we had like it in the entire brigade. I drove it a few months then back to the a2.

[@Rangoslap8]

Old truck....my 66 had turbo and stack on the front right. Halo mount over passenger seat too. Not a sprag front but air switch. I would like one myself. But the side mirrors were so much crap.Shaking, or loose or way too tight to adjust...bad setup. Miss my old truck. 1992 1995 1966 june/M35A2 multifuel...not diesel only. Ft Hood TX.hooah

[@EddieLeal]

Most issues we had with them was the operators/drivers did not drain the air tanks. Moisture would build up/damage the low air pressure sensors by the tanks. Master light switches/turn signal switches. The engine/transmission rarely had any issues. Maybe the sprag unit if the sprag unit was not unwound/ serviced at its recommended time set by the -10 /-20. Starters are heavy as hell. Almost lost a digit one time trying to dislodge a starter motor out of this beast. lol! Oh and I ruined a brand new radiator on one of these trucks as well. lol! I forgot to secure the brackets on the side of the radiator after I had installed it. Started that bad boy thinking I was the best damn mechanic in the world. Then I heard a horrible sound. Radiator had fallen back on the fan! lol! I was a PV2 at the time and though my motor-sergeant was going to tear me a new one! He was actually pretty cool about it. We ordered a new one which came in a week or two later. This time I made sure I double checked all of the mounting brackets/bolts. lol!! The good old days. lol!

[@NexxuSix]

I had a 1967 AMC Deuce whilst stationed in Germany. I was only 17-1/2 when I was signed in. I can surely attest that driving one of these beasts does take a little bit of muscle, and knowledge. The shift pattern is something to get used to as well. In the three years I drove one in (West) Germany in the early 80’s, I can tell you they are not the most comfortable ride. No A/C, only engine heat, the seats were not comfortable, but purpose built, and except for the one time my Deuce slipped into a ditch in the forest, I never had a problem going anywhere. You could put the Deuce in first gear, and that vehicle would just keep going. I often wondered what happened to D-130a. I certainly miss the damn thing... and your video brought back great memories of doing the PM checks. Thank you!

[@willie_mccoy]

I wrenched on these, as well as the 800/900 series 5-tons back in my Army days (63B/H8). You don't need a gym for a good workout...just get a Deuce and go for a drive.

[@bengrosser8722]

My dad did the same in the army in the 70s

[@burnerjack01]

Power steering by "arm strong"...

[@ralphwood8818]

Drove a 5 ton dump truck from Coeur d Alene Idaho to Boise. Idaho. About 1975 It was a days hard work. Was that white Bird pass. Dont remember for sure. Trying to keep the brakes from getting too hot. They were going to be sold. Sitting next to a noisy transmission going back on a Huey copter a pilot said hope that transmission gets us back to Coeur d Alene. I had on ear phones. Dont know if they were just Jacking with us. Can you imagine driving these trucks in northern Idaho with no heater. Drove a 1953 GMC 2 1/2 ton in the Army. Easier to deal with. When I came back to the states I drove a new 60 Bonneville Pontiac ambulance. That was living high. Fort Ord army hospital California. Gone now

[@coolroy4300]

Yes ,down the tank trail at Graf on your way to Vilsek. 💪🇺🇸👍

[@coolroy4300]

Nothing like changing a tire with a pickaxe and a sledgehammer.

[@TheMauser98a]

I am a retired us army veteran of 26 years active duty, I always loved driving the M35s. Good vehicles.

[@Empathicveteran]

I served 4 years before I was injured. I loved driving it especially on the freeway. Nothing looks more sexy like driving top speed on freeway in a deuce and a half.

[@itsmatt2105]

I own and work 2 of these for commercial firewood. Here are some things I have learned about these trucks. They are LOUD and cannot be quieted very much with a muffler. They do NOT have OEM power steering but DO have a very wide turning radius. Trying to tightly maneuver this truck ain't going to happen and you WILL get a workout. They are very stiffly sprung and will bounce you around and beat you up on rough ground and there are hard, sharp corners to hit in the cab. If you are tall, driving this truck will be a pain. Top of windshield is very low. You will have to duck your head to look very far forward. Covering the clutch with your left foot will jamb your knee between the steering wheel and door making it difficult to turn the steering wheel with both hands like will be required while attempting tight turns. The transmissions are VERY tight and changing gears, especially at low speeds with a load on takes 2 men and a boy. There may be some adjustment possible in my clutch (which I haven't gotten around to doing yet because pedal travel seems normal) but I kind of doubt it. VERY poor fuel economy. I only drive 5 miles to my wood lot so kind of hard to pin MPG down but it's really low. 8-10,11? This is not a truck to regularly drive long distance unless you are rich or making money. These trucks have the very bomber Rockwell axles but the trucks are NOT tanks and are NOT indestructible! They are actually built rather light for what they initially look like. They are called a "road tractor" and that is exactly what they are. Think "a configuration of farm tractor that will do up to (I think) 47 mph on the road." Not indestructible, go anywhere road truck." The old unidirectional tires SUCK! Especially in snow. You MUST get a set of tire chains for the old style tire in snow! When new they might do ok in mud but have poor traction on every thing else. Everyone with money to burn is switching over to block tread tires. Not mentioned in this vid: Look for fluid stains on inside sidewall of back tires and inside and outside of front tires. These trucks were designed and built with long periods of sitting in mind but most are pretty old and wheel seals may be bad. Back axle usually just needs to be jacked up and tighten the axle nuts to restore seal, front has to be pulled apart and replaced. Not that complicated but it's a labor intensive job. These trucks are 24 volt! That means hooking up regular 12 volt batteries positive to negative. Lights are readily available at NAPA. To turn headlights on you have to COCK the spring loaded lower right hand lever on the switch cluster BEFORE getting the top switch in the cluster to move to the last position to the right which turns the headlights on. I about tore my hair out over this one. These trucks are SO stiff, I'm not sure why anyone in their right mind would bob one. They are loo light in payload to begin with. If all you want is a hunting rig, there are MANY other way better options than a bobbed deuce. Spend a few more bucks and get a used Unimog so you will really end up with something usable. The take away: The M35 was designed to not make taxpayers cry when it ended up a twisted piece of shrapnel on a battlefield. It's ok (but not great) at what it does but think heavy duty jeep, not scaled down tank and you will have your expectations met. If you have work for this truck, buy one. If you just want to bolster your manhood or need a hobby, don't bother. They make a splendid loud noise that will impress your friends but will only sit in your yard once you find out what a troublesome pain in the ass they are to drive or ride in.

[@goober239]

Such negativity! There is a forum dedicated to this truck. They talk about shows, maintenance, stories, and most importantly, upgrades. You can still modernize a deuce. First thing most people get is pneumatic steering. One guy on the forum had installed airbag suspension and Fox shocks. He says it rides better than a Cadillac! Another guy put 4 wheel steering in one. The fuel mileage doesn't really matter. A deuce will run on just about anything that burns. I think BC said he got 13-15 mpg on waste veggie oil and motor oil.

[@amerigo88]

It's Matt is right about the ride. I rode a M35A2 up a desert road through Wadi Al Waqba (Saudi Arabia) to the Iraqi border with just a case of .50 caliber ammo in the bed; meaning we were running very light. I was nearly dead after a one hour ride in the passenger seat of the cab. The suspension just provided about zero buffer from the road beneath it. After our visit to the forward base, I scored a ride back south in a HMMWV with some warrant officers and it was suddenly like the road had been paved. I rode in HMMWV's as much as I could after that experience. In case you are considering the Chevy Blazer CUCV (M1009), ours dissolved in the Arabian desert. One of them had four rear axles replaced and three front axles. Others were breaking axles and alternator brackets on nearly a daily basis. The Chevy 3/4 ton diesel CUCV pickups were quite sturdy and comfortable though. The HMMWV was king among the light military vehicles in Desert Storm (1990 - 1991).

[@dphilli8gmail]

It's Matt I

[@highwatercircutrider]

I spent 6 years riding in a deuce and occasionally driving (1970-1976). Your right, they are a bear to ride in (driving one is a bit better). Our convoy got pulled over by the Michigan state police because of smoke coming out the back of our deuce (we were the last truck in a long convoy). Our company comander was not happy about our small fire built on the steel floor in the back to keep warm! Oops and and I should have known better (I was a Sgt. and team leader). Amazingly, I never got busted for allowing it.

[@itsmatt2105]

A camp fire in the back! Sounds like something the Russians would do! Mine still have the diesel fired space heater type cab heater units in the engine compartment but neither one actually works so I plan on getting a big heater core out of a bus and tapping the cooling system to heat the cab. As leaky as the cab is, even a cranking, oversize heater core will have a hard time keeping any heat in. Would love to raise the roof of the cab enough to look down the road without having to slouch and get a crick in my neck but probably won't ever get around to it. Another deuce owner told me the aftermarket muffler he put on his truck did make a difference in the level of noise so I will be installing one. A surplus truck salesman told me a muffler makes no difference but I've since learned he kind of over states things.

[@fiero11]

I have found myself starting out in 2nd gear most the time unless I have a load or starting off going up a hill. First is gear so low for pulling weight I just never seemed to need to use it too much. Love the turbo sound in the deuces. Only thing I would add in your go over list is common things missing or needed on the trucks to look for and what you may expect to run into having to replace after buying one...they are after all classics 45 plus years old, a testament to their durability!

[@Zachary.Hutchinson]

*Me trying to watch some cooking videos before I go to the store to get ideas for dinner* KZbin recommended: wanna know how to buy a deuce truck? Me: Yes...

[@deuceandguns]

That's awesome! Thanks for stopping by and if you want a desert idea here is a link to me trying to make my mother's Army Fudge that she sent to my dad back in the day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXjCfKdubrymacU

[@popsoldboats3406]

Ironic not sure what your tag words are. But this also piped up in my feed for boats. Now I drove many of these in my dad. Joined the Army just after my 17th birthday. Was driving deuce and 5 tons by 18 later I drove 2.5 million miles as a long haul driver. I was so a custom to the 100 point per and post trip inspection I rarely ever had a mechanical issue in 25 years. Great video.

[@bobjones4810]

Dude! You absolutely made me want to get one of these! Nice job.

[@sharronmcwilson5130]

Bob Jone 4s

[@MikeDCWeld]

Same here. Unfortunately, I have no money.

[@nerfcommando149]

me too!

[@creeperguard1238]

Michael Carnes they cost less then 5k

[@Rangoslap8]

I drove one in army. Always go underneath and drain brake air compressor tanks!!!!! Every time before you start it. If you want brakes.

[@EddieLeal]

Oh the nostalgia! ;( My first "big truck" I was assigned during my first duty assignment at Ft Hood Texas. I was a 63B Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic assigned to the 555th Engineers Topographic (Triple Nickel) Under 3d Corp/Phantom Command. 1992 -1993. Got my first Art 15 there....and my second. Good times. lol! ;) That said, SFC Juan Soto and SSG Simms(My motor-sergeant and first line supervisor), If your reading this I just want to let you both know...I MADE IT YOU SOBs! Retired in 2012! No hard feelings guys. In retorspect I would not have made it if were not for the hard discipline/mentorship you two provided as leaders. I sincerely apologize if I was the cause of so many sleepless nights/headaches during my short time at lovely Fort Hood Tx. I sincerely miss you guys. Wish we could have a reunion. lol!

[@Joseywales414]

I agree, the same here for my mentors. 2/5 Cav here 93-95

[@apexalaska]

I drove a deuce and a half around a woodlot in Mass when I was 15, it was a lot of fun. We also used to use them for hauling salmon when commercial fishing in Bristol Bay.

[@moeshouse575]

was in the reserves in the 70 -76. my partner in crime and i drove a 5 ton wrecker. full diesel. he would spike a 100 gal tank of diesel with 10 gal of gasoline. and ran the tires to 100. it would really fly down the hiway.

We have a 1970 M35A2 that has been completely redone and rebuilt. It’s amazing!

[@EddieLeal]

For those of you that may not know what the orange container on the firewall is. Its used for cold weather engine start. Filled with ether. Rarely used in Ft Hood. Ft Hood winters could get bone chilling cold. But once the diesel engine fired up/warmed up, as long as the batteries/charging system were in top shape, that truck would start every single time. Rarely had any serious issues with it in the winter time. What I did not like about it was "NO POWER STEERING!" I had to park a trailer in our motorpool one day after a field exercise and it turned my arms into buddy. It didn't help that I had strings for arms folks. lol! Preventive maintenance is key to keep this baby purring. ;)

[@jomarz1828]

No power steering? I'm out

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome video man! Just looked at 1 today and definitely walking the other way thanks for all the great tips

[@deuceandguns]

Thanks for stopping by. From my experience Deuces are either ready to roll with little to deal with or in need of a major overhaul.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@deuceandguns I mean this one ran and drove and seemed overall legit but it had a ton of oil leaks and was just fairly rough overall. Just subscribed by the way. I'll definitely be checking out your other Deuce videos. I would offer you too reach out to me if you ever had Automotive questions, but I can see you're already a pretty handy guy!

[@martynrosa]

Aw the memory, of driving these trucks however I still like the 5 ton cargo.

[@insidethemusicalmind7207]

The 5 ton was a Rolls Royce compared to driving the Deuce and a half. The transmission was a game of "square peg, round hole".

[@AmericanViking]

Just watched your video. Have to tell you about my 1968 Kaiser Jeep deuce. My lift pump quit working. Up on inspection found I needed a new one. But what I got a kick out of was the fuse repair on the old one. A foil gum wrapper rolled around the fuse looked to be as old as the truck. Thought what a neat piece of history. Not the correct way to fix it but it worked.

[@EddieLeal]

OH the nostalgia! I used to work on these in the Army(63B). My first assigned vehicle too. lol! It was a work out to drive. NO POWER STEERING. LOL!

[@johntaylor346]

Thanks for the video it's been alot of years(decades). I have actually slept in the back of a deuce but never had the misfortune of having to drive one. My baby was an AMGeneral 916 pulling an armored D7F.(combat engineer)

[@miguelsolo6810]

Man I love the sound of a deuce. Nothing like driving one of those babies.I had my own assigned when I was on duty at FT Hood 16th Sig Battallion and the N.J. National Guard.hooah!

[@tahitifan100]

Your channel is why I love KZbin.

[@ZuluLifesaBeech-]

At Ft. Bragg in the '90s I was going through a mine training course for a current conflict in place where they once made Yugos... It was a good course where I learned how much time you have to get out of a minefield. Which is: THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! Anyway, toward the end of the course the NCO instructors were showing us near one of the EOD pits ways to try and harden a vehicle so you can make it out alive, like using sandbags in floor of the cab and bed of Deuce 1/2. Then came demolition time to show us trainees what an anti-tank mine can do to a truck. They drove a perfectly good Deuce 1/2 truck down into the pit then had us move to an observation bunker good distance back . FIRE IN THE HOLE! I watched as the engine and front axle flew off the truck! After that we were all leaving and here comes 15 more very good old 2 1/2 ton trucks being driven to the slaughter. What a waste! I think I cried almost as much as when Old Yellar got shot! 😢

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

@@douganderson7002 pretty far from useless, dude.

[@Elaphae]

I looked at one awhile back here in Florida. Still figuring the budget. Boy, when I drop my radiator cap it lodges somewhere out of sight or requires me to crawl under to find it. Love how yours magically returned to where it belonged.

[@deuceandguns]

Long gone are the days where we had metal radiator caps that were secured by a chain. Those left us about the same time as foot mounted dimmer switches were being phased out. The last time I was looking at Deuces available I found several good options in FL but don't turn your back on any of the more modern surplus options.

[@SlayingBB324]

BTW Being an 88M for the military, Before you shut down the engine after a drive give in 3-7 minutes (depending on the drive) or so before you shut it down to give the turbo a chance to vent and cool a bit, If back pressure builds up it can blow.

[@deuceandguns]

+Brandon Bates I think I've covered this in early videos. I know I've recorded it in the past and I hope I didn't edit it out...Maybe I should do a dedicated shut down vid. I've always said 5 min cool down across the board so what would necessitate a 7 minute cool down? Basic heavy haul/steep climb situation or are there other times that I've never thought of?

[@SlayingBB324]

Well I personally have never seen 7 minutes anywhere but our SSGs say 7 sometimes just to be safe

[@richardnielson3761]

Oh yea had the same issue with the M1070 HET. Destroyed so many turbochargers that way. Especially after a long day drive.

[@tranhau3818]

A35A2, together with Skyraider A-1, Chinook CH-47, Caribou, F-5 Freedom fighter, UH-1, Jeeps, Garand, Carbine M1,2, M-16, ... is the unforgettable memories in my childhood of 1960s and 1970s.

[@ssgpentland8241]

worked on these for years in the Army. If maintained, they will run in cat piss for ever. Biggest things that DO kill them are people who fire them up and "work" them right away without letting them warm up and lack of fluid changes. These can get expensive because they do not hold quarts...they hold gallons of fluids. They are a blast to drive and can last their owners forever.

[@Rangoslap8]

Yep. 63B10 8yrs.

[@Mumbles19852007]

Only cost me about $150 for an oil change on a 14L detroit. That was with Mobile Delvac 1300 from walmart, And filters (2) from freightliner dealer. These shouldnt be that bad.

[@mulletmansean2480]

This is excellent my dad has had me hooked on these forever and now 13 I’m trying to buy one to daily

[@fayazahmed295]

In mid 60s when I was boy I saw the M35 trucks on pakistan roads there was one an other truck Canadian military truck chevorolet C60S I called it without nose truck.Thank today i enjoyed your vedio and got so much information about M35 after 50 years.

[@vacountryboylifestyle5097]

Hey bc I just wanted to say you helped me buy my M35A2 and your videos have helped me figure out what swtiches does witch on mine. Mine has a white multi fuel. It also has 53 inch tires. Lol :) but long story short thank you very much for all of your help.

[@wmden1]

Thanks for the great information, especially on the lift pump, air leaks, and pneumatic front axle. I plan to check one out, payment in hand, in a couple of days. I've wanted one, kind of badly, since I was a teenager. I am 68 now. It's fun to dream, but it's time to actually do it.

[@deuceandguns]

Glad you found it helpful. I wanted a deuce the second I saw Rambo drive one in the theater.

[@wmden1]

@@deuceandguns I have loved equipment like that, since I was a toddler, especially military stuff, dozers and draglines.

[@nitromyke]

Came here for curiosity... Now have an urge to stalk the classified adds!! Thanks for the vid!!

[@davidwilliams5292]

My dad had one of these in the early seventies, used it as a semi tractor to pull an end dump doing demolition work around South Bend, Indiana. But his had a gas engine. I learned to drive big trucks in that thing at 16-17 yrs old.

[@seti48]

How much did you pay for your deuce and how much cash did you have to put into it right after purchase? Thanks, Nick

[@shovelrocker]

Thanks for the reply BC, I bought a 1971 AM General M35A2D today and get to bring it home tomorrow. Can't wait to start tinkering with it.

[@brianglade848]

Back in the 70s, my dad dropped a deuce right in the hallway of his office after a golf outing

[@dandd66]

Neighbor!! I've got a "green belt" property in Franklin (my home town) and I'm picking up a GSA-auction Deuce ('82, from the Forest Service) this week, to use as a farm truck. I'm looking forward to driving it

[@7yearslater]

My husband has one and it is a lot of work. Had to replace the 2 batteries yesterday, and this morning the brakes actually went out.

[@willferrel6896]

what are you doing out of the kitchen? go make me a sandwhich

[@MarioGarcia-ir3ro]

I feel for him unless you were a mechanic of these beasts its better to leave it to a professional

[@TechSgtBerry]

As the shops supervisor, in Det. 2, 5th Mobile Comm Gp., 3 years,had a dozen of them, and then, in the 601 TCS, Pruem AS, Germany, almost 6 years (NATO), I had 14 of our 56 Deuces. About half were turbocharged. Time frame is 1973 to 1982. Vehicles were built 1965 through 1975. So all were M35A & A1's. Fuel MPG, empty, could be almost 6.5 mpg. Loaded (2500 lb. An/TGC-27 or -28) and towing a mobilized unit, of about 3,000 lbs., we got a steady 5 mpg. Though they are "multi-fuel", we had to do our own maintenance in Squadron, so we had two proper Mechanics, who convinced us that running gasoline is "NOT GOOD" on the multi-fuel M35! I have changed oil, tires, and installed the hard steel cab (Arctic weather in Germany!), and fully maintained, painted, them, and I simply love them. I did drive, and operate, the M816 Tank retriever as our Wrecker, in Germany. It, too, is really a great off road vehicle. BUT, both of these military vehicles will slide on 'black ice' or hydroplane on water, with their military tread tires. Also, I wore ear plugs, and ear muffs, when ever driving these vehicles! Also, open the air tank drain, while parking them over night or longer! Saves the air system from rusting out from condensed water.

[@anthonys.5653]

How can anyone dislike this video? I learned quite a bit.

[@deuceandguns]

Thank you Anthony. I just imagine it's the viewers who like my shooting videos wanting me to make more videos for them and fewer Deuce vids. It could also be people who simply don't like my face. Regardless of why they down vote I appreciate your viewership and comment.

[@shawnecaster]

I truely enjoyed this video! This earned my 'like'. I believe negative comments and dislikes are from the jealous basement dweller type ha ha ha!! Sometimes I miss the days before the internet when one only presumed the majority of people were stupid :(

[@tonywaukau6838]

I used to be a mechanic in the US army and yes we do match the odometers on every truck we work on if needed majority of time they can take a beating.

[@paulwilliams8555]

As a Vietnam era GI , I 've seen my share of these vehicles and I cringe when you call it a "duece".It's a Duece and a Half. Thank you.

[@ronaldcarson4360]

Was in Motor-T in the Marines, we always called them Deuce and half's. Preferred the five tons though, because they were turbo charged.

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

Or simply "deuce" for short...

[@Mr71chevyvan]

from 1960-62 i drove an M-49c gas tanker trk, it was an 1200 gallon tanker mounted on an m-35 chassis. i was in the 24th qmc and the only driver hauling diesel fuel from augsburg to munich. hadda blast.

[@davidhmartel]

awesome, I drove a five ton in iraq

[@dougsherman381]

tankerdave thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country

[@johnycoho7830]

Amen

[@emmettmarbury6571]

Same here. Automatic.

[@richardnielson3761]

Thanks for the service over there I am sure we drove the same MSR's. Mainly drove M1070 HETs hauling tanks north to south.

[@Mumbles19852007]

@@richardnielson3761 nice.

[@robertdailing3147]

As an army mechanic, we we taught that C stoodfor 250 Cummins. D was for 238 Detroit. Oldest body I drove was a 42 Studebaker-Packard with functional heater. Heater was similar to VW. Engine had to heat up first

[@xGeneralDisarrayx]

Basically do a Class 1 Pre-Trip on it... if any issues.. "Walk away"!

[@Tuglife912]

I'm definitely buying an M-35 Duce and Half after watching this! Can't wait until I get my new job!

[@BulletsNBombs]

YESSSS!!!! ANOTHER DEUCE VID!!! Thanks BC

[@rondumontier1187]

Man I loved driving these beasts in the USMC. way back then. I use to change out everything on these and other military vehicles.

[@banzi-rc7dm]

I actually own a ww2 Studebaker weapons carrier ,ww2 willys jeep and an m3 halftrack and many weapons from ww2 including an mg42 and mg34

[@richardnielson3761]

Remember retiring 12 of these M35a2 at Ft Leonard wood aka lost in the woods. These guys had been sitting outside in the elements for years. Cold starts abound Lots of ether and wd40/ or as the army called it penetrating lubricant. "Valid points about the cold starts.All were equipped with the spicer 3053A transmission with the C code engine. Miss them they were bad A$$ to drive. Thanks for the video from a former Active duty Army 88m and 63B as a secondary MOS.

[@ronaldreed7698]

WD-40 aka water displacement formula 40 USED to have propane as propellant, it no longer does this about useless for starting fluid. A shop rag soaked with gasoline at the breather helps, I hate the sound an engine makes sometimes when either is introduced but I guess if they had either injectors installed in some it should be good. I drove one in Bragg in 79-80 with generator trailer in tow, I'd backed my boat with a van 100s of times so instead of everybody pushing the generator trailers by hand all over the motor pool I backed most up for everybody. Also, these will knock over pine trees ( when mission essential) If I had to clear a site, I didn't use the two handled buck saw, I pushed trees down with my deuce. I didn't mind no power steering, I probably would now as my arms aren't as big as they were then but all in all, with the communication rig I hauled and the trailer I towed it didn't ride all that badly. If I were to get one I'd cut the length off the bottom 2 springs leaving the stubby pieces bolted to keep the factory height. Remember; PMCS! Preventive, Maintenance, Checks and Services. All you military types who had vehicles should remember that from time in service.

[@aaronentrekin8829]

I was a mechanic worked on hundreds of theses trucks while in military the brakes were number one problem in nam and in Germany in 60s and 70s

[@MrCaine6969]

and clear into the nineties

[@Jeff97405]

How do you disagage the rear axles so its only one axle drive...its now in both rear axle locked...2008???

[@jamespinckard4210]

I drove a 5 ton ammo truck in my army stint. It was a beast but would go anywhere. Loved it and wish I had one now.

[@jamespinckard4210]

........and it had power steering. Lots of fun.

[@TheJoeyPeacock]

BC - thanks for all the vids. Extremely helpful. I'm a new subscriber to your channel due to my interest in a M35A2. I do have some questions please sir: Any issues with acquiring a tag for highway use? Any issues with your vehicle insurance company in insuring it? Any additional guidance on the insurance part? As commented in your thread here, any comments you would provide concerning it not being power steering? Your thoughts on the advantages of adding manual locking hubs on the front axle? Like many others, I'm looking forward to your upcoming Deuce vids. THANKS for creating them!

[@westwing23]

Joey Peacock bump 1+ i wanna know too

[@patrickwatts6296]

Joey Peacock a

[@chrisroberts9516]

Joey Peacock, et. al. Depends on which U.S. state, etc. you live in. Virginia treats M35s as commercial vehicles: 4.15% sales and use tax (based on purchase price) $10 to title. Registration $80/year. Hagerty insures almost everything based on agreed value. M35 valued at $3500.00, uninsured motorist coverage, liability, and comprehensive/collision at State minimum was quoted @ $100.00/ year for me.

[@elsandypants84]

Best tutorial I have seen for any vehicle. Very nice. Wish you would have talked aboutbthe winch though

[@BradleyMcVey]

enjoyed it learned from it question about how much ballpark cost and where can you get em worked on ?

[@deuceandguns]

Hard to talk about price due to the location and condition can vastly change the price. Plan on 5k-20k and expect to travel to pick it up. As far as repairs any diesel mechanic that can work on an all mechanical engine such as the old 12 valve Cummins or 6.9 International would be familiar with the multifuel engine but many may not want to go through the hassle of finding the specific parts. Often times if something goes wrong you'll be either turning the wrench yourself or calling around for someone willing to take on a challenge.

[@mikegunner4154]

I had a Deuce I drove in the Army for a couple years good ole A21 I loved that truck lol hated PMCS but it was worth it they finally retired her and we got 5 tons wish I could of bought that old gal.

[@dwreckbaker6382]

Im dropping a deuce right now watching this duece video how ironic

[@i_steal_meme]

Dwreck Baker yo what, same

[@ethangregorio9823]

I'm dropping a deuce watching this video about deuces and reading a comment about deducing

[@NoName-rm1nv]

I knew I would see a comment like this pretty quickly

[@tommyodonovan3883]

King coiler

[@rickb06]

ME TOO!

[@noskateonme5671]

I'm hopefully getting a deuce next year. This video was extremely informative. Thank you.

[@bill45colt]

9mpg on the highway,,,6mpg for 5 ton

[@CalvinGriffin91]

Very comprehensive! Will be keeping these tips in mind/watching this again before I go for my first deuce and a half for sure. Always wanted one of these old monsters.

[@Shane-Singleton]

Shit... I didn't want a Deuce... Until right now!!!

[@bnadit1949]

BC your channel led me to Steel Soldiers, which led me to wanting to get a deuce. I have my list of things I'm looking for picked out. Just waiting for a little bit of cash, and then the right truck. Here's to hoping it happens in the next year.

[@Jeddco66]

i have 2 of these but much older and wouldn't trade them for anything

[@69sixtwisternine]

how much does one of these trucks cost

[@MrCE1989]

We used deuces to warm up our MRE's. You can get a few MRE packages somewhere around the engine.

[@patrickpatrick191]

Registration and licensing in Florida is simple, because the Deuce and a Half, has Air over Hydraulic brakes! In the Tactical Air Command units which I served, as an Air Force Communications Service NCO. Det. 2, 5th Mobile Communications Squadron ( later, Group, for 4+ years), and then, 601St Tactical Air Control Squadron, in Germany, (6 years) of my 20+ years, I was a vehicle driving instructor, on all our Tactical vehicles. Wore ear muffs, plus ear plugs, at all times. Being in or close to the Arctic Circle, in Northern Germany, and in Denmark, the canvas cabs sucked. We had no heaters. Fixed that with upgraded metal cabs, and the addition of cab heaters. Once, when my truck was not loaded with it's AN/TGC-27 Crypto Van, as performed corrosion control, and painted the bed, Motor Pool grabbed it, wet, and sent it out to haul crushed gravel! Some stupid whom I obviously trained, but who forget some serious safety points, broke the front sprague spring on 65K235! That is the front engage sprague spring, so she steered like a catwalking thumper!

[@jamfunkr1]

Combat Comm...4th out of Guam!

[@davidv672]

Extremely happy to found you. What a great help you are. Liked and subscribed!

[@deuceandguns]

Thanks!

[@Jrez]

This video could be helpful IF I wanted to buy one. Maybe I should go find a video somewhere else on why on earth I would ever want to.

[@flyingpirate0456]

Why not?

[@Jrez]

@@flyingpirate0456 that isn't a reason lol

[@craigjb]

It's 6x6, screams merica and will run on damn near any fuel. Can run on burnt motor oil

[@darrenpatterson7351]

Thank you for the great video’s. Im headed up to ok. To pick up my Deuce i finally found one after months of searching.

[@anthonylitten1]

So if the vehicle is not perfect walk away

[@TheHamadanners]

Right base on price if i buy a duece for 200.00 im not gonna expect anything not even a title

[@Joseywales414]

I wish you would give your Duece some more TLC by doing a body paint job video . That would be great ! I mean your very informative tell us about prepping, type of paint I e ,,, carc, ect. That rhino options ect,,. I would love to see you do a video like this. Your very helpful, thank you, I’m about to buy one.

[@jameswhitworth44]

In the 70s I lost one in quicksand at ft.polk la. Almost got it out!

[@MrSuperG]

James Whitworth why didn’t it come out ? What happened.? Did u manage to push it out in the end .?

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

GREAT VIDEO!!! I love that truck! This video is going to get a TON of views. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Really appreciate it for when I get my deuce. lol.

[@callsignwhiskey1763]

Im 16 and id love to roll up to school in one of those

[@koosh6876]

Callsign Whiskey17 same man id park it next to the baby 35 hp miata one of my friends drive

[@blue_e.g.o.1687]

Callsign Whiskey17 Good luck on insurance, maintenance, being uncomfortable, weird shift patterns and gas mileage 😂

[@willferrel6896]

you probably drive a bicycle, you would get one and never get it to run

[@waterheaterservices]

Good for you. Go for the good things in life. A lot better than Prius Googoomobile with a COEXIST bumper sticker.

[@yamahaguy1732]

Callsign Whiskey17 lol yeah that would be something

[@jsanbr]

Loved the start up sequence! Thank you for making this video!

[@GP9railfan]

Go with an M813, M920, or M923 if you like power steering and brakes! Otherwise you will get a workout driving a Deuce.

[@timfitzgerald1657]

Hi, thanks greatly for the video. Very helpful, without the bluster of most collectors. I will use these tips in short order, when I make my first deuce purchase

[@rcguilford]

Please do a video on good places to find these bad boys

[@shredder_mang3211]

Mr. Gilly Craigslist 👍

[@MyLonewolf25]

Mr. Gilly your local government auction

[@Wolfgang1224]

Thank you so much for this video! I am going in a few weeks to get my first M35A2 and this is a great help for me checking everything out.

[@deuceandguns]

+Wolfgang1224 Awesome! If you have any questions please let me know and thanks for watching.

[@ur_cowboy]

i want to get one, and for the license plate say "37 MPG" as a joke to the low mpg

[@deuceandguns]

Too bad they don't allow decimal points on a license plate. 3.7 would be much closer.

[@ur_cowboy]

lol

[@abseconPC]

DEUCE AND GUNS you could probably get closer to 10

[@Pynaegan]

3PT-7MPG

[@CavanalK5]

“MYPRIUS” or “22GPM”

[@frankyalvarez7160]

I love how abruptly the sprite bottle gets shot off the exhaust when you start it.

[@dieselhead7961]

Hey BC - what if the deuce we're looking at has some mods, like the push button turned into a key or a different turbo, or it's ran on super-single tires. What does one do then? Thanks.

[@wildbill23c]

+Dieselhead Depends on the mods, and how professional they were done. A hack job wiring for a key start I'd walk away, different turbo I'd be kind of questioning at that point what else have they messed with, and/or swapped out for non-oem items you can't see. Super single tires aren't a big deal, they are expensive but you also loose the cool effect of having 8 tires on the rear drive axles LOL. Look at the overall condition, any major rust issues you may want to avoid that vehicle. Look for huge puddles of oil under the vehicle...sure these things are gonna leak fluids, but there shouldn't be huge puddles of any type under the vehicle.

[@deuceandguns]

+Dieselhead If you watch most of my videos (both deuce and shooting) you'll see that I'm a purest who likes to keep things stock and factory so I'll admit to some bias against mods. That being said I'm also not a fan of buying someone else's project. There are some simple mods that a trained monkey could do such as better windshield wiper arms. More advanced but still doable by average Joe is switching to super singles. If that's all that's done then check over the axles and hubs to see if there is anything screwy (if they opted to flip the rear hubs verify that they seem straight and all bolts are tight) and take a close look at the tire/rim seating to see if they are uniform. During the test drive listen for any clunks/clanks, and feel for it pulling to one side. There's no reason to add a key start to a deuce because that's false security and I wouldn't like someone unknown monkeying around with the wiring. If someone tried to add more power to a multi-fuel engine then walk away. The current turbo on the engine already has the engine sitting near the top of acceptable intake temps when under load. These temps are due to the crazy high compression that makes it a multi-fuel vs. simple diesel engine so if anyone tries to increase the fuel pressure beyond factory spec or add a larger turbo they are asking for damage and have probably already caused it. If they have a pyrometer gauge installed it'll help but who knows if they installed it correctly, and you'd have no idea if they actually let off when the gauge said to. A non-professionally bobbed truck would also have me worried because I've seen some butchered jobs out there. This is where the gut feeling part of my video description comes into play. If there are some mods done but the seller is a professional mechanic who builds trophy trucks for the Baja 1,000 then it's probably ok but if you're looking at a bobbed deuce done by a random dude who has four other broken down trucks in his front yard maybe steer clear.

[@deuceandguns]

+William Todd (williamtodd) This actually does sound like a good future video. Even if I don't do them I can walk around the truck and point out how the mod is done and what to look for.

[@wildbill23c]

***** That would be useful for many probably. Sometimes modifications are a bad thing LOL.

[@brendangill6509]

Dieselhead 6.juiy$vjit*ko&xhif&jki

[@aussiebloke2998]

Brilliant!A new Deuce video.This topic came out just as I got mine home 2 weeks ago!Keep these great Vids coming BC.Aussie.

[@BigRig003]

my uncle has a duece an ahalf with single wheeled axles in the back. I would like to buy the duece off him whem im older. do I need a curtain license to drive a duece? if so what license and what age do I have to be to get the license?

[@deuceandguns]

Unless it's been modified then that truck is either an M35a3 or a 5-ton due to the singles in the rear. The M35a3 will require a standard driver's license except for CA which will required a Class B CDL. A 5-ton will require a Class B CDL in many states. Every state is different in regards to the age requirements for a driver's license and many have a graduated license system so I'd recommend you to send that question to your local DMV.

[@kierinburbank2383]

theoutbackbandit you can get away with driving one of these without a licence on private property in California. but it also would really help if it was under "agricultural equipment" if you know what i mean.

[@BigRig003]

kierin burbank I live In Canada. I asked my uncle about it and he said I need my class 5 license to drive one

[@the.porter.productions]

Good coverage on all. Nice that you mentioned that it was a 24 volt system as well. Some may not have known that. I drove a 53 GMC deuce with a wild wench on the front and automatic and a crank handle start. Porter Productions....

[@funnypranker34]

I would love to buy one, but where will I keep it

[@funnypranker34]

A condo. Try parking one of those in a big city like downtown nyc or Chicago

[@deadlyillusion05]

I have a 30ft RV covered space at my local storage center for my Deuce and trailer.

[@westwing23]

Peter Kapica Screw condos and chicago, get a camper version of these deuce trucks and just live in that! Is it cheaper? ehh, kinda.. Though you will be living all over the place which is cool..

[@westwing23]

Here is a cure for this question, buy an Acre of land behind your backyard... hopefully it's flat and bam! you're good to go.

[@kenolsen1845]

Anywhere you want !

[@wadewilson5296]

just subscribed, loved the video. I've been wanting a deuce for a while and didn't really know what to look for. thank you!

[@nopretribrapture2318]

MAKES MY 4×4 BABY LOOK LIKE: A BABY 😟 👍

[@DolittleMccoy]

Great Video... I've always wanted to own a Deuce and hopefully will one day. I've saw afew on my local trader in the price range between $2500 - $4000 dollars. Which i think is a really good price. But as far as knowing all of the bells and whistles as to what to look for. I'm clueless. I presently own a 54' Willys M38A1 Military Jeep and would love to have a Deuce to go with it.

[@jimmynoname4089]

Oddly enough I’m watching this while on the toilet.

[@projectone5113]

Thanks for the video, im going to look at one first time buyer!

[@yegwear6881]

So this isn’t about buying weed?

[@jasonpierson9829]

Been kinda wanting one for a while. My Dad (USA, Ret.) says I should go for it. Now he is looking on Army Surplus sales sites for me.

[@schiltz371]

I just took a deuce and a half.......

[@inlandwatchreviews5745]

I found a 1966 Kaiser Jeep duce and a half, looks like a good beast to drive