Offroad is fun, challenging and will test your patience for sure. He drove through storms and unfriendly terrain from france to within miles of berlin, and transported german prisoners of war from the border of czechoslovakia back to france. Deuce and a half multifuel military surplus trucks. The second, a deuce and half, delivered lunch to the troops at noon. M35a2 series 2 12 ton family of trucks with multifuel turbo diesel engine, manual 5 speed transmission, 6 x 6 6x6. The frame is a roaster shop deuce edition with 4 wheel disc brakes. Army, that saw heavy service, predominantly as cargo trucks, in both world war ii and the korean war. Vehicles and armor used at pattons desert training center. I got my army driver s license in 1967 at fort polk during basic training. As much some truck drivers also have to be recertified as their license has expired, or they have to attend truck driving school for further truck driving education. Gm performance crate zz383, supercharger, tremec 5 speed. My deuce and a halfthe ultimate teotwawki bug out vehicle.
This page details the development and operational history of the m35 g742 deuce and a half multipurpose mediumclass military truck including technical specifications and pictures. Apr 19, 2017 marc william hampton, former army sergeant, shares his top reasons why you should own an m35 deuce and a half truck. The delivery comes just a week and a half after the stantonsburg police department took delivery of a deuceanda quarter army surplus vehicle that. Powered by an inlinesix ldt 465 mill making 143 horsepower and 330 poundfeet of torque. Due to this brake system and gvwr under 26,001 pounds 11,794 kg, the big deuce can be driven without a commercial drivers license in most states. Heres why this cheap military truck is the best vehicle for. United states army trucks simple english wikipedia, the. I like the idea of additional storage space in such tight quarters. Very very solid truck this army 6x6 deuce and half truck runs and drives incredibly well and very road worthy can be driven anywhere real fun truck for hay rides, excellent snow plow truck, and awesome work horse this 6x6 deuce and half diesel truck will take anything you can throw at it and just keep going with a huge smile. I hadnt come across this expression before, but i have to say. If you have anything to add or want to suggest a change, please let terry know by. This chart includes many of the light trucks utilized by the u. Now that is a sharp deuce driverwhen is the off road and mud slinging video.
Circa i was the designated cook army and military ambulances for film and movie rental us army deuce and a half vietnam era. The m35 series truck has been used in military service from 1951 through the 1990. Current registration, plates are current, california title. The ubiquitous jeep was classified by the army as truck, 14 ton, command reconnaissance, which spells out its limited carrying capacity. Nicknamed the deuce and a half due to being a two and a halfton, medium duty truck, it inherited the moniker from its iconic world war ii predecessor, the gmc cckw, when production of the m35 series began production in 1950. I like driving a manual transmission,i am starting to look for a replacement to my 2000 ranger 4x4parts are getting a bit scarce for hauling farm supplies,etc. Deuce and a half for dependable driving no matter what comes my way. Tech manuals, tech videos, pictures, ideas, and so much more. Boyce equipment has been selling military trucks and parts for over 50 years and we know how to. And if id have looked earlier, the maximum carrying capacity for a 2. Driving a deuce and a half is also a good way to buy america, says. This particular deuce was a 1969 am general m35a2 with a continental multifuel. The new vehicle was more suitable for the role than the militarized d5 dozer, which was essentially a standard commercial machine, just painted in military flat paint.
The m35 deuceandahalf truck is one of the longest lasting and widely used trucks in the history of the us military as well as its allies. Also frequently known as the deuce and a half, or just deuce, this nickname was popularized post ww ii, likely in the vietnam war era. Air compressor and dryer parts for many models of military trucks and vehicles. If you are looking for a rugged, durable vehicle, a military truck could be the answer. Known as the famous deuce and a half it came in two wheel bases the 352 1. The driver of the truck hopped in, fired it up, backed it down the ramp and put. Our trucks are serviced in a modern facility and we offer many customized options. Truck, 34 ton, 4x4 dodge wo winch wc51, france, 1944. Come and play the most exciting army truck driving game and show your. So if you have a stump the size of a mini cooper or an annoying neighbor living in a mobile home, well, have we got the truck for you.
Boyce equipment has been selling military trucks and parts for over 50 years. Dodge m37 classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. The delivery comes just a week and a half after the stantonsburg police department took delivery of a deuceanda quarter army surplus vehicle that will be converted for similar water rescue purposes. Oct 16, 2015 he served in europe three years, most of the time within a mile of the front lines. The m35 military truck has seen decades of service with the united states army and others worldwide. M35a2 deuce and a half 4 door 4x4 military truck 43,xxx miles 14xx hours 6 cylinder turbo diesel multifuel rebuilt by the military in the late 80s 4 door conversion 4x4 conversion bobbed. How to drive a humvee hmmwv training videos gear report. I spoke with the owner of big bug out trucks in north carolina about how he started working on m35s.
The deuceandahalf has been used extensively for many years by the us. M35a2 military truck deuce and a half 1966 diesel kaiser military truck. M109a3 van body converted to rv including ac, refrigerator, bathroom with stall shower, foldout bed, 75 gallon water storage tank, sink, cabinets, tv and backup camera. A few years ago i saw an army truck with a for sale sign in the window and. Used military vehicles for sale come in a variety of sizes and conditions, making them perfect for hauling heavy loads or even everyday transportation. Military truck and vehicle parts oshkosh equipment. The major difference between the m35 and m34 is the m35s 10tire configuration versus the m34s 6tire configuration. Complete manuals for every aspect of the truck can be downloaded for free from the internet. It has three axles and the rear axles each have dual wheels so the truck has ten tires on the ground, being driven by three axles the front axle can be disengaged.
This months military featured vehicle was a staple of operations throughout the world for nearly half a century in different iterations. They were drunk, heading back to a family business christmas party, when the deuce veered off the road onto the gravel shoulder on the opposite side from our house. The following table of specifications for 2 12 ton mseries trucks was prepared by terry staley, who owns a 1971 am general m35a2 called little bitty. I was the designated cook driver of our companies deuce and a half mess truck. M35 m44 212 ton cargo truck deuce and a half during world war ii, dependable motorized transport, the jeep, the deuce and a half truck, and the armored personnel carrier fully tracked. Without this license, truck drivers are unable to receive a position for any truck driver jobs. The army and civilian videos below are really helpful to understand what you can, and can not safely do in a hmmwv.
In summation, the m35a2 deuce and a half army truck is a go anywhere, carry anything, run on anything, cheap, empproof, easy to drive, easy to maintain vehicle, and that makes it worthy of consideration as the ultimate teotwawki bug out vehicle. Choose your favorite deuceandahalf army truck truck tshirt for trucker shirt from a wide variety of unique high quality designs in various styles, colors and fits. As a prime mover it could tow the 75mm guns and 105mm howitzers. Commonly called the deuce and a half the gmc 2 12 ton truck was the backbone of the us army s supply convoys during ww2. M35 g742 deuce and a half multipurpose mediumclass. Military truck parts m37, m151, m35a2, m54, m809 parts. Drive your army truck on dangerous hilly roads and treacherous terrains. Paint, tires, interior etc are not included at base price. World war ii veteran of normandy omaha beach landing receives. The m105 deuce is mainly used by light infantry and airborne units. However, when i saw this truck, which is located in durham, connecticut and for sale on craigslist, i thought this might be something else altogether for one thing, the famous deuce and a half was built during world war ii and this truck is said to date from 1950, the korean war era. List of united states army tactical truck models wikipedia. M939 5 ton 6x6 driving differential top loaded military rock crusher army 6 x 6. The m34 eager beaver was quickly superseded in military usage by the m35.
On most trucks, the driver or other operator can increase or decrease the amount of air in the tire while the truck is moving. The m6 was a 34 ton dodge wc55 truck modified with a mounted 37mm antitank gun used to support infantry and attack light tanks. Mar 30, 2018 in this case, deuce and a quarter references the 225 portion of the moniker with deuce standing for the first 2, and 25 being represented by a quarter which in american currency is good for 25. Marc william hampton, former army sergeant, shares his top reasons why you should own an m35 deuce and a half truck. For one thing, the famous deuce and a half was built during world war ii and this truck is said to date from 1950, the korean war era. The first, an aid vehicle, was for following the troop as they doubled time to the range. The m105 deuce replaced a caterpillar d5 bulldozer in service with the us army. Top reasons to own an m35 deuce and a half youtube. It carried 80 rounds of 37mm ammo, had a quarter inch thick steel shield, and a crew of 4 commander, driver and 2 gunners. Military truck parts m35a2 m35a3 m37 m8 m151 m923 m54. Chopped deuce and a half cool trucks, big trucks, army vehicles, diesel engine. This truck runs and drives great and can be driven anywhere. Official us army hmmwv driver training videos and more. Army medics training to work and soon realized they were all fine except for superficial cuts and damn lucky.
M35a2 deuce and a half every single little thing that involves the amazing military truck known as the deuce and a half. The deuce is currently residing on the island of maui. The gmc cckw, also known as jimmy, or the g508 by its ordnance supply catalog nr, was a highly successful series of offroad capable, 2 1. The expression is from military slang for a large truck that weighs two a deuce and a half tons. We hope you will find this information interesting and useful. This estimate is based upon 16 us army truck driver salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Offroad is an exciting and realistic truck driving game. I got my army drivers license in 1967 at fort polk during basic training. The deuce and a half, the backbone of allied armies. Two drivers were required for going to the firing range. Military surplus vehicles for sale army truck 5 ton trucks crewcab 4 door army truck 20000 lb winch bobbed deuce and a half.
It inherited the nickname deuce and a half from an older 2. Tires, tops, long frames, short frames, we always complete it the way you want it. Excellent gas mileage and excellent driving experience. The m35 deuceandahalf continues to be used worldwide in military and civilian use in m35a1, m35a2 and m35a3 variations. We provide the best essential unique equipment and gear for active duty american patr. Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to observe an exciting tactical demonstration of the united states army s 54th transportation battalion in the vietnam war.
Deployable universal combat earthmover deuce the deployable universal combat earthmover deuce is a highspeed, high mobility, earthmoving system capable of conducting the following activities. Military light trucks larger than a jeep but less than 2 12 ton rated capacity are employed for every type of tactical and support mission. Sep 20, 2016 this months military featured vehicle was a staple of operations throughout the world for nearly half a century in different iterations. Heres why this cheap military truck is the best vehicle. Living history reenactment at jamestown march 2000 mocked up 2 12 ton as a gun truck, named, grim reaper. However, both the jeep and the deuce and a half were routinely loaded far beyond their design capacity, occasionally with dire results. Early trucks were often designed for both military and commercial use, later militaryspecific designs were built.
Military m211 gmc 6x6 deuce and a half cargo truck korean war. At a rough guess, if you count on 2500 men needing transport that still works out at approx 26 men per qm 2. By 1915 the us army was using trucks tactically, for world war i it began purchasing in large numbers. Here is a link to watch them all as a playlist on youtube. We carried three gasoline fired cook stoves, a mess tent, food, cooking utensils, pots and roasting pans and a large potable water trailer behind. Over time it evolved into a family of specialized vehicles. M35 g742 deuce and a half multipurpose mediumclass military truck the m35 military truck has seen decades of service with the united states army and others worldwide. It superseded the dodge wc51, wc52, and wc54 trucks in u. Army deuce and a half vietnam truck us army deuce and a half vietnam era. Large selection of parts keep your military m35 running and looking good for years to come. The term cckw stood for c 1941 c conventional cab k allwheel drive w duel rear axles.