You can see a couple of pictures of the deuce by clicking on:
http://photos.lycos.com/PhotoCShare/PhotoAlbum.asp?CG=e1g2skeovva1343o0188mmkcvg&AID=164256
That is a photo album page that has two pictures on it. Thanks. Jim
JJ&A wrote:
> I don't have time to put in on this, right now. Here's the scoop: 1954
> XM-211 deuce and a half truck. Rating is 2.5 tons off-road and 5 tons on
> highways. Body is completely straight. Nice paint. Previous owner drove
> it in parades, as it is, currently. Tires are fair, but really need
> replacement. Winch is there, but engaging lever is not. Unknown if it
> works. PTO does work fine. All wheel cylinders were just rebuilt, as was
> the master cylinder. Cab has hardtop on it. Gauges all work, except for
> gas gauge. Has all the lights, including convoy lamps, blackout lamps,
> etc. Tranny won't go into 3rd. Unknown as to why. Linkage adjustment
> needs to be looked at. That would explain it, right there. No tailgate,
> but know where there are several. Airpack needs rebuilding or
> replacement. Previous owner tried to rebuild it, but it still has a
> problem. Brakes come on fine, but take about 4-5 seconds to release, for
> some reason. Isolated problem to airpack brake booster. I'll throw in a
> vaccuum booster to substitute, if desired. Motor is 302 GMC(gasoline).
> Compression check shows 125-140 PSI on each cylinder but one, which
> shows 40 PSI. Comes up to 70 PSI when you squirt a little oil in the
> cylinder. That means rings are either stuck or broken on that cylinder.
> Unknown which it is. There are no oil leaks on the truck. Motor is
> clean. No oil patches on ground underneath truck. It has two brand new
> batteries installed. Starts very easily.
> Lots of extra parts. Here is the list, as far as I know: 3 (yep,
> three) spare motors, one spare tranny, 3 spare axles with all the
> goodies inside, extra gas tank, probably a generator (not sure). I'll
> consider selling the extra parts separately, if someone wants them.
> Truck runs right now. Just had it out, today. It is located in Duvall,
> WA. That is about an hour east of Seattle. I can take pictures and email
> them. I would consider a trade, if someone has something interesting.
> Thanks. Jim
>
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