I don't think we can go back and change history. It is true that the term
"deuce and a half" originated with the CCKW GMC truck, but all 2.5 ton
trucks since then have also been called deuce and a halfs by the military (I
do not know for certain that current FMTV trucks are called that).
When you say deuce and a half today, most people who are familiar with the
term think of an M35.
Joe Garrett
cell 425-344-1402
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Joe Garrett wrote:
> It's called a deuce and a half because it's military designation is 2 1/2
> (two and a half) ton truck. Is your's gas or diesel? I have a 53
> Studebaker that has all the latest modifications, so it is an M35A2 diesel
> with airshift tansfer case.
A comment about nick-names. Didn't the name "deuce and a half" originate
during WWII to describe the 2-1/2 ton trucks of the time? Maybe its time we
found a new nick-name for the post war M35. Whatever happened to "Eager
Beaver" the official nick-name for the M35. I mean that name evokes
thoughts of the mighty beaver working hard building dams, cutting trees,
providing needed supplies for his family. Always coming through the muck
and mire of the streams and swamps to remain victorious in the end. I mean,
I went to Oregon State U. where the beaver is King. Whad'dya say boys, can
you get behind me on this Eager Beaver thing or what?
Ken
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