Deuce and a Half Vintage U.S. Army Cargo Truck

We all went out to lunch today and I noticed this old U.S. Army truck positioned in front of the BBQ restaurant. When my dinning room companion told me the truck was nicknamed Deuce and a Half, I became interested in how it got its name.

In checking online, the Deuce and a Half got its name because it weighted two (deuce) and a half tons. This cargo truck was used by the U.S. Army and also by many other nations.

The Deuce and a Half or the M35 cargo truck was made by General Motors Corporation and it began production of the cargo truck back in 1941. It was used by the U.S. Army throughout World War II and also afterwards. The production of M35A1 and A2 was finally stopped in 1988.

The Deuce and a Half was known to be a rugged cargo truck hauling troops, supplies and ammunition. The M35 truck got 8 to 10 miles per gallon of gas and could travel at a maximum speed of 55 miles per hour.

It was a valuable truck since it could travel in all types of weather and handle all types of terrain.

I got an up close look at this vehicle and the tires on it are incredibly large and thick.

So how was my lunch? We ended up eating on their nice patio area. It was very hot today about 92 degrees. The patio was covered so it was nice getting some fresh air. The BBQ sandwiches were tasty as well as the side dishes.

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I enjoyed my lunch and also learned a little about this work horse of a truck–The U.S. Army’s Deuce and a Half.

My companion actually rode in the back of one of these type vehicles.

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