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  1. 1stgear

    1st Time Painter - How do I Thin Gillespie Paint?

    Thanks for the tips and the schooling on "reducing" instead of "thinning." I've painted many a house, but never a vehicle. I'm going to shoot the inside of the bed first so I can get the hang of things. Thanks again for the help!
  2. 1stgear

    1st Time Painter - How do I Thin Gillespie Paint?

    Hey, there. I am going to attempt to paint my truck myself and have never thinned paint before. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to thin and what to thin with? Can I buy the thinner at the local Lowe's? Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
  3. 1stgear

    Fancy New seats / Top off

    Lookin' tough! I like the the m1009s topless - just looks like a fun machine. Nice job on the seat too. I think it's hilarious that they say "Mustang" on them.
  4. 1stgear

    CUC in the MUCK!

    CUC Chronic Ulcerative Colitis Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about!
  5. 1stgear

    CUC in the MUCK!

    Okay, you made me go out in the rain. There's only about 1/8 of the mud left on the truck. It's still caked pretty good inside the rear bumper, but these pics are lame if you ask me. LOL! I had 10 wet miles of HWY to drive to get back to work & that washed most of the good stuff off. Enjoy...
  6. 1stgear

    Air Cleaner Studs - What's the Thread Size?

    I want to flip the top on my air cleaner upside down but can't cause the studs are not long enough. Does anyone know the thread size? I went into Lowe's at lunch with the wing nut and tried it with a 1/4 20 but that didn't work. Are they metric?
  7. 1stgear

    CUC in the MUCK!

    It's a rainy day here in Southwest Georgia. The first in quite some time. I decided to take the CUC out after lunch and go down a stretch of dirt road. We still have a lot of dirt roads here. What a blast!! She was slingin' red clay everywhere. I thought I was going to have to put 'er in 4WD...
  8. 1stgear

    coffee can cold air intake pics FINALLY!!!!

    Nice job! Is the truck any louder?
  9. 1stgear

    Any suggestions on lift kit and tires?

    Very cool! Thanks for the explanation!
  10. 1stgear

    Any suggestions on lift kit and tires?

    Would someone please explain how the bigger tires help? Not that I don't believe, I just don't understand.
  11. 1stgear

    M1008 - New Paint

    Thanks for the pos. comments, all. No plans on cammo yet. The color is just one that I picked out at Lowes. I'm thinking it may be a little too green, but oh well. At least that metal is protected. I may try a more CARC green at a later date and spray it myself. This will do for now. Where is...
  12. 1stgear

    M1008 - New Paint

    Here she is, fresh with new paint!
  13. 1stgear

    Girl's out of the paint shed

    Boy I like that color! Nice M1009.
  14. 1stgear

    new bumper on my 1009

    Man that bumper looks TOUGH! Very nice addition. I agree about hating that bumper on Fords. Looks great on your M1009!
  15. 1stgear

    What neighbors have to say about my new M1009

    Re: RE: What neighbors have to say about my new M1009 LOL!!!!!!!
  16. 1stgear

    CDR valve from NAPA questions and other tune up questions

    Hey, AJMBLAZER. I checked my old CDR closely last night and believe it to be original. The numbers were STAMPED into the metal as opposed to being printed. For sure a GM part.
  17. 1stgear

    M1008 in the netherlands

    RE: Re: RE: M1008 in the netherlands Very cool paint! I like it.
  18. 1stgear

    CDR valve from NAPA questions and other tune up questions

    It was expensive. It was $70!! I should have canceled it and ordered the one from Rock-Auto. Oh well.
  19. 1stgear

    DieselKleen - How much per tank?

    Thanks for letting me know about the size of the tank. I also appreciate the amount to pour in.
  20. 1stgear

    CDR valve from NAPA questions and other tune up questions

    Hmmmm. Good question. I would have to say maybe. It was corroded and oil caked enough to be original, but it didn't have the factory stampings on the top like the one I got from the dealer. Again, I can't believe how much better the truck runs now that I replaced that thing.
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