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Ok, cranked some more with starting fluid. Definitely wants to start, but I have a hunch the fuel system needs some attention. Specifically, to be primed. Also, likely need the hose on the immersion pump. I’ve been planning to obtain an air compressor. Does anyone have a suggestion for a...

Hello all, The heat shrink connectors have the adhesive in them. It’s heart warming to see it goob out as the wrap shrinks. Got the terminals wrapped up and made the battery box a little more stable. Cleaned the battery terminals and wires it up. She cranks! And coughed. Sooooo close! I’ve...

Hello all, Rebuilt the battery jump cable (bridge?) Some tools, still great weather here. I stopped by the deuce to install the bridge cable and cracked the wing nut on the main positive lead and both terminals are toast. One is 4/0 which I had with me and the other is 2/0 which was at home...

A brief update. Got the title thing, government intent to title. Looks official. Probably have to take it to the DMV and jump through that hoop soon. I dug into the farm license stuff, it’s a 15 mile radius, still OK for Orcas, won’t work for Anacortes. I guess a trip permit would work if I had...

I’m planning to farm license mine, but I’m in a unique situation out in BFE.

Good morning, I may be jumping through this hoop soon. Your thread encouraged me to search. Found this: https://www.semasan.com/legislative-alerts/washington/washington-state-reintroduces-bill-allow-military-vehicle-titling Cheers, Spoon

Gorgeous truck! I look forward to seeing what happens. Cheers, Spoon

Can do.

I opted for 4/0. I’ve got a hydraulic crimper. First $70 spent. I’ll get another battery too… the days of $80 batteries are no more. Just saw a neat boom truck someone pulled out of the woods.

I was right, one of the batteries was ready to fail. Also, I’m kicking myself, should’ve cleaned the terminals. I did a cursory look and one had that blue copper goo on it and otherwise looked ok. Charged up to 13v each and cranked her over. Kept at it for a bit then… light show from the...

A while back I saw a listing for replacement battery trays, does anyone have a link for that? I’ve got the generator running now. A few whacks with my rubber mallet got the rusted ass battery tray out. I’ve found a spot to park her. There’s been a dispute between the county and extended family...

Officially BFE, WA!

Greetings all, The deuce is mine! She’s a 1973 (based on the auction stuff). Paid for. Some paperwork and stuff before they (DNR) will release the title. I had been driving past her for years and wondered if she could be mine. Then the right timing and conversations got the ball rolling. I...

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Greetings, I’m on Waldron Island, northwest of Orcas. Land has been in my family for about 100 years. My family was one of the homesteader on a different island. There’s a book about them. Build thread here I come! Spoon

Greetings all, It’s mine! Pictures to follow. Need to move it soon. Will be starting a build thread. Cheers, Spoon

Hey all, A quick check in. I received word that the DNR will be on island in June for the paperwork. Slow process, but still moving. I pitched an idea of building a central shop on the island. It is gaining traction. My current plan for the deuce will be a boom truck/wrecker. My pipe dream is...

That’s the age old question: what do you all do out there? We have a saying: every job has 6 steps to zero. Find the tool, fix the tool, find the thing to fix the tool, fix that… etc. Most houses are wood. Local milled lumber. Wood heat. There’s a k-8 school with about 8 students. Doing...

On the bronco forum folks suggested using drywall ends and pieces to mitigate the mud in my shop. Don’t have a current drywall project so that hasn’t happened. As time allows I’ll pour a slab. Realized as I was surfing this site that there’s a new member section that I missed. Apologies to the...

Yeah it can be rather nippy here. We are usually in the 30-40 degrees in winter. We will often get about a foot of snow for a couple of weeks. There’s no pavement here and no public utilities. I’ve wanted a shop with concrete floors. Right now my shop floor is below the water table… mud, mud...