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OK now you've gone and done it CUCVRUS !!! I want this truck !!! So that means I must trade-in my new 3500 ! I wonder if I can get the wife on board on this deal ?

An "Annapolis" guy !

You bring up a very good point for everyone to remember.

Well I found out why my MEP-501 was being such a little ass all the time I owned it. There was some loose wires from the engine side in the electrical panel. I just "assumed" it was a fuel problem all along. Turns out the crimps where not holding and the wires where coming out, even though they...

That's good to know as the smaller size "isolator" is becoming hard to find now. They make tons of the 2" and 4" wide ones, but the narrower 1.25" and 1.5" ones not so much anymore. Think I will be visiting my local Ford parts dealer this week. Thanks Marcus.

After four major back surgeries and then a L-4, L5 spinal fusion I cannot sit for very long anymore without dealing with considerable pain. The new Chevy has a much more comfortable seat then the old 84 has, plus it is so much more adjustable ! So for long distance driving the new Chevy is the...

An NCO or actual OFFICER . I was a E-4 in Tanks then later transferred into Motor Transport.

I really like them. I've used them for decades on other trucks and they hold up extremely well. Was the rubber isolator factory on your Ford ?

Well I finally got tired of my MEP-501 and decided to convert it to 240 Volts AC, (2KW) . Making it a MEP-531 basically. I also changed out the fuel system. I don't know about all you guys out there running the small Yanmar engines, but every time I replace the fuel filter it is a pain in the...

I have duel plastic fuel tanks in my 1984 CUCV. The original metal one was rusted out. So installed dual tanks. That was over a decade ago. Cannot remember where I bought them though. I also use Semi-Truck fuel tank strap isolators. They are rubber with a channel in them to hold them in place...

The only way I know of to keep them clear is to keep the cab warm with a heater. I keep a heater in mine all year long. When the temperature goes below 50 F the heater comes on. It keeps the inside of my cab nice and moisture free including all the gauges.

Sounds very cool ! Looking forward to your progress !

The screws are tightened to about 30 InIbs, (need to look-up the actual spec) not finger tight. Also there is "not" suppose to be a gap there.

You can always just go to the last ten pages and read the final results. Though that is kind of a spoiler. Hey MudMarine, where you in the Marines ? Since you mention Mud does that mean you where a "ground pounder" ? I was in Tanks ie:1811 Tanker. Fun times had by all !

I love that alarm system ! Especially the hidden dash horn ! Find out how to deactivate it and keep it. Beats trying to hide a fuel shut-off switch.

I have personally seen this happen before. I was working at the transit department and one of the mechanics either forgot to tighten the outer jam nut or (like he claimed) the jam nut was defective and came off the spindle by itself. He was immediately fired but the union but up such a stink he...

Here's how I extended my frame. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?150233-Winch-and-Bumper-Project

Just be careful as now you have the ability to fry your pistons ! Just because you have a "Pyrometer" installed doesn't mean it cannot happen either. In just a moment pulling hard you can reach the critical temperature that will destroy your engine. I once had a Semi-Truck reach 1400 F in...

Good job "Aussie Bloke" !!! Next time you will take the main award !

That is a creative idea. I use transfer punches myself. You can pick up a set at Harbor freight for less then $8.00 . That way you get a small dimple to start your drill bit and it will be dead center.