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Not all the trucks have these plates. In fact, clintogf and I currently have 8 and I think only one of them has the plate (her whistler gun ring truck).
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M100's are pretty valuable-I'd do it the right way (i.e. a repro floor welded in) so that if in the future you decided to sell it you could recoup as much investment as possible.
I have seen complete NOS injection pumps on fleabay for $995 (which I think is way too much but I guess they are a limited commodity) so I am kind of curious how your mechanic came up with $1800 in parts, unless he plans on replacing the radiator and head gaskets at the same time (rofl).
Ditto...
ok, so here's what I did. Pretty simple.
Like I said, everything I've ever worked on had a nice solid surface for the steering wheel to bottom out on. Put the wheel on, tighten the nut and you can't overtighten it because the wheel is bottomed out.
I took this back apart and realized the way...
After searching for a good hour, I have learned everything there is to know about CUCV horn diodes and that there are over half a dozen threads about off-centered steering wheels................ and there are lots of folks who can't get their horns to work, but nothing like what I have. I...
Congrats-nice looking deuce.
Make sure to mark the calendar for the Ga. Rally in October........ here are the pics from last year: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/ga-rally/59085-newer-2010-ga-rally-multimedia-thread.html
And there is some discussion about the 2011 event here...
Always do oil changes in a place where you will not be sad if you make a mess. I suggest the neighbor's backyard.
My girlfriend has 6 deuces. She is wonderful and most complaining comes out as "I can't buy more trucks because people keep bidding them up to stupid prices on GL".
My nickname...
I can't believe you are going to bring that tub back to life. When I donated it, I hoped you would be able to salvage some parts off it (as patch panels).
I am glad it is doing someone some good-I let it sit in my backyard for a year because I couldn't stand the idea of those parts going to...
Best.
picture.
EVER.
rofl
I would love to have seen the reaction of anyone who saw you taking this.... "Ummmm.... hey Bob, what do you think that guy is doing? Is that a possum?"