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  1. HanksDeuce

    Extra fuel tank install

    In my own bob thread I talk about having a 5 gallon fuel tank for diesel and the factory deuce tank for WMO. I will be running a 3-way valve to a single external pump. Only 1 fuel gauge for the factory tank. I will post pictures when I'm done! Good luck!
  2. HanksDeuce

    going to bob my deuce

    Where did you get your driveshaft work done? I was looking at Margot, Inc. in Baton Rouge for mine. It looks like your driveshaft will hit the trailer frame crossmember. You take a look at that? Might get away with coping an arc out of it instead of total removal.
  3. HanksDeuce

    Safe driveshaft length??

    Based on that PDF with a maximum engine rpm of 2875 and a 5th gear ratio of 0.79 that would be: 2875 / 0.79 = 3639 rpm (max driveshaft rpm). The chart indicates a max length of 45 inches for a 2.5 inch, 0.083 wall tube. The chart indicates a max length of 64 inches for a 3 inch, 0.083 wall...
  4. HanksDeuce

    Safe driveshaft length??

    My local truck shop, Margot Inc., said that DOT will not allow a driveshaft longer than 68 inches without a carrier bearing. My bobber shafts are nowhere near that. Good luck!
  5. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    An idea hit me today, I may try a dual tank setup inside the front of the M105 bed. I will purchase an external pump and mount it under the bed, probably inside the chassis. I will have a small tank (5 gal?) for diesel and use the factory deuce fuel tank for waste motor oil (WMO). The outlet of...
  6. HanksDeuce

    Best Rear Spring Option for Bobbed Deuce

    Attached below are reference pictures taken from the XM381.com website. The M105 trailer springs mount to the side of the deuce frame. The deuce front springs mount below the deuce frame. I will be using deuce front springs for the rear of my bob project currently in progress. I won't be able...
  7. HanksDeuce

    Does this look weak or am I just over-reacting

    If you look really close at the photograph you can see the tan colored brake line. From the axle it goes straight up and then at an angle towards the 10 o'clock position. I thought it was missing as well.
  8. HanksDeuce

    Is this a whistler?

    If the rusted donut side (turbine) starts small and fans out much thicker then it's a C turbo (aka whistler). If the rusted side is the same size donut all the way around then it's a D turbo. Based on the redneck principles above that there turbo is a whistler! :D
  9. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    The rear of the deuce frame is bare waiting on the lift kit. It should be here soon. I booked my slot with the chassis fabricator to get my external roll cage installed. He is booked up for the rest of the year, so I will drop off Isabell the first week of January. I plan on rigidly mounting...
  10. HanksDeuce

    m105 with durabak bed coating

    I've heard mixed results about UV protection though. If I coated the M105 bed of my bobber and daily drove the truck would the bed coating last?
  11. HanksDeuce

    Has GL grown a funny bone?

    That darn forklift driver did it again!
  12. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    You rock, Tim! Save some work for me dangit! hehe
  13. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    It's a Westfield dammit. Caterhams cost over twice as much. 8-)
  14. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    My rims came in yesterday from Stazworks. I saved a little bit of money by asking John to only paint the centers. I will be painting the rims flat black. John included all new nuts, a bunch of o-rings, and valve stems.
  15. HanksDeuce

    premium membership

    There are currently 30,660 members to this site. Consider only 20% of those members paid: 30,660 x 0.20 = 6,132 "premium" members. 6,132 x $15.00 = $91,980. For all of the websites I build I charge my clients $100 per year for hosting, and $12 per year for the domain name. If PaTracy is...
  16. HanksDeuce

    Who am I?

    I appreciate it, littlebob. I wish PaTracy good luck in getting everything done to the SS website. He's done a great job so far!
  17. HanksDeuce

    Who am I?

    That was me. I offered on 4 or 5 different threads to help fix this website for free. I WAS NEVER CONTACTED. Oh well. Admin, quit playing around and fix the **** website already. I could have built a brand new website, TMs, classifieds section, blah blah blah in less than a week.
  18. HanksDeuce

    Anyone looking for LED headlights.. found some

    I bought a set of Trucklite LED headlights and auxiliary lights (route clearing) from the same guy. The auxiliary lights tested out perfectly when I hooked them up. I haven't tried the headlights yet because my deuce is an hour away. I'll get to it next weekend when my lift kit comes in to...
  19. HanksDeuce

    Extended Steering Arms

    Contact member blackrock on here. His name is Kyle. He'll make them for you no matter what lift height you have. He is making me an 8" lift kit with both steering arms extended.
  20. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    Photoshop isn't helping me much this morning, but here is a laughable mock-up of the external roll cage. With the rooftop A/C there is no need to open the front windshields anymore. I will replace the weatherstripping and then silicone them in place. The entire cage will bolt to the frame...
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