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In our shop in "Nam we had a dolly that was built especially for that purpose. It not only lifted the wheels, but had a tilt adjustment too which really helped.
The ones I've seen advertised are $400 to $900, too rich for me.
I've used a greased board or piece of sheet metal as has been...
Thanks drgreg!
That looks a lot different than the ones I have. Mine are too short, leaving the steps at a bad angle.
How does it "attach" to the truck?
Eric
CBVET
First, being close by is worth a LOT.
I'd look it over, & if it's a complete truck I'd buy it.
I used to restore Studebakers, which for you kids out there were "way cool" wheels. Once picked up, free, a 1964 Gran Turismo Hawk with a Paxton supercharged engine. It had been submerged to the top of...
Just picked up a Deuce with the green/brown/black CARC paint.
Needs some touch-up.
Is there any spray can paint available that matches well?
Can anyone tell me the paint color numbers?
Thanks for the help!
Eric
CBVET
I just picked it up.
I'm really impressed by the way it runs! I know I've read that the turbo was only added to reduce smoke, not improve performance, but it sure winds up a LOT faster than my non-turbo Deuce.
And the 1100-20 Michelins (all 7 brand new!) do give it a little more speed.
All...
Somemedic,
We try not to talk about her sister. She prefers trucks with spark plugs!
I feel so ashamed, but they say confession is good for the soul..................
Eric
CBVET:oops:
Well, I've bought the truck. Or I guess you could say my wife bought it.
You see my wife works at a large farm, that is owned by another MV collector. Nice guy. When I bought the M813 he loaned me the money & my wife paid it back with a weekly payroll deduction. When he offered me this Deuce...
Most of my hand tools are old "name" brands such as Snap-On, S&K, Craftsman, Proto, etc. Many wrenches & sockets are over 50 years old.
I've bought some cheap Chinese wrenches for spares, and not been too happy. Many of the sizes were "a little off", & they stripped easily. Some were fine.
Power...
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