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New truck of your own, then?

Good looking truck! Sounds like an interesting project!

Lookin' good! Not having a bed sure changes the look of the truck!

Saw that and cleaned it out, can you try sending it again?

Sounds like a fun project! Good luck!

Sweet! Putting the bed back on though?

Yeah, a parts truck is an excellent idea. I say go for it! :lol:

What's the project? Making it into a tractor? Bed replacement? ISO bed? Frame extension/making it into a M927?

Could do the same for a radio, GPS, etc. However, you don't want too much of an unbalanced load on your battery bank since otherwise the charging rate will be uneven, which can/will lead to battery issues. When/if I get one myself I plan to install a "normal" stereo system but will just add...

I'm curious, what's your definition of "a good while"?

Just curious, what's the price tag usually run on that sort of job? (rebuild injectors, replace hydraulic head, etc)?

I think it's Wide Open Throttle, AKA a "runaway" engine.

So in theory one would just have to replace injectors and rebuild the hydraulic head more often, but other than that it wouldn't be that bad?

That's really interesting that yours likes it better. I know they like biodiesel better, at least from what I've heard. I suppose if it saves that much, having to rebuild/replace an engine is worth it. Are you daily driving yours then too, drivebymashing?

Interesting. I knew it was somewhat harder on things already, but it might be worth it anyway. I'm planning on also finding a second truck for parts anyway... I don't think it will work too well in the winters in Fairbanks, Alaska though, so during the colder months I expect to run straight...

You need one of each! M923, M923A1, M923A2, M925, M925A1, (already have a M925A2), M927, M927A1, M927A2, M928, etc. etc. etc. :lol:

OK, good to know I'm not the only one considering attempting such a feat. Are you running alternative fuel by any chance, doing that much driving?

Interesting! I guess it is possible after all to actually enjoy having a radio in a mostly-stock Deuce.

And I forgot to add...I might have a 200 mile round trip/each weekend commute too. So maintenance would be really key in my situation.

Yeah, I've gotten the do-the-brakes-first-thing advice from multiple sources, and it makes sense. Did you do the dual-circuit brake modification to yours? (Or was yours a USAF truck to start with anyway?). Just curious, how long did it take to get yours on the road as a daily driver, and what...