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  1. mikew

    Oklahoma SS Annual Fall Workday / Chow Run

    9th works for me! I want to do a road trip before I send out this truck on the 15th!
  2. mikew

    Anyone Order From Saturn Surplus?

    I've ordered from then quite a few times, just got an order in a week ago. Always arrives in a timely fashion and I've never had a problem. One unusual thing about them; the way you find out if something is out of stock is that you just don't get it. They don't call or e-mail you if they are...
  3. mikew

    Yet another blown head gasket

    I recently did a head gasket set with a home-made tool like the one in the link above. It's a very tight fit behind the oil cooler, but with a little "adjusting" of my tool (via bench grinder) I got it done!
  4. mikew

    New guy in Oklahoma

    Welcome, There are several members here in the OKC area that can supply you with a titled Deuce. I see M1075 has left a post for you, he is one of the members that I'd recommend.
  5. mikew

    2010 VIN Info Thread

    Thanks in advance! I've got two GSA fire trucks from Oklahoma; SN: 032529486 Reg #: 04C90570 NSN: 23200771616 SN: 054011311 Reg #: NK04GY NSN: 23209260873
  6. mikew

    Cutting off the tandems

    The weight of the tandems will not pull it all loose. Put a bottle jack between the frame crossmember and the "tube" that goes from one side of the tandem to the other (don't know the official name for that part). Use some wood blocks to spread the load and do one side then the other. It will...
  7. mikew

    Cutting off the tandems

    Use a cutting torch to burn the centers out then an air chisel to knock them out. Instructions here: How to Bob a Deuce.... In 3 Easy Steps Click on any picture to get details.
  8. mikew

    side by side size comparisons

    My bobbed deuce with a Mercedes Smart Car.... mine's the larger of the two!
  9. mikew

    Engine and trans swap done

    Very nice fabrication!
  10. mikew

    Does bobbing a deuce gain feul economy?

    When I first bobbed mine I kept track of milage. At that time I was running stock tires. As Wreckerman said, milage is very dependent on how far you push the RPMs. I tend to drive around 2300 rpm or so, about 50 mph, and get about 10 to 12 mpg. If you push it to 2600, about 56 mph, it will...
  11. mikew

    full length 4x4 deuce

    If you didn't do the 8" lift it would be an easy project, the lift complicates things like steering, etc. Without the lift, it wouldn't be an expensive project.... one deuce, one set of springs for the rear axle, one modified driveshaft and some big tires. You could easily spend more money...
  12. mikew

    full length 4x4 deuce

    I kinda like the way the one in the video looks!
  13. mikew

    Deuce Facelift

    I think white bumper numbers, hood markings and door stars would really make it stand out... but it look great as is too!
  14. mikew

    injestor install question

    For what it is worth, you do not have to replace the COPPER washers. What you do need to do is: remove the copper washer from the injector, clean it well (no soot or crud, use sandpaper if necessary), heat it red hot with a torch (propane works best for me), let it cool slowly (don't dump water...
  15. mikew

    Shipping a truck

    These folks are familiar with shipping bobbed trucks: Small Business Transportation 3201 E. 83rd Place Merrillville, IN 46410 P: 888.368.6022 x.217 F: 219.947.1521 nalarid@freight101.com
  16. mikew

    Entered Deuce in Car Show

    Congratulations! Maybe with a little more cleaning and some "tire black" you can take 1st next year! I don't think anyone should ever worry "being out of place" at a car show, car guys are car guys pretty much no matter what kind of vehicle. I'm a member of both my local Jaguar and Mercedes...
  17. mikew

    Trailer Idea

    Jesusgatos, I think you're correct, you could weld them onto the axle tube. I had not considered that because I'm not a certified welder and I'd never trust my own welds in something critical like that!
  18. mikew

    Trailer Idea

    Jesusgatos, You might be on to something! If only we could mount a deuce bed on a deuce bogie, extend the frame far enough forward so that there is room for a steering axle, motor and someplace to sit... then we could have the greatest "self propelled trailer" in the world!
  19. mikew

    Trailer Idea

    Unforgiven, No, the trailer axles aren't going to be easy to use. The axle attachment plates use bolts to hold the axles and the trailer axles are just to big for the bolts to clear. Jesusgatos is correct, a set of deuce axles with the axle shafts removed and third members pulled is the...
  20. mikew

    New Member in Oklahoma

    Welcome!
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