I did a bad bad thing

[Dipstick]

X,
I have used filter cans from my spin on swap. I live in Phillipsburg NJ and you can have mine for free. Let me know if you're interested. There are many big truck repair places that straighten bent or twisted frames. It shouldn't be too hard to find one in your vicinity.

 

[XchaosX]

Thanks Dipstick, but I also have spin ons on my other truck so I have spares. So far it doesn't look like the frame is tweaked.

 

[XchaosX]

Got the passenger fender off today. Talked to Ken today and he has most the parts I need. Might be able to run down there next week.

 

[XchaosX]

I can't help myself and went looked at another deuce not to far away, a 1968 M35A2 W/W. It has been sitting a long time and in rough shape. It has no title and the cab is pretty rotten so there is no point in fixing this one. The canvas top has withered away and the tires have sunken into the ground from sitting so long. I was hoping to use the fenders on it for the 88 but they might be too far gone. I just need to figure a way to haul it out of there before I buy it. I Have a guy that can haul it but no winch on the trailer to haul it up on. If I can get the engine to run I could use the winch on the truck. I think there are enough usable parts to make it worth while. I definitely can't tell the wife about this one!

 

[Warthog]

Just like Lays potato chips. You can't have just one.....

 

[XchaosX]

It's a sickness! Everyone thought I was crazy with one truck. I use to spend my money collecting guns but NY put a stop to that. So the trucks fill that void for me and empty my wallet now.

 

[XchaosX]

I got the oil pan and front leaf spring installed that I picked up from Kublo's. I'll probably try firing it up this weekend since it's going to warm up.

 

[XchaosX]

She is ALIVE!

 

[XchaosX]

I finally got back to working on the truck this last week. I got it running just before I quit working it this cold long winter. Tore into the front axle replaced the seals and boots. Was able to piece a tool box back together from 2 wrecked boxes I had. Was able to straighten the grill guard and tweak the hood enough to get it to shut right. Still need to do some metal work to the hood. Just need 2 front fenders, a shock, a steering box and a bunch of small other things to have her rolling again.

 

[XchaosX]

Was able to pull the front bumper back and I can live with it for now.

 

[FloridaAKM]

Nice going to bring the old gal back from the brink of the the crusher. She will probably serve you well as you collection rapidly grows.

 

[Floridianson]

See just like old Harley's never die they just go faster, Old MV's will only get more LOVE. Good job.

 

[CNKILLERCLOWN]

Looks repairable, I'd fix the truck and run the H3ll outta it!

 

[XchaosX]

Originally I bought the truck for parts but as I tore into I realized it wasn't that bad. Once I heard the truck run, I knew I had to fix it. Plus the truck is really good shape other than being alittle beat up from the wreck. When I opened up the axles the brakes and bearings were in great shape. I just need to grab a few parts and it will be ready for the road again. I really do need to buy a parts truck now...

 

[DeucesWild11]

Coming along nicelyopcorn:, good to have another running truck in NY state!

 

[XchaosX]

Have gotten a bunch done to the truck in the last week. Figured out the clutch problem I was having because I made a dumb mistake. Bypassed FDC and had a new fuel line made up to replace the crushed front copper line. Got a new line and fitting so I could hook the air assit back up. Also put on some new mirrors. Was able to move the truck under it's own power only forward and reverse, still need a steering box. First time the truck has been able to do that since it was wrecked 3-4 years ago!

 

[XchaosX]

Pounded out some dents in the hood today and straightened the brush guard. I got it straight enough for me. Ordered a bunch of new parts for it and should be picking up a parts truck soon. Plus picked up a S250 shelter to throw in back and make a camper. Should be back on the road shortly.

 

[XchaosX]

I went a little crazy ordering parts the last few weeks: spin ons, boost/pyro gauge, h4 highlights, battery cut off, muffler, and another set of 395 xzl's with mrap rims. I couldn't help myself and bought another deuce. This one has no title and the cab is shot so I won't be fixing this one. SS member Mikey, my buddy Richie and I flat towed it home 50 miles with my deuce. The truck had been sitting out in a field for 10+ years. It had sunken into the ground 6 inches and actually took a couple tugs from my truck to free it. It only had 2 flat tires which where on the rear axle duals. The inner aired up fine and outer had a leak we aired up a few times on the way home. The trip home went far better than expected with no issuses. I have already took off most of the parts I need to fix my air force deuce.

 

[skinnyR1]

Thats awesome man. I wish I had the space to do the same.

 

[XchaosX]

I have the room but no where on my property to hide the trucks from view. To keep the wife happy and from killing me, I only have the shelter and the 73 deuce at the house for now. The af deuce is at friend's place parked on a concrete pad which has been nice to work on and have the exrta set of hands to help. The parts deuce is parked out back on another friend's farm. He has bunch of skid steers that will come in handy pulling the winch, engine, and tranny.