My Bobbed Deuce is almost done

[KsM715]

The rest of the truck looks great. Kind of like hot rod with all the same paint and no chrome and the badges looked out of place. Dont toss them out just yet wait for afew more opinions. If your selling the truck a potential buyer might like them.

 

[BFR]

have you attempted to use a hi-lift on a deuce?

 

[bryan70546]

any pics of the dash lights converted to the leds yet .

 

[robr]

have you attempted to use a hi-lift on a deuce?

yep they work great I would recommend 60" ones if you have the big tires

 

[robr]

any pics of the dash lights converted to the leds yet .

not yet still making up my mind on if I want to re-machine the dash cluster so it faces the driver more but I will wrap one gauge and post a pic so you guys can see

 

[robr]

ok this is a 12 led strip it only goes about half way around the small gauges

if you want them brighter go with the 24 led strip and the 48 led strip for the big gauges

24cm 24 White LED Flexible Strip Light 24V Car Van Bike:eBay Motors (item 320469390091 end time Jan-30-10 17:24:21 PST)

48 White LED Flexible Strip Light 48cm 24V Car Van Bike:eBay Motors (item 320469391648 end time Jan-30-10 17:31:59 PST)

 

[robr]

remote brake reservoir installed today and more fax max sound deadening

 

[chaplain]

Question 1 did you have any problems converting your cigarette lighter to 12 volt?

Question 2 where did the seats come from, 18 wheeler, used or new?

Question 3 As silly as it sounds I'm kinda a big guy and the space between the steering wheel and my gut is minimal. Do the seats make it tighter or the same.

 

[robr]

I used a 24v to 12v 30 amp converter they are only about 3" x 2 1/2" x 2" I bought 2 extra so if you need one you can have it for $25.00 shipped ( that's what they cost me )
Seats are new from Tractor Boy Parts 209-538-7295 $600.00 each shipped to my door ( worth every Penny )
but if you don't want armrests and the baffle cover on the bottom about $500 each
( like the picture I posted )
and you really don't need a second air compressor they only use air if you raise or lower the seat
here are the specs

Air Suspension Truck Seat
Made in USA

Mid high Back
The Heritage Series black vinyl seat with 20-inch wide cushions feature standard two-way, mechanical lumbar support, backrest adjustment, 4-position cushion for extended leg support, and seven-inch travel slide tracks.

a little tighter but I have air assist Steering so Im going to use a 5 ton wheel thats a little smaller

 

[robr]

door access panel what do you guys think ?

I modeled up the door access panel today I will cnc them out of Aluminum and paint them tan
what do you guys think ?

 

[bryan70546]

I think all the badges you have made are awesome and add a unique touch to you bobber .

 

[robr]

I think all the badges you have made are awesome and add a unique touch to you bobber .

Thanks I painted them green today I think I like them now

 

[KsM715]

Much better

 

[bryan70546]

That looks great , on the led bulbs do you think those would light up the gauges with out using the led strips , I was looking on ebay for the red led strips in 24 volts and it does not look like he carries them .

 

[robr]

That looks great , on the led bulbs do you think those would light up the gauges with out using the led strips , I was looking on ebay for the red led strips in 24 volts and it does not look like he carries them .

this guy has some 12 bulb ones you would just need more of them
if you get the socket type make sure they are the ones with 5 leds not 4 leds

12 Red LED Flexible Strip Light 12cm 24V Car Van Bike:eBay Motors (item 220534043258 end time Jan-30-10 16:50:35 PST)

 

[bryan70546]

this guy has some 12 bulb ones you would just need more of them
if you get the socket type make sure they are the ones with 5 leds not 4 leds

12 Red LED Flexible Strip Light 12cm 24V Car Van Bike:eBay Motors (item 220534043258 end time Jan-30-10 16:50:35 PST)

Yep got those on order from him , Thanks for the link to the red leds , maybe he has the bulbs in red to .

 

[robr]

when you mount these make sure you bend them like the 1st picture
if you bend them like the second picture you will damage them and they are trash
luckily I learned this on the 1st gauge and I bought a few extra

 

[BIGNICK]

Hi Robr, You are doing a great job!!! I'm in the middle of making a crew cab 5 toner with 52" tires. Your machine is a very clean lookin ride. I think the cnc'd panels are a real nice touch.

 

[robr]

Marine Carpet will be installed tomorrow
I got the back panel made it is made of kydex and the wood has been treated with clear fiber glass resin and put under 90 psi in a autoclave so it will never rot.
The back panel will have carpet so I dont have to make it look pretty
Im having the carpet done I cant sew
I am have it made so it can be removed when I need to work on the truck or just dry it out

 

[robr]

Marine Carpet
well they did not get all the way done today but here is what it looks like so far
I also machined the access door covers today I will post pictures of them tomorrow