What did you do to your deuce this week?

[Mrmag1]

Spent about a 1/2 hour last night re-skinning my drivers seat cushion with part of an old Gor-Tex sleeping bag bivy. Came out decently, I think. Custom seat cover that is water proof, non "crunchy" with old age, and deffinetely unique-
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Please tell me this bivy was already destroyed prior to this project.

 

[77 AMG]

Yes, it was. It had a HUGE rip in the bottom/backside of it and was considered N/R, or Non Repairable. I grabbed it out of a big Tri-wall box of them at work.

 

[Privatewrench]

Today I replaced the fluid in my differentials and transmission. Also installed a missing hood safety latch.

 

[Mrmag1]

Finished my fuel tank rebuild and cleaning!

It on my build thread.

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[TGP (IL)]

Installed my grill winter front, then took it to lunch and post office.
Tom

 

[Aussie Bloke]

G'day everyone,.....


Well this isn't actually what I did with my Deuce but more of an interesting question that was asked of me about my Deuce,....


The business where I store my Deuce is building a new website and has asked me if I would be ok with them using a picture of my Deuce on their website?

I said I was ok with it, I then asked them if they wanted a staged photo shoot picture or a 'happy snap' style picture to use?

I should get a reply tomorrow.



Aussie.

 

[Privatewrench]

Recovered my passenger seat today. Used 2" dense foam on back and 3" dense foam on bottom. Looks great and kids say it's very comfortable. Shout out to Jatonka for the well made seat covers!

I also adjusted the air pressure regulator. I was running about 80 psi and read a TM that said it should be running 100 to 105. I ended up putting it at about 95 psi for now to see how it does. I do notice the brake peddle is more firm.

 

[rustystud]

Recovered my passenger seat today. Used 2" dense foam on back and 3" dense foam on bottom. Looks great and kids say it's very comfortable. Shout out to Jatonka for the well made seat covers!
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I also adjusted the air pressure regulator. I was running about 80 psi and read a TM that said it should be running 100 to 105. I ended up putting it at about 95 psi for now to see how it does. I do notice the brake peddle is more firm.

In todays truck world, the air pressure should be set to 120 PSI. That is industry standard.

 

[Privatewrench]

Thanks for the tip rustystud! I'll dial her in higher later today.

 

[brian s]

got my truck ready for winter

 

[Fatalid]

So I noticed my copper fuel line was crimped at one of the hangers...

I tried "un-crimping" it with a pair of vice-grips, horribly unsuccessful.

So I got all the pats to replace it, got it all bent up, got it all put back together... Just to find out that all the movement cracked the brittle rubber hose going to my IP. Argh!

...now to replace all the rubber lines... Might as well bypass the fdc at the same time.


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[rustystud]

got my truck ready for winter

That is one nice truck you have there "brian" !

 

[rustystud]

So I noticed my copper fuel line was crimped at one of the hangers...

I tried "un-crimping" it with a pair of vice-grips, horribly unsuccessful.

So I got all the pats to replace it, got it all bent up, got it all put back together... Just to find out that all the movement cracked the brittle rubber hose going to my IP. Argh!

...now to replace all the rubber lines... Might as well bypass the fdc at the same time.
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I would seriously consider replacing all your copper lines with some DOT Poly lines. Very reasonably priced and will last your lifetime. You can even reuse the brass fittings. Just get new ferrules and your good to go.

 

[brian s]

Thanks rusty I did it all my self. These things are a great way to kill some time (and money)

 

[Privatewrench]

Glad hand and plumbing to it were missing on my new truck. I ran new line and valve and put a new glad hand on. Check off another project! My low pressure switch doesn't work, and I was hoping to replace that last night too. The old one is in there tight, and it's not in the easiest place to get a good grip. I had to abort for now. I need to regroup and come up with a better game plan on removing the old one.

 

[77 AMG]

Thanks rusty I did it all my self. These things are a great way to kill some time (and money)

Ain't THIS the honest TRUTH!!!!!!!!! It is educating, though, if nothing else.

 

[77 AMG]

View attachment 751345Glad hand and plumbing to it were missing on my new truck. I ran new line and valve and put a new glad hand on. Check off another project! My low pressure switch doesn't work, and I was hoping to replace that last night too. The old one is in there tight, and it's not in the easiest place to get a good grip. I had to abort for now. I need to regroup and come up with a better game plan on removing the old one.

don't forget to locate a pair of glad hand covers to help road crap out of the hands!

 

[gimpyrobb]

Pwrench, try using a little heat on the fitting, a propane torch should work fine.

 

[77 AMG]

Got my new shock absorbers today.... I *think* the hardware stack is right. Gabriel Ultras. $100 out the door for the set at the 'Zone.

 

[Mrmag1]

Got my new shock absorbers today....

What brand? Or Army stock style?