What did you do to your Gen 1 today?
#7097
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I permanently wired the pigtail to the battery so I can hook up the trickle charger without opening the hood. Took all of 10 minutes. I don't like it because the stupid radio drains the battery when the truck sits for so long. I don't get to drive it much anymore.
#7098
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I would appreciate any suggestions for how I could safely remove black paint from a Ram hood ornament.
I bet that if I gave it enough time, it would just remove itself.
I bet that if I gave it enough time, it would just remove itself.
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#7102
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I was thinking I would try aircraft paint remover in a small spot and see if it would bubble up the paint without eating through. I've only used it on metal before.
Vinegar or brake fluid seems like the safer thing to try first though. I'll give it a shot this weekend.
Vinegar or brake fluid seems like the safer thing to try first though. I'll give it a shot this weekend.
#7103
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I was thinking I would try aircraft paint remover in a small spot and see if it would bubble up the paint without eating through. I've only used it on metal before.
Vinegar or brake fluid seems like the safer thing to try first though. I'll give it a shot this weekend.
Vinegar or brake fluid seems like the safer thing to try first though. I'll give it a shot this weekend.
#7104
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#7105
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Lacquer thinner. Take it off the hood and pour 1/2" in small bowl metal or plastic, soak it and use tooth brush to scrub.
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#7106
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New motor Mounts, Front Sway bar, wired up courtesy lights
Wired into door switch and dome light! Old man can see now!
Also wired the daytime Running Lights of LED headlights to key "on" circuit.
Modern conveniences
#7107
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I'm up in Williamson County. I bought my truck from a cedar chopper out near your neck of the woods in Pipe Creek.
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#7108
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I put a rare earth magnet on it and it barely wanted to stick so I'm guessing it's a low grade stainless foil (302 or 304). Aluminum wouldn't have grabbed it at all. Definitely not metal on the inside and it's not a knock-off.
-Niemand
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#7109
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Well I'll be danged, I think that mine is the same, I wouldn't use airplane stripper the, that stuff is strong...Mark