What did you do to your Gen 1 today?
#4636
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Having grown up in SE Kansas, which is way too close to Arkansas, we never got that much snow usually. We got lots of freezing rain Ice storms and black ice. You need to make sure your RWAL brake system is working unless you like to swap ends forward when you're trying to stop.
That is unless you're like me who knows how to do it properly.
That is unless you're like me who knows how to do it properly.
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mknittle (10-22-2017)
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I washed the truck today. Partly to remove a few weeks of California smog dew and partly to remove the oil/diesel mixture that collected on the back from my recent VE seal push out.
I checked the oil level and checked for fuel leaks after a test drive. Everything looks back to normal. What an adventure!
I checked the oil level and checked for fuel leaks after a test drive. Everything looks back to normal. What an adventure!
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GZKIZLY/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1508639700&sr=8-3-spell&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=yita+motor+7 %22+led+light
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thrashingcows (10-22-2017)
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Its just a cheapie from Amazon. I wasn't willing to spend $250 for an NOS cargo lens, so I made a custom bracket out of flat bar, and bolted it on. Here's the light that I got. It's super bright and I can find anything rolling around in the bed.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GZ...7%22+led+light
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GZ...7%22+led+light
Resealed my vacuum pump and repaired the wiring in the drivers door jam since it was cracked really bad.
#4640
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I spent about 4 hours double filtering the 7.5 gallons of fuel/oil mixture I drained from the crankcase. Then I put 2.5 gallons of it back in the tank. Spent the rest of the time cleaning the garage floor of the splashes etc... since my 5 gallon drain pan couldn't hold it all. Over the next 2 fillups I'll use the other 5 gallons of fuel/oil mix in the tank.
In the past I've dumped a gallon of used oil in the tank just to get rid of it. I haven't ever noticed more smoke than usual.
In the past I've dumped a gallon of used oil in the tank just to get rid of it. I haven't ever noticed more smoke than usual.
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That came out pretty sweet.
The only downside for me personally would be it would hit the fiberglass capper I like to install on my trucks for camping and road trips.
The only downside for me personally would be it would hit the fiberglass capper I like to install on my trucks for camping and road trips.
#4644
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What ya need for the '90 Zaar?
PM me and I will see what I can dig up for you.
As long as you don't need me bring down an 8 ft bed on the top of my RC like you needed this spring around the Carlisle show...
PM me and I will see what I can dig up for you.
As long as you don't need me bring down an 8 ft bed on the top of my RC like you needed this spring around the Carlisle show...
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ZAAR (10-24-2017)
#4645
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I did a quick wet sand and buff on the 20+ year old paint job. She was covered in overspray, welding and grinding burns, tree sap and ash from all the wild fires here in Southern California the past couple of years.
Thanks to my buddy for donating some 1000g and 1500g
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Looks great. What polishing compound did you use ?
Got some "upper closer to the truck-0" pictures ?
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That crew cab looks better every time you post pictures of it.
I should try wet sanding my RC from AZ this winter as it the paint is a little chalky after years in the sun.
I am digging that steering wheel with the Mopar button, as well. I am trying to remember what sort off rig you took that wheel out of from your build tread...Porsche maybe?
I should try wet sanding my RC from AZ this winter as it the paint is a little chalky after years in the sun.
I am digging that steering wheel with the Mopar button, as well. I am trying to remember what sort off rig you took that wheel out of from your build tread...Porsche maybe?
#4649
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That crew cab looks better every time you post pictures of it.
I should try wet sanding my RC from AZ this winter as it the paint is a little chalky after years in the sun.
I am digging that steering wheel with the Mopar button, as well. I am trying to remember what sort off rig you took that wheel out of from your build tread...Porsche maybe?
I should try wet sanding my RC from AZ this winter as it the paint is a little chalky after years in the sun.
I am digging that steering wheel with the Mopar button, as well. I am trying to remember what sort off rig you took that wheel out of from your build tread...Porsche maybe?
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mknittle (10-25-2017)
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Drove to NJ this am to order parts for my box truck, and while at the dealer, I noticed this junk gasser. Seen better days, I'm afraid.
My passenger wiper nearly fell,off, as the pin doesn't seat into the wipers I bought. Ordered hoop end style from Rock Auto. Can't wait....
My passenger wiper nearly fell,off, as the pin doesn't seat into the wipers I bought. Ordered hoop end style from Rock Auto. Can't wait....
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