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  1. waterpirate

    What new tools have you got lately?

    https://www.harborfreight.com/12-amp-58-in-dual-handle-mud-mixer-70556.html Just bought this today to lay blocks. Big thumbs up! Easy peasy mixing 40# at a time with the 4 tine beater. Wish my trowel skills were as good as the mixer. lol Eric
  2. waterpirate

    Wanted: Factory step bumper for 1987 fleetside

    I differ in opinion. The real steel bumpers and chrome lasted till the redo 3 years ago. They had the same amount of rust that the new ones have after only 3 years? See the rub? Eric
  3. waterpirate

    Wanted: Factory step bumper for 1987 fleetside

    I was going to media blast and paint, but that bed liner option would suit for sure.
  4. waterpirate

    Wanted: Factory step bumper for 1987 fleetside

    FYI the Westin step bumper I bought rusted just as quick as the Chineseiam front bumper I got from LMC. :( Was very pissed. Eric
  5. waterpirate

    Best budget lift

    Rough country 2" spring lift driver here. 87 k10. I bought the kit including shocks and springs. I love driving it, but would never daily it. I keep spilling my road soda. Eric
  6. waterpirate

    Chain/Rope Hoist vs Lift (cherry picker)

    Every rabbit hole comes with free education and a varying level of frustration before you get the rabbit. Eric
  7. waterpirate

    Chain/Rope Hoist vs Lift (cherry picker)

    I prefer the chain hoist. I think you get more incremental movement when doing the pick, Eric
  8. waterpirate

    Drill of the year

    I felt that way about the black and decker 3/8 corded drill I had for years. When it died a piece of me went with it. lol Eric
  9. waterpirate

    Tank strap issue

    My 87 was a pita. New tank and new straps from lmc. Took multiple attempts. One complete do over as we pop riveted one strap inside out. Ughh! Beer and perseverance won out in the end. Eric
  10. waterpirate

    What new tools have you got lately?

    When you find it can you see if my 10mm wrench is with it? Eric
  11. waterpirate

    United By Trucks podcast- garage accident topic

    Local horror story. Guy was changing out the rear in his pickup, wife and kids went to get the pizza. When they got back he was deceased. Skilled mechanic, years of experiance. Complacency kills people. Stay safe out there. Eric
  12. waterpirate

    What new tools have you got lately?

    I bought a coil nailer at horrible freight to do 1 1/2 square on my shed. lol Does that mean I am lazy? Eric
  13. waterpirate

    Ambulance Vans!

    Computer nannies. lol:rotflmao: Eric
  14. waterpirate

    What new tools have you got lately?

    I bent the last three come alongs I have bought. Price does not seem to matter. :( That one looks built to last! Eric
  15. waterpirate

    Do throttle body or carb spacers actually help?

    Never heard of this? Can you explain? Eric
  16. waterpirate

    2 cycle gas mix ratio

    When I went full tilt husquavarna I only run the pre mix stabilized fuel. Since the switch I never looked back. It is pricey, but if not using it as a pro It is well worth it IMHO. No fouling, no mixing, no worries about over winter storage, cuts down on pm, and they always start and run...
  17. waterpirate

    2.5 Ton Axles for 1974 K20

    Hold my beer moment. If the op is truly committed and there is no time restraint, have at it imho. This statement assumes that the op has some serious skill to back up the vision. A monster truck fab shop would be on my call list for info. Eric
  18. waterpirate

    Is this a TH350 & which flex plate???

    That gm oil pan chart is the chit. Yes. Eric
  19. waterpirate

    G series camper van forums

    Furd v10 gasser. Drove a 1 ton over 350k. The coil packs were a constant issue and nobody ever wanted to change the 2 in the back under the firewall. Took it to a local shop around 150k and told them to change all 10. Got it back and it still stumbled. I asked them if they changed them all...
  20. waterpirate

    Ambulance Vans!

    Much like high quality d.o.t. tape. Can't live without it, can't get it off. Eric
  21. waterpirate

    Ambulance Vans!

    I do not know the answer re the control box, but put me on the list for one siren. I am going to fit it to my 87k10. lol Eric
  22. waterpirate

    Ambulance Vans!

    Any surplus siren? Eric
  23. waterpirate

    M1008 CUCV needs a new radiator

    Welcome! Lets see a picture of that beast. Eric
  24. waterpirate

    Tailgate hinge/trunnion rot

    That's exactly how I fixed mine. Pain in the arse, but worth the time for the result. Eric
  25. waterpirate

    Yes, I'm new. As new as a 65 year old gearhead can be.

    :welcome:

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