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Body repair panels
AMD would be my go to for quality parts. They are on this forum and willing to help. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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The infamous 10" bumper
Is that Ford a 49? The first well outfit I worked for had a 49 fire truck they used as a tanker. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Exterior
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Chrome bumpers comparison ?
My lmc front bumper rusted in the first year. My high dollar step bumper for the rear rusted 2 years later. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Introduction
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Vent Window rubber replacement or replace?
I rebuilt mine with parts I bought and new rubbers. Never again! What a PITA! I had some serious time, cussing, and drinking in mine by the end and I will say they came out o.k. Not worth the effort IMHO. Send them to Precision and be happy paying the bill. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Dash Pad Help
I would take that to a interior shop and let them make you happy. Something custom and unique to you, but not stock would make you and them happy. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Interior
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Tire damage
I would have a real tire guy put a patch on the inside and glue the outside with that vulcanising glue they have. Also keep track of that tire and never use on a steering axle. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Wheels and Tires
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never jerk a stuck truck with a chain
Sort of off topic, but the young adults had my avatar drill rig in a bind and jerked it with a junk chain. Driver of the rig $hit himself as the half of chain came through the windshield. No one was hurt thank God, but they went to summer school on safety training. Eric- waterpirate
- Post #41
- Forum: Off-Roading
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Aluminum side molding removal
Back in the day we had a tool for that. Flat looking thing with a pointy hook on one side. It went up behind the trim and the hook pulled the spring down out of the edge trim spring hooks into. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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87 v10 transmission and ac compressor swaps
If you swap the transmission, rear main seal jumps out easy. Look for signs of leaking or wear. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Cab repair stabilizing
I saw a tool once that clamped on the striker and bolted to the door hinge holes in the cab. Same outcome, keep it straight. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Hello from western PA
Welcome! Motors are cheap. Just saying. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Introduction
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Old Bedliners
I had one in my truck for years. When I pulled it out it was mint underneath. Eric Good luck- waterpirate
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- Forum: Exterior
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What new tools have you got lately?
Was on a job with a farm mechanic Tuesday. 1 ton flat bed shorty decked out with boxes welders the works. He opened the side box to reveal a well organized box full of hanging wrenches on hooks. I start laughing, he says what gives? I say your 10mm is missing. I get the F u and he walks...- waterpirate
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- Forum: Garage
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Faulty rigged
Glad to see you are making progress! My comment early on is cause I am a " sort it out " guy. Meaning if the truck will not see a show not meant for daily drivers and workers, the economy easy version of making it safe is my choice. If plans were different, it would prompt a factory repair...- waterpirate
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Faulty rigged
Welcome! Stop, breathe, think. The mess you have needs to be fixed, safety issue. The question is what are your plans for the truck? If a working driver, make it safe and go to work. If you are planning a restoration, then restore to original. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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What new tools have you got lately?
Classy! I had an oriental rug in my workshop for a while that got a lot of comments. Similar situation, out of the house, no sale, into the shop it went. lol Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Garage
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What new tools have you got lately?
Not mine but funny. I asked my buddy to borrow his mortar mixer, he says sure. WTF! So far I am in 2 new tires, wheel bearing job on both sides, chipped concrete a inch thick off both rims, in the process of bolting patch panels to the dog house covering the motor and gearing. I hope to...- waterpirate
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- Forum: Garage
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Entering a show on Saturday.
Enter in the truck class. We are still hot on the circuit. lol. With the mild but comfy interior mods you are sure to get something. Let us know how it goes. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Garage
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Thoughts on carb spacers?
The last time I hopped up a old worn down motor, I wound it all the way down to throwing a rod. Just saying, careful what you wish for. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Bondo roof. What to do?
Awesome! That indicates the damage is not super bad. For the inner skin police, what is the gap between the inner skin and the roof? That would be the limit of the damage if the fore skin, lol, is not impacted. What you have is a mess. Put the grinder on it and see if you can at least true...- waterpirate
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Bondo roof. What to do?
That mess could be cleaned up with some basic power tools and a straight edge. Grinder and some sanders. A peek under the headliner would give you a better idea what is going on with it without committing to the repair, Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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What new tools have you got lately?
So that plastic piece is a s type lock that goes in the top of my fermenter every month to let the yeast gas out and keep the wild yeast from getting in. ROFL. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Garage
