Recent content by dougco1

Remind me to never loan you my truck. You are tough on your rides.:cautious:

He's going through some tough times. I trust he will be back when things get worked out.

Maybe the lou Maybe the loud boom was when one of the battery cells shorted out. Did either one of the old batteries look swelled or distorted? Batteries have been known to blow their top off when going bad. Also, double check your charging system. Make sure your not over-charging "cooking"...

You have a bad cell in one of your batteries. I had the same issue several years back. To be safe, spend the money and replace both batteries. How I know this is? I was a cheapskate driver back in the 90s with my Ford F250 diesel. It wouldn't start on a cold day so I replace just one...

It's always a good practice to replace both batteries at the same time. It's also a good time to check/clean all connections. Treat all connections by dabbing them with Ox-Guard or similar product Low performing batteries or corroded connections can cause the famous "under-hood magic smoke" and...

Nice to see another fine example of saving/preserving and re-purposing a great historic vehicle. I commend you. I also see you are still trusting and using the Paradox rear cylinder cooling kit. I installed a kit on my 1008 several years ago and never looked back.

Sounds like your recent neck surgery must have cured your past aliments and brought you closer to your wife. To be twisted around upside down on your back on the floor of your truck cab at your age is a very difficult position to be in. I only accomplished that move once, But I was 20 she was...

I just talked to him, stay tuned.

Sharecropper We have all been waiting for your "git-er-done" project. I trust that all will go superbly. Can't wait to hear that beast rumble.

Is Wix considered an oem premium filter?

Have you "priced out" or tried "sourcing out" new oem filters for CUCVs? Advance Auto is asking $58.

And don't forget the "Never-Seez" on the new bolts when re-installing.

Register it in NY as "Historic" and get it insured through JC Taylor insurance. My 2 CUCVs cost me a total of $340 a year with the combined vehicle values of $17,000. Go to - jctaylor.com to get a quote. Keep in mind, you are supposed to only drive it to car shows and parades and it's kept in...

They make imitation bullet hole stickers you can stick to the cab. That would be more of a talking point.

Any dry place will do. Just don't leave them out behind a barn in the tall grass.