Recent content by RRworker

Not sure about the OP, but mine is rocksolid. I did my wrap as tight as I could then sprayed water on it, let it soak in for a minute, then hit it with a blow dryer. It tightened right into the wheel and handbrake lever. The 550 cord I used shrinks a bit when it gets wet then dries. I plan on...

Did something similar on my cousin's truck steering wheel. Also on the steering wheel, handbrake lever and shifter on my car along with the levers on my motorcycle. I just used the cobra braid that most people use to make survival bracelets and adapted it to the above listed items, the hard part...

Welcome to the site, there is alot of info here. If your looking for info on the spricer trans. check out the tm section in the deuce forum. The a2's run the 3053a trans, not sure what tm will have the overhaul section maybe one of the more seasoned guys can chime in. there is also a member here...

This is a great thread, I dont have a deuce yet but hope to have one early to mid summer. My future uses include: -taking the work load off my 1/2 ton pickup -recovering stuck equipment on my buddies land -pulling my friends outta ditches in the winter -hauling firewood -hauling the toys around...

Thanx vintage iron, I was thinking something along the same line to lift one of the rear axles. the only easy way I could think of even just to test the theory was to use the rock crawler trick and mount a small winch under the bed and use that to lift one of the axles, put some spring tension...

Hey everyone came across this thread and was wondering if anyone tried to match up the parts from the rockwell/meritor fds-75 or fds-90 axles to deuce axles. If I remember from researching another project that the '84 and newer axles had the option of hydraulic disk brakes. I dont have a deuce...

Emr-I get what your saying, I wasnt worried like it would be a make or break deal if it didnt turn tight enough ( I'll modify my driveway if i have to,lol) the numbers just didnt sit well and wanted to make sure i was thinkin about it right. Plus it was one of the questions I had that I couldnt...

Plym49- after I drew out a quick diagram I got the hang of it, not sure why i was drawing a blank, ots been as long weekend USAFSS-ColdWarrior- those measurements are a big help. Howie

Thanx for all the input, looks like I have some more figuring to do or just widen my driveway approch from 15 feet to 20 or so. One last question, seeing how the deuce will be backed in the driveway is there a noticable difference when turning in reverse (wider or tighter)? rtk- thanx for...

Thanx for the input guys Gunboy1656- the lack of powersteering is a concern, it will make planning my turns more of a priority. luckly where my place is located on the street people cant park across from the house/driveway and I can borrow some driveway space to turn the nose in to get some...

Hi all, been lurking on the site for sometime doing research. In the coming months I want to get a deuce and part of my research has been if it will actually fit where I want to park it in my driveway. The good news is it will fit with a little fence modification. My concern is the turning...

Kinda went overboard on my example. seeing that your familiar with the c60 you could just use the mount setup from one of those and a cab from a light duty chevy/gmc if you wanted a crew cab. IIRC the 80's c60 used the same cab as the light duty trucks with the added benefit to use the c60 front...

I went down this road not too long ago, was originaly,looking for a bigger truck then my nissian titan and something not seen often. I was in the research phase of that project when I figured a deuce would be a good project, might still build my truck one day but gonna need a place with more...

Between my current job as a railroad electrician and working in my garage I have learned the value of ear plugs, and any protective equipment. I find.the ear plugs not only help protect your hearing from sound or crap getting in there but also lets you tune out alot of background noise and...

Patgonia53, hows the duece treating you? Been keeping an eye out for one when I cruise around town. -Howie-