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I see all this discussion about heat.
Well in Texas, we have plenty of heat.
So I'm planning on installing a/c in my deuce.
Has anyone out there done this?
I plan to buy a GM compressor with a 12Vdc clutch, power it through a 50 Watt dc/dc converter.
I already have a 24Vdc 3 spd blower.
Then...
Regarding home made tire cages, I personally would agree with Joe and not go with a home made version.
But if you're a capable certified welder the fabrication would be simple.
The tire cages are made from AISI 1026 DOM, with a .125" wall.
The rest is easy to calculate if one's qualified.
I went with Met.
I pay $58/6mons.
My agent listed it as a Jeep M352A
My agent may have willing to work with me since her brother and I are good buds.
Either way, it can be done if you are on good terms with your agent.
I took advice from this website and others last night, and I have ins today...
I was looking here in Texas after buying my M352A.
I took the advice from the blogs list here and other web sites. I let my agent know what it was but told it was just a daily drive truck.
Also asked her to insure it as a kaiser or dodge truck not commercial.
Within an hour she emailed me my...
Just bought an M35 today.
Now I need to reg. and insure it.
Anyone have any experience in Texas with these?
My ins. agent said she can't cover it on my personal policy(Met).
I also need to drive the thing home, Dallas to Austin.
Should I risk without plates?
Any input appreciated.