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my truck was always a good runner and still is..and since getting it i have pretty much restored the entire thing and bobbd it.
However i never got to drive it much before i tore into it..
Anyways heres the issue...
Once up to a mild temperature...this HORRID squealing just "CLICKS ON"...
ya i no..its ridiculous...ive had this **** on here since i joined and c list and nobody has made teh effort to come get it..i see the beds go for 500$ alone at surplus and the top kits for 600..and this is a vinyl one...
Anyways..ya got one bite on the line right now tho..so hopefully itll pan...
my deuce did this when i was running gas and diesel mix..and didnt know my fdc was bypassed.. now that im running straight fresh diesel it runs perfect.. im curious to why it would happen.
Ya id also like to know how a P. Cutter works if anyone has tried it.. (plasma gouging)method.
I dont have a torch so im gonna rent a Plasma cuz its very cheap compared to buying a torch that i wont use much after.
Another option
(if this is for a bob job)
Who sez u need duece or m105 springs.
Get a stout set of 1-ton chevy or ford springs.
http://www.4wdfactory.com
Has all the rockwell hardware like springs perches and ubolts and top plates..then just get some generic shackles and hangers and...
I just got done doing this..ive found that the "setting tape" that is used around the edges of the glass is hard to find around my parts.
other than that i got some nice replacments from speedy glass. $60 for both peices.
saturn surplus sells the top section with entire hinge for 30 somthin $...
Good luck!,it will be fun once u get the ball rolling..mines about at the stage urs in is..
Got my leafs and hardware but no torch or plasma yet to start the cut :(
If ur a gear head..and get a deuce..i think u will be very broke..cuz if ur like me ull spend all ur money trying to make it perfect and buy all the rediculously overpriced toys for it.