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    Fiberglass hardtop install

    Progress. The top is bedlined inside and out I decided to do some painting in the truck on the spots the top will cover. I started by scuffing everything with a scotch brite Pad and wire brush. I also removed the plastic covers for the wiper linkage. The bolts that hold on the covers also...
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    Fiberglass hardtop install

    I'll have to give that stuff a try. Inside the top is bedlined. Outside will be sprayed tomorrow.
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    Fiberglass hardtop install

    Roof should get painted this week. It's going to be bedlined olive green inside and out. In the mean time I took a look at the rust issues on the cowl. I took a screw driver and a stiff wire brush to it. Talk about some thick layers or paint! Eventually I want to bedline the entire truck. One...
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    Fiberglass hardtop install

    I've had a fiberglass hardtop sitting in the back of my deuce for a long time now, so nice decided to stop making excuses and get to work. And hopefully this will help anyone thinking of going this route. I bought my top off of eBay from clintdigger97 he has a ton of deuce parts. I believe I...
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    Hauling camper trailer with electric brakes

    On the cameras it's a kit I bought off eBay I am not expecting great things but we will see. They were direct from China haha
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    Hauling camper trailer with electric brakes

    The deuce needs a overdrive haha But then again would you want to be in a deuce at 70mph? I wouldn't haha
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    Hauling camper trailer with electric brakes

    I have front rear and side camera kit for mine but I have not installed it yet.
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    Hauling camper trailer with electric brakes

    I bet that was one long road trip!
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    Hauling camper trailer with electric brakes

    How did the deuce pull the load? Did it seem strained? Anyone install those disc brakes on the input/output on the pinion to help with braking?
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    Hauling camper trailer with electric brakes

    Did you buy it make your trailer hitch?
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    Hauling camper trailer with electric brakes

    Has anyone pulled a 6,000lbs camper trailer with electric brakes and lived to tell the tail? My deuce is a m109a4
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    M109a4 110volt plug

    Is it wired that they only come on when the doors are closed?
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    M109a4 110volt plug

    What amperage do you guys suggest? I plan on installing a panel box to run a/c along with the lights and outlets Also. For the 24volt lights I had them working then I switched the blackout switch and now the two center lights will not come back on no matter what I do with the switches. Any ideas?
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    M109a4 110volt plug

    Anyone know where I can get an adapter plug for the communication truck 4 pin socket to a regular 110 outlet?
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    Electrical failure

    Yeah now I need to get off my butt and get the 27si conversion in the works. Too many projects haha
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    Electrical failure

    Update! The wire labeled 1 (field wire)on the alternator shorted and was causing the problem. Because I've had alternator problems for a while I decided to disconnect the wires and tape them up.
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    Electrical failure

    Unfortunately I am out of town so finding the offending circuit will have to wait until next weekend
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    Electrical failure

    On my truck I have always turned the engine off by switching the accessories switch to off. I opened up and I'm pretty sure I have a bad switch and a short on a wire labeled 27 going to the accessories switch. Time to break out the wiring diagram
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    Electrical failure

    When it happened it was a definite loss of power. At first I thought my throttle cable broke. It was still running but almost as if you rook your foot of the pedal. It down shifted and I was loosing speed so I pulled into a gas station when the truck stopped the motor killed. I jumped out and...
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    Electrical failure

    Also I did feel around the switches for a loose connection but did not locate any
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