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  1. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    Removed the top access cover on the rebuilt transfer case. Spring, ball, and plunger assembly are same size as original transfer case that I took out. I cannot feel a firm ball detent on either low or high gear in the rebuilt transfer case. Neutral is definitely a firm detent. You can see...
  2. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    Drove the deuce 5 miles to a buddy's house down the street. He's gonna help me build a brush guard, shorten the bed for the spare tire rack, and a few other things. Comments on the first road trip with the new engine/tranny: - I hit 21 psi of boost pressure just under WOT. No clue what this...
  3. HanksDeuce

    Steering arm for a 8" lift.

    I don't know what your time frame is like, but the Black Rock fab steering arm is definitely worth the wait.
  4. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    Lieutenant Dan: Yep, I will be putting the Warn 24v 18k winch behind the front bumper and cut a rectangular hole for the roller fairlead mount. Steve6x6x6 made me 10 inch frame extensions and 19-3/4" frame backing plates. The winch bottom plate spans the width of the frame and it's 12-1/4"...
  5. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    My backup alarm came in. 112 dB. $55 ECCO model 850N I called Warn today and their customer service rep said they actually make a cover that will fit my Severe Duty 18 24v winch. $40 from Amazon. Part number is 91416. It's made out of neoprene. Should last a few years in the sun. Some of...
  6. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    I made some calls today to discuss the 12v illumination circuit for both the Autometer GPS speedo and ISSPro EV2 tachometer. Neither gauge has a separate light bulb harness like most gauges do. The Autometer GPS speedo has a rubber cover on the back, and the twist lock 12v bulb sits in a...
  7. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    I wish some of you morale boosters would live closer to me. Heck, I'd buy the beer just to have you sit in the driveway on a couch and cheer me on. I probably would have finished months ago! Thanks for the positive feedback. I know most that browse the hot rod forum probably hate what I've...
  8. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    A few updates from the past few weeks: -modified headlight housings -new instrument cluster/gauges -installed 12v accessory plug in dash -installed dual USB charger plug in dash -filled transfer case with 7 quarts of GL-1 (royal PITA) I modified the factory headlight housings to fit around...
  9. HanksDeuce

    Backhoe recovery with the M936A1

    If that Case backhoe didn't have a brown seat cushion I bet it does now.
  10. HanksDeuce

    m35a2 driver seat

    You could always upgrade to an air ride military seat. Going price is $400-500 each (brand new) plus shipping. Not bad for a seat that retails for $2,500 (Surplus retail sticker). I just finished installing mine. The ride is much better and the seats helped me upgrade from lap belts to 3...
  11. HanksDeuce

    Waterloo Power steering project

    Here's 2 shots of my deuce frame showing the coped out area (notch) that Tom's kit addresses with both an internal backing plate as well as the top plate.
  12. HanksDeuce

    Putting a Jeep in the bed!

    Outstanding job on the ramps and transporting your rig to the event without incident. For those lazy people (i.e. work smarter not harder) you can find a loading dock or the nearest levee to back up to and load & offload your rig. I'm sure one of the dirt obstacles at Rausch Creek Off-Road...
  13. HanksDeuce

    Hard Top Gaskets / Seals for Restoration Project

    For those that may search and find this thread (like I did today) the sealer I ended up using is 3M Ultrapro Autobody Sealant #8300. A single tube from O'Reilly Auto Parts was $30. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MMM0/08300/N2356.oap?ck=Search_N2356_-1_-1&pt=N2356&ppt=C0171 For notes...
  14. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    I decided to replace the two leaky rear hardtop rubber seals on my deuce today. 3M Ultrapro Autobody Sealant #8300 is what I used. A single tube from O'Reilly Auto Parts was $30. I can't believe it, but a single tube was more than enough to complete the job...
  15. HanksDeuce

    Hattiesburg meet and greet

    Sorry I couldn't make it Jeff. Looks like y'all had a large time based on the smiles in that photo.
  16. HanksDeuce

    Waterloo Power steering project

    Take a look at my install pics of a Waterloo M35A2 PS kit at the following link: http://hanksdeuce.com/power_steering_install.htm
  17. HanksDeuce

    A3 to A2 Bearing Conversion

    Clinto, For what it's worth I use a 3 inch PVC cleanout plug threaded into an adapter instead of a flat cap. I haven't measured the end thickness of either for comparison, but I haven't shattered the cleanout plug yet.
  18. HanksDeuce

    HanksDeuce: 8" Lift, Bobbed, External Cage, A/C and more Project!

    In the past few weeks I have completed a few more big hurdles on my deuce project. No website updates just yet... - installed new transmission shifter + tower assembly - attached new 72 inch transmission shifter cable to Allison AT545 and tower (custom cable $53) - installed two new USSC...
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