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The exo-cage is on the back burner until last.
The A/C + Heat system is next after I finish paint. All I have left is the M105A2 bed.
Thanks for the positive comments. It really helps me along in getting this big beast finished.
I have an ISSPRO boost + EGT gauge. Don't remember the price.
Mike, I'm going to take a look at those spots again this weekend. Looking back through the pictures the trouble areas didn't have much (if any) rust. I'll see what a little surgery on a few spots shows me.
Update on painting.
Replacement windshields came in from C&C Surplus. I removed the windshield frame and restored it. Paintable caulk was put into the drip rail and 2 more coats of paint were added for good measure. Entire chassis and body are painted in Behr Premium Plus (acrylic exterior...
Thanks for the compliments, Mike. I have no noticeable driveshaft vibrations. Good eye, though, on the rear driveshaft u-joint angles. In my infinite wisdom during installation of the rear axle using deuce front springs I decided to flip the original factory shims around. It looked good at...
I emailed the Behr rep, Jacob, after Heath posted his contact information in another thread.
I'm having the normal streaks in some areas, but those should go away after washing the surface or so I'm told.
The other problem is small random brown spots popping up on the hood and fenders. The...
More paint pics. Weather and work have both started to cooperate. There might be a light at the end of the tunnel. I might get run slap over, but I can see the light!
Take a look at the date stamp on the axle (pic 136).
I'm finally catching up on the modifications to my deuce. Here are a few shots of the Ouverson front lockout hubs installation from 02/01/13.
As always, check my website for a complete description of all modifications.
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