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City, country, it doesn't matter. In my town (and others I have lived in in NH) all it takes are the few busy-bodies who run the town to vote themselves in a new ordinance and you are in trouble. If you bring home a purple pontoon boat, the couple people on the zoning board vote that purple...

When I have had other vehicles with similar tops (such as Jeeps) I back up to a raised area similar level to the tailgate. Open tailgate, unbolt top, then climb inside. I crouch down at the balance center of the top, then straighten my knees and lift the top with my back. Walk out the back...

Too many people believe myth, rather than facts. Myths such as the back pressure claim, if its cold turn your lights on to warm the battery (particularly funny one), the old myth about not leaving a battery on a concrete floor, etc. Jim

A custom TC isn't going to help with mileage any. You pretty much have the option of stock or going with a higher stall (higher engine RPMs before takeoff), which would reduce mileage. Hopefully the one you are getting is stronger than stock, but honestly the TC wasn't much of a problem with the...

Too bad you are all the way down in Texas, I have several 14FFs here with various gears. The one I have with 3.73 would be great for you. By the time you paid shipping you could buy a matching set there. Look around, they are extremely common. Jim

If the 14sf has the gears you want and is in good shape, I wouldn't turn it down. you said you don't plan to use the vehicle hard. If you would have to spend on gears, bearings, or other parts, then I'd say before investing more money in the SF, look for a FF instead. Keep in mind that although...

Also keep in mind that heavy trucks are NOT cheap for an emergency tow. A local company estimated about $400 to get my Deuce 50 miles. That would cover a whole lot more on a trailer. Costs on interstates can be even more. The company truck for a place i used to work at broke down in PA. (I...

First rule about GL auctions, ignore the description completely. I purchased one truck as non-running, it just needed a jump start and brake fluid. My other truck was listed as running, but it had all fluids drained. Once we did put fluids in and tried starting it, we found the block of the...

Watkinssr had it exactly right. The answer depends on the engine design. If you take an engine with a lot of valve overlap and open the exhaust, you will lose a lot of power and the engine will run poorly. On most stock street engines opening the exhaust will do nothing except make lots of...

Make sure you use a suspension designed for tandem axles. You could use a Deuce or Bolster trailer style or have the separate springs connected like civy tandem axle trailers use. Either way you need to have the two axles tied together. If you just use 2 completely separate suspensions that...

Here is some good reading on your transmission family. Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge four-speed automatic transmission repairs It also tells of some shop's tricks to watch for. Jim

I have no suggestions for a TC. I've always just used stock replacements. It sounds like the ship is at least making an attempt to work with you. And as part of the process, you also need to let them make their attempt. Let them do it their way, then if the problem comes back again, take it back...

Rear Axle Identification | Ventures Truck Parts and Equipment L.C. In the photos, the axle on the left is a semi-floater. There are no visible bolts, just the wheel studs and brake drum. The photo on the right is a full floater. There will be 8 bolts in a circle in the center of the bolt...

It would take some measuring to find ones that will fit, and some custom mounting brackets, but check out conversion van seats. If you get lucky you could even get one of the fold-down rear seats that doubles as a bed. In my area conversion vans, and their parts, have no resale value so the...

Because you want to do a Desert Storm bike, you might like mine. There were a couple body panels left to paint, but you get the idea. Pics are the "Iron Butt Motel" I stayed at...for those unaware, that is the term for rest stop picnic tables commonly used for naps. It was welcome after...

Mine sits out in my driveway where everyone can see it. So far I've had all positive feedback, most just recently. Last week one neighbor saw my wife at the store she works at and commented that she likes my Deuce. She's an Iraq vet and said its good to see a Deuce around. +1 for her as a...

It doesn't matter how many years exp. he has, unless he somehow managed to reprogram the trans controller to not allow any slippage, that TC will destroy itself. I have heard that excuse a million times about the fluid. In reality, he was being cheap, all around. I'm sure if you could contact...

I hope the shop that did the actual rebuild knows about upgrades to the Dodge transmissions. In stock form they are junk. Beefed up properly, you can make do with one. My '97 Dakota was bought new by my friend's mom and was never abused until I bought it (I tow a fair bit). At 30k she needed a...

I'm sorry to say it, but that trans guy is NOT a transmission expert. ANY time a transmission is replaced or rebuilt, a new torque converter NEEDS to be installed. It is even more critical if a catastrophic failure occurred (broken pieces). Torque converters act as a natural centrifuge. Trans...

When I drove my Deuce back from Kentucky, it took me $130 for a plane ticket, $50 donation to the VERY nice SS member who gave me a ride and helped with the recovery, $300 in fuel (not counting the half a tank of WMO I started with, thanks to friend's donations), $40 in tolls, plus food. I...