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Hell, maybe in a million more years deer will figure out, that running in front of moving vehicles is not a good idea.

Yeah David, but they're only door handles. I'd buy em'. Mine have worked for 11 years. Having said that, with the exception of all of the kids in my neighborhood with Subaru WRXs, only about 18% of Americans can drive manual transmissions anymore according to an article I recently read. Most...

I hope they're using the same metallurgical techniques in their fighter jets and naval ships. "thosemilitaryguys.com" sells a pair of pre-painted locking handles for the Deuce for $65. They come in several common Deuce colors.

I think you did okay myself. Cleaning up the Bronco is a good idea. At least your new Deuce didn't require a trip to the jewelry store. Now that would have been a waste of money!

I appreciate the honesty in the previous posts. Almost all Deuces need work and most of us can hardly admit to ourselves how much we've really spent on ours. I've spent TONS of money on mine. Enough to buy a new car cash. We also have to factor in the money spent on tools we didn't have...

Buying a 5 ton to put under it may be cheaper than returning it. Just kidding.

Yeah, I'm a skill saw and hammer guy myself. I mostly use wood for blocking things up when I'm doing repairs.

Your excellent work makes me feel like a barely competent fool! I am a terrible welder.

The spin-ons and Jatonka himself are both great. I hope your back recovery goes well and as quickly as possible.

David....did you fabricate the plow mount and lift yourself? If so, you did a damn fine job! Looks great!

Hi Hank! I've always wanted one of those Warn 18,000 lb. winches. It seems to work very well for you. You must be happy with your Warn.

Sure Tim! My son Dan was in diapers when I started working on Major. He had never seen him with his body on and drivable and he's 31 years old now. So, it was a HUGE thrill for me when I let Dan drive him this fall. A fantastic father and son moment. Smiles all around. By the way, my son Dan is...

Thank you cattlerepairman! I built the body using 16-gauge galvanized sheet metal. The wood is 1/2 thick sanded maple veneer plywood with Minwax chestnut stain and spar varnish. I couldn't afford quality boards. Major is going to be used for sunny day rides. He may visit Home Depot in a pinch...

Hi Tim and Cattlerepairman! Two of my favorite folks! I hope you don't mind That I included two pictures of Major Motion. After all of my work on him this Spring and Summer, I've had a hard time getting him inspected. It turns out that I need an "enhanced inspection" for custom built cars and...

I haven't done much with Brutus for the last half year, because I've been working day and night on my 1952 Dodge pickup. Today I started Brutus up and ran him for a while. He started right up. The next thing I have to do is get him inspected so I can drive him around. The front fenders have many...

I hope your hip is feeling better soon! Everyone needs to take a day off once and awhile.

Well, a Navy shipmate of mine Tom Johnson (an outstanding mechanic) had put a Ford 289 in a 1949 Dodge pickup, so I knew a 302 would fit in my 1952. The little Ford has a lot of swapping advantages. The front sump oil pan clears my straight axle with ease. The exhaust manifolds and starter clear...

Hi old friends! I've been off the site for a while. I've been neglecting all things Deuce for the last six months. I've been putting countless hours into finishing the wiring and drive line on my 1952 Dodge half ton (Major Motion) with a 302 Ford engine build/swap. I drove him on the road for...

Glad to hear you're out in WY now! Good news about the tractor too! Keep us informed about developments out there. When I had my Deuce transported by an owner operator with a single drop flatbed from Idaho to NJ back in 2012 it cost me $2,500. The guy cut me a break as he was hauling tank...

Hi Tim! Yeah, I'll have to take a front shot. I should have the fenders and nose back on this Summer I hope. Meanwhile, here is a grainy picture of the 302 Ford I built and swapped in. It has a General Kinetics 262/272 camshaft. Forged aluminum pistons. Semi-roller rockers. Melling oil pump. Hei...