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I'm getting ready to do a full restore on my 71 Deuce. I figure it is going to take a couple of years, so the truck will be off the road for all of that time.
Is there a way that I can "suspend" my insurance while the restoration is done? I would like to be able to use my current license...
Hi everyone:
Just happened to see this on the news. Don't know how you all feel about this, but the Panther G is a very rare beast. This thing looks to be in nearly mint condition.
It would be a shame for them to cut it up. Not even sure why it was confiscated, the guy had been driving it...
That's what has been going on with mine. I have to keep mashing on it hard and eventually it will get juice to the starter. I'm pretty sure I've seen Deuces with the Caterpillar type toggle switch, I wonder if there is a source out there?
LC
I thought using a higher amp fuse was not a wise thing to do, particularly with the fuel system components? I may just replace the entire fuel tank and pump if I can find a decent used one. I've had to repair several pinholes in the tank, and now it looks like the fuel pump might be going out...
Well, a few more issues to deal with. Intank fuel pump wasn't coming on, sure enough the 2 amp fuse had blown. Replaced that, and the pump comes on, but it is not sending fuel downstream. Bled the fuel filters but still no dice.
Getting too dark to work on now, gonna have to resume next...
Is this a very complicated or difficult task? I'm a decent shadetree mechanic but it's cold and I'll be working outside. Just wondering if I'm gonna get myself into something I can't finish.
ETA: Yes, I read a thread on here about testing the switch, it seems to be good, my meter beeps at me...
Hi everyone:
Been a while since I've been on here, and I have tried searching the site and my TMs for answers, but can't find them.
First, there is a fitting near the intank fuel pump on top of the fuel tank, that a very small diameter copper line goes to. It is right next to the fuel pump...
Not "to" but "with"my Deuce. The Deuce makes an excellent large flat platform when you need to do trim work on the home. I had to replace some weathered roof facing and some of the planking that forms the eaves of my home this weekend. Also makes a great ladder for trimming branches off my...
Not sure exactly how low I need to go, but 14-16 inches should be more than adequate. I feel certain the jack should raise the trailer at least that high.
Might have to put out a request for frame rails for anyone junking or bobbing nearby.
LC
I'm not too concerned as long as I can get the proper hitch for towing. In the coastal part of the state, it is horribly flat, which is why hurricanes cause so much damage here.
When we recovered my brother's M109, I was able to maintain 45 mph the whole way home, except for the one bridge we...
Looking at the Curt site, it appears I would need to use one of the Class 5 hitches rated for commercial duty (18,000 lbs). They are the only ones with 2.5" hitch tubes. There are 7 hitches listed in that section and all appear to be for Ford, Chevy or Dodge pickups.
Is there a certain model...
That's the weight of the trailer as is. The specs state that you can actually put around 1500 pounds in the trailer as "cargo" and that makes the GVWR around 12000 pounds.
I need to look at the specs again, but pretty sure the trailer has electric brakes. There is only one plug, which...