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Oh I forgot to mention on my first attempt to filter used motor oil and burn it as fuel I inadvertantly filled my tank full of water because my water seperator failed to seperate the water. Needless to say Oscar munched on that stuff for about a minute and said no thank you then stalled out. I...

So it has been a couple months since I posted in this thread. Since the last 2 flats I am going to list all the things that have happened and I have done to the truck. Starting with happened: Both headlights blow out, wiring harness blew out, 2 more flat tires, air compressor turned into an...

Deuce got another flat tire on the same wheel again today. Nuff said....I am tired of this truck.aua

I found out yesterday My truck is actually a 1968 Kiaser-Jeep, which means somewhere along the lines paper work got messed up. I spent 19hrs yesterday mounting my 395's and inner tubes on their wheels, removing the old wheels, and mounting the new wheels. I had help with mounting the tires on...

Yeah I figured out how to do that, Took a while to get it somewhat right, still not perfect though. Not sure if it is a good thing or not, my top is not canvas but actually made out of really thick tarp material. It is waterproof but extremely heavy so putting it on and taking it off is a 2...

Cab heater came in today. My Pole mounted Convoy lights should be here tommorow. Almost time for a celebration.:beer:

Wheels are still drying and this is only the first coat but here are a few photos for the time being.

I will when I come down from my paint fume high.:twisted: BTW particulate masks just don't cut while using an air gun.

I forgot to mention the upgrades I have gotten for the truck which should be here by the end of the week. First up is the new cab heater I ordered from this site: Jeep Heater Should make keeping the windshields less foggy in the cold mornings. Next up is I ordered upgrade headlights after my...

Time for another update. I have been so busy getting the truck ready for the Armed Forces Day Parade to post much. The very next day after helping my buddy move my alternator died. Did it die in my driveway? Why no. It decided to kill off right before I pulled into a gas station to fuel...

Today was the first time my truck has been used for actual work since I have owned it. Helped a buddy move into his new house which saved him a boat load of fuel since he was going to take multiple trips in his F-150. Overall it was very satisfying to show off the power of The Deuce!:twisted:

The 2 pics of the wheel in my last post pretty much sums up what a needle gun does. Those are 2 pics of the same wheel. The needler has steel rods in the end of it that pulse up and down beating rust and paint free of metal. It is a tool that keeps the US navy afloat. Just have to be...

So today was one of those rare sunny days here in Washington, so I decided to go work on my deuce some. I got early this morning jumped into my car and ran to Harbor Freight for some new tools needed to make my deuce purdy. Got home snapped a few pics. I bought a needle gun which with my 8yrs...

Yeah I don't have room for a huge garage either. and my garage in my house may fit the hood of the deuce in it.

Well today I added to my green iron collection by buying my deuce a little friend. Was getting a little worried I wasn't going to win the auction. 2330 - Trailers at Government Liquidation Didn't really need this little guy but oh well.:lol:

Sorry was using navy terminology. We call stuff like gaskets and O-rings software. Hardware would be stuff like Hydraulic control block bodies.

Well it's been a while since I posted in my very own special thread so I will give you an update. After I got it registered and insured I started experiencing hiccups with my deuce. I think my deuce has caught the flu. It is being lethargic up hills, bogging down going up 3% grades in Low 4th...

Got the cover on finally today. Took me all day with distractions included. It's not all the way tight yet, but my arms are like wet noodles now after doing this solo so I'll play with it some more tomorrow weather permits.

I finally got the truck registered and insured. Washington State required me to put commercial plates on it due to the weight class it falls in. Total registration was $169. The clerk, a very young and attractive one at that, was very helpful in the process. Insurance I went with USAA who...

Ah ok....my first time buying a vehicle from private seller. I found out today the cargo canopy frame rails that came with my truck are the ones made for a dropside bed. Does it really matter whether my truck is not a dropside truck? The frame rails seem to be sliding down into the holes on...