Do we have an official Bobbed Deuce picture thread? If not, here it is! Post em!

[mbbiker]

Anyone have info on this one as far as how much of a lift it has if any, tire size + what wheels it has? Thanks in advance.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/attach...e-picture-thread-if-not-here-post-em-bob1.jpg

 

[KsM715]

What thread did you pull it out from? Looks like a cavemantrucks truck. I know he put the visors (sp?) on his trucks.
Edit: yep, cavemantrucks, http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members/cavemantrucks-albums-cavemantrucks.html

Started a quik paint job on mine.

 

[mbbiker]

Pulled it from page one of this thread, Was looking thru all the pages in this post and for some reason i just like the way that one looks and was curious as to the specs because im almost finished paying off my last loan. A bobbed deuce is always something i've wanted and the time is coming soon to where i'll have the money and space for deuce ownership to become reality.

 

[KsM715]

You can pm "cavemantrucks" and see if he can give you any specifics you need. I looked thru his threads and didnt see a build thread on this specific truck but he does have a few other build threads on similar trucks.

 

[camoyj7]

Here is mine still under construction.

 

[BruceB]

I hope this post isn't out of line.

As the new owner of a bobbed Deuce (which I have never yet SEEN) I'm researching parts, tools. techniques etc, as I'm considering driving it from Phoenix to my home in northern Nevada...about 800 miles.

When the rear wheels are singled-up, what is the method for changing tires in case of a flat? I see references to Budd sockets etc...are these only needed with dual wheels? I know my ignorance is showing, but I'd sure appreciate some input.

To see this fine-looking rig (*I* think it is, anyway) go to

eBay | Electronics, Cars, Clothing, Collectibles and More Online Shopping and search for item #330579360428 Lots of great photos there, so what do y'all think???


Right now we are dithering between driving it and shipping it.


Bruce

 

[asgtoolman]

800 miles is a long first drive; it all depends on your mechanical ability and willingness to alter plans if things go awry.
You got a good deal on your bobber if they did a good job-especially considering it has a winch.
I wouldn't worry about how to change a flat because I don't think you're going to have a spare; just plan on calling a professional to patch the tire for you in the very rare chance that you have a problem.
Make sure all fluids, filters, belts have been replaced by the seller. Would't hurt to find out exactly what he has done IN DETAIL. See how much [if any ] he has driven it and his level of experience at bobbing trucks.
If in doubt, ship it!

 

[BruceB]

Thanks for the reply. Actually, there will be a spare. I talked to Dollarman today, and they will put a Michelin XL 14.00-20 on a Deuce wheel for me for $400 out the door. this is the same tire as those on the truck now. He says the tire will have about 90% tread remaining. A friend will pick up the tire in SoCal and deliver it to Phoenix....and then escort me all the way home!

What a pal!

The seller has 100% positive feedback on Ebay, over 350 or so transactions. He's very easy to deal with at long range, and I don't anticipate much difficulty face-to-face.

Still, if I can just find a reputable trucker and a fair price, I WOULD have it shipped.

I am EXCITED, and at my advanced age that's rather amazing.

Bruce

 

[Danger Ranger]

See if you can get the pics on here Bruce, for when the page expires later.

 

[asgtoolman]

BruceB, what is your "advanced age"?
Doesn't take much to get me excited even at my advanced age [64]--especially when a plan comes together!

 

[Cleptomaniac]

Well I guess i never put mine on here so...

 

[BruceB]

ASG, you've ALMOST got me beat, but I'm 68. I figger I can always park the truck outside the Old Folks' Home and plant flowers in the bed!

Gents, I am too computer-illiterate to move photos around. If some kind soul could move a couple of those pics from Ebay to here, it would be much appreciated.

We found a trucker yesterday who looks promising for hauling the deuce up here from Phoenix. He'll be making a run (empty) from AZ to Susanville in northern California in late July or early August. The tentative price is attractive, so I hope it works out.

Will keep you posted.

 

[BruceB]

Looking at all these fine bobbed Deuces, one thing has become obvious to my curious mind:

WHERE ARE THE SPARE TIRES?

Very few of the pics show a tire mount or even the tire. Most of the few visible spares seem to be carried loose in the bed of the truck.

Appearances (photos) suggest that my new 49" Michelins won't fit in the conventional Deuce carry position, under-bed ahead of the driver's-side rear wheel.

It seems that I will be fabricating an in-bed mount behind the driver, with the tire upright and parallel to the bed's side.

Suggestions?

B

 

[RANDYDIRT]

Looking at all these fine bobbed Deuces, one thing has become obvious to my curious mind:

WHERE ARE THE SPARE TIRES?

Very few of the pics show a tire mount or even the tire. Most of the few visible spares seem to be carried loose in the bed of the truck.

Appearances (photos) suggest that my new 49" Michelins won't fit in the conventional Deuce carry position, under-bed ahead of the driver's-side rear wheel.

It seems that I will be fabricating an in-bed mount behind the driver, with the tire upright and parallel to the bed's side.

Suggestions?



B

Yeah, get a crane. Those suckas are heavy!

Dirt

 

[BruceB]

Hoo boy, I'll say they're heavy....somewhere I saw a figure of 210 pounds just for the tire, without a wheel.

Once the truck gets here, I'd already planned to add one of the "pick-up bed hoists" which have about a 1000-pound lifting capacity. That will handle the spare, and also loads up to full oil drums and other such things.

I'm going to try installing the hoist with the "base socket" (for lack of a better term) UNDER the bed with just a hole in the bed's surface to drop the hoist's column through. This will keep the bed surface uncluttered, and pebbles etc. will just drop through the hole and the fitting. Naturally, the "base socket" will need some sort of "stop" installed to prevent the hoist from slipping right down to bed level.

My local Ace Hardware has 3/4" breaker bars and 1.5" sockets in stock for tire changes, so those tools will be no problem. Finding a tool box long enough for the recommended "4-to-6-foot" cheater bar is an underway project. Will I need a torque wrench? I don't really think so, but some threads here on SS surely do show the wisdom of frequent lug-nut checks, torque wrench or not.

I'm already having fun with this bobbed deuce, and I don't even have the truck yet!

B

 

[cyberspace_7]

Cleptomaniac - Love the truck! To bad the hummer and semi had to pull you out...NOT! Nice work promoting the MV love!

 

[oddshot]

Its been a while since we had any bobbed Deuce porno.

Bump

oddshot

 

[blasterheath]

Heath; Not sure what you did, but that's the first bobbed deuce with duals on it that I thought looked REAL GOOD- the proportions look good--any more pictures? How long is your bed ? M101?

105 more pics soon but no longer duals just flipped and singled

 

[goldwing2000]

Just finished painting mine

Did you do the bob yourself? Is that a 9ft bed with the rear axle in the original location?

 

[vinnies10]

Yes Its a 9 foot bed and yes I did it myself and the axle is in the stock spot