New Guy posting

[John S-B]

Hello everyone! I'm eventually planning on buying a deuce since I sold my pickup (worn out) and I just can't see spending 40-50K for a new 1 ton. It will be a couple of years before I can afford to buy, but window shopping free right? Anyway, I have in mind some mods I'd like to do.
I'm a big fan of the deuce, I was a wheeled vehicle mechanic from '79 to '87 in the Ohio Guard. Got to do a lot of driving up in Grayling Mich., we used to just go up and down the trails just for the heck of it. I'm currently fiinishing up a tour in Iraq.
One of the things I'd like to do if I get a deuce is to lengthen the cab by about 6-8 inches to put in nicer seats, a little storage, and because I'm 6' 1" I need a little more room. I was thinking I'd move the bed back a little to accommodate this. Then I'd slice the cab of just back of the door and fab an addition on, maybe incorporating a roll bar in as well. I was also thinking of some way to add roll bars to the bed.
I should have also mentioned that I really want one of the "Whistler" diesels, can anyone tell me which engine that was it's been a long time since I've gotten to wrench on a deuce. (There's nothing more awesome than that sound!!) I'd like to get it turned up a bit too. I was thinking a bigger exhaust might help too, has anyone increased the exhaust size?
Super singles would be nice, but that would have to wait, gotta get the kids through college.
If you guys have any advice, feel free to share it, I'd surely appreciate it.

Regards, John S-B

 

[J2H]

Welcome aboard John!

 

[Chevytruck]

Well First off, the engine doesn't matter when you want a whistler or not. The turbo does, and the C turbo provides the sweet whistle, while the D doesn't. As for the mods, they are a good idea and i would love to see them done!

If you have not yet, you can download the basic TMs from my Signature, very useful when you are learning about the basics of a deuce.




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