Recent content by Wes

Well I finally got a radiator and put it in. It's been pretty hectic with the house and work taking up a lot of time. I ended up getting a Champion all aluminum radiator for my truck. This one was a inch too tall so I'm going to have to make a couple new brackets for the top but it wont be a big...

Well, The truck has been running pretty good lately. But the radiator seems to have sprung a leak. It's a good thing we've been working overtime at work. I should be able to get me a nice aluminum one on Payday\o/ Will a 2 core be fine or should I get a 3 core because I'll be hauling the camper...

I have something planned there. Just need time(o: Were putting a roof on my house and its taking longer that I thought. Thanks for the input! ~Wes~

I paid just a little extra for the compressor($50). But It was OK because it came with the clutch\o/ I have 2 or three air tanks lying around and a couple air horns. They will be the first add-ons:o) I would really like to get air lockers for the differentials. But that will have to wait. I...

Said Goodies:wings::wings::wings::wings::wings: It's an old York A/C compressor. They have their own oil reservoir and don't rely on lube in the freon. They make great on-board air compressors\o/ ~Wes~

Well, I drove the truck about a hundred miles today. Everything worked great! She hasn't ran this good since I bought her. I found something at the Junk yard to put under the hood(o: I'll get pictures of it tomorrow. I'm pretty excited about it... ~Wes~

Truck's fixed!!! Distributor was wore out. Bought a new one for $110 and she runs better than ever:o) ~Wes~

I'm still playing with my truck. The distributor still turns when the engine is cranked. There is power on the battery side of the distributor. (Turns on and off with the key) I pulled the ignition module and the parts guy tested it OK. (He even tested a new one to double check that he was...

I'll get her fixed up:o) Both the truck and camper. It'll just take time and money:o) ~Wes~

I've been swamped lately. When my truck broke we were headed to get a surprise. A friend of my uncle has had a camper for sale all summer. No one came to look at it and he decided he just wanted it gone. It happens that it would be a perfect fit in my truck\o/ This weekend we ran over and got...

Hit a snag today. We were 20 miles out of town and the truck hesitated, backfired, then died:o( I was doing 60 down the interstate. A good friend came and got me. I suspect the ignition system. No spark:o( Won't start. Awesome!!!..... ~Wes~

I went out early this morning and got everything ready to paint. I wiped the wheels down one last time in preparation for paint. I then started carefully mixing things:o) I'm learning to paint and have been doing things on the cheep here lately. The paint and thinner are from a local farm supply...

The rear bumper is next on the list after I paint the rims. There might be a little delay. I have plans this weekend and next weekend I'm planing on putting a new roof on my house. But I want to get the spare tire on the rig. ~Wes~

I got distracted again. Those Junkyard rims are in the way. I scrubbed them for about four hours with simple green, water, some grease remover, and Scotch-brite. Now they are ready to paint:o) I'm going to try and do that tomorrow\o/ ~Wes~

Thanks DoMiNiC1! New power steering hoses installed. Check! (I'm sure that the return line was malfunctioning. One of the clamps was loose. But it has all new stuff now\o/) Clutch adjusted. Check! ( The pedal had about 5" of free travel:Wow1: But it was still working:sombrero:) Now maybe I'll...