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Hottrucks · 07-30-2011, 12:45 PM

found a soap I use on the BIG truck its called WAB power wash...you mix 1 cup with 2 gallons of water in a sprayer.....spray truck ( so far works on everything including my enclosed car trailer) down when its dry and cool then with my little Jap power washer rinse it off.....works killer and leaves a good shine...cost $13 which will give you about 40 washes

Andy4639 · 07-30-2011, 01:19 PM

18" mini van electric fan for the condensor. $40.00. Junkyard, had the wiring already there from old fan. Trucks fan switch turns the relay on and the fan is on anytime the AC is on. Winter time I disconnect it from the switch.

cjohnson6772 · 07-31-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

18" mini van electric fan for the condensor. $40.00. Junkyard, had the wiring already there from old fan. Trucks fan switch turns the relay on and the fan is on anytime the AC is on. Winter time I disconnect it from the switch.

So do you still have a regular engine driven fan? Is the 18" fan mounted in front of the condenser like a pusher? Or does it replace your clutch fan and sits behind the radiator as a puller?

Andy4639 · 08-19-2011, 07:00 PM

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So do you still have a regular engine driven fan? Is the 18" fan mounted in front of the condenser like a pusher? Or does it replace your clutch fan and sits behind the radiator as a puller?

I kept the clutch fan also for the AC. The electric is up front between the grille and condensor. It has proved to be a nice add on. The past month it's been in the upper 90's here and the AC is running in the low 40 even high 30 sometimes.
It's going to get a 3 hr or so trip tomorrow so I will see how it does out on the interstate running 70-80 MPH!

richards72chevy · 08-01-2011, 12:29 AM

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CowboyProtectionUnit · 08-01-2011, 12:55 AM

LMBO.... I would call that a "repair".... Notta "mod" lol

VegasBruce · 08-01-2011, 02:28 AM

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LMBO.... I would call that a "repair".... Notta "mod" lol

I thought it was more of a band-aid.

CowboyProtectionUnit · 08-01-2011, 04:05 AM

Hey Hey Hey.... I never said it was a GOOD repair.....

*project 67 sub* · 08-01-2011, 04:39 AM

GOOD enough to get you to the part store lol

'72customdeluxe · 08-17-2011, 05:02 PM

I stripped the paint off of my 73-87 rallie centers and added new black with chrome bowtie/outer circle center stickers. Well under $50.
H4 4500k hi/lo hid kit is around 50. Get your glare on for low dough. Hooks to the battery, so yu don't fry ****
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CowboyProtectionUnit · 08-17-2011, 05:52 PM

Scored This Today at the U-Pull It Outta 86ish Ford Crew Cab Centurion Conversion Truck... It Folds Down To a Bed $40 and tax

CowboyProtectionUnit · 08-17-2011, 05:56 PM

Side View... thought I had it uploaded at the same time

elf w/capital T · 08-17-2011, 07:48 PM

very interesting bench ya got! keep everyone posted cause i am sure im not the only one , what are your plans? keep the same fabric?

CowboyProtectionUnit · 08-17-2011, 10:03 PM

Plans for it are to Match the Color of the Truck... Blue Or...... Grey Leather Possibly Something that Cleans Up easy, and doesn't hold Dog hair.... My Dog Sheds Horridly... I've seen these trucks around off and on its the old school equivalent to today's Western Haulers and Such.....

kikkegek · 08-19-2011, 03:39 PM

very cool stuf!

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umwtnt · 08-19-2011, 06:43 PM

Wonderful Thread. Mind would be a box of Mr. Clean scrub sponges. Not sure if thats the right name. I have cleaned a lot of chrome with these to get off brake dust, corrosion and whatever. With a little bit of chrome polish or cleaner they work beautiful. I swiped mine from the wife's kitchen so I don't know the price.

Hottrucks · 08-19-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by umwtnt

Wonderful Thread. Mind would be a box of Mr. Clean scrub sponges. Not sure if thats the right name. I have cleaned a lot of chrome with these to get off brake dust, corrosion and whatever. With a little bit of chrome polish or cleaner they work beautiful. I swiped mine from the wife's kitchen so I don't know the price.

be VERY careful with these I use them to get the wax out of plastic fender extentions which it did great at...BUT... they also gave the paint a ruff buffing....

umwtnt · 08-19-2011, 08:31 PM

I just saw the commercial to Mr Clean Erasers. Not scrub sponges like i said earlier. Wonderful product for the Truck or anything else your detailing.

elf w/capital T · 09-11-2011, 09:07 AM

good stuff, to the top :-X

samuellg1977 · 09-11-2011, 09:21 AM

I made a throttle linkage from a stick of 1/4" Aluminum rod. Threaded both ends, bent to the right angles, three locknuts for back stops and done. Whole thing cost about $2.69 - looks and works much more gooder than the old cable the PO had on it.

BOZO · 09-11-2011, 11:41 AM

I guess you could call this a repair/modification. I kept having problems years ago with the hollow rubber housing in the carrier bearing deteriorating and falling apart, resulting in the drive shaft flopping around. So the last time I replaced it, I pumped the hollow area full of silicone sealer and there has been no problems since. Caulking gun and tube of silicone sealer definitely come in under $50.
Also, vacuum port plugs slipped over your zerk fittings will keep them well protected, offering protection from rocks and rust.

Andy4639 · 09-11-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BOZO

I guess you could call this a repair/modification. I kept having problems years ago with the hollow rubber housing in the carrier bearing deteriorating and falling apart, resulting in the drive shaft flopping around. So the last time I replaced it, I pumped the hollow area full of silicone sealer and there has been no problems since. Caulking gun and tube of silicone sealer definitely come in under $50.
Also, vacuum port plugs slipped over your zerk fittings will keep them well protected, offering protection from rocks and rust.

Have you got pictures of this mod. This sounds interesting and way cheaper than the $95.00 for the carrier bearing replacement.

BOZO · 09-11-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Have you got pictures of this mod. This sounds interesting and way cheaper than the $95.00 for the carrier bearing replacement.

This modification does not concern the bearing so much as it does the hollow rubber housing surrounding it. On my carrier bearing housing, the outer metal housing has 3)...1/2 inch square openings at 2:00 / 6:00 / and 10:00 o'clock. I pumped silicone sealer into these openings until the hollow space inside the rubber boot could hold no more. If the metal housing does not have any holes around the outside, you can drill a couple of 3/8" holes in it and fill from these holes. It may take a day or two for the sealant to harden properly. In the past, I have not had as many problems with the bearing itself as I have with the rubber boot.

oldblue1968chevy · 09-12-2011, 11:44 PM

Need to think/remember about the door seals...good idea guys

iceship · 10-07-2011, 07:14 PM

Has anyons done the camaro gauge mod... I'm looking for the HOW TO for it

07-30-2011, 12:45 PM	#1
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) found a soap I use on the BIG truck its called WAB power wash...you mix 1 cup with 2 gallons of water in a sprayer.....spray truck ( so far works on everything including my enclosed car trailer) down when its dry and cool then with my little Jap power washer rinse it off.....works killer and leaves a good shine...cost $13 which will give you about 40 washes __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

07-30-2011, 01:19 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) 18" mini van electric fan for the condensor. $40.00. Junkyard, had the wiring already there from old fan. Trucks fan switch turns the relay on and the fan is on anytime the AC is on. Winter time I disconnect it from the switch. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-01-2011, 12:29 AM	#5
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08-01-2011, 12:55 AM	#6
CowboyProtectionUnit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beemer, NE Posts: 420	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) LMBO.... I would call that a "repair".... Notta "mod" lol __________________ Eric "Target" Sherwood Professional Bullfighter For Hire God Bless and Gods Speed! TheCowBoyProtectionUnit@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-T...59496227444241

08-01-2011, 04:05 AM	#8
CowboyProtectionUnit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beemer, NE Posts: 420	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Hey Hey Hey.... I never said it was a GOOD repair..... __________________ Eric "Target" Sherwood Professional Bullfighter For Hire God Bless and Gods Speed! TheCowBoyProtectionUnit@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-T...59496227444241

08-01-2011, 04:39 AM	#9
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) GOOD enough to get you to the part store lol

08-17-2011, 05:02 PM	#10
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) I stripped the paint off of my 73-87 rallie centers and added new black with chrome bowtie/outer circle center stickers. Well under $50. H4 4500k hi/lo hid kit is around 50. Get your glare on for low dough. Hooks to the battery, so yu don't fry **** Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

08-17-2011, 05:52 PM	#11
CowboyProtectionUnit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beemer, NE Posts: 420	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Scored This Today at the U-Pull It Outta 86ish Ford Crew Cab Centurion Conversion Truck... It Folds Down To a Bed $40 and tax Attached Images __________________ Eric "Target" Sherwood Professional Bullfighter For Hire God Bless and Gods Speed! TheCowBoyProtectionUnit@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-T...59496227444241

08-17-2011, 05:56 PM	#12
CowboyProtectionUnit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beemer, NE Posts: 420	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Side View... thought I had it uploaded at the same time Attached Images __________________ Eric "Target" Sherwood Professional Bullfighter For Hire God Bless and Gods Speed! TheCowBoyProtectionUnit@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-T...59496227444241

08-17-2011, 07:48 PM	#13
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) very interesting bench ya got! keep everyone posted cause i am sure im not the only one , what are your plans? keep the same fabric?

08-17-2011, 10:03 PM	#14
CowboyProtectionUnit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beemer, NE Posts: 420	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Plans for it are to Match the Color of the Truck... Blue Or...... Grey Leather Possibly Something that Cleans Up easy, and doesn't hold Dog hair.... My Dog Sheds Horridly... I've seen these trucks around off and on its the old school equivalent to today's Western Haulers and Such..... __________________ Eric "Target" Sherwood Professional Bullfighter For Hire God Bless and Gods Speed! TheCowBoyProtectionUnit@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-T...59496227444241

08-19-2011, 03:39 PM	#15
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) very cool stuf! Subscribing! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

08-19-2011, 06:43 PM	#16
umwtnt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 226	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Wonderful Thread. Mind would be a box of Mr. Clean scrub sponges. Not sure if thats the right name. I have cleaned a lot of chrome with these to get off brake dust, corrosion and whatever. With a little bit of chrome polish or cleaner they work beautiful. I swiped mine from the wife's kitchen so I don't know the price. __________________ The more I learn, the more I find out I don't know. 69 Chevy SWB w/67 front end 4 wheel discs 468 BB 700R4 Bagged Coming around slowly

08-19-2011, 08:31 PM	#18
umwtnt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 226	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) I just saw the commercial to Mr Clean Erasers. Not scrub sponges like i said earlier. Wonderful product for the Truck or anything else your detailing. __________________ The more I learn, the more I find out I don't know. 69 Chevy SWB w/67 front end 4 wheel discs 468 BB 700R4 Bagged Coming around slowly

09-11-2011, 09:07 AM	#19
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) good stuff, to the top :-X



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09-11-2011, 09:21 AM	#20
samuellg1977 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oak Grove, Kentucky Posts: 226	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) I made a throttle linkage from a stick of 1/4" Aluminum rod. Threaded both ends, bent to the right angles, three locknuts for back stops and done. Whole thing cost about $2.69 - looks and works much more gooder than the old cable the PO had on it. Attached Images Last edited by samuellg1977; 09-11-2011 at 09:24 AM. Reason: Forgot the picture

09-11-2011, 11:41 AM	#21
BOZO Old School Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dover,AR Posts: 185	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) I guess you could call this a repair/modification. I kept having problems years ago with the hollow rubber housing in the carrier bearing deteriorating and falling apart, resulting in the drive shaft flopping around. So the last time I replaced it, I pumped the hollow area full of silicone sealer and there has been no problems since. Caulking gun and tube of silicone sealer definitely come in under $50. Also, vacuum port plugs slipped over your zerk fittings will keep them well protected, offering protection from rocks and rust. __________________ #1 Project...69 Chevy swb Fleetside (Dad's truck) #2...1983 El Camino SS (Choo Choo Custom) #3...1974 Datsun truck (4.3L V6/4L60E) #4...1951 Cadillac Limo (1975 Caddy running gear) #5...1938 Dodge M38 3/4 ton Military truck #6...1968 Sportster XLCH trail bike 5 GMC & Chevy parts trucks 68 to 72 Last but not least; My 1978 Harley Davidson Electraglide (trusted & reliable companion for the last 30 years)

09-12-2011, 11:44 PM	#24
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10-07-2011, 07:14 PM	#25
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Has anyons done the camaro gauge mod... I'm looking for the HOW TO for it

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