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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 05:58 AM
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Hood prop holder thingy

Cheap and easy hood prop holder, just silicone a magnet to the core support.

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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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brilliant!
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jalopytech
Cheap and easy hood prop holder, just silicone a magnet to the core support.

The clips are $4 at the dealership but that's a good idea.
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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Cheap easy mod

Custom bump'her, flame job, Priceless! Not to mention the Peterbilt visor or 8' bed of beer cans. Then there's the other one, My Tonka Cadillac that is more politically correct.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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I wired up these super bright LED's in the back to a relay and switch in the cab.

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Next was adding dual 12v charging outlets , always hot .


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Last mod was wiring this voltmeter up . I removed the side vent and trimmed a little dash to fit it , and snugged it up with some glue . It is switched although it draws very little power .

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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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BA, Vman! Thing is sick, and nice work!
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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...thanks Chef , I've enjoyed looking through the links in your sig.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Probably not the best place for this, but I bought a battery at the junkyard today for $30! New was over $100, and this one wasn't even a year old.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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I put a pillow on my seat. I think it improved the ride quality, handling, shocks and visibility. Probably faster now too
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Feather or anti allergenic?
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ThatGuy1295
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Likey! Been contemplating a temp/voltmeter combo similar to that that fits the pop outs..... and now I can't find the dang link! Hahaha...
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 04:25 AM
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I finally found a use for an old Ford.....

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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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Did a few more cheap/easy mods recently:

  • Garmin 60CSx w/ RAM Mounts (How-To thread HERE, but I did it a little differently)

  • Relocated 7-PIN Plug
  • 10" SeeLite SR LED Light-Bar (write-up / review HERE)

  • Plasti-Dipped Stock 17" Sport wheels


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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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haha beat you to it

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I finally found a use for an old Ford.....

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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 07:29 AM
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Made a cover for the light-bar. What could've been a 5 minute job with the right tools took me about 3 hours with a dremel.

WAY too much work for what it is, and it is nowhere near "perfect". But it works great.

2" x 1/4" x 1/4" neodymium magnets epoxied in the channel:


Piece of 3/16" scrap leftover from my skids (that's why there's a hole). I tried to route-out "pockets" with my dremel:


The magnets are as strong as hell!!!
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Converted from a post to a side terminal battery. Bolted a used battery box from a 2000 GP to the factory box in my 86 22r P/U. In the process of replacing the oem plastic air intake hose, Found a deal on a 2 1/2" silicone 45 degree elbow... looking for some ideas on the best way to go from there...I found a dust control/ wood working supply place that looks promising...nosawdust.com I'll need a wwf tank and overflow tank with new locations for mounting. Looks like the top of the passenger's side fender liner would be a good location to mount a wwf tank that isn't to tall.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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I installed some 6nhalf inch speakers into the cubby hole of my ext cab truck. More pictures in my build thread
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete-87-22r
I put a pillow on my seat. I think it improved the ride quality, handling, shocks and visibility. Probably faster now too
Lmao! When i read "Probably faster now too" i couldn't stop cracking up.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jalopytech
Cheap and easy hood prop holder, just silicone a magnet to the core support.

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FTW!! thanks! worked like a charm
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