Recent content by waterpirate
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Vent Window rubber replacement or replace?
I rebuilt mine with parts I bought and new rubbers. Never again! What a PITA! I had some serious time, cussing, and drinking in mine by the end and I will say they came out o.k. Not worth the effort IMHO. Send them to Precision and be happy paying the bill. Eric- waterpirate
- Post #16
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Dash Pad Help
I would take that to a interior shop and let them make you happy. Something custom and unique to you, but not stock would make you and them happy. Eric- waterpirate
- Post #4
- Forum: Interior
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Tire damage
I would have a real tire guy put a patch on the inside and glue the outside with that vulcanising glue they have. Also keep track of that tire and never use on a steering axle. Eric- waterpirate
- Post #2
- Forum: Wheels and Tires
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never jerk a stuck truck with a chain
Sort of off topic, but the young adults had my avatar drill rig in a bind and jerked it with a junk chain. Driver of the rig $hit himself as the half of chain came through the windshield. No one was hurt thank God, but they went to summer school on safety training. Eric- waterpirate
- Post #41
- Forum: Off-Roading
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Aluminum side molding removal
Back in the day we had a tool for that. Flat looking thing with a pointy hook on one side. It went up behind the trim and the hook pulled the spring down out of the edge trim spring hooks into. Eric- waterpirate
- Post #9
- Forum: Paint and Body
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87 v10 transmission and ac compressor swaps
If you swap the transmission, rear main seal jumps out easy. Look for signs of leaking or wear. Eric- waterpirate
- Post #5
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Cab repair stabilizing
I saw a tool once that clamped on the striker and bolted to the door hinge holes in the cab. Same outcome, keep it straight. Eric- waterpirate
- Post #10
- Forum: Paint and Body
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Hello from western PA
Welcome! Motors are cheap. Just saying. Eric- waterpirate
- Post #10
- Forum: Introduction
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Old Bedliners
I had one in my truck for years. When I pulled it out it was mint underneath. Eric Good luck- waterpirate
- Post #6
- Forum: Exterior
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What new tools have you got lately?
Was on a job with a farm mechanic Tuesday. 1 ton flat bed shorty decked out with boxes welders the works. He opened the side box to reveal a well organized box full of hanging wrenches on hooks. I start laughing, he says what gives? I say your 10mm is missing. I get the F u and he walks...- waterpirate
- Post #2,302
- Forum: Garage
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Faulty rigged
Glad to see you are making progress! My comment early on is cause I am a " sort it out " guy. Meaning if the truck will not see a show not meant for daily drivers and workers, the economy easy version of making it safe is my choice. If plans were different, it would prompt a factory repair...- waterpirate
- Post #14
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Faulty rigged
Welcome! Stop, breathe, think. The mess you have needs to be fixed, safety issue. The question is what are your plans for the truck? If a working driver, make it safe and go to work. If you are planning a restoration, then restore to original. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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What new tools have you got lately?
Classy! I had an oriental rug in my workshop for a while that got a lot of comments. Similar situation, out of the house, no sale, into the shop it went. lol Eric- waterpirate
- Post #2,246
- Forum: Garage
