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by loosrp
April 30, 2014, 8:46 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: SHORTENING MY SHAFT
Replies: 15
Views: 1599

Re: SHORTENING MY SHAFT

Cut a ton outta mine, scribe a straight line down the length of the column to give you a reference as to TIG weld it back together. Just making the column shorter is not gonna do it for you... You need to raise it and change the angle as well. Best thing to do is put a aftermarket tilt column in, do...
by loosrp
March 6, 2014, 10:00 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: ANOTHER EXPLORER REAR END QUESTION
Replies: 10
Views: 575

Re: ANOTHER EXPLORER REAR END QUESTION

If your interested in an aftermarket disc brake kit and re-drilled 5-4.5" axles I do have this stuff available. PM me if your interested.
Russ
by loosrp
January 17, 2014, 9:30 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 'flat' paint jobs - opinions/thoughts wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 2073

Re: 'flat' paint jobs - opinions/thoughts wanted

http://us.ppgrefinish.com/PPG-Refinish/Product-Annoucements/Ditzler-Hot-Rod-Black-Kit Best stuff I used yet, a bit pricey but durable. You get what you pay for, this is actually a urethane top coat. Wizzards sells a great detail spray to clean the bug guts off... http://www.wizardsproducts.com/stor...
by loosrp
December 10, 2013, 8:20 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Toyota power steering box
Replies: 3
Views: 370

Re: Toyota power steering box

I got one from the dealer a few years ago, think it was around 80 bucks.
by loosrp
November 23, 2013, 8:35 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Speaker location
Replies: 10
Views: 1058

Re: Speaker location

Yes it is Paul, made out of 5/8" MDF and covered with carbon fiber wrap.
Thanks,
Russ
by loosrp
November 22, 2013, 11:00 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Speaker location
Replies: 10
Views: 1058

Re: Speaker location

I built pods out of fiberglass and ported them thru the kick panel into the cowl using a 2.5" port. I'm using time correction via D.S.P. you can't tell where they are, you can't tell they're in the kicks. And yes you can hear them thru the cowl vent, kinda muffled though... I picked this area o...
by loosrp
October 19, 2013, 8:23 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 64 Tweety Bird
Replies: 114
Views: 19622

Re: 64 Tweety Bird

You guys are doing a great job Skip!! Nice work!
by loosrp
October 19, 2013, 10:48 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: '66 F100 Custom Cab Short/Styleside Factory Correct Resto
Replies: 370
Views: 62270

Re: '66 F100 Custom Cab Short/Styleside Factory Correct Rest

[quoteloosrp wrote: Very nice build! Was wondering, what determines the application of the K36 or Slick Sand? K36 a urethane primer? Thanks, Russ Russ, we use Slick Sand on outside panels that need to be absolutely straight. It builds very thick so we can long-block the panels flat with 80 grit. We ...
by loosrp
October 15, 2013, 9:21 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: '66 F100 Custom Cab Short/Styleside Factory Correct Resto
Replies: 370
Views: 62270

Re: '66 F100 Custom Cab Short/Styleside Factory Correct Rest

Very nice build! Was wondering, what determines the application of the K36 or Slick Sand? K36 a urethane primer?
Thanks,
Russ
by loosrp
September 30, 2013, 9:03 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Rear glass uninstall/reinstall
Replies: 11
Views: 1148

Re: Rear glass uninstall/reinstall

Yuppers, that's the way you wanna do it. Just an FYI you can use an aerosol type glass cleaner for your lube. I put my headliner in after the fact, its a real pain getting it tucked under the rubber but doable.
Russ
by loosrp
August 24, 2013, 8:39 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 64 Tweety Bird
Replies: 114
Views: 19622

Re: 64 Tweety Bird

Like Skip said, 12+
by loosrp
August 22, 2013, 7:23 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 64 Tweety Bird
Replies: 114
Views: 19622

Re: 64 Tweety Bird

Here you go Skip, I also used the EZ Wire Harness
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Hope this helps!
Russ
by loosrp
August 21, 2013, 9:30 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 64 Tweety Bird
Replies: 114
Views: 19622

Re: 64 Tweety Bird

Call these guys
http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/contact.asp

Also, if you need a pin out diagram of the headlight switch I
Think I may still have a diagram
by loosrp
March 3, 2013, 6:40 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 64 Ranger ID
Replies: 14
Views: 722

Re: 64 Ranger ID

Here is a link to the tread I referred to

http://www.slick60s.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12064
by loosrp
March 3, 2013, 12:00 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 64 Ranger ID
Replies: 14
Views: 722

Re: 64 Ranger ID

Your welcome, there is a discussion on this truck here somewhere, I think Michelle had some input as well.
by loosrp
March 3, 2013, 10:14 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 64 Ranger ID
Replies: 14
Views: 722

Re: 64 Ranger ID

This is a 64 Ranger that I found here in Ohio a few years ago.. http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac268/loosrp/100_0776.jpg http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac268/loosrp/100_0780.jpg http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac268/loosrp/100_0782.jpg Vin is posted above
by loosrp
February 25, 2013, 5:00 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 64 Ranger ID
Replies: 14
Views: 722

Re: 64 Ranger ID

Maybe this will help, this was the Vin tag on a 64 Ranger I found a few years ago

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by loosrp
January 30, 2013, 10:15 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Toyota Power Steering Help
Replies: 11
Views: 611

Re: Toyota Power Steering Help

No one sells a complete bolt on kit that I could find, look up some of my old posts and you can see how I did mine, you'll need a TIG to do the pitman arm.
by loosrp
January 30, 2013, 10:07 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: diesel oil
Replies: 38
Views: 1826

Re: diesel oil

15W40 Rotella is the best oil for flat tappet motors, been using it for several years... Never any issues