Recent content by cruiserhunter

Analyst, Sorry for the ignorance.. what does "ohm out the relay" mean and how do I do this? I am goggling to see if i can figure this out. Thanks for the advice about a possible short, I hopefully have some time this weekend to check all the wires under the truck and then in the engine bay...

Sorry, Had some health stuff to take care of. 1. Cleaned off the ground under the rear bumper and EVERYTHING is brighter... but brake light still did not work. 2. Found a jumble of wires under the rear bumper where the previous owner (I got this truck in the 90s) had a hitch light connectors...

Arggggggg..... So, First thank you all for the advice. I tried the bulb trick and no luck, the passenger side light did not brighten when stepping on the brake I cleaned out the connectors really well, hoping that was the problem. But that did not help and then..... I blew a relay...

Thanks dbbowen, GREAT IDEA. I will switch and see. I looked for frayed wires, but it was dark. i will clean the contacts as well. Y'all are smart Cheers, Patrick

Hmmm, It looked appropriate when I took the cover off. I will check again when I get out of work..... if it is just a bulb... I will be so thankful. Thanks much! Patrick

Hello all, Ran into another problem after fixing the headlights: So, Rear lights tail lights turn on when I turn the headlights on. But, When I step on the brakes, the passenger side light does not brighten as the left drivers side does. So my brake light on the passenger side is not working...

You guys were right!!!! Replaced and I've got working Headlights!!!! Thanks much Patrick

thanks guys, Just ordered

Good Afternoon Y'all, I turned my headlights on last night and they did not turn on. I noticed a buzzing sound coming from under the drivers side dash. This afternoon I got a chance to take a look. What is this? I took it out and there is no more buzzing, but my lights still don't work. Any...

Yes, rolled steel. He tried to buy parts, got frustrated and then just started fabricating with what he had in his shop. It's pretty damn thick, atleast 16. I got pretty lucky. Now to figure out Paint. Any recs close to Morgantown, WV would be appreciated.

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Hi guys, I am very fortunate to have found this guy. You can't google him and he doesn't advertise. I drove by his shop on my way to one of my kids soccer games! Chicago salt ate up everything that was replaced. I wish I would have taken pictuers before. Here are more pics from mid getting fixed:

HI guys, I am in Morgantown and just got the rust off my old 86 fj60. Still need to get her painted. Dave Henry fabricated everything. He does great work and I am thankful for him. Please let me know if you have any questions Here are the after pics

Roll bar maybe over kill, but is the only way i could get all the seats needed. Boys are 7m, 4y, 6y and 8y. They are short like me... but the kicking will be an issue... hmmm

Hello everyone, I've been off the forum for sometime (more kids and more work) , but finally have to time and resources to get my old truck functional. So, I finally have enough to tackle the rust. Next issues is seating. I now have 4 boys and would like to be able to take them with me. My...