Build Jacks 40 to fake 45 build

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I wrapped the exhaust pipe under the cab to cut down on heat. Went for another cruise and all is good. Brake lights seem to be working after I swapped a couple leads at the turn signal switch.
Longer road trip tomorrow.

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I'm almost sad this is done. Now I don't have any excuses to get back to work on mine.
 
It's not ever really done. I plan to wheel this truck and upgrade as needed. Plus I still need to finish the top and doors.

The truck and I survived a 90 ish mile trip to Lake Bartlett and back home today. It's a trip with windy roads, mountain grades, and it was hot as hell. Got a swim at the lake and some off road driving in. The fake 45 preformed flawlessly. Never got hot or acted weird. No vapor lock.... all good. I even did some donuts in the dirt.

That was one of the best first trips in a Cruiser I have ever had. Woo hoo.....

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tampacruiser95 said:
You could start a cruiser restoration business and make some coin!
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Where do I sign up. Mine needs relatively little work in comparison. Although we have so much more rust here… the rockers are essentially gone and will need to be completely replaced. :(
 
Today was the first day below 100 degrees in a long time. I took a 50 plus mile cruise including some interstate cruising to visit a friend. Got to check out his Ultra 4 style Willys pickup and his newest flat fender build. Super cool stuff.
The fake 45 ran like a top and got a ton of nods and thumbs up.
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JackA said:
Today was the first day below 100 degrees in a long time. I took a 50 plus mile cruise including some interstate cruising to visit a friend. Got to check out his Ultra 4 style Willys pickup and his newest flat fender build. Super cool stuff.
The fake 45 ran like a top and got a ton of nods and thumbs up.
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Always been a fan of old Willys… can’t say the same of many newer vehicles that bear the same brand name.
 
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JackA said:
I got these horns off ebay. Installed them tonight. Still need to figure out the horn button deal using this horn contact recommended by @firemanj92 .

Side note.....I will dress that wiring in nicely at a later date.

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For starters, I'd recommend using the horn button to ground a 30 amp headlight relay. I've found I can get them for a couple bucks at the Western Star Trucks dealer and they will last forever. It must be 30 years ago that I replaced my stock relay and it has never given me any trouble.
 
bikersmurf said:
For starters, I'd recommend using the horn button to ground a 30 amp headlight relay. I've found I can get them for a couple bucks at the Western Star Trucks dealer and they will last forever. It must be 30 years ago that I replaced my stock relay and it has never given me any trouble.
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The horns are wired as per the factory using the relay. Why would you think they are not? I just need to deal with the horn button contact.
 
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