She's going under the knife

[PabloCruise]

Got some air today! But when you have to try the world’s most useless tool it slows things down. Instead of cracking the nut it broke the cutting blade…

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That one wasn't going to spin off?
It looks like you could wire wheel the threads, hit them with some Kroil and be in business!

 

[Hobbs81]

I love the plate!
I don't know when the last time I saw pics of your rig was?!?

It’s been laid up for a while…

 

[Hobbs81]

Got the dog house off. Not too bad underneath. Did a compression check also. I think I’m keeping the engine for now, just wanted to make sure.

 

[bobm]

Geez Buddy, going all out

 

[PabloCruise]

Got the dog house off. Not too bad underneath. Did a compression check also. I think I’m keeping the engine for now, just wanted to make sure.

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I will be curious about your experience putting it back on!

 

[Hobbs81]

Back at it after a week away. I guess it’ll be a frame off…. The one pic shows the Vintage Air evaporator, if anybody wonders how they fit. Looks right at home.

 

[Hobbs81]

I will be curious about your experience putting it back on!

It seemed almost spring loaded taking it off. Odd…

 

[scrapdaddy]

Oh Man!

 

[RUSH55]

Let the fun begin!

 

[Hobbs81]

Opinions on removing this spare tire mount for more gas tank room? It obviously adds sone structure, but enough to matter?

 

[Hobbs81]

Opinions on removing this spare tire mount for more gas tank room? It obviously adds sone structure, but enough to matter?

 

[bobm]

Take it off and box in your rear crossmember

 

[scrapdaddy]

I would ask what you plan to do with the wagon, outback camping away from towns, etc. or just around town for coffee? I wouldn't like being out in the wilds and worrying about the nearest gas pump. I like the freedom that 55 gals. gives you, but then what to do with the spare. I have the spare mounted inside rather than hanging off the back or the roof, pick your poison. Stock setup is fine, if that's what you like, but be prepared to carry a five or two just in case.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Take it off and box in your rear crossmember

 

[RUSH55]

 

[Hobbs81]

I would ask what you plan to do with the wagon, outback camping away from towns, etc. or just around town for coffee? I wouldn't like being out in the wilds and worrying about the nearest gas pump. I like the freedom that 55 gals. gives you, but then what to do with the spare. I have the spare mounted inside rather than hanging off the back or the roof, pick your poison. Stock setup is fine, if that's what you like, but be prepared to carry a five or two just in case.

55gallons? What tank is that? Intrigued…

 

[scrapdaddy]

It's the LRA tank out of Aus. Cruiser Brothers sell them here in the USA now. I've pumped 60 gals. in mine before. It's big and heavy, but you might want something like @Megadoomer had made.

 

[Hobbs81]

I would ask what you plan to do with the wagon, outback camping away from towns, etc. or just around town for coffee? I wouldn't like being out in the wilds and worrying about the nearest gas pump. I like the freedom that 55 gals. gives you, but then what to do with the spare. I have the spare mounted inside rather than hanging off the back or the roof, pick your poison. Stock setup is fine, if that's what you like, but be prepared to carry a five or two just in case.

Desert roaming is the intent. So 55 gallons would be the ticket. Of course that is over 400 lbs….

It's the LRA tank out of Aus. Cruiser Brothers sell them here in the USA now. I've pumped 60 gals. in mine before. It's big and heavy, but you might want something like @Megadoomer had made.

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[bobm]

Or the 1 @RUSH55 made sweet tank .

 

[Hobbs81]

Desert roaming is the intent. So 55 gallons would be the ticket. Of course that is over 400 lbs….

Dang, they are out of stock...for about everything... 40 gallons is the biggest one I see. That's still pretty good.