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Ha ha... I know its different but you'll see why in a moment. 

Well before you say it, What another 2WD??
Call me crazy but it was cool and a good deal at $600.  I figure on a daily driver or flip.

Its not home yet but let me tell you about Carter.  Literally bought off a Lil ole lady (72 years old). It was her husbands truck and he passed away. He was the original owner and it had 80k on the odometer. Interior is in pretty good shape with a small tear in drivers seat and headliner sagging. It will need some good cleaning though since it had insulation stored inside. Itchy stuff. There are running boards and good tires but ugly rims. There is a tow hitch in back and up front more goodies. Fairly new aftermarket radiator, flex fan, dual electric fans and a tranny cooler. Check out the motor. Aha.. There's Carter, Carter AFB!!  Hmmm...nice Mopar Performance valve covers. Looks like an aluminum intake also. There is dual exhaust too.  Sure would be nice if it was a 360.  Even a built 318 would be nice. I couldn't climb under comfortably since it was in the middle of a briar patch. Stickers for any dumb sunsabitches. Tall weeds, chiggers and snakes oh my.  Unfortunately no keys so door locks and ignition cylinder will need to be changed. Supposedly it was parked for a bad freeze plug. Hatch needs struts too.

Some of you guys may know RCC member "63a".  Layne was building a Ramcharger for his son but....long story short, its for sale. Real standup guy and is doing real good work on it. I know, I saw it in person. He's got a Bronco to die for. Ahem...cough cough. He has tagged and bagged everything and motor is disassembled but clean. There are some issues he can tell you about.  Here's the link. Be sure to ask for the RCC discount lol.

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4475997842.html

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/4506285092.html

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4476349701.html

So I'm surfing around looking at brake lines and by application, it appears to be either 1/4" or 3/16".   Are both used? Body vs axle or what? I don't want to tear off the steel coils to get an accurate measure if I don't have to.

Its been 2 years and I can't remember if I had a rear driveshaft or not. Bad case of CRS I guess. Can't find it if I did.   

I'm in San Antonio.
Thanks,
Richard

Real good video on replacing rotor on 70's fulltime front axle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOQPQfKAuHU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

There are so many u-joints available and how do you decipher all that madness.
From what I've been able to gather 1310 seems to be best choice.  1350 are HD but are over kill unless running D60 axles, 40" tires a nd a HP motor.  Then there is the issue of breaking a $20 u-joint vs an expensive axle or yoke.  Even with 1310 there are 3 choices.  Solid, grease fitting in body or grease fitting on cap. Seems that solids are stronger for obvious reasons with the solid body.  I read that grease fittings on the cap are better than on the body but I would think that it would still have a hollow body to allow grease to flow to the other caps.  Then there are the 7260/7290 for stock Mopar drive lines.  The 7260 being the smaller of the two. 

Anyone have insight to this or words of advice or caution.

 

   Nice article with lots of pics.

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/129-1211-low-buck-dana-44-axle-build/

I just found out that Tom Laughlin passed away this December 2013.  He was 82 years old and died of complications from pneumonia.  Growing up in the 70's, The Legend of Billy Jack was a big hit.  Rest in Peace 

Here is the famous fight scene.  He is one bad mofo in this role.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFk5QkH36P0

Check out the description on this one.

http://killeen.craigslist.org/cto/4208046868.html

The wife and I just want to wish all you guys a safe and happy holiday.  Hope you get to spend some time with your family.

We are taking a little trip to see my side of the family this year.  Two of our kiddos are going with us. My folks host a Christmas eve party every year and there is usually a big turn out. This year is a little special since my Dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is starting radiation therapy in January. He is in his late 70s and recently starting to show the early signs of Parkinson's.  It's hard to envision him in a deteriorated state as he has always been a pillar of strength all these years. Looks like 2014 is gonna be a rough one.

Keep your families close at heart.  Merry Christmas

Looks like Paul Walker, Fast and Furious star, died in a fiery car crash on Saturday.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/paul-walker-dies-crash-report-article-1.1533786

I just looked at the newest ad from Harbor Freight and it has a coupon for the Badland 12k winch for $299 with coupon.  For those guys who don't get the mailer, you can pick up a coupon in store or online.  Quite a few guys in the Texas Chapter have this brand of winch and like it.

They just opened a new store here and there is a FREE no purchase necessary coupon for a Digital Multimeter.  I don't know if this one is in all stores.  The main item I am picking up is a pair of 3 ton jack stands for $15.99 with coupon.  Not bad so I thought I would pass it along.

Check out this 78 Aspen wagon for $6800 and he has the nerve to say, "No low ballers."  It better have a Hemi in it.  How can he keep a straight face?

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4067505754.html

October 19th 12pm-4pm

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/4089942381.html

I just saw this on Craigslist:  Anyone ever heard of this place?   
October 11-13, 2013

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4029828995.html

All right guys and gals, spent 2 days doing videos.  You better check them out. 

Head over to Ram Jam details and get your fill.  You other photo bugs better catch up.

Hey Ryan is there any way to list trucks of members like you do a members list?  or add type of vehicle/year to member list? 

Maybe just a new post then? 

Is anyone else having trouble logging onto RCC tonight??