Update! We installed some H4 headlights and a nice little relay from user “Coolerman” to make the LED blinkers work. On Saturday we pulled the Aux tank and threw some pebbles and nuts into it and the wife and I shook it like crazy. I think the neighbors thought we were starting a horrible band of some sort. The pile of dried rust that came out was startling to say the least.
Cinnamon anyone?
Next up we did the Muratic acid treatment rolling it onto a new side every few hours. We then neutralized it with lots of baking soda and took a look. It was nice and clean with just a little surface rust so we reinstalled it and put in an inline filter right at the tank to catch any leftovers. Besides a little leak from a quickly tightened hose clamp it’s working great! We can carry about 30 gallons now and the thirsty little truck needs it!
Last up was to install some new wire winch line. (It’s so easy to find brand new takeoff wire as most folks go with synthetic) Nothing fancy for this truck. I’m keeping it fairly close to how it’s spent the rest of it’s life.
Then we went driving to do some shooting, of course. A bag of guns and a thermos of coffee makes for a good afternoon.
300 rounds later the wife was comfy with her new/old Browning Hi-Power and i was feeling decently accurate again with my S&W and Grandpa’s old 1911.