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  • #31
    Re: Rigging truck for detailing

    Well after a hard week of trials, tribulations, blood, sweat and tears (yes, I did cry a little when I banged my head on that blasted third breaklight! hee hee), this is one of those little victories that keeps me going...first pull after a week and a half since last start. I was worried about this all week. Piece of cake! I apologize if it takes awhile to load. I did optimize it for 56k connections, but still seems slow. Next...well, lets just say it will take a few days at least and be well worth it if all goes according to plans.

    http://www.mycarshines.com/generator_firstStartInstalled.htm


    Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
    Pack up what you don't need, and ship it this way!
    Ok, Nick, my old Flowmasters, rusty exhaust pipes, etc. are headed your way. Enjoy!
    Last edited by 10degreesbtdc; Apr 26, 2009, 04:23 PM. Reason: correction

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    • #32
      Re: Rigging truck for detailing

      Well, it took awhile, but it was worth the effort. My new homemade Wet-Dry Vac/Water Reclamation system. Yes, that's a cooler (my ex-wife's pink cooler) used for the dry vac filter box. When vac'ing water, unplug the 1 1/2" hose from the cooler and hook it directly on top of the 15 gallon drum. I don't really need a reclamation system here in Florida...yet. Thought it was nice to have one anyway and it's one heck of a wet/dry vacuum!

      Remote switch box controls equipment while standing outside the truck as well as water valves for filling 50 gallon tank and pumping water to pressure washer or filling wash bucket without getting in vehicle. 12 volt water pump hidden in front next to water tank. 138in water lift vac motor in poly box installed on top of water tank. Still plenty of room in rear of truck for tools, pads, products, pressure washer, LGM and misc. Whew! Now to figure how to store the vac hose when not in use. A reel will take too much room, I think. Maybe under the canopy/ladder shelf if I make my own reel. I might even have enough room for a microwave!

      The generator will come in handy at the race track too for keeping the battery charged since I won't be running any belt driven accessories with the 7200 rpm race motor. Everything can be unbolted/unstrapped and taken out of the truck in about an hour if necessary when going on vacation or whatever. Don't plan on doing that anytime soon, though.

      Also finished my decals in Photoshop, had the vinyl cut and installed them myself this past Tuesday. That was not easy either! I'm happy with everything so far. Everything's been tested and works great!

      Comments, criticism...praise?











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      • #33
        Re: Rigging truck for detailing

        Nice job on the vac system! Did you do any type of studying to figure out what you wanted, or did you just dissect a smaller system and just made your own.
        Fergy-

        You're only as good as your last detail

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        • #34
          Re: Rigging truck for detailing

          Outstanding work! Your mighty handy, aren't you!

          Hope the "Ex-Wife" doesn't want the cooler/filtering system back!

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          • #35
            Re: Rigging truck for detailing

            Originally posted by MrCLRider View Post
            Nice job on the vac system! Did you do any type of studying to figure out what you wanted, or did you just dissect a smaller system and just made your own.
            Thanks MrC! I did look at other systems on the internet, not in person, called a few vac motor distributors and got lucky and found a guy that's been in the motor business for 30 years and he helped a lot. A lot of phone calls to find everything at affordable prices. Also, this idea and very helpful info came initially from Nick C. The rest I figured out on my own and did a lot of thinking about it first. It took quite awhile to find all the parts. It all could be done in a day or so now once the parts are in hand.


            Originally posted by TerryAdams View Post
            Outstanding work! Your mighty handy, aren't you!

            Hope the "Ex-Wife" doesn't want the cooler/filtering system back!
            I'll give her a smaller one of mine that I tried first before I saw this bigger one in the garage loft. It has a 3" hole in each end, but other than that it will work fine!

            You can't tell what's on the decals until you get within 8 feet or so. Here's a closer sample.

            Last edited by 10degreesbtdc; Jun 11, 2009, 05:00 PM. Reason: messed up quotes???

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            • #36
              Re: Rigging truck for detailing

              Totally awesome! After all the phone calls back and forth, I'm glad to see it come to life for ya!

              Really looks great!


              Nick
              2008 Meguiar's Batmobile Team
              2008 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
              2009 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
              2010 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team

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              • #37
                Re: Rigging truck for detailing

                Thanks, Nick! I owe you now.

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                • #38
                  Re: Rigging truck for detailing

                  I'll be coming to Florida within the next couple of weeks(maybe next week). We'll have to get together and meet finally.
                  2008 Meguiar's Batmobile Team
                  2008 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
                  2009 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
                  2010 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team

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                  • #39
                    Re: Rigging truck for detailing

                    Oh, and you don't owe me anything, after all the work you've done for my mom, I'm in debt to you for a while
                    2008 Meguiar's Batmobile Team
                    2008 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
                    2009 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
                    2010 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team

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                    • #40
                      Re: Rigging truck for detailing

                      Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                      I'll be coming to Florida within the next couple of weeks(maybe next week). We'll have to get together and meet finally.
                      Hey, I look forward to it! Just call anytime and I'll drive to meet you so you don't have to travel any more than necessary. I'm sure you're trying to catch up on some relaxation and spending time with your family.

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                      • #41
                        Re: Rigging truck for detailing

                        That is a awesome system you devised. Like the car pics in your logo. Everything looks great.
                        quality creates its own demand

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                        • #42
                          Re: Rigging truck for detailing

                          Looks awesome! Really liked seeing it all come together and im really digging the logo! Awesome job putting it all together man. Now put that thing into good use

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