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Title: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: howlinwolf on February 15, 2009, 10:22:47 am

It runs on propane, theres an 80 gallon tank on the back, it was restored 15 years ago to be a daily driver, and it shows some. it needs some of the propane components rebuilt, but otherwise runs great

Title: Re: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: oldwhity on February 15, 2009, 11:25:57 am

Hey Howlin, welcome to the site.

Title: Re: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: choptop on February 15, 2009, 01:52:47 pm

Welcome from West Texas

Title: Re: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: howlinwolf on December 13, 2010, 08:38:34 pm

Hey guys, quick update, had some trouble with the rear end, fixed that, then the driveshaft gaveme issues. its been sitting for a bit, decided why fix the others when my spring mount is unsafe.  i am now a paying member and have a post in the classifieds. 

Title: Re: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: autorepr on December 14, 2010, 09:07:57 am

Just saw your post. Belated Welcome from Dayton OH.

Cool truck! Do you only run it on Propane? We had some equipment at the airport that ran on propane. They ran well and best part... if something goes wrong and it "floods out" it doesn't fowl the plugs!

Title: Re: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: howlinwolf on December 14, 2010, 09:35:42 am

nope its bi fuel.  Needs a carb though it will still run on gas. the carb needs rebuild.  i swapped the mechanical fuel pump for an electric when it failed.  Its on a switch with the propane solenoid.  Ill post pics of more today.

Title: Re: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: howlinwolf on January 23, 2011, 12:43:47 pm

looking for some identifications, heres the codes i have for drivetrain components.

c60 all weather ac
g80 locking diff (front axle is stock, rear is not, hafta check the gearing and such)
mm4 four speed manual tr
n41 power steering
ls9 v8 engine-350

Title: Re: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: howlinwolf on February 10, 2011, 10:37:52 am

Hey guys, its tax time and my low income 2 kid ass is getting a good return. i need the spring hanger for the front of the rear spring.  Thats the most important. Im also looking at fixing the brakes on the rear (again), Draining the rear axle and replacing the fluid, Getting the driveshaft fixed, possibly some sheet metal, and new seals on my engine, then the tires. any good recommendations, im not trying to send more than 650 on tires, but i need good grip, long life, hopefully a 31/10.5 r15.

Title: Re: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: 87454westernhauler on February 10, 2011, 02:44:46 pm

Hi from Iowa sweet truck, I am in the middle of ground up restoration on a 1958 MTA international Propane tractor and the propane is much cleaner to work on, but lots of extra components!

Title: Re: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: howlinwolf on February 10, 2011, 09:55:34 pm

ive seen those. i want to get one when i buy a house. but i would also set my house up with a pump setup and a 1000 gallon tank

Title: Re: my alternative fuel 1978 custom deluxe
Post by: 87454westernhauler on February 11, 2011, 07:22:31 am

have that at my parents house also!