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A problem you didn't know you had... (Got Crack?)

Veg_Out

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Walking J Designs
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My friends, I come with good news, and some not so good news, and a solution to the not so good news!

I have started a new company, Walking J Designs. We are an industrial design company. One of our focuses is the automotive industry, and helping people keep their older cars longer. So, we look for problems vehicles have, and develop solutions for those problems. We also help other inventors market their products, prototype their products, patent their products etc. (This is the good news...)(www.walkingjdesigns.com) Also, I am a new sponsor of dieseltowingresource.com.

The problem you have and don't realize is that your dashboard is breaking right now. Is is cracking, or broken near the 3 bolts on the top of the dash. There is just so much leverage etc., and unbelieveable vibration, and heat, that over time, the dash weakens and breaks at the bolts. I have reviewed many GM truck dashboards, of our vintage, and over 50% have already cracked, mine badly. (This is the not so good news.)

I have developed a reinforcement system for our dash, as well as the dashboards of older Dodges, Fords, newer ones etc. I am continuing to add additional vehicles into our lines of reinforcement kits. The kits stabilize your broken dash, and prevent the motion that will break your dash. (FYI, the fastest 6.5 in the world has a broken dash, I saw it myself.) The kit is custom fitted, has in depth instructions, is easy to install and looks like it came from the factory. (This is the solution.)

http://walkingjdesigns.myshopify.com/products/dashboard-reinforcement-kit-gm-trucks

(Got Crack, the headline, came from my friend, Turbine Doc.) I wish I was so creative.

Walking J Designs will also sell A Team Turbo's, and Feed the Beast fuel managers. (We have a discount code online for DTR folks on the A Team Turbo's). The A Team turbos will be ready for sale in just a few more weeks.

Here are some photos, and thank you for your support. We are ready to take your order, and will include a little treat into your package. Special thanks to Slim, Turbine Doc and Nick for fostering this great site. My inspiration comes from this goofy group of dinosaur mechanics.
 

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You should put together a Fuel gauge 'kit' with all things required to install a fuel gauge before the IP, since I agree with your humble recommendation in your sig.

I'm going to go look at my dash now :)
 
Matt Bachand said:
You should put together a Fuel gauge 'kit' with all things required to install a fuel gauge before the IP, since I agree with your humble recommendation in your sig.

I'm going to go look at my dash now :)
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If it hasn't cracked, it will. Our system prevents the flex that breaks them. Or, if it is already broken, our system stabilizes the dash enough to prevent further breaking and rattling.
 
Veg_Out said:
If it hasn't cracked, it will. Our system prevents the flex that breaks them. Or, if it is already broken, our system stabilizes the dash enough to prevent further breaking and rattling.
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Oh its broken... thanks man, ignorance was bliss :)

BTW good deal on the FTB filter manager that is easier than me tinkering with fittings and drill press and other things I'm not familiar with or have, without the chance of leaving my truck undriveable.
 
Veg_Out said:
You are a perfect example. It will break worse without reinforcement.
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I'd rather be a positive role model... Idon't have digital camera, it was stolen :(.. The screw broke right through the dash, right around the built in washer. I'll get your set, just need a few weeks. I'm tapped out, living on the edge.. Digging out of winter hole. Almost seeing black again. I will also get your FTB mgr down the road, and the A-Team. And the digital fuel gauge kit with all necessary fittings that you really want to put together for us. I'll get that in a few weeks too.

I'm all for supporting those who support us.
 
I bet mine is broken, my dash rattles and vibrates something terrible! My screws going thru the bracket into the sides of my eletric brake controller keep falling out on the floor. And the change in my ashtray is unbearable too.
 
Just what I need. Someone to point out something I didn't know I needed that costs me more of my hard-earned money!

I ordered a set even though I've never even seen my dash. It's covered by a Dashmat, and from the looks of what I've seen peeking under the edge, it's been on there a long time. Might as well keep the new-looking dash new.

I really want an A-Team turbo, but my turbo system is working just swell, and I have AR-15's to buy before our Great Leader takes them away.
 
mitchedo said:
Just what I need. Someone to point out something I didn't know I needed that costs me more of my hard-earned money!

I ordered a set even though I've never even seen my dash. It's covered by a Dashmat, and from the looks of what I've seen peeking under the edge, it's been on there a long time. Might as well keep the new-looking dash new.

I really want an A-Team turbo, but my turbo system is working just swell, and I have AR-15's to buy before our Great Leader takes them away.
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Yep, I'll be getting some also before the rest of mine break away. Whats an AR-15?
 
Good job, Entrepreneur!

I love seeing new businesses pop up! Good job also on the FTB mod! Love it! I've thought about doing it, but considered I might screw up my fuel manager without a decent drill press. Good deal!

-Rob :)
 
TurboTahoe said:
Semi-auto version of the M16 fully-automatic rifle.

-Rob :)
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Last line of defense from USA succumbing to a totalitarian government, get one while you still can, 2 if you can manage that so you can arm a neighbor/family member when/if it becomes necessary, if you can't afford a rifle get ammo, those that have AR's will put it to good use, :Justwait2: in coming days if things don't change ammo will be more precious than gold. :swordfight:

my apologies to digress :eek:fftopic:
 
Turbine Doc said:
Last line of defense from USA succumbing to a totalitarian government, get one while you still can, 2 if you can manage that so you can arm a neighbor/family member when/if it becomes necessary, if you can't afford a rifle get ammo, those that have AR's will put it to good use, :Justwait2: in coming days if things don't change ammo will be more precious than gold. :swordfight:

my apologies to digress :eek:fftopic:
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What do you mean neighbor? One for the wife!

-Rob :)
 
PLease do the fuel guage kit, ill need one in the next few weeks!!!!! I dont wnat ot cob it together with hose clamps, might make leaks down the road....
 
DieselSlug said:
PLease do the fuel guage kit, ill need one in the next few weeks!!!!! I dont wnat ot cob it together with hose clamps, might make leaks down the road....
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I would like one also!

It would be cool also if you build a bolt on kit with a walbro fuel pump and filter that come with everything you need and bolts right on to the frame rail.

How about a kit for our trucks that is single or duel filter by pass kit for the engine.

Just my .02 cents!

Thanks,
 
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