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Monthly Archives: January 2014
ebay find!
Yay, i finally found one of the rare three spoke steering wheels complete and in good working order: This steering wheel will find it’s way into my truck soon!
Posted in the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 5-speed, dodge, pickup, rare, restoration, steering wheel, three spoke steering wheel, truck, V8, w200
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a truck again
It’s a truck again! Using the methods described in “pallet wagon express” installing the cab on the new old chassis was a piece of cake. The Energy Suspension poly body mount kit installed without any problems. The NV4500 fits the … Continue reading
Posted in framework - getting a new back bone, nv4500 - five speed conversion, the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 318, 5-speed, clutch bleeding, clutch master cylinder, clutch pedal, conversion, dodge, energy suspension, frame, hydraulic clutch, inner fender, nv4500, pickup, poly body mount, repair, restoration, truck, V8, w200, wiring harness
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pallet wagon express
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Kingcrunch Airport. Local time is wrench oclock and the temperature is just above freezing your ass off. For your safety and comfort, we ask that you please remain seated with your seat belt fastened until the Captain turns off the Fasten Seat Belt sign. This … Continue reading
Posted in framework - getting a new back bone, the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 5-speed, bed, belt, cab, cherry picker, conversion, dodge, engine crane, engine hoist, frame, how to, install, lift, lift cab, modification, nv4500, pallet, pallet wagon, pickup, ratchet strap, remove truck cab, repair, restoration, strap, truck, truck cab, V8, w200
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dropped the cab . . . almost
Seriously guys, have somebody help you while lifting heavy stuff such as a complete cab. I almost dropped the cab of my truck today and it was more adrenaline than i liked to get this evening! Second attempt starts tomorrow… gotta … Continue reading
Posted in framework - getting a new back bone, the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 5-speed, cab, cherry picker, conversion, damage, dodge, drop, engine hoist, help, lift, lifting, nv4500, pickup, restoration, safety, truck, V8, w200
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follow the blue bird
While i think Facebook is really evil and i decline to even click on links that direct to Facebook i think Twitter is acceptable. I don’t yet get the concept of the inner workings but besides that i think it’s … Continue reading
Posted in personal stuff, the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 5-speed, conversion, dodge, feed, follow, nv4500, pickup, ramchargercentral.com, repair, restoration, rss, truck, twitter, V8, w200
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entering the danger zone
We’re entering the danger zone in the shop. And leaving it to tell! While preparing the old fuel tank i had to remove the sheetmetal plate from the cracked tank. Unfortunately this one was still filled with about 10-13 gallons … Continue reading
Posted in framework - getting a new back bone, fuel system upgrade, the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 318, 5-speed, conversion, core support, dodge, frame, fuel, fuel pump, fuel system upgrade, fuel tank, gasoline, install, nv4500, rad support, radiator support, repair, restoration, tank, truck, V8, w200, welding
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having a hard time…
Hey folks, i am back from Regensburg and i am having a hard time getting back on my feet. 14h+ every day and 1550mls of driving really take a toll on my condition. Bear with me while i am sorting … Continue reading
Posted in personal stuff
Tagged condition, dodge, driving, hard time, pickup, ramchargercentral.com, regensburg, repair, restoration, tired, truck, work
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fainted…
No, not really. I am working on a company project in Regensburg, Germany and can’t really do anything on the truck right now. I am coming back late on Thursday 14th and the blog continues on Wednesday! Y’all have a … Continue reading
Posted in personal stuff
Tagged company, project, regensburg, return to regular shedule, stress, truck, work
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painting until fainting
Yay, more paint fume consumption in closed rooms. It is dry now and receives a final coat of matte black paint inside out prior to bolting it on.
Posted in framework - getting a new back bone
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 318, 5-speed, black paint, core support, dodge, frame, pickup, radiator support, repair, restoration, truck, V8, w200
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