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Category Archives: framework – getting a new back bone
why is vibration?
Never seen one that bad. Now i know why my trucks old front axle was vibrating like it would explode any second… The other bearings and also the ring and pinion are worn past any rescue. I will save … Continue reading
Posted in framework - getting a new back bone, the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 318, axle, bearing, d44, damage, dana 44, dodge, front axle, pickup, restoration, truck, V8, vibration, w200
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hangman, err hangdoors …
I still hate it. Besides paintwork and brakes, installing and aligning truck body parts is the worst job on this project. It begun with worn hinges… so i ordered and prepped new ones from the worlds biggest flea market, Ebay. … Continue reading
Posted in framework - getting a new back bone, the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 318, 5-speed, align, body panel, dodge, door, door hinge, hang, hinge, lower hinge, pickup, ramchargercentral.com, repair, restoration, step drill bit, sweptline.com, truck, V8, w200
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i can smell … paint
Removing and painting a little flash rust on the inner fenders. This is the passenger side inner, which will go on the truck today. Gotta get going on the sheet metal, there’s still a few corners that need attention. Not … Continue reading
Posted in framework - getting a new back bone, the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 318, dodge, inner fender, paint, pickup, repair, restoration, rust removal, truck, V8, w200
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death
It’s over for the old frame. I feel bad about doing this but on the other hand, it is the right step. Nobody wanted to have the old frame (and i was offering it really damn cheap), only a few … Continue reading
do it yourself
On most of the trucks out there they are missing. On the few ones that still have them they are torn, dryed and cracked so they are almost falling off. They get painted over (which is really hard to remove), … Continue reading
Posted in framework - getting a new back bone, the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 318, ballpoint pen, dodge, engine mat, hole punch, mat, modification, pickup, putty knife, repair, reproducing, reproduction, restoration, rubber, rubber mat, sharp knife, truck, V8, w200
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second startup!
Well i am sorry you did not witness the first startup. But unfortunately, the phone did not record it and i could not redo it, because there was neither oil in the transmission or transfer case, nor a cooler with … Continue reading
Posted in framework - getting a new back bone, fuel system upgrade, nv4500 - five speed conversion, the dodge
Tagged 1976, 3/4t, 318, 5-speed, conversion, dodge, ez-efi, first start, frame, fuel injection, fuel pump, fuel system upgrade, install, modification, np203 transfer case, nv4500, oil, pickup, radiator, ramchargercentral.com, repair, restoration, transfer case, transmission, truck, V8, w200, youtube
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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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