the tale of the 88 dodge...
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PoweredByDodge
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ugh...
to do list (not in order) =
1- determine and fix ticking sound in motor
2- remove 'factory like' exhaust that i used temporarily and repale with cat back duals
3- get driveshaft made
4- get orginal seat apolstry
5- install audio (kick panels to be made)
6- make headliner
7- get new sun visors
8- get original OEM wheel rims (have original hubcaps already)
9- do a wheel alignment
10- install CB radio
11- clean engine bay and paint firewall black with bedliner like the fenders are already done inside
12- get original solid back glass window
13- paint and chrome truck
so here's the pics so far...
TOYS IN THE GARAGE
CHRYSLER CORPORATE 9000 REAR AXLE ... AND THAT'S ABOUT 3 COATS OF 3M RUBBERIZED UNDERCOATING TOPPED OFF WITH BED LINER... POWERWASHED THE WHOLE FRAME AND UNDERBODY AND WIRE BRUSHED IT BEFORE HAND.
TEMPORARY EXHAUST SYTEM - 1 3/4 INCH PRIMARIES COMING INTO A 2 1/2 INCH PIPE - WITH CAT, WITH MUFFLER - STOCK STYLE - USING IT TO FINISH UP THE MOTOR AND ALL THAT -- ONCE I'M DONE IT'S GETTING A FRESH CLEAN EXHAUST WITH DUALS
THIS IS THE FRONT END, FROM THE FRONT WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE...
STOCK DANA 44 FRONT AXLE IS GONE, REPLACED BY 3" OD 3/4" INNER WALL STEEL PIPE... PULLED 2 LEAFS OUT OF THE SPRING PACK TO DROP IT 1 1/2 INCHES IN FRONT... REMOVED THE SHIMS OUT BACK TO DROP IT 3/4 OF AN INCH IN BACK.. THE BLOCKS OUT BACK ARE STANDARD OEM EQUIPMENT... IT WAS A 4X4... SO NOW ITS ABOUT AN INCH LOWER THAN A (STILL 2 1/2 TO 3 INCHES HIGHER THAN A 2 WHEEL DRIVE) AND IT ISN'T "LEVELED" LIKE IT WAS STOCK... IT IS ABOUT AN INCH LOWER IN FRONT THAN IN BACK, SO IT LOOKS MORE LIKE THE 2 WHEEL DRIVE).
ENGINE BAY FROM PASSENGER SIDE
INTERIOR... WITH NEW CARPET INSTALLED.. THE SEAT COVERS ARE TEMPORARY TILL I'M DONE WORKIN ON IT -THEN I'M GONNA FIND THE TWILL BLUE OEM SEAT APOLSTRY MATERIAL.
THE DASH IS FACTORY... KEPT ALL FACTORY CONTROLS... THE SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER IS FROM A 1987 ... ALL GAUGES WORK... I JUST ADAPTED THEM TO THE NEW SENDERS AND NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I CONVERTED THE AMP METER TO A VOLTMETER (FROM A 1990 DODGE RAM SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER). THERE ARE ABOUT 5 NEW SWITCHES THOUGH TO CONTROL THE NEW ****... BUT THEY'RE INTEGRATED NICELY INTO THE DASH ...
ENGINE COMPARTMENT DRIVER SIDE
HEADER DRIVER SIDE AND THE FUEL LINES GOING TO THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR MOUNTED ON THE FRAME.
1987 MOPAR ELECTRONIC SPARK CONTROL UNIT (LITTLE TINY BLACK UNIT WITH BALLAST RESISTOR ON FIRE WALL)... THE TWO RELAYS ON THE FENDER ARE MY STARTER AND START/RUN RELAYS (USED SPDT TYCO RELAYS THROUGHOUT THE TRUCK -- THERE ARE 30 OR 35 MORE IN THE GLOVE BOX CONTROLLING HTE REST OF THE TRUCK). YES I KNOW I HAVE TO PAINT TEH BRAKE BOOSTER, ITS NEW BUT IT RUSTED QUICK... AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS TEMPORARY - I REBUILT IT TO USE FOR NOW -- I HAVE A NEW ONE IN A BOX IN THE ATTIC...
to do list (not in order) =
1- determine and fix ticking sound in motor
2- remove 'factory like' exhaust that i used temporarily and repale with cat back duals
3- get driveshaft made
4- get orginal seat apolstry
5- install audio (kick panels to be made)
6- make headliner
7- get new sun visors
8- get original OEM wheel rims (have original hubcaps already)
9- do a wheel alignment
10- install CB radio
11- clean engine bay and paint firewall black with bedliner like the fenders are already done inside
12- get original solid back glass window
13- paint and chrome truck
so here's the pics so far...
TOYS IN THE GARAGE
CHRYSLER CORPORATE 9000 REAR AXLE ... AND THAT'S ABOUT 3 COATS OF 3M RUBBERIZED UNDERCOATING TOPPED OFF WITH BED LINER... POWERWASHED THE WHOLE FRAME AND UNDERBODY AND WIRE BRUSHED IT BEFORE HAND.
TEMPORARY EXHAUST SYTEM - 1 3/4 INCH PRIMARIES COMING INTO A 2 1/2 INCH PIPE - WITH CAT, WITH MUFFLER - STOCK STYLE - USING IT TO FINISH UP THE MOTOR AND ALL THAT -- ONCE I'M DONE IT'S GETTING A FRESH CLEAN EXHAUST WITH DUALS
THIS IS THE FRONT END, FROM THE FRONT WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE...
STOCK DANA 44 FRONT AXLE IS GONE, REPLACED BY 3" OD 3/4" INNER WALL STEEL PIPE... PULLED 2 LEAFS OUT OF THE SPRING PACK TO DROP IT 1 1/2 INCHES IN FRONT... REMOVED THE SHIMS OUT BACK TO DROP IT 3/4 OF AN INCH IN BACK.. THE BLOCKS OUT BACK ARE STANDARD OEM EQUIPMENT... IT WAS A 4X4... SO NOW ITS ABOUT AN INCH LOWER THAN A (STILL 2 1/2 TO 3 INCHES HIGHER THAN A 2 WHEEL DRIVE) AND IT ISN'T "LEVELED" LIKE IT WAS STOCK... IT IS ABOUT AN INCH LOWER IN FRONT THAN IN BACK, SO IT LOOKS MORE LIKE THE 2 WHEEL DRIVE).
ENGINE BAY FROM PASSENGER SIDE
INTERIOR... WITH NEW CARPET INSTALLED.. THE SEAT COVERS ARE TEMPORARY TILL I'M DONE WORKIN ON IT -THEN I'M GONNA FIND THE TWILL BLUE OEM SEAT APOLSTRY MATERIAL.
THE DASH IS FACTORY... KEPT ALL FACTORY CONTROLS... THE SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER IS FROM A 1987 ... ALL GAUGES WORK... I JUST ADAPTED THEM TO THE NEW SENDERS AND NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I CONVERTED THE AMP METER TO A VOLTMETER (FROM A 1990 DODGE RAM SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER). THERE ARE ABOUT 5 NEW SWITCHES THOUGH TO CONTROL THE NEW ****... BUT THEY'RE INTEGRATED NICELY INTO THE DASH ...
ENGINE COMPARTMENT DRIVER SIDE
HEADER DRIVER SIDE AND THE FUEL LINES GOING TO THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR MOUNTED ON THE FRAME.
1987 MOPAR ELECTRONIC SPARK CONTROL UNIT (LITTLE TINY BLACK UNIT WITH BALLAST RESISTOR ON FIRE WALL)... THE TWO RELAYS ON THE FENDER ARE MY STARTER AND START/RUN RELAYS (USED SPDT TYCO RELAYS THROUGHOUT THE TRUCK -- THERE ARE 30 OR 35 MORE IN THE GLOVE BOX CONTROLLING HTE REST OF THE TRUCK). YES I KNOW I HAVE TO PAINT TEH BRAKE BOOSTER, ITS NEW BUT IT RUSTED QUICK... AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS TEMPORARY - I REBUILT IT TO USE FOR NOW -- I HAVE A NEW ONE IN A BOX IN THE ATTIC...
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i think you shouldve lifted it and put some 37s on it:D
-CodyMusic is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it -
i bought it with 35's on it and 13" of lift (7 suspension , 6 body) -- the Rancho and Skyjacker stuff went in the trash.The Artist formerly known as PoweredByDodge
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jesus christ, 13" of lift for 35s...Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
