Will´s 1968 Dodge Truck
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Re: Will´s 1968 Dodge Truck
Next Up I found with the weight of Cummins engine the front leaf springs started crying
So these were replaced for heavy duty one
So these were replaced for heavy duty one
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Wheels wheels wheels !!!!
The truck has original 8 stud axles front and rear
After lots of research I found that a hummer H3 had the same 8 Stud PCD
As this is the vehicle of choice for all drug dealer and pimps in your local area standard wheels are plenty and cheap.
I brought 1 as a test and after grinding the Center hole out she went straight on !!!
I brought a set cheap fitted giant tyres upgraded studs and nuts to 27mm Land Rover sizes and bobs your uncle fanny is antie
The truck has original 8 stud axles front and rear
After lots of research I found that a hummer H3 had the same 8 Stud PCD
As this is the vehicle of choice for all drug dealer and pimps in your local area standard wheels are plenty and cheap.
I brought 1 as a test and after grinding the Center hole out she went straight on !!!
I brought a set cheap fitted giant tyres upgraded studs and nuts to 27mm Land Rover sizes and bobs your uncle fanny is antie
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The truck had Manual steering and as you likly own a Mopar with power steering you will know, why you can’t feel the road and feel like you want to jump out at 120mph it is lovely !
I found a steering box chopped up frame rail welded in a new one. Made a steering arm it’s all a little bit scrap heap challenge but will work. The Cummins engine used in a digger has a small hydraulic pump fitted so this was installed and we have power steering !!
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I found a steering box chopped up frame rail welded in a new one. Made a steering arm it’s all a little bit scrap heap challenge but will work. The Cummins engine used in a digger has a small hydraulic pump fitted so this was installed and we have power steering !!
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Prop ....
Cummins one side and dodge 4x4 transfer box the other
After buying every combination of UJ size know to man. I bit the bullit and made a prop
Cut off both ends in lathe straight and then welded it in lathe.
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Cummins one side and dodge 4x4 transfer box the other
After buying every combination of UJ size know to man. I bit the bullit and made a prop
Cut off both ends in lathe straight and then welded it in lathe.
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Turbo ..
Being the original Nutter I am I found a turbo off a P&O ferry brand new
It’s huge 35kg giant
I then spent hours thinking about how to make it work.
Sadly unless I’m going to run it for fun in a triple turbo set up it’s just not going to happen. I have kept it and have built the rest of the truck with this in mind....
Went for a very sensible HX35W which with added fuel and a few other mods should made some good reliable power
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Being the original Nutter I am I found a turbo off a P&O ferry brand new
It’s huge 35kg giant
I then spent hours thinking about how to make it work.
Sadly unless I’m going to run it for fun in a triple turbo set up it’s just not going to happen. I have kept it and have built the rest of the truck with this in mind....
Went for a very sensible HX35W which with added fuel and a few other mods should made some good reliable power
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Big engines and big turbos need big cooling
I installed an Aluminium rad and screwed the biggest intercooler I could find to the front.
While I’m still on the fence about the look of it I might change later
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I installed an Aluminium rad and screwed the biggest intercooler I could find to the front.
While I’m still on the fence about the look of it I might change later
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Exhausts
There like willlies bigger is always better
I had my heart set on a 5inch system and had to fight for it
Looking back don’t do it ! Painful !
Everything is stainless steel
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There like willlies bigger is always better
I had my heart set on a 5inch system and had to fight for it
Looking back don’t do it ! Painful !
Everything is stainless steel
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Exhaust brackets where made from stainless steel bar I bent around my neck while thinking about the hours I spent making the exhuast
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New brake lines where made from stainless steel tubing all lines on the truck are the big 1/4 size which was interesting to bend and flare
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Oil filer housing
Due to my silly exhaust the original oil filter housing had to be removed
I found that Cummins for £8 !!! Sold this plate for generator application
Due to my silly exhaust the original oil filter housing had to be removed
I found that Cummins for £8 !!! Sold this plate for generator application
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Today !!
I mounted the tub and tried to get some idea of ride height and how best to tackle the body work
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I mounted the tub and tried to get some idea of ride height and how best to tackle the body work
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Re: Will´s 1968 Dodge Truck
Great work
Crazy projects, you are definitely a loon
Crazy projects, you are definitely a loon
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You take "Barking Mad" to a new level!
Astounding work, given that you are running multiple projects, a complete Inspiration.
I wish to god we could have either of those beasts (not the cowshed) at the NEC on display.
Astounding work, given that you are running multiple projects, a complete Inspiration.
I wish to god we could have either of those beasts (not the cowshed) at the NEC on display.
Pete Wiseman; Cambridge.
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Re: Will´s 1968 Dodge Truck
I don't know what to say
Your a one-off for sure Wil
Your a one-off for sure Wil
No-one will believe you...
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That's a beast . I was going to fit a Cummins 6BT in my '72 F250 4x4 but never got round to it and sold the donor RAM in the end.
The wheels look great .
The wheels look great .