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Thread: 1967 Dodge D-100 (Isaacs truck)
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05-07-2022 #261Registered User
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Its been a few weeks. I had a very busy work schedule. Then I hurt my back, and had to take a few days off to let it heal. Im still not 100%, but Im back at it.
We are close to painting the dash. I filled it, and blocked it. Then they painted it with a high build primer. We will block it again, add more primer, then paint. I got the paint in, and it is gorgeous. Im not sure if I posted about it, but the dodge paint was expensive, like $200 a pint or something. Plus its a 2 stage, and needs other stuff that I dont understand, to make it work. We talked about it, and decided to go with a similar color. It should look good.
So today, I changed the oil, and filled the radiator, and got the filler neck installed. We will bleed the brakes this week, and Ill keep working on the wiring. I got the windshield wipers working...sort of. They came on, but didnt park. Then they just went wide open and wouldnt turn off. Im thinking the rheostat inside the switch failed, and is letting it go wide open. I dont need wipers to make it run, but Ill have to work on them. I also still need to get the radiator fan working. The instructions called for a paste for thread sealing, but I used tape. Ill get the paste and try again. If it doesnt work, Ill buy one of the GM switches which have 2 terminals. Thatll fix it.
So, its ready to start, again, but Im going to wait until I get the dash painted and the brakes bled before I start it.
And Im going to have to figure something out with the tailgate. Ill post pictures, but Im sure its a common problem. I had to finally drill the screws out. But the P.O did a horrible job on the body work back here. What I need is new bed end caps, and I plan on getting those later. But for now, I need a quick fix to get the tailgate on. Plus he cut the tabs at the top where the tailgate closes. I might just have to run a net for a tailgate for awhile.
Top left- I ended up drilling them out. I have better tailgate retainers from the parts truck
Top right- Easy out wouldnt touch them. They were stuck.
Bottom- Temporary filler neck. Itll work until I get the bed floor in.Picture folder for Isaacs truck
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...aN?usp=sharing
Isaacs truck build thread:
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...(Isaacs-truck)
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05-29-2022 #262Registered User- Join Date
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Ive avoiding posting the last few weeks because I was trying to get something big done. Well, its done now so I can post.
I spent the last 2 or 3 weeks working on the dash. I only spent 2 or 3 hours a day on it, just whenever someone was in the paint shop to watch me. But, I welded it, I filled it, I blocked it, and sanded it. Our paint shop supervisor sprayed the paint. And it is beautiful. The pictures dont do it justice. This was the dash with the radio hole in it.
I spent yesterday trying to bleed the brakes, and couldnt get them. I have fluid at all 4 corners now, and only had a few minor leaks ( like an idiot, I installed the flex lines upside down at the front calipers. They have a bevel on the bottom I failed to see...oops), but I think I know the issue. The brake booster is also new, and intended for this truck, but I used spacers at the firewall. The rod isnt long enough, I think, and so the piston isnt getting pushed in as far as it needs to be. Ill remove the spacers, and try again.
I also fixed most of the wiring. I got the cooling fan working, the windshield wipers (with the factory variable switch) working, and all the extra lights. Now I just need to work out the turn signals and 4-ways.
I took a long weekend in hopes of getting the truck moving under its own power. I want the brakes working first, then we can start it and let the clutch out. I also wanted the dash in because of all of the switches and stuff, so now I have it.
Top left and right- Wiring and trans tunnel done for the most part. Still need to fix the brakes before installing the dash.
Bottom left- Dash and parts. Pictures dont do it justice.
Bottom right- the glovebox door. Thats a cloud reflection in the lower corner, not hand prints or smears.Picture folder for Isaacs truck
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...aN?usp=sharing
Isaacs truck build thread:
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...(Isaacs-truck)
05-29-2022 #263Registered User- Join Date
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