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Hide Site / Re: NWMT Cabin
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Stack up a week of those days and look back. You are a one-man framing crew and are doing great.
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Hide Site / Re: NWMT Cabin« on: May 12, 2023, 06:44:51 AM »
Stack up a week of those days and look back. You are a one-man framing crew and are doing great.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 12, 2023, 06:23:55 AM »
The affected bores are filled with Evaporust and covered. We continue to strip parts and components off of the engine in preparation for removal from the chassis.
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Build Threads / Re: 2021 Ram 3500 Crewcab« on: May 12, 2023, 06:11:37 AM »
Back on the stock wheels and tires while I set up the sway bar end links. It measures 3 inches higher than my start point. I still have to install the limit straps and torque the radius arm pivot bolts. Then on to the rear components which consist of 1” billet aluminum blocks, new U-bolts, King reservoir shocks and greasable spring shackles.
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Build Threads / Re: Don's 2022 Ram 3500« on: May 12, 2023, 05:55:28 AM »
I know you said that the steps were on deck, next to be installed. I would consider putting the Carli suspension items in before the steps. You will gain a few more inches of workspace particularly with the radius arm drop bracket. You have to clamp a drilling fixture to the chassis and get a drill in there between the frame and rocker area. I had to work around my fixed HDX steps and it would have been nice to have the extra room.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 11, 2023, 12:19:35 PM »Are these blocks sleeved? Not sleeved. I agree. A boring is in this engine’s future. 56
D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)« on: May 11, 2023, 07:09:16 AM »
Actually yesterday. 1938 Pontiac chassis, 1955 Pontiac V8, Tremec TKZ 5-speed. Need to fabricate power train mounting that will pass through the X frame. OEM engine mounts are at the front of the engine and the bellhousing. It’s a challenge for sure.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 11, 2023, 06:42:17 AM »
Not good. After removing the cylinder head, we found corrosion in two cylinders. Apparently moisture entered the engine at some point. Is it salvageable?
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 11, 2023, 06:24:13 AM »
Back to the chassis. With the transmission and transfer case removed, we tried to turn over the engine. NOGO. Ran when parked… 6+ years ago…
Let’s disassemble this thing and see what the issue is. The plan is to strip most of the components off of the engine and pull the cylinder head off while it is still in the chassis. Then move the block onto an engine stand. 59
Build Threads / Re: 2021 Ram 3500 Crewcab« on: May 11, 2023, 06:09:44 AM »
Springs and shocks installed on both sides. Next is to tackle the torsion sway bar and the adjustable track bar. This is taking longer than anticipated, trying to be thorough and precise and working with heavy parts is, well, a workout to be honest.
I am continually impressed with the quality of this system. All components are well engineered, carefully manufactured, beautifully finished and meticulously packaged. Hats off to Carli and thanks again to Tate (Randy’s Worldwide) for the recommendation. 60
Hide Site / Re: NWMT Cabin« on: May 11, 2023, 05:56:34 AM »
You are really getting it done. Great job!
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Build Threads / Re: 2021 Ram 3500 Crewcab« on: May 10, 2023, 09:05:52 AM »
I took the time to wrap the King Shock bodies and reservoirs with 3M clear. The bodies are zinc-coated steel and the reservoirs are anodized aluminum. The steel will dull, pit and rust over time if not wrapped.
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Build Threads / Re: 2021 Ram 3500 Crewcab« on: May 10, 2023, 08:57:47 AM »
The radius arm drop bracket is the first component in. It is well-built and heavy. It slides over the stock radius arm mounting point and secures to the frame with 4 large bolts. Next in is the Carli radius arm. Also well built and heavy. The new springs are next. Longer than stock. I will have to compress the springs a little even with the axle dropped.
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Build Threads / Re: 2021 Ram 3500 Crewcab« on: May 10, 2023, 08:47:49 AM »Yes it does. Aft of the axle of course. In front of the axle the new torsion type sway bar provides additional clearance.So that makes me wonder if someone could shorten the steering stops and get a bit tighter of a turning radius out of it, like on my Suburban. I’m not going to do that. I would be concerned about possible damage to the axle shaft U-joints at full lock. This truck has a good enough turn radius for me, probably better than the IFS Duramax. 64
Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 07, 2023, 10:22:43 AM »
The cast-iron case is primed and painted, as are all other cast and steel parts. I used paints from duplicolor and Eastwood that look like cast iron, bare steel, aluminum, etc. I clearcoated most of the bare aluminum. The plan is for this truck NOT to see any salt and minimal rain. I did come across a black-oxide process for a lot of the OEM hardware that we are re-using. Degrease, De-rust, bead-blast and then oxide. I will outline the process in a future post.
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Build Threads / Re: 2021 Ram 3500 Crewcab« on: May 07, 2023, 09:57:31 AM »
Yes it does. Aft of the axle of course. In front of the axle the new torsion type sway bar provides additional clearance.
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General Vehicle Related Discussion / Re: 2014 Tahoe (new to me) fluid change,,,,,,,,,,,« on: May 07, 2023, 08:27:40 AM »
It’s back up and running. I’d count that as a win.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 07, 2023, 07:36:18 AM »
Here is the completed NP205. I tried to post up a short 10 second video but it didn’t seem to work…
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 07, 2023, 07:30:49 AM »
This part was fun. 15 roller bearings inside of this shaft; we used petroleum jelly to hold the bearings in place as we installed them and 12 gauge wire to hold the spring retainer up while we installed each individual bearing.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 07, 2023, 07:25:39 AM »
Thanks.
Pressing the double seals into the input housing. 70
Build Threads / Re: 2021 Ram 3500 Crewcab« on: May 07, 2023, 05:22:58 AM »
We pulled the truck into the shop in preparation for the Carli suspension system installation. Per the instructions, we started with removal of the passenger side radius arm. Here is a side-by-side comparison of the OEM radius arm and the Carli piece.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 06, 2023, 06:45:33 AM »
We just continued the assembly, the Torque-King manual has step-by-step instructions and covers all the variants from different automakers and model years. The rebuild kit from Randy’s Worldwide contains all the parts necessary. It is a complete kit.
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Build Threads / Re: Don's 2022 Ram 3500« on: May 06, 2023, 06:22:53 AM »
You are going to have a spray-in bedliner, correct?
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Build Threads / Re: Don's 2022 Ram 3500« on: May 06, 2023, 06:20:55 AM »That’s not a solid aluminum cover. It’s thin aluminum sheet with styrofoam in the middle.That is a fact. My Toyota Tundra equipped with a Bakflip tonneau went through a hailstorm in Wyoming 3 years ago. The only damage was to the tonneau cover and my feelings. 74
Build Threads / Re: Don's 2022 Ram 3500« on: May 03, 2023, 09:35:09 AM »So you started a build thread…Yea, so I'm not gonna call it a build thread... Which is why you started this conversation in the "Build Threads" section? 76
Build Threads / Re: Don's 2022 Ram 3500« on: May 03, 2023, 08:02:00 AM »
So you started a build thread…
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General Vehicle Related Discussion / Re: 2014 Tahoe (new to me) fluid change,,,,,,,,,,,« on: May 03, 2023, 08:00:32 AM »
Sounds like you are approaching a solution.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 02, 2023, 09:36:43 PM »
We pressed new races/bearings into the idler gearset and reinstalled into the housing. Once installed, we checked endplay with a dial indicator.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 02, 2023, 09:29:09 PM »
Here is the final layout prior to assembly. I obtained a NP205 full rebuild kit from Randy’s Worldwide with all bearings, seals and gaskets needed. I also purchased the technical manual from Torque King.
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Build Threads / Re: 2021 Ram 3500 Crewcab« on: May 02, 2023, 03:20:05 PM »
8 boxes from Randy’s Worldwide arrived this afternoon. I am very excited to install this Carli leveling system. Thank you Tate, for making this happen.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 02, 2023, 03:11:27 PM »That came out niceBut wait, there’s more… 83
Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 02, 2023, 11:28:25 AM »
Here are most of the additional parts as they are restored by electrolytic rust removal, abrasive or bead blasting and then primed and painted. I also use Evaporust on a lot of the bolts and small hardware and brackets.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 02, 2023, 11:14:45 AM »
Back to the NP205 transfer case. Once the housing was clean and dry, we masked off all mating surfaces, primed and painted with duplicolor engine enamel in a cast-iron color.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 02, 2023, 11:11:41 AM »
This what the transmission looks like inside. Apparently the shifter seal failed and allowed some rain water to seep in, there is some corrosion on top of the gearset and inside the top cover. Fortunately, it is not seized. There is still movement of the gears and shifter. No doubt it will require a rebuild. We will spray the inside with Kroil and set it aside for now.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: May 02, 2023, 10:04:49 AM »
Disassembly of the chassis continues with removal of the Getrag 360 5-speed transmission. Apparently, some mice took up residence inside the bellhousing while the chassis was parked in the field. They scampered off to a corner of the shop once the transmission was set onto the floor.
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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)« on: May 01, 2023, 10:13:38 AM »My farm equipment is selling really fast. Timeline on a level kit for the 3500 appears to be moving up! 88
Hide Site / Re: Raptor Ridge, the build.« on: April 30, 2023, 09:50:28 AM »I have a well over 400' deep that I need to run a pump, hose, safety rope and its wires down into. I will either mount this on a pallet, maybe an A frame of some type to roll the well setup down with. Needs to be taped about every 10 ft or so and needs a spacer near the pump to keep it off the wall.400 feet is a deep well! Well drillers charge by the foot, I believe, so that was an expense! 89
Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: April 30, 2023, 08:28:43 AM »
After disassembly, degreasing and power washing, a few hours of electrolytic rust removal.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: April 30, 2023, 08:18:42 AM »
During disassembly a random thought crossed my mind; If a transfer case was an animated character, which one would it be?
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: April 29, 2023, 10:25:30 AM »
We cut a section of pipe at a 45 degree angle and welded it to the plate. The assembly easily bolts into place on the NP205 PTO access port and slides right into our engine stand. Now we can tear-down and reassemble the transfer case without wrestling with it on the workbench. Brilliant! Thanks for a great product, Shawn.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: April 29, 2023, 10:12:31 AM »
Within a few days, I received parts from GLO (Shawn). Here is a fabricated differential cover for a Dana 60 axle. We will use this on the front axle that will be built for the crew cab.
The flat plate with 6 holes is a PTO cover plate that will fit onto a NP205 transfer case and other transfer cases and transmissions. We will weld this plate to a section of pipe so that we can mount the transfer case to an engine stand for disassembly and rebuilding. 93
Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: April 29, 2023, 08:47:40 AM »
After we removed the driveshaft, we pulled out the NP205 transfer case. After some research and a discussion with Shawn, I decided rebuilding this was something I could do. I ordered some parts from Great Lake Extreme Off-road a rebuild kit from Randy’s Worldwide and a technical manual from Torq-King and began disassembly.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: April 29, 2023, 08:38:18 AM »Yeah, I was salivating some. 6BT with all the trimings, looks like a 4500 and 205 to boot.The chassis is from a late model year 1991 IC 1st Gen Ram. Early 1991 models were not intercooled. The NV4500 was not available until the 1994 2nd Gen model so this chassis has the Getrag 360. The G360 was only in production for 5 years and does not have aftermarket support. I wish this one was a NV4500. It does have the NP205 transfer case, which is a very strong, gear-driven unit. 95
Hide Site / Re: NWMT Cabin« on: April 29, 2023, 08:28:26 AM »
Looks great. Are you a one-man-framing-crew?
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: April 26, 2023, 12:40:16 PM »
I bought an old Safety Kleen parts washer off of FB marketplace and set about stripping, repainting and rebuilding it.
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Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: April 26, 2023, 12:34:24 PM »
With the chassis relocated to DKWELD, disassembly began…
But first, we had to organize a workspace with shelving, work bench, tool boxes, etc. I bought a Husky rolling toolbox from Home Depot and brought some tools over. 98
Build Threads / Re: 1975 Dodge Crew Cab Power Wagon Build and Cummins 6BT Conversion« on: April 26, 2023, 05:34:33 AM »
Back in early October, Don and I worked out a deal for him to purchase the chassis that I acquired years ago for the PowerWagon build. He had wanted it for quite some time. His intent was to use the power train for his Suburban build.
Because he was still somewhat recovering from back surgery and his lifted Chevy is not a great tow vehicle and he had not yet acquired his Ram pickup, I offered to drive the 65 miles to the farm, pick up his trailer, load the chassis onto it, and deliver the chassis back to the farm. 4 to 6 weeks later, he changed his mind regarding the Cummins/Suburban swap and bought the Jeep truck. No money had changed hands so I drove back to the farm and retrieved the chassis. I brought the chassis to my friend Dan’s welding and fabrication shop with the intent to disassemble and part out the chassis. Dan’s shop is a mile from my old place, where the chassis was previously stored. In short, I drove 390 miles over 3 separate days, to move the chassis one mile down the road… 100
D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)« on: April 25, 2023, 08:06:12 AM »
I saw some incredible engines being built at Haisley Machine in Fairmount, Indiana while I was checking on a project they are working on for me. I also stopped to visit an old friend sitting outside in front of the local American Legion post.
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