Author Topic: SquareD Part 3: Body work, paint, roof rack, and farther off course ... (Read 170368 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #250 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:28:44 PM »

Update:

I got the cab partially unbolted and jacked up on one side. That is so I can get to all the recessed areas underneath and prep and paint them. Once I get the drivers side, I'll get the pass side, then I'll be ready to remount the bed. I want to get the bed on before I get too hot and heavy into the front suspension change up.
I only have a few pics, so I'll add them to tomorrow night's pics and post them up then.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #251 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:29:53 PM »

Lets get some more done here:

The objective right now will be to get the cab up and off the frame so all of that can be cleaned and coated, then fastened back down using brandly new hardware

Just before unbolting:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #252 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:31:04 PM »

As you can see, things are really not too bad, so the plan will be to remove the bolts from one side, loosen the bolts on the other side, then jack one side up and do the repairs, then reverse the procedure.

Since the rocker has a nice seam, to lift it, I simply cut a matching groove into a 2 X 6, and notched the other end to fit the jack, then let hydraulics do the rest

Flyin6 · « **Reply #253 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:31:40 PM »

Just to keep everything safe, I precut some blocking to slide in between the body and frame as we went up, so if anything slipped, it would only fall maybe 2"

Flyin6 · « **Reply #254 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:33:39 PM »

Then inserted them into the body mount pocket as the cab went higher

Flyin6 · « **Reply #255 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:34:33 PM »

The jack was supported by blocking as well so it could not roll around on the

Flyin6 · « **Reply #256 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:35:16 PM »

Then when it was at the desired height, I placed two more slotted 2 X 6 pieces under the rocker seam

Flyin6 · « **Reply #257 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:36:33 PM »

This is not looking bad at all. A couple hours with the wire cup and it will be looking pretty good

Flyin6 · « **Reply #258 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:41:42 PM »

The old body bushings had seen better days

Flyin6 · « **Reply #259 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:42:35 PM »

They get replaced with the poly stuff

Flyin6 · « **Reply #260 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:43:15 PM »

The steering disassembly continued with the shaft removal

Flyin6 · « **Reply #261 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:44:20 PM »

I had the chance to go over to the machine shop to watch James mill the things true

He was using a big computerized Bridgeport

Flyin6 · « **Reply #262 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:45:38 PM »

He is working to half a thousandth, and he was so meticulous, that he stoned the bench, and took some time getting the machine and the wheels clamped and square before making the first cut

Flyin6 · « **Reply #263 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:46:37 PM »

The first pass was only a couple thousandths and it nearly touched the whole mounting surface. That means the jig I used to weld them up is pretty true and only a minimum of material should have to be removed

Flyin6 · « **Reply #264 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:47:31 PM »

He set the mill to make two passes and in total he only removed .008" from the nearly 3/8" steel to true them perfectly. These wheels are now way better than industry standard, which is a max of .030" out

Flyin6 · « **Reply #265 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:48:40 PM »

He made one more clean up pass which left a shiny and smooth surface.

Had here's the proud father, Mr. James with his great craftsmanship.

Seriously, if he takes as much time with other things as he did with a simple wheel truing operation like this, I think I found my machinist for all future projects

Flyin6 · « **Reply #266 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:51:09 PM »

Quote:
Originally Posted by duramaxdarren View Post
lets not forget this is a dmax site...we all can appreiceate the 12v mechanical dodge and its simplicity but this was just to get a reliable runner to the combat max and give don something to drive while he did the sas conversion......please dont distrcact don any further. he's about to turn the corner from disassembly to reassembly lol!

So true Darren!

But I guess sometime during the teardown (Oil change) I saw the light.

That light being that in the survival context, this old Dodge could be everything the Duramax could be. And even go it one better. The D-Max will not survive an EMP, whereas the Dodge will wake up and ask, "Hey where is everybody?"

So I decided that instead of tearing into the dodge, then doing it all again later, I would just do it all one time and slide the timeline for that Chevy SAS.

I am also using the Dodge for the suspension dryrun for the chebby. This is the first coil spring suspension conversion I have done, so I plan to get it cyphered out on Square D, then it will just be a repeat operation on Combat-Max

Flyin6 · « **Reply #267 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:52:44 PM »

Quote:
Originally Posted by Echo30 View Post
Having been watching this thread for a while but not contributing, it would seem to me that reliability should be your main focus with this truck. 600 HP is great and all, but adding a twin turbo setup introduces a lot more things that can fail. I would think dead simple and 100% uptime running whatever fuel you throw at it would be the goal of this project, but hey, it's not my truck

I'm directly addressing some known shortcomings with the 1st gen Cummins. That being high EGT's
Two ways I know of doing that is more air and water. So I have both going on. This setup I purchased parts for is far below the threshold of what twins can do. THe S-300 is about the size of some later diesel stock units, so it's not really for HP. What it will do is under a long pull, provide about 4 times the air and drop EGT's about 150 degrees.
By building the injectors to match and adding a redundant water/methanol injection, I figure the head gaskets will live when pulling a big load up a long grade as speed while trying to distance myself from trouble. At the top of that grade I would like my pistons and head gasket to still be viable, so that's why I build such a huge safety factor into the engine design.
It just so happens that a lot of extra horsepower will also result.

Edit: These Cummins mechanical injection motors are really nothing like out electronically controlled D-MAxes. SO you really can't think about them in the same way. You get to B30 and you're out of bounds with our Duramax. But the cummins will eat a tank half full of old motor oil and fuel! Big time different. In my view the Cummins design is vastly superior with regard to simplicity and reliability.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #268 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:54:14 PM »

Quote:
Originally Posted by Armalite View Post
Hey, tell ya'll what... In light of my story telling skills, or lack there of, I will defer this story over to Don himself. He set it up, lured me in, and I took it. I mean, swallowed the hook, and all. Must admit, I got a great laugh out of it after the fact, but, I think the author himself can give a lot better description and layout of how it all went down, since he masterminded the whole debacle himself...

So, at the humiliation of me, for the entertainment of everyone else, Don, feel free to embellish all those reading on the events that transpired last week...

Feel free to make it as detailed as you wish.

Im used to everyone getting a laugh out of my expense anyhow!

Ash, I certainly wouldn't do anything to humiliate you, certainly not

But get a good laugh at your expense...Why Not?

Ash recently installed 4.10 gears and a Tate supplied grizzly rear locker into his truck. He drives away from the shop, then shortyl thereafter (I think) texts me.
"Don, this rear seems to be staying locked up a lot, is that normal?"

Right away, like immediately, I test him, "Ash, your mechanics did add the grizzly grease didn't they...It's important"

Well, ole Ash, trusting his old friend in a moment of vunerability texts back, "I'll have to check if they added it, I have no idea!"

Got him I'm thinking, live one on and the drag is set low, so I'll let him pay out some line while I work him some.

I text him to ask Tate if he included the grizzly grease in the shipment

Meanwhile, I PM Tate right away, telling him this fish is headed his way.

Before Tate opens my PM, he gets the call from Ash asking him if he had indeed sent the necessary "Grizzly-Grease!"

Well, Tate, being confused and puzzled, tries to figure out what Ash is talking about and also tell him there is no such thing as "Grizzly Grease."

Tate opened my PM up right after the confusing conversation...

So Ash texts me and I call him back and we laughed so hard my sides split...Grizzly Grease!!!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #269 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:55:04 PM »

Quote:
Originally Posted by Armalite View Post
Hey, tell ya'll what... In light of my story telling skills, or lack there of, I will defer this story over to Don himself. He set it up, lured me in, and I took it. I mean, swallowed the hook, and all. Must admit, I got a great laugh out of it after the fact, but, I think the author himself can give a lot better description and layout of how it all went down, since he masterminded the whole debacle himself...

So, at the humiliation of me, for the entertainment of everyone else, Don, feel free to embellish all those reading on the events that transpired last week...

Feel free to make it as detailed as you wish.

Im used to everyone getting a laugh out of my expense anyhow!

Ash, I certainly wouldn't do anything to humiliate you, certainly not

But get a good laugh at your expense...Why Not?

Ash recently installed 4.10 gears and a Tate supplied grizzly rear locker into his truck. He drives away from the shop, then shortyl thereafter (I think) texts me.
"Don, this rear seems to be staying locked up a lot, is that normal?"

Right away, like immediately, I test him, "Ash, your mechanics did add the grizzly grease didn't they...It's important"

Well, ole Ash, trusting his old friend in a moment of vunerability texts back, "I'll have to check if they added it, I have no idea!"

Got him I'm thinking, live one on and the drag is set low, so I'll let him pay out some line while I work him some.

I text him to ask Tate if he included the grizzly grease in the shipment

Meanwhile, I PM Tate right away, telling him this fish is headed his way.

Before Tate opens my PM, he gets the call from Ash asking him if he had indeed sent the necessary "Grizzly-Grease!"

Well, Tate, being confused and puzzled, tries to figure out what Ash is talking about and also tell him there is no such thing as "Grizzly Grease."

Tate opened my PM up right after the confusing conversation...

So Ash texts me and I call him back and we laughed so hard my sides split...Grizzly Grease!!!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #270 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:56:36 PM »

From Tate (who sells the grizzly locker)

And if I had read the PM first I might have given him a heart attack if I carried through with the suggested mission. I wanted to tell him he could source the grease locally behind the ear of any brown bear species, shouldn't be too tough since they're hibernating and all right now. I'm not quick witted enough like Big D here however and would have flubbed on the gag I'm sure. Way to take it on the chin Ash.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #271 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:58:09 PM »

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tedram View Post
Left handed bacon grease strainer, I was at scout camp and checked four different sites before I figured it out..... ( I was 12)... Well anyway, thanks for the great build thread and listening to like minded folks having a good time...

Welcome to the fray! Hang out and beat up on Ash, Shawn, Bobby, Ken, JR, whomever you want.
We are like minded here. God, Guns ,Country, trucks, things to shoot, and a healthy helpin' of kiddin' around are the essential ingredients!

If I were you, I'd avoid hanging out with the DOTs. They're a lowly lot, those folks! Their feet stink, their momma doesn't like em' and they are no count, as we say in the 'Tucky

Flyin6 · « **Reply #272 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:58:33 PM »

In the Armee, it was:
1. Canned Muzzle blast
2. Flight line
3. A bag of Emory sparks
4. Squelch oil
5. Rotor wash
6. Track Tensioner
and a few more...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #273 on:** October 07, 2014, 05:59:37 PM »

Quote:
Originally Posted by flyin6 View Post
Welcome to the fray! Hang out and beat up on Ash, Shawn, Bobby, Ken, JR, whomever you want.
We are like minded here. God, Guns ,Country, trucks, things to shoot, and a healthy helpin' of kiddin' around are the essential ingredients!

If I were you, I'd avoid hanging out with the DOTs. They're a lowly lot, those folks! Their feet stink, their momma doesn't like em' and they are no count, as we say in the 'Tucky

From Tedram
Thanks for the warm welcome Don!!!! I have been a lurker on this thread and on your "My Build Thread" along with the Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant thread--- great theme throughout all of them, God, Family, Country.... Thanks for sharing your talent and experiences----
I am new (relative) to the thread and enjoy learning through your mistakes (tactical camper top)-- I plan on making a few myself.....
Hope i don't screw up the install of my B&W Goose neck and Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch tomorrow- the only real mistake I can make is to cut the hole in wrong place---- Like a former teacher once told me "measure twice and cut once"---

Flyin6 · « **Reply #274 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:03:32 PM »

Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisLib View Post
Well thanks for such an awesome welcome! And for the record I used (key word USED) to actually work on Kia`s for a living(a rather meager one lol), been an Auto Tech for almost 30 yrs now. ...I get a kick outta the references to them, own one myself a Sorento (it was cheap...a deal I could not refuse lol).

Kia

You own a Kia

Get off this thread

You're banished

Well

Wait just a minute

Maybe I was harsh

Good thing you weren't standing here

I would have shot ya

Not anything bad

Just nicked the shoulder or earlobe or something like that

To let you know you're close to crossing the line

Well, Shawn here owns one of those scrap metal things

and

we (barely) tolerate him

So you can stay

But you're on probation!

I want to see abundant patriotic references to our great Nation

Not the hippie part of it mind you, only for the good "Real American" part of it

I want to see positive references to guns, Mom, apple pie, and the like

and

No joke here,

Praise for our king in heaven!

Carry on...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #275 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:04:25 PM »

Own a 12 valve?

I just came across this on Willie's Amsoil site (Mr. Manners)

LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS:

Engine Oil
Grade 1......CF-4
SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil (AMEQT)

Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel Oil (DMEQT)

Synthetic 15W40 OE Diesel Oil (OEDQT)
-9 To 10 F......10W-30 [1]
Above 10 F......15W-40
Below 0 F......5W-30, 10W-30
Manual Transmission,G360 (5-SPD)......SJ
All TEMPS......5W-30
SAE 5W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (ASLQT)
XL 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLFQT)
OE 5W30 Synthetic Motor Oil (OEFQT)
Automatic Transmission,A500......AP4
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT)
Automatic Transmission,A999(32RH)......AP4
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT)
Automatic Transmission,A998(31RH)......AP4
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT)
Automatic Transmission,A518(46RH)......AP4
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT)
Differential, Front Spicer 44......GL-5
All TEMPS......80W-140, 85W-140, 80W-90
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Differential, Front Spicer 60......GL-5
All TEMPS......80W-140, 85W-140, 80W-90
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Limited Slip Differential, Rear Dana 60......GL-5*
All TEMPS......80W-90 [2] [3]
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVGQT)
75W-90 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGRQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-110 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVTQT)
Limited Slip Differential, Rear Chrysler......GL-5*
All TEMPS......80W-90 [2] [3]
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVGQT)
75W-90 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGRQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-110 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVTQT)
Limited Slip Differential, Rear Dana 70......GL-5*
All TEMPS......80W-90 [2] [3]
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVGQT)
75W-90 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGRQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-110 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVTQT)
Transfer Case,NP241LD......AF2
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
Torque-Drive Synthetic Transmission Fluid (ATD1G)
Transfer Case,NP208......AF2
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
Torque-Drive Synthetic Transmission Fluid (ATD1G)
Transfer Case,NP208......AF3
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
Torque-Drive Synthetic Transmission Fluid (ATD1G)
OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT)
Transfer Case,NP208......AP3
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
Transfer Case,NP241HD......AF2
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
Torque-Drive Synthetic Transmission Fluid (ATD1G)
Transfer Case,NP241HD......AP3
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
Transfer Case,NP241LD......AP3
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
Transfer Case,NP241HD......AF3
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
Torque-Drive Synthetic Transmission Fluid (ATD1G)
OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT)
Transfer Case,NP241LD......AF3
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
Torque-Drive Synthetic Transmission Fluid (ATD1G)
OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT)
Transfer Case,NP205......GL-5
Above -9 F......90
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVGQT)
75W-90 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGRQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-110 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVTQT)
Transfer Case,NP205......SJ
Above 32 F......50
Synthetic Powershift Transmission Fluid SAE 50 (CTL05)
Transfer Case,NP205......GL-5
Above 90 F......140
No AMSOIL Product Recommendation
Transfer Case,NP205......GL-5
Below -9 F......80W
No AMSOIL Product Recommendation
Transfer Case,NP205......SJ
Below 32 F......30
Formula 4-Stroke® 10W-30/SAE 30 Small Engine Oil (ASEQT)
Fluids
Clutch Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN) [4]
Power Steering Fluid......PS
Power Steering Fluid (PSFCN) [5]
Brake Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN) [4]

[1] SAE 10W-30 recommended below -18 C (0 F) with block
heater only.
[2] Limited Slip Identification: Lift both rear wheels,
turn a wheel and other will rotate in same direction.
[3] With controlled slip, add 6.5%
Mopar Trac-loc additive or equivalent
[4] Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT 3
P/N 04318080AB or 04318081AB, meeting MS-4574
[5] Mopar P/N 4883077, Spec No. MS5931

FILTERS:

Oil Filter 25,000-Mile Ea Oil Filter (EAO80)
Oil Filter WIX 51607 Oil Filter
Fuel Filter WIX 33379 Fuel Filter
Transmission Filter WIX 58707 Trans Filter

WIPER BLADES:

Blade Class

Driver

Passenger

ExactFit T181
ExactFit T182 T182
ExactFit T181
NeoForm T16180 T16180
Winter T37180 T37180

CHASSIS LUBRICATION:

CAPACITIES:

Engine, with filter..........13 quarts [1]
Cooling System, AT Initial Fill..........17.4 quarts
AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Cooling System, MT Initial Fill..........16.4 quarts
AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Automatic Transmission, A500 Initial Fill..........4 quarts
Automatic Transmission, A518(46RH) Initial Fill..........4 quarts
Automatic Transmission, A998(31RH) Initial Fill..........4 quarts
Automatic Transmission, A999(32RH) Initial Fill..........4 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed A518(46RH)..........10.1 quarts
3 speed A999(32RH)..........8.6 quarts
4 speed A500..........10.1 quarts
3 speed A998(31RH)..........8.6 quarts
Manual Transmission, G360 (5-SPD)..........7 pints
Differential, Spicer 44 Front..........5.7 pints
Differential, Spicer 60 Front..........6.6 pints
Differential, Chrysler Rear..........4.4 pints
Differential, Dana 60 Rear..........5.9 pints
Differential, Dana 70 Rear..........7 pints
Transfer Case, NP241HD..........5.9 pints
Transfer Case, NP205..........4.4 pints
Transfer Case, NP208..........5.9 pints
Transfer Case, NP241LD..........4.6 pints

[1] After refill check oil level.

TORQUES:

Oil Drain Plug.....44 ft/lbs
Manual Transmission G360 5-SPD
Fill Plug NA ft/lbs
Drain Plug NA ft/lbs
Manual Transmission
Fill Plug NA ft/lbs
Drain Plug NA ft/lbs
Manual Transmission 5-SPD
Fill Plug 30 ft/lbs
Drain Plug 30 ft/lbs
Manual Transmission A833 4-SPD
Fill Plug 15 ft/lbs
Drain Plug 35 ft/lbs
Manual Transmission NP435 4-SPD
Fill Plug 35 ft/lbs
Drain Plug 35 ft/lbs
Transfer Case NP205/241
Fill Plug 40 ft/lbs
Drain Plug 40 ft/lbs

Transfer Case NP208
Fill Plug 18 ft/lbs
Drain Plug 18 ft/lbs

Flyin6 · « **Reply #276 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:08:47 PM »

I worked all day on the wheels with the objective of getting them painted today. I had to start with some serious scrubbing.

I had to use some heavy duty cleaner which requires you use rubber gloves

Flyin6 · « **Reply #277 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:09:17 PM »

It was in the mid 20's outside where I cleaned them, so after rinsing them with hot water, I placed them one by one in front of the torpedo heater to prevent rust

Flyin6 · « **Reply #278 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:10:16 PM »

They came out pretty clean but that was only the first step of what was a lengthy process

Flyin6 · « **Reply #279 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:11:38 PM »

Next, I used a combination of a 60 grit sanding flap wheel and a wire cup grinder to work out the gouges that occurred during the demounting of the tires

Flyin6 · « **Reply #280 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:12:33 PM »

Then I feathered the other areas with the grinder and brush

Flyin6 · « **Reply #281 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:13:15 PM »

Next came sanding with both 180 grit and the abrasive pad to sand every inch of the powder-coat, welds, and new steel.
Then the wheels were scrubbed with a brush and lacquer thinner, and finally the studs were taped up

Flyin6 · « **Reply #282 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:14:02 PM »

The first coat was with the acid etching primer which I only sprayed over the bare areas

Flyin6 · « **Reply #283 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:15:03 PM »

After that dried, next was a complete coat of the two part epoxy primer/sealer. The wheels looked good enough at this point to actually stop and bolt them on if I had wanted a black finish

Flyin6 · « **Reply #284 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:15:45 PM »

The detail painting took a long time. Each spoke has all sorts of recesses that need a different spray angle to get to. Then the front is partially obscured by the double flange, so it's just not a dust and run...although I seem to get some runs!

I decided to commemorate the original Chrysler paint scheme by using the trucks dark silver primary coat as the wheel color

Flyin6 · « **Reply #285 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:16:39 PM »

Here's the first medium coat

Flyin6 · « **Reply #286 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:17:27 PM »

And here they are after the third and final coat:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #287 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:18:16 PM »

I started sometime after 10 AM and walked back in to shower at 1942. That was a bunch of work.
Tomorrow will tell the story if it was worth the effort

Flyin6 · « **Reply #288 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:20:16 PM »

Posting up early tonight
Going to the guy in a bit, so I'll put this stuff up now instead of later.

The wheels came out a solid 7 out of 10. I give them the lower score because of the runs, and knowing that I was trying not go get any.

Anyway, they look OK, and since looks are not all that important, I'm calling them done, runs and all!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #289 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:21:11 PM »

ZI think I am going to paint the wheels on the D-Max the same color. It will tone down the flash some while still looking street worthy and make them more corrosion resistant.

Remember the fuel filler system I fabbed up for the bed?

There are the rings which retain the aircraft style fuel cap

Flyin6 · « **Reply #290 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:21:58 PM »

I got to thinking if I did a few things here and there in that color, like the grill surround, the mirrors and maybe the door handles, it would look finished without getting too flashy and would tie the thing all together so it looks like it was built as a total system and not just appear as a bunch of cobbled together parts.

There is how that will look

Flyin6 · « **Reply #291 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:22:57 PM »

The tailgate handle is done. It will likely be the only piece of chrome on the entire truck when it is installed

Flyin6 · « **Reply #292 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:23:54 PM »

The outer rings on the wheels were the subject of attention today.

You can see how James milled the center, but did not go too far, just to clean up plasma torch marks. These areas will get cleaned, but not enlarged much

Flyin6 · « **Reply #293 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:24:36 PM »

After some cleaning this is what I was left with

Flyin6 · « **Reply #294 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:25:22 PM »

After all the grinding and flap wheel work, this time I wet scrubbed the parts with the abrasive pad using the purple degreaser to completely rid the parts of grease and scuff up the surface for the paint

Flyin6 · « **Reply #295 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:26:00 PM »

THe 2 part Epoxy is a 2:1 mixture and I cut that with 10% of reducer to help the thick stuff spray our better at lower HVLP equipment

It helps to mark your measuring cup with masking tape to be sure

Flyin6 · « **Reply #296 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:26:47 PM »

The 1st coat of two

Flyin6 · « **Reply #297 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:27:30 PM »

And here is after the second coat, where the Epoxy is setting up

Flyin6 · « **Reply #298 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:30:22 PM »

Darned computer failing slowed me down a bunch. This is computer #2. That means these build threads have seen two computers and three cameras...sort of taxing on electronics I guess

Here is how I set up to build up the tires/wheels:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #299 on:** October 07, 2014, 06:31:14 PM »

That stand was a recent gift to me from Dan who custom built it, one for Duane and one for me...I like it!

Here is the all important O-Ring that must be installed into the groove of the wheel