was a 440 auto
decided to go cummins 5 speed


First a little body work
floors rotted

 

Wow!! Nice job so far...That's a lot of work to ditch those rusty floors. Keeps us up to date on your progress.

 

Thanks

working on setting up
the drive shaft
using 1410 joints



most of the build is here
http://ramchargercentral.com/diesel-...ns-hauler/100/

 

engine and trans are ready
just a little porting

 

got the drive shaft and fuel tank mounts figured out

Now, take it all apart again
re-tube the middle shaft

total length is 154" 3- shafts total

 

got the cross members locations drilled/bolted
for the drive shafts
the bolt holes were easy to locate using a template



the rear fuel tank cross member
wants to share space
with the emergency brake cables and cargo bulkhead

 

Nice... um you wouldnt be willing to trade when your done would you?

 

gayle is working on the cab

she got all the old seam sealer dug out
applied the new



she also got the interior and door post painted
"Hammered" silver paint
to off set the gray interior -dash , seat, carpet




i worked on the exhaust
didn't have enough 3"
So, used 4" and made it look like
a Full-flow muffler just needs welding

 

also make grease-able hinges

top closed


top open


bottom closed


bottom open ( tube needs welding)
ID of tubing is just large enough
for pin to fit
so that tubing supports the whole pin
instead of 2 little bushings

 

good lookin project thats def a one of a kind truck with alot of time in it

 

Thank you
We are building the Ramp Truck to haul the "Rampage"

 

got the fuel tank mounted

had to step the cargo floor
(1" corragated alum. aircraft flooring)
will use the upper level
for storing the spare tire

the holes in the "X" strips
is for tie downs



can also remove the middle floor
to service the fuel tank/ drive shaft

 

thought I would revive this old post.

IT's a new year

Hope it gets me back in gear
2010 set me back,
finally get to get back on this project

speaking of gear
Finally found a 3.07 cab chassis rear


long version here>http://ramchargercentral.com/diesel-...ummins-hauler/

 

You still out there Howard?