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by DraytonCalhoun
Wed May 11, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Just sayin’
Replies: 1
Views: 995

Just sayin’

So true…
by DraytonCalhoun
Wed May 11, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Does anybody daily sweptys?
Replies: 13
Views: 2195

Re: Does anybody daily sweptys?

Here’s what started my family’s love of Dodge trucks. My dad drove one of these from the Normandy Invasion til the end of WW II. Dodge WC 56
by DraytonCalhoun
Wed May 11, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Wheels/Rims Pic Thread Request
Replies: 82
Views: 72115

Re: Wheels/Rims Pic Thread Request

I had a full set of 14”, but they were just too smallest, plus I got an offer I couldn’t refuse!
by DraytonCalhoun
Wed May 11, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Wheels/Rims Pic Thread Request
Replies: 82
Views: 72115

Re: Wheels/Rims Pic Thread Request

I think these would look great
by DraytonCalhoun
Wed May 11, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: A833 installation/adapting
Replies: 7
Views: 516

Re: A833 installation/adapting

Okay, cool. I had no idea.
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Wheels/Rims Pic Thread Request
Replies: 82
Views: 72115

Re: Wheels/Rims Pic Thread Request

Has anybody here put 15” Dodge Rally wheels w/center caps and beauty rings?
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: A833 installation/adapting
Replies: 7
Views: 516

Re: A833 installation/adapting

I should have written it ‘supposedly’ came out of a Hemi Challenger. According to the guy I got it from many years ago.
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Early "Four eye" Swepty Headlights
Replies: 9
Views: 1239

Re: Early "Four eye" Swepty Headlights

I’m going for LEDs from Rock Auto, lol!
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 2:51 pm
Forum: A100 TRUCK AND VAN DISCUSSION
Topic: I only wish!
Replies: 0
Views: 4293

I only wish!

I would love to find a decent A100 pickup for a good price! Always wanted one for camping!
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 2:46 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Quick and cheap (ya right) paint suggestions
Replies: 10
Views: 1014

Re: Quick and cheap (ya right) paint suggestions

Thanks, I should learn how to use a spray gun. I even have a really old one that I never used. Isn't enamel harder to spray because it's thinner? Thx! It's only as thin as you make it when you add your thinner. There "used to be" a hardener that you could add to enamel to help it harden faster and ...
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Jim Megee's DODGE SWEPTLINE RESTORATION CD!!
Replies: 121
Views: 24820

Re: Jim Megee's DODGE SWEPTLINE RESTORATION CD!!

If this is still available, I’ll be ordering one in a couple of days!
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Fuel Tank Installation
Replies: 2
Views: 515

Re: Fuel Tank Installation

Fortunately, I don’t have to have ‘Critter’ on the road soon, so I may go ahead with the the Bronco tank. I like fabricating, shoot, I’m retired and I don’t have a whole lot else to do, LOL!
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Restoration!
Replies: 7
Views: 960

Re: Restoration!

One question is what are the adapter fittings for the master cylinder?
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Flywheel and Clutch diameter
Replies: 6
Views: 1029

Re: Flywheel and Clutch diameter

My 68 with the V8 bellhousing takes an 11”, but no idea about the 70
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 1:19 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Rear underbed gas tank conversion
Replies: 81
Views: 24989

Re: Rear underbed gas tank conversion

hampstead38 wrote:
Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:07 pm
How many gallons is the Bronco tank?
I have a ‘84 Bronco also and, after changing out the tank, decided to do the same. Granted, filling it up is gonna hurt…
by DraytonCalhoun
Sun May 08, 2022 1:13 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Does anybody daily sweptys?
Replies: 13
Views: 2195

Re: Does anybody daily sweptys?

This is her second time. We’re doing this together.
by DraytonCalhoun
Sat May 07, 2022 5:38 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Does anybody daily sweptys?
Replies: 13
Views: 2195

Re: Does anybody daily sweptys?

I did for 30 years, same one, until I took it off for resto. Life kinda got in the way. Started back in on it about a month ago, then, last week, we learned my wife has cancer. I’ve shifted to scavenge mode. Floor pans will be fabricated, I’ve got quite a bit I’d sheet metal, cutters and a welder. T...
by DraytonCalhoun
Sat May 07, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Restoration!
Replies: 7
Views: 960

Re: Restoration!

I did a power booster upgrade based on the Ugly Truckling design in 2009 and by then the kit was no longer available, but The Ugly Truckling site still had the instructions posted. I did a write-up on my installation and it is posted the Technical Write-Ups section of this site http://www.sweptline...
by DraytonCalhoun
Sat May 07, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: A833 installation/adapting
Replies: 7
Views: 516

Re: A833 installation/adapting

Just starting in on the resto/customization
by DraytonCalhoun
Sat May 07, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: A833 installation/adapting
Replies: 7
Views: 516

A833 installation/adapting

I have a ‘68 D100 shorty, 225 3 speed. V8 bellhousing. I have an A833 4 Speed (actually I have 3) that I want to install. Anyone that’s tried this before knows tranny will not mate up to the bellhousing. My question is, has anybody come up with a way to adapt this? I’m locating a CNC shop to perhaps...