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by 66patrick
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Calling all Central Oregon members.
Replies: 15
Views: 2619

Re: Calling all Central Oregon members.

Last time I counted (last Friday), I counted 22 different Sweptline groups on FB. Though, I have to say, much is lost on FB. At least, here, the information is saved and lives on for years. Good luck finding something that was posted over on FB that's more than a few days (or hours) old. The drawba...
by 66patrick
Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Gear oil for '69 D300 Dana rear
Replies: 2
Views: 968

Re: Gear oil for '69 D300 Dana rear

Yeah...got 60 on the brain this week.

Thanks
by 66patrick
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Gear oil for '69 D300 Dana rear
Replies: 2
Views: 968

Gear oil for '69 D300 Dana rear

It's been awhile since I've changed out rear axle lube in anything. So, what is correct for a '69 D300 Dana 60?
by 66patrick
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: How to transport a Utiline bed?
Replies: 8
Views: 1305

Re: How to transport a Utiline bed?

Flip it upside down an make sure you put two or three 2x4s for it to rest on, and that will keep it off both the Utiline fenders and the Swepty bedrails. Strap it to your satisfaction and roll!
by 66patrick
Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Replacement Raidiator Sources
Replies: 15
Views: 4533

Re: Replacement Raidiator Sources

1-800-RADIATORS. Got an aluminum rad for my son's Buick and was very pleased. Plus, they deliver if you are local to one of their outlets!
by 66patrick
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Unibody Sweptline
Replies: 9
Views: 2629

Re: Unibody Sweptline

The 1961 - 1963 Ford F100 was available in a unibody configuration. I had one back in the '80s, and it was a good truck. I never noticed any body cracking on that.
by 66patrick
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: sweptline parts
Replies: 10
Views: 2972

Re: sweptline parts

To everyone - Exline is a one-man operation - he does everything - he designs and fabricates the parts, takes orders, and ships parts. Lots of things for one guy to do. Be patient. Be thankful we HAVE a source of new, American-made sheet metal parts and repair patch panels!
by 66patrick
Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Headliner
Replies: 12
Views: 4014

Re: Headliner

I used sound deadening material for my headliner, then glued the vinyl that I had that matched my seat to that. That didn't exactly work. So, now it's just the dura-mat style material as my headliner. Since this material can be ordered with color, I think the Duramat will come down and this tractor ...
by 66patrick
Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Ram man disc brakes
Replies: 11
Views: 2656

Re: Ram man disc brakes

With his non-existent tech support and manners in speaking and dealing personally with customers, I'm sure he'll shut himself down, whether he wants to or not. He won't need help for that. Which is a shame, because he has a complete '64 - '66 Imperial front disc kit that is priced very reasonably th...
by 66patrick
Fri Nov 04, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Ram man disc brakes
Replies: 11
Views: 2656

Re: Ram man disc brakes

It's a shame, because watching his ads on his webpage, it really looks like he has a top-quality kit. His customer service reputation is $h!t, however. I know one guy in KS that had ordered his kit and it all arrived in a few weeks; and installed rather easily. If someone intends to stay in business...
by 66patrick
Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:44 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Dodge Trucks in the movies and TVs
Replies: 458
Views: 166351

Re: Dodge Trucks in the movies and TVs

Pretty goofy looking West Coast mirror mounting. BTW, I really do enjoy this thread. Thanks for the post! In movies, the mirrors are adjusted to not cause glare, or result in a camera or crew/equipment or other unwanted reflection. Seldom are they shown as you would see them normally. Been there, d...
by 66patrick
Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: How do I keep the "patina?"
Replies: 23
Views: 2865

Re: How do I keep the "patina?"

The bad thing about linseed oil is it makes prepping the truck for an eventual paint job so much harder!!! There will always be residue in the metal from the oil, and any dirt that might hang around with that. Even with soda-blasting the surface, there will very likely be problems in the paint proce...
by 66patrick
Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:29 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Door Stay?
Replies: 4
Views: 810

Re: Door Stay?

It would be easy enough to fab up a pair of them, or use a set off an A100 van or pickup.
by 66patrick
Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:25 am
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: 318 engine paint color
Replies: 3
Views: 934

Re: 318 engine paint color

Corporate Blue was universal in all Mopars in MY1972, and that way until MY1983. I'm leaning more and more to keeping it Blue, throw on my old Direct Connection chrome valve covers and dress it up a little. I like there is just an alternator to concern myself with (one belt). The truck shows 68K mil...
by 66patrick
Mon Jul 18, 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: 318 engine paint color
Replies: 3
Views: 934

318 engine paint color

On my '69 D300, the engine is blue. I've yet to see if the engine is original to the truck. It may not be, because the pan is red, from another engine, or possibly a replacement engine that didn't have the truck pan and oil pickup tube installed. I know that a '69 small block could've been Red, Hem...
by 66patrick
Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: '69 D300
Replies: 3
Views: 1246

Re: '69 D300

https://photos.app.goo.gl/kuAb16pjXL86H6hq5

Link also in the "Member Builds" section.
by 66patrick
Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Anybody got a Dealer Emblem/Decal?
Replies: 5
Views: 1543

Re: Anybody got a Dealer Emblem/Decal?

Most dealers back then would put a dealer callout on the cowl or fenders, on both sides. If equipped with a tailgate, one generally went there, too. I remember doing dealer prep and detailing, back in the '70s, and that is what the Chevy and Dodge truck dealers did.
by 66patrick
Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:21 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: '69 D300
Replies: 3
Views: 1246

'69 D300

My D300 (so far!)
by 66patrick
Thu Mar 04, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Grille paint colour
Replies: 2
Views: 396

Re: Grille paint colour

If you use Chrysler Argent Silver (textured), you can really make those plastic grille centers pop...if absolute originality is NOT a concern. I've had several '71 trucks that I had done that on.
by 66patrick
Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:47 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Hemicuda71 has passed
Replies: 3
Views: 457

Hemicuda71 has passed

My friend Bob Tompkins (Hemicuda71 on the forum), aka Booker, passed away on 7 July 20. He had a few A100 pickups, plus a couple of Dudes over the years. He passed at home. We had a nice memorial service for him. He was a great guy. Stubborn, with a pretty wild sense of humor. And a lover of chicken...