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by joshmeacham
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: 62 D200
Replies: 7
Views: 439

Re: 62 D200

easiest way for me to do this is to take screwdriver bit from your hand impact or similar....put a ratcheting box end wrench around it...and walllaahh. A tiny ratcheting screwdriver.. Fit it up next to the windshield and with a little bit of muttering; you'll get it out.
by joshmeacham
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Inside Arm Rests/Door Pulls
Replies: 1
Views: 212

Re: Inside Arm Rests/Door Pulls

I used these in my truck...had a set sitting around from an F1 that left the shop before they got put on. the mounting holes were about an 1/8in off, but nothing to worry about, just redrilled and bolted them on, they hide the original holes under them. Fit good and look great:
by joshmeacham
Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: closed nuckle brake lines
Replies: 5
Views: 241

Re: closed nuckle brake lines

coil your brake lines in a loop about 1 to 1.5 in dia at the corner where the bend needs to be made...this makes for a 90deg or sharper bend without having pinched the lines closed...just a thought. I haven't delt with this exact situation, but used this trick in a few tight spots on my d100.
by joshmeacham
Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: What is this panel by the carb on the intake manifold?
Replies: 4
Views: 254

Re: What is this panel by the carb on the intake manifold?

my truck has a manual choke...so there is a factory blockoff plate that is bolted over this port. It's basically apiece of sheet metal, so you could fab something easy and use some high temp silicone (like for exhaust gaskets) and you'd be fine. Or just disconnect the rod and leave the assembly there.
by joshmeacham
Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Straighten bumper ?
Replies: 4
Views: 303

Re: Straighten bumper ?

i used a wood block and drove over mine with my jeep front tire... straightened em out good.. put the block on the underside so you don't "overcrush" them. Those bumpers are stronger than you would think....after an hour with a sledge hammer...this was my solution with great results...
by joshmeacham
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Brake feel
Replies: 18
Views: 596

Re: Break feel

that is or should be a brake proportioning valve. It allows more preasure to be applied up front to the discs, less in back. If this setup is for a 'drum' all around' setup like what was stock on your truck, you'll need to swap for a a 'disc drum' type. I pulled mine off of an 80's chevy with no ABS...
by joshmeacham
Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: lowering kit for rearend of sweptline
Replies: 18
Views: 2803

Re: lowering kit for rearend of sweptline

I just did mine 'without' the notches....BUT...you have only about 4 inches. I intalled rear air bags that mount on top of the ubolt plates, and and attach to a wellmade perch on the frame. These carry about 40pds on an empty bed, and will allow me to load my 'lowerd" truck up when i need to. I woul...
by joshmeacham
Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Slant Six Dip Stick
Replies: 3
Views: 200

Re: Slant Six Dip Stick

yeah....i tried to keep the wording of the question "appropriate"....i couldn't help but laugh when i thought what to ask.
by joshmeacham
Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Slant Six Dip Stick
Replies: 3
Views: 200

Slant Six Dip Stick

Just put my motor back together: cant for the life of me remember where i set the dip stick down. I can get a universal, but need to know where the marks are located.: any help would be great! Also: what is the 'oil top off' on a BONE DRY engine.
by joshmeacham
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Colorado Cruise - Huge Sweptline News Everyone Read
Replies: 46
Views: 1519

Re: Colorado Cruise - Huge Sweptline News Everyone Read

Get me an address to mapquest: and I'll drive up from utah:
joshmeacham
by joshmeacham
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:32 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: 71 Tail light trim
Replies: 9
Views: 377

Re: 71 Tail light trim

wow...yeah i'm liking the look WITHOUT..more and more..
not to say i wont carry a drill with me to a junk yard for a 'quick buy'

"cut it twice and it was still to0 short....
by joshmeacham
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: eliminating vent windows
Replies: 26
Views: 897

Re: eliminating vent windows

my goof up on the tempered glass.....it was late. I meant Laminate:
is there a safty downfall to using laminate on side windows?
by joshmeacham
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: New Gas Tank: Can Original Gauge Work?
Replies: 3
Views: 431

Re: New Gas Tank: Can Original Gauge Work?

Hmnn. The simplest way (expecially if someone has already done some surgery) is to address each system one at a time. There are a few good diagrams out there, but most sensor guage systems work the same. You must provide power to the guage: this comes through your ignition power, via a fuse, to your...
by joshmeacham
Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: 71 Tail light trim
Replies: 9
Views: 377

71 Tail light trim

Did all trucks come with tail light trim? I have a 71swb...doesn't look bad without it....just wondering what 'came' on them. Anybody have a set ??
by joshmeacham
Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:30 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: eliminating vent windows
Replies: 26
Views: 897

Re: eliminating vent windows

you can cut tempered glass no problem. I have it done all the time for other cars-chop tops, or one piece windows. Coming from the volkswagen scene, one piece windows are very common. (don't know if this information applies here as i haven't looked closely into the inside of a dodge door) stock regu...
by joshmeacham
Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Wiring Options
Replies: 7
Views: 406

Re: Wiring Options

putting the 160.00 EZ wiring kit in my sweptly this week. I've used this kit in a few trucks, and really haven't had any problem with them. They use the GM style wiring color and 'logic", which is easy to troubleshoot. Each wire is labled, and they're alread grouped and tied where they need to be in...
by joshmeacham
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: W300 rim and brake questions
Replies: 4
Views: 303

Re: W300 rim and brake questions

wow...at first i thought you had a cab on a flat bed trailer.....


must have been used as a crowd control vehicle for the swat team
by joshmeacham
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Back to points
Replies: 6
Views: 412

Re: Back to points

No problem.... k...points bolt into the destributer, The larger screw holds the points, 180'deg acrost from it the condenser bolts INSIDE using the smaller screw. The points plug into the condenser, and then condenser wire is fed out of the destributer. SO...ONE wire coming out of the destributer......
by joshmeacham
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Gas tank relocation
Replies: 14
Views: 7993

Re: Gas tank relocation

Not bad....

I just did mine the same way, but put the gas filler in the rear wheel tub. Cut in the sheet metal from the later truck so filler neck now screws into the 'angled' part at the back of it. Just reach over the bedside and filler ' up.
by joshmeacham
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: A/C help
Replies: 11
Views: 579

Re: A/C help

I'm doing a/c in my truck right now. I used a vintage air underdash unit. Left the stock heater box alone, and placed this unit center under the dash. If fit great! The a/c controls come in lots of styles, mine will hide behind the ash tray. As for vents, there are a few options. I opted to find a s...