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by sledgehammer
Wed May 18, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: The cheapest, easiest way to paint your old truck!
Replies: 1
Views: 980

Re: The cheapest, easiest way to paint your old truck!

Ha. Don’t think I could even paint that
by sledgehammer
Wed Mar 30, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Electric Power Steering install
Replies: 29
Views: 5114

Re: Electric Power Steering install

Very nice, and lots of pics! Great to see different ways to get power steering.
by sledgehammer
Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Exported Sweptlines
Replies: 1
Views: 576

Re: Exported Sweptlines

I’ve seen pictures of them in South America.
by sledgehammer
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Slant 6 swap
Replies: 13
Views: 1122

Re: Slant 6 swap

Under the hood.
by sledgehammer
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:38 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Slant 6 swap
Replies: 13
Views: 1122

Re: Slant 6 swap

Kinda hard to see the box in the lighting.
by sledgehammer
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:35 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Slant 6 swap
Replies: 13
Views: 1122

Re: Slant 6 swap

Box is a tight fit and getting all the vents plumbed is gonna take some work.
by sledgehammer
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Slant 6 swap
Replies: 13
Views: 1122

Re: Slant 6 swap

I got a ‘68 that was a slant, automatic. Sold engine and tranny back in the fall. I’d bought an ‘85 Chrysler 5th ave a year ago for the 318. Odometer read 12,000 as it is only five digit odo. The ole fella said it was 112,000 so I got it for $650. My truck had a 727 auto and the car had a 904. Thoug...
by sledgehammer
Wed Feb 23, 2022 8:43 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: My '65 Swepty
Replies: 9
Views: 2030

Re: My '65 Swepty

I like it!
by sledgehammer
Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:28 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Headliner
Replies: 12
Views: 4531

Re: Headliner

Nice, and thanks for the link to the website. Think I’ll get a couple samples
by sledgehammer
Wed Jul 21, 2021 7:29 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Front end conversion - IFS, disk brakes, rack and pinion
Replies: 17
Views: 5793

Re: Front end conversion - IFS, disk brakes, rack and pinion

That’s the Gerst suspension. Think this company bought him ought or something. Depends on all the extras you want but around $4000.
by sledgehammer
Wed May 19, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: 68 longbed to shortbed?
Replies: 2
Views: 542

Re: 68 longbed to shortbed?

There is a guy who did it not that long ago on here. Plenty of pics and all, just have to search for it. I don’t remember right off hand what thread it was
by sledgehammer
Wed May 19, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: New here... D200 nightmare ride!
Replies: 6
Views: 552

Re: New here... D200 nightmare ride!

Glad to hear you made it home ok.
by sledgehammer
Wed May 05, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: 1969 D100 Shorty
Replies: 10
Views: 2579

Re: 1969 D100 Shorty

Very nice
by sledgehammer
Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Heater core
Replies: 18
Views: 1418

Re: Heater core

A few years back I googled heater core for our trucks and came across a site that sold them for $30 I believe it was. Never bought one as mine is good and don’t remember the site. When I tried to get one they were out at the time. Maybe try that approach, maybe they still around
by sledgehammer
Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: How do the wiper arms attach? 1962 D200
Replies: 3
Views: 380

Re: How do the wiper arms attach? 1962 D200

This is on my ‘68. It is bolted on.
by sledgehammer
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 68' D200 rear for trailer?
Replies: 15
Views: 814

Re: 68' D200 rear for trailer?

One more
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by sledgehammer
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:43 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 68' D200 rear for trailer?
Replies: 15
Views: 814

Re: 68' D200 rear for trailer?

Another pic
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by sledgehammer
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 68' D200 rear for trailer?
Replies: 15
Views: 814

Re: 68' D200 rear for trailer?

This is the trailer I bought for the bed. Appears the brakes were removed and the front of the differential closed off. Not sure what the frame is from as it has different dimensions then my sweptline.
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by sledgehammer
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:23 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Negative battery cable
Replies: 4
Views: 518

Re: Negative battery cable

This is on my ‘68.
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by sledgehammer
Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: 69 swept line long box to short box conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 2836

Re: 69 swept line long box to short box conversion

Looks great! Tough choice as to put in a wood floor or metal. My floor is rusted out and I’m not sure what route I’ll take.