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by 64D100Poly
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Where did you mount your tach?
Replies: 26
Views: 5444

Re: Where did you mount your tach?

64D100Poly wrote:
Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:31 pm
I personally put mine on the steering column on the left hand side, I'll post a pic when I get the opportunity.
here's a couple pics
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by 64D100Poly
Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: ballast resistor.
Replies: 1
Views: 1044

Re: ballast resistor.

I ran the Mopar upgrade kit on mine that includes an ignition box, solid state distributor and a new ballast that was a different value than the original (as in what was on my truck when i got it), I don't recall what they gave me in terms of a coil, I don't know if a internal resistor coil would ha...
by 64D100Poly
Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Where did you mount your tach?
Replies: 26
Views: 5444

Re: Where did you mount your tach?

I personally put mine on the steering column on the left hand side, I'll post a pic when I get the opportunity.
by 64D100Poly
Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 235/75R15 Tire Pics Request
Replies: 7
Views: 1744

235/75R15 Tire Pics Request

Hello, I was about to buy a set of tires, looking into 235/75R15's to put on my 6.5" wide steelies. Does anybody have a picture of their rig with a set of these on it? I'm trying to see how well they would fill out the wheel well. Id go for something taller but with a 6.5" wide rim in kinda difficul...
by 64D100Poly
Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Steering Hangs Up (manual steering)
Replies: 2
Views: 1103

Steering Hangs Up (manual steering)

Sometimes when I drive my 64 D100 upon coming out of a left turn and the wheel is winding clockwise to center position it will snag and lock up, forcing it will break it free. seems to do kind of randomly, almost never when its hot out, seems like when it's cold it'll do it for a while then stop and...
by 64D100Poly
Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kits
Replies: 9
Views: 1734

Re: Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kits

Toss the single and upgrade to dual mater cylinder. Easy to do. I transplanted a 68 D100 system into my 66 W100. :thinking :salut Trust me, I would if I had the means to, i'm on a pretty tight budget and my truck is my main means of transportation. I heard the after market master cylinders have spo...
by 64D100Poly
Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kits
Replies: 9
Views: 1734

Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kits

Hi, I got a early 65 d100, the master works but I’d like to go through it for peace of mind, I’m not sure of the diameter or any of the specs, it’s just a standard single pot. I heard 65-66 is different then 64 and below, I’m not sure what mine has considering it’s a 64 body style. Can you get any r...
by 64D100Poly
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: New Tires, What Size am I Better off with?
Replies: 7
Views: 1517

Re: New Tires, What Size am I Better off with?

I appreciate the reply's, think I'm gonna go with 235/75's, it's a common size and gives me a lot of choices :Thumbsup
by 64D100Poly
Fri Dec 09, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: New Tires, What Size am I Better off with?
Replies: 7
Views: 1517

New Tires, What Size am I Better off with?

Hello, My truck came with 17x7 rims with 235/65r17 tires mounted on it from the previous owner, I want a more original look, I picked up a set of original KH 15x6.5 steelies. I've been looking at what tire size I'm gonna run, I'm looking for all season road tires, no all terrains or anything unique....
by 64D100Poly
Thu Nov 17, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: M37 Bed on Power wagons?
Replies: 5
Views: 2364

M37 Bed on Power wagons?

Did they ever put M37 beds on to Power wagon Sweptlines? I found a collection of pics some photographer took of abandoned places in Colorado one night just browsing the web, one of them had a teal Power wagon 62-early65 with a M37 bed, it was color matched to the body and looked like it weathered eq...
by 64D100Poly
Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Cold(ish) Weather Oil Viscosity 318 Poly
Replies: 4
Views: 824

Cold(ish) Weather Oil Viscosity 318 Poly

Hey, starting to get a little cold here in the PNW, It averages anywhere between 50 to 25 maybe warmer or colder. My truck is my daily and every morning I start it it'll stall from the oil pressure and I have to restart it, no big deal but it's in need of a change and I want to run something thinner...
by 64D100Poly
Tue Sep 20, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Warranty Procedure Manual
Replies: 3
Views: 1737

Re: Warranty Procedure Manual

I'll scan some pics and upload them onto google drive, i'll post link in a lil while :Thumbsup
by 64D100Poly
Thu Sep 15, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: A745 Parts
Replies: 0
Views: 1783

A745 Parts

Just opened up my A745 on my 64 318 D100, first/reverse gear is chewed up pretty bad, I looked but can't find a replacement gear. Does anyone know where I can get one?
by 64D100Poly
Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: How do I keep the "patina?"
Replies: 23
Views: 3577

Re: How do I keep the "patina?"

I use linseed oil cut with mineral spirits, it's pretty well documented for use on cars, but it's been used for years on farm equipment and what not. Wash everything then put the mix on a rag and wipe on, only downside is its tacky for a few days but once it dries it looks nice. I drive my truck dai...
by 64D100Poly
Tue Sep 06, 2022 2:56 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Warranty Procedure Manual
Replies: 3
Views: 1737

Warranty Procedure Manual

Hello, was a used book store a few days back and found a binder from 66' on the warranty repair procedures and stuff like that for dodge trucks, has some things on government sold vehicles and what not. Also has some pictures of inspection tags and stuff and how to fill them out etc... would anyone ...
by 64D100Poly
Sun Aug 28, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Wheels/Rims Pic Thread Request
Replies: 82
Views: 75923

Re: Wheels/Rims Pic Thread Request

DocsTruck wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:32 pm
I am sticking with the originals on mine.
Is that a 15x4.5" rim? what size of tire are your running? looks awesome
by 64D100Poly
Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:46 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: A745 Oil Type
Replies: 14
Views: 1714

Re: A745 Oil Type

Hobcobble wrote:
Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:31 am
http://www.lesfrickshun.com/nostalgia-motor-oils.html
Good people to work with..... :Thumbsup Support the small guys.... :salut
John
Thanks for recommending them, looks like they got some good stuff! :Thumbsup
by 64D100Poly
Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:42 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 61-68 Drag Link Availability
Replies: 11
Views: 1289

Re: 61-68 Drag Link Availability

i might have a used one you can pm me if your still looking I found one on amazon that's "temporarily out of stock" that I pre-ordered. About a year ago I needed rear drums and couldn't find a single one ANYWHERE, had to get a pair from Budd Thorp. Now if you go on rock auto there in stock for $40....
by 64D100Poly
Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 61-68 Drag Link Availability
Replies: 11
Views: 1289

Re: 61-68 Drag Link Availability

Jim100 wrote:
Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:13 pm
I looked on rock auto under 1970 and they had them not too long ago. Is it not the same part? 40 bucks. I bought 3. Probably china/mexico?
jim
61-68 is different from 69 and on
by 64D100Poly
Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:14 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: A745 Oil Type
Replies: 14
Views: 1714

Re: A745 Oil Type

atf is around a 10 weight hydro fluid with a detergent in it some syncros need a friction additives but i've only heard of early euro cars needing it my 67 rear had the nastiest oil i've ever seen ,it came out in chunks ,if yours is anything like what mine was might want to drill a hole and add a d...