Diy Hands On Projects

[Johnny Acree]

Nice project you have going, and I thought they stopped making that Chevy sort of a pick-up (you can't haul beans in that thing) but it has a tire-smoking loud pedal on the right, just under your foot <grin>

Check out https://www.smythkitcars.com
Mike smith was one of the founders of factory 5.
These days he is designing these utes

 

[Coss]

Ahhh it's a kit car, very cool, I love the Dodge and it gives me a bad case of the "I Wants"
Matter of fact, I was just looking at a used Dodge for sale, gives me a great idea!!

 

[RSchneider]

http://www.lefthandutes.com/

 

[BilgeRat]

I so can't wait to see this thing! Until then, I'll keep an eye out for NKP765 whenever it make a trip through town.

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Rob,
If you can find a copy of this book, it tells the story of the design and construction of the Berkshires beautifully. Well worth your time, :-)
https://www.amazon.com/Superpower-M...439316&sr=1-1&keywords=super+power+locomotive

 

[Johnny Acree]

Well, I'm makin progress. The engine is out!

 

[RSchneider]

Well, I'm makin progress. The engine is out!
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Do you have a VCDS? If not, you probably should.

 

[Elio Amazed]

Do you have a VCDS? If not, you probably should.

Probably, but I'd say it's a sure bet that he's got VOCD. (Vehicle Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).

 

[Johnny Acree]

I'm not much of a turn by turn project posting guy,,, I'm more of a milepost by milepost guy.
So, I think this is a major milepost.

How would the racers say it,,, The lump and the bag are in the box?
nothing is hooked up yet, but this was a big day for me!!!

 

[Ty]

I'm not much of a turn by turn project posting guy,,, I'm more of a milepost by milepost guy.
So, I think this is a major milepost.
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How would the racers say it,,, The lump and the bag are in the box?
nothing is hooked up yet, but this was a big day for me!!!

Man, that was always my 2nd favorite milestone - stabbing the Engine and Transmission. It's probably the most rewarding one aside from firing it up the first time!

 

[Johnny Acree]

It doesn't look like it should take twelve hours to go from the last photo to this one,,,

but,, all the engine wiring, most of the coolant hoses, most of air intake, axles, and shifter are now connected!
What's left? AC hoses, PS hoses, lower coolant hoses, drive shaft, brake calipers, then radiator support assy., front bumper grill assy , headlights, fill with fluids and hope I connected every thing correctly!