so today i got the motor and tranny put back together for mock up purposes. Tomorrow I plan on removing the cab, yet again.. haha so I can run my plumbing and wiring along the frame. then adjust the hydraulics. then put the cab back on.. then start re-assembling the motor so i can start the mock up on all my accessory wiring. i need to obtain heat shrink tubing. electrical tape blows for new connections

ON ITS WAY IN


TOUCH DOWN!! ITS IN AND ON ITS OWN MOUNTS

 

Its getting there. Looks like it been a ton of work!

 

ill post up pics of the progress tomorrow, even alone i plan on getting my wiring, plumbing, and most of the motor re assembly (and some more disassembly, for cleaning)

 

ok, so the progress made was negligable, due to the fact i had an almost very serious problem.. the kind that cause injuries. regardless of that, i got the rear brakes just about fully plumed. need to find my tubing cutter and flaring tool. i also got the hydraulic system master power wire ran. as well as the air line for OBA. seeing i am going with a body lift, i am utilizing some of the holes in the frame (i will post a pic tomorrow) to shield the tubing from heat.

i also started my own web page for kind of a synopsis of what happened. the site is www.mydakotabuild.com its just a rough page. im more focused on the truck and taking pics now. i am also going to use the server to host my images for here now. they will suck up less space and be on a browsable (by everyone) photo album. any questions or complaints please PM me

 

That’s great but you should use higher quality pic's for people to see things you are doing. I have a few myself they are more for me except the A/C help web that’s to inform people and it’s very simple. http://www.in30.net/

Don’t be afraid of large pic's if it’s a web only for you. Now a professional web site must keep pic size as small as possible but not if it’s your web and a hobby or interest web not looking for profit. Make your pic’s big and beautiful for all to see and enjoy.

Great job

His truck

 

so i have put the old fenders back on.. and here are the pics. see the 2nd gen really does look like a ram, with a 6" body lift.. haha

www.mydakotabuild.com/body1.jpg

www.mydakotabuild.com/body2.jpg


or to check it all out www.mydakotabuild.com

 

Lol on the ram 1500 badges.

 

mybuddy threw those on there.. i plan on keeping them and debadging all the dakota related badges.. its only gonna say RAM 1500 on it.. although im thinking of nicknaming it the RAM 500.. and badging it as such

and im having an issue with the motor.. it starts and runs fine. but after 2-3 min it'll shut it self off. i havent figured it out yet. and help would be great..

 

Will it restart after it shuts off or do you have to wait a little bit?

 

itll fire right up.. well struggles a little bit... like theres a huge drain on the battery.. but its a brand new battery.. swiped it from my AAA Rep