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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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The engibe driven compressors have a electric clutch that will be activated by a pressure switch so it will only put a drag on the engine when the system needs air
They work just like the a/c pump. In fact, thats how you can make a diy one using a york a/c compressor and some other parts.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Yep one of the older units i have a list of donor vehicles
 
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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i gathered up some steel and supplies tonight and loaded "the Whip"
tomorrow im gonna pull the interior out and get to work on the crossmember
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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Jim I saw on the Trucks show that someone makes a spray in sound control product.
It looked like a nice setup to get in to all the little places.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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Not sure what I'm doing for sound control because I really love,the sound of the truck
 
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all the updated pics are blurry so ill try again tomorrow
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dash is out
seats are out front and rear

working on the trans crossmember tomorrow
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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updates:
removed the dash
floor mat
seats
hvac ducts
wiring harness
steering column
trans cross member

pics:

front


back


I'll upload some pics of the frame behind the cab tomorrow
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 07:12 AM
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got some clear pics of the stripped frame





partially disasembled dash

 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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That is some serious work. Looks like fun!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mechelement
That is some serious work. Looks like fun!
Thr fun hasn't even started yet

Tomorrow sparks fly and the fab work begins. I feel like a kid or Xmas eve right now I'm nervous, excited and anxious all at once but it will be worth it in the. End
 
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Good luck Jim! Should make for a cool project.
 
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picked up the band saw and got the trans tunnel cut out







the new way to fix up pipes




 
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Man, now that would have made the turbo upgrade a lot easier!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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think of how easy up pipes will be
 
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just figure a way to maintain that access to the back side of the motor too!
 
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