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Nov 9, 2010 | 11:03 PM

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twags6

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Originally Posted by rat49f6

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.

Nov 9, 2010 | 11:28 PM

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Yep one of the older units i have a list of donor vehicles

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

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.

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

Nov 11, 2010 | 10:00 PM

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all the updated pics are blurry so ill try again tomorrow
but

dash is out
seats are out front and rear

working on the trans crossmember tomorrow

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

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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Nov 13, 2010 | 08:58 AM

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That is some serious work. Looks like fun!

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