W350 Crew Cab - The ultimate first gen - Pics and history

[mwilson]

Vacuum line my a**, that's so he can administer a clandestine shot of ether from the cab in the event of a passing attempt by a Ford...

I used to get an anemic overloaded 855 Cummins over hills in the woods that way.....they just love a little taste under duress...

 

[HHhuntitall]

Vacuum line my a**, that's so he can administer a clandestine shot of ether from the cab in the event of a passing attempt by a Ford...

I used to get an anemic overloaded 855 Cummins over hills in the woods that way.....they just love a little taste under duress...

I've seen that done.... Doesn't seem to hurt the Powerjokes much, but the Cummins??!!? No, not good. And at 40lbs boost, I can only imagine how carnage would rain!! Up from under the hood, over the cab, and maybe through the windshield!!! Now, propane, water or methanol? Wellllll, that's a different story.....

 

[RSchwarzli]

Vacuum line my a**, that's so he can administer a clandestine shot of ether from the cab in the event of a passing attempt by a Ford...

I used to get an anemic overloaded 855 Cummins over hills in the woods that way.....they just love a little taste under duress...

Shhhh. Pipe down you! Stop giving away my secrets!

I've seen that done.... Doesn't seem to hurt the Powerjokes much, but the Cummins??!!? No, not good. And at 40lbs boost, I can only imagine how carnage would rain!! Up from under the hood, over the cab, and maybe through the windshield!!! Now, propane, water or methanol? Wellllll, that's a different story.....

Did you happen to notice the 10 gal water tank under the bed?

 

[HHhuntitall]

shhhh. Pipe down you! Stop giving away my secrets! :d



did you happen to notice the 10 gal water tank under the bed? :d

............. Nothing!!

 

[RWherley]

So, should I be looking for it at Carlisle this year?

 

[RSchwarzli]

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............. Nothing!!

Hahaha.

So, should I be looking for it at Carlisle this year?

I am sure I have said yes to that question that HH asks at least once a year in this thread. I always say yes. So to save further embarrassment, I will refrain from saying anything just in case it isnt done. lol

 

[ENafziger]

Hmm...for the past few years, I've made it a habit to log on to TDR once every 6 months to get an update on this project. I suppose I shouldn't be so pushy? At any rate, 6 months from now will be May 2, 2016. Please give me something good to look at

 

[HHhuntitall]

Hmm...for the past few years, I've made it a habit to log on to TDR once every 6 months to get an update on this project. I suppose I shouldn't be so pushy? At any rate, 6 months from now will be May 2, 2016. Please give me something good to look at

I second that!!

 

[RSchwarzli]

Hmm...for the past few years, I've made it a habit to log on to TDR once every 6 months to get an update on this project. I suppose I shouldn't be so pushy? At any rate, 6 months from now will be May 2, 2016. Please give me something good to look at

I second that!!

And you guys are so patient! Really, I know I suck. I havent touched it since spring but then again we havent had snow fly yet..... I have been busy accumulating parts with the plan of final assembly this winter. Granted, if the last few months is any indication of my schedule, that isnt good. But it is time. I want to drive it before I am old and senile.

I will see what I can do on an update. Dont have much to show as there hasnt been much progress but....

 

[RSchwarzli]

Jingle bells, hol-i-days, wrenching must begin.....

That is all.....for now.

 

[RSchwarzli]

Well, hopefully this will be the final winter on this bugger now! Or so I hope! Have started making progress again. Yes I know….it’s about time I started this thread up again. May allowed me a few things to chip away at. They were starting on the running boards, interior wiring, and random odds and ends.


As no one really makes running boards for these trucks anymore, I had to get creative. I could have gotten the extruded type but those lack style in my opinion (have those on the 1990). So, I looked up Deezee boards and found that if I got a front off a 2010 F150 it would be long enough for the crew’s cab so I would be able to trim to length (could not get exact needed length). I also found the rear off a 2008 Chevy dually would be just longer than what I needed for the rear. So, the mods began.


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Marks were made and then the step pad was removed for cutting of the board:



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Haircut!!



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Now that the general length is right, it is time to fabricate the brackets to hold them. As there mounts are clearly different from ford and chev, it was time to start getting creative. The brackets are all ¼” plate and now have a top and bottom here. All I have to do is mount them to the frame, and the board; then I can do final height adjustment and welding.



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As my buddy is skilled with Solidworks, he did up this snappy drawing to show how it would work.


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So the brackets that were included with the kit were cut to now Gen 1 Dodge specs:



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Machined to exact tolerances:



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And then tack welded and tested to ensure they fit with the boards perfectly situated:



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The front boards also required a haircut as they were designed for a F150 cab length:


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And the result of how it sits:



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[RWherley]

So shiny, looks good

 

[Simplysmn]

Maybe Just Maybe we will see you at May Madness ????? And this is 2016 LOL

 

[RSchwarzli]

Maybe Just Maybe we will see you at May Madness ????? And this is 2016 LOL

Smart butt.... Yes, I am sure hoping to see the road this summer and hit up MANY shows. May madness.... I doubt this year as I am not sure a cross country trip on a fresh resto is wise....but by next year with some local miles, I may be in for that.

 

[Wayne M.]

Running boards really came nice. I really should get to Carlisle this year.

 

[Nigel]

As no one really makes running boards for these trucks anymore,


I bet they did when you started this build. Sorry Robert couldn't resist. Looking good.

Nigel

 

[RSchwarzli]

Running boards really came nice. I really should get to Carlisle this year.

Yes! You should!

As no one really makes running boards for these trucks anymore,


I bet they did when you started this build. Sorry Robert couldn't resist. Looking good.

Nigel

Wow! LMAO Lawn dart!! I feel the burn off that one one and I cant deny it made me laugh! lol

 

[Shadrach]

As they say..." Rome wasn't built in a day" .... but then the Romans had a large army to build it with It does take a little bit longer when you are a one man army. While "we" all want to see it finished as I'm sure you do as well it is best to do it once and do it right. I'm glad I'm not the one paying the insurance for it once it's on the road. Hope it doesn't cost too much.

Keep up the good work and keep the updates coming.
David

 

[HHhuntitall]

As no one really makes running boards for these trucks anymore,


I bet they did when you started this build. Sorry Robert couldn't resist. Looking good.

Nigel

Beat me too it!! Good one! :-laf

Looking good! Did you taper cut the front of those to keep the contour line with the rear of the front fender? I can't tell in the photos.... Hopefully I'll get to see it next year somewhere.... maybe?

 

[mwilson]

As no one really makes running boards for these trucks anymore,


I bet they did when you started this build. Sorry Robert couldn't resist. Looking good.

Nigel

Oh, that was smooooth!!!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^