johnsartain Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) 34 minutes ago, 5027 steve said: I'm trying to follow this ,you are saying the rims are rivited to the hubs from the factory???? Wow what were they thinking????? Yeah, that's just the way they did it back in the day. It allowed new rims to to be riveted to the old centers. back in the day people liked to repair everything rather than just discard a good part. Hence rebuild kits for the water pump. No one today would think of rebuilding a water pump when it so much easier to get a new or re-manufactured one. Builders and remanufactrers can get the parts but they are not available on the consumer market for othere than antique or classic vehicles. Edited October 19, 2017 by johnsartain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 So are the original rims 2 piece rims rivited together to the hub???? I'm just trying to get my pea brain to understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsartain Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) You got it! I can send a pic when I get home but that a few hours away. Not 2 piece rims but more the center is riveted to the outer rim. The term "2 piece rim" i believe refers to the larger truck tires that have a detachable outer rim that is removed to facilitate removal of a heavy truck tire from the rim. Edited October 19, 2017 by johnsartain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 1 hour ago, johnsartain said: It's totally possible that the paint or powder coat is thick enough and has them sealed, eventually they will leak and the rivets will be to blame. It may only be a slow leak but a leak none the less. Could be but I've got 16 years on the first set and I think 12 on the second and both are good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los_Control Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Kinda a lousy picture, you get the idea. I have same rims as you, they are off of a 60's - 70's dodge truck (I think) but they are 15" and 5.5" wide. They are a perfect size for a standard width radial tire. I have a chrome beauty ring on them and need to find the 9" dog dish hubcaps for center to complete them. But it is a look that I am going out of my way to create. Has been around Hot Rods forever and I think it is a good look for custom wheels. Not to flashy but not to drab either, cheap and easy to take care of. Just saying that I like your wheels, and is what I am going to run. Think I need to get them out of the living room first though I will toss in a photo of my old parts truck, it has stock 16" rims on it, 4.5" wide, You can see how center is different from what you have. I am going to clean them up and keep them close by. But for daily driver, what you already have is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Los_Control said: Kinda a lousy picture, you get the idea. I have same rims as you, they are off of a 60's - 70's dodge truck (I think) but they are 15" and 5.5" wide. They are a perfect size for a standard width radial tire. I have a chrome beauty ring on them and need to find the 9" dog dish hubcaps for center to complete them. But it is a look that I am going out of my way to create. Has been around Hot Rods forever and I think it is a good look for custom wheels. Not to flashy but not to drab either, cheap and easy to take care of. Just saying that I like your wheels, and is what I am going to run. Think I need to get them out of the living room first though I will toss in a photo of my old parts truck, it has stock 16" rims on it, 4.5" wide, You can see how center is different from what you have. I am going to clean them up and keep them close by. But for daily driver, what you already have is great. Thanks for the info ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 On 10/19/2017 at 8:37 PM, 5027 steve said: Thanks for the info ... Thanks yep I think I'll stay with what I got and try and find some dodge hubcaps ordog dishes dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Any guesses on this bracket on the steering columsteering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Flashlight holder-my dad had one in his work truck. DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, DJ194950 said: Flashlight holder-my dad had one in his work truck. DJ Thanks I was thinking fire extinguisher but Figuired it was too small because back then fire extinguisher were very large... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Can someone post a pic of the floorboard by the pedals please that has a finished cab/floor......does each pedal get a boot on it ???? Or does something cover all three to seal them from the elements....Thanks Steve Edited October 23, 2017 by 5027 steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsartain Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 There is a rubber piece that DCM Classics sells that seals out the draft. Their part number is DA-140. It fits underneath the floorboard and only seals when the pedal is in the up position. In order to install them they have to be cut and placed on the pedal and then glued back together with weatherstrip adhesive. I haven't really seen anything else. Others may know of something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Just now, johnsartain said: There is a rubber piece that DCM Classics sells that seals out the draft. Their part number is DA-140. It fits underneath the floorboard and only seals when the pedal is in the up position. In order to install them they have to be cut and placed on the pedal and then glued back together with weatherstrip adhesive. I haven't really seen anything else. Others may know of something better. I will look into that thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A. Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I heated mine up in very hot water, then used liquid dish soap and slid them over the pedals. Very tight fit, but it worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 57 minutes ago, David A. said: I heated mine up in very hot water, then used liquid dish soap and slid them over the pedals. Very tight fit, but it worked! I tried that once and they split. Maybe not hot enough, or not enough soap. I got another set to try again, but haven't had the ambition to try it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Any original badge that goes on those 2 holes in top of my tailgate????? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Nope. Probably had a license plate mounted there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 20 minutes ago, Merle Coggins said: Nope. Probably had a license plate mounted there. Thanks Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 10 hours ago, David A. said: I heated mine up in very hot water, then used liquid dish soap and slid them over the pedals. Very tight fit, but it worked! VERY HOT SOAPY water and MORE patience and you can do it. Watch for any sharp burrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsartain Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 What is the worst that could happen? They split or rip and you have to glue them anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Ok I just was in the shop checking the truck out trying to grasp how the cab is bolted to the frame......the shop manual is not a great help in location of the cab to frame bolts ,anyone want to explain please,the guy before me fabricated new floors and I think he covered up the front two bolts???? I see what looks like plugs behind the seat is that where the rear ones are???? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 11 hours ago, 5027 steve said: I see what looks like plugs behind the seat is that where the rear ones are???? Thanks yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 24 minutes ago, ggdad1951 said: yep! Front ones????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Exposed flat washer and bolt as the floor mat covers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsartain Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 3 hours ago, ggdad1951 said: Exposed flat washer and bolt as the floor mat covers right next to the door pillars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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