48Dodger

Oops....didn't realize kick a** was bad language...I'll make a note of it. 48D

Look up Jim Shepard's pictures in the members photos. I believe he has pictures there. He posts here regularly too, so you might PM him if you can't find any photos. 48D Above is the link "Vist DEPTCA", Then click "Pilothouse Gallery", then go through the member files until you find who you're looking for. here's a direct link to Jim's pics. http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/gallery/v/shepard/

I might have one from a '48 I'm tearing down right now. I'm kinda behind in getting other parts out....I'll try and post a picture to show its condition. 48D

Hey Mike, Glad to see you here! If you haven't found it already, there is a link in the tool bar at the top of everypage. "Visit DPETCA". When you get there, click on the "Pilothouse House Knowlegde" button and you'll find different info on the trucks. By the way, nice ride. 48D

Actually Bud....I was thinkin' a water truck for the racetrack at my house. I have a 1/8 mi. oval track for ATV's and Racing Lawnmowers. Gets dusty sometimes and a water truck has been on my mind for awhile. lol. (sorry Shepard, its the only excuse I got, it's a diseeeeeeease). 48D

Yea...no kidding. I tried to contact him about the AD...he hasn't called yet. i definatley have a disease....lol. 48D

That's the truck with "KOCH CONSTRUCTION" on the bed, isn't it? 48D

No no no no..... I meant i didn't care for them. lol. 48D

Are those from a 54 or 55 maybe? That 1 picece looks like the shape of the upper hinge area of the door. The other ones remind me of the interior roof trim. hmmmmmm.....? 48D

Might be to early to mention, but are you keeping the turn signals? I have a thing about those I guess. And how bout the beds rails....gonna cap'em off or leave'em open? Truck is really startin' to look kick ass! Nice work Bud. 48D

"Cuz inywon stuped enuff ta steel wood thenk dats howist spellt." proper translation: Because anyone stupid enough to steal, would think that's how it's spelled. 48Duh......lol:D

Cuz inywon stuped enuff ta steel wood thenk dats howist spellt. :cool:48D

Holy Crap!!! I want it all !!!! I could dream all day with that stuff in my yard. Maybe I'll just buy his place and move to Austin. lol. 48D

The biggest thing you will notice, is the lack of aftermarket support for the Dodge trucks. Otherwise, the knowledge here is as good or beats anything out there on the internet. We all spend time on other websites, but this is where your truck will be the most at home. lol. Bud is using a Dakota frame, but it involves replacing the orginal firewall with the Dakota's. I have yet to see a truck with the firewall that hasn't been moved, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been done. I was toying with the idea of moving the engine forward on a volare type front end, keeping the wheelbase the same, but the weight distrubution wasn't the best. So, I'm using a 92 Dakota firewall like Bud's. Welcome to the Forum and welcome to MOPAR! Here's a few links that might help. 48D http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=14259 http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=15472 http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=15710 http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=14699 http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=12306 http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=13524

How is your truck coming? Time is getting closer.....LOL Been lightin' the night sky with the Plasma Cutter and the welder.....pictures soon. 48D

lol. Sa-weet. Super Bowl party at Merle's shop! bring your trucks. 48D

Awesome pictues Guys!!! I saved almost all of 'em. 48D

Hey Bud, You cut and paste'd the frame with the cab on? Or did you take your measurments from underneth? I realize its a Dakota frame, how did you determin the "cut" location? Got your E-brake bracket saved for ya. Let me know when yer ready fer it. 48D

Whoooa. lol. Lotta stuff there, like a treasure chest, could be gold in dar. Looks like it has some racing roots too, push starting some fast rides! 48D

Cool...time to break out the camera and share. 48D

I would check it for stress cracks, repairs, and alignment. If you're gonna go with a larger motor...box it. If you're going with a stock set-up, make sure rust isn't hiding in the mouting points of the suspension, etc....I believe there was a thread with pics concerning stress repairs between the cab and box. 48D

Hey Woodscavenger, You've got a great blog going over there! I've had it in my favorites for awhile now. You still haven't said if you got the truck tagged yet. It is well past Feb.....! 48D

Must in the timing like you said. a backfire through the carb or tailpipe is usally a spark in the wrong place. Did you check your valve clearances? 48D

Great Pictures Harvey! Really put a smile on my face. 48D

"Stick machines and sheet metal do not mix." Told you it was a lost art. Try a 5/32 6013 (DC) on sheet metal. Its not as "hot" as 6010 and lays down a better weld. It's good up to 3/16. I hardly consider Arc welding "old school", and MIG doesn't stand for "Magic In Gas". Arc welding will give you skills that will make your MIG and TIG welds a whole lot better. Like I said IMHO. 48D Miller Syncrowave 200- TIG/ARC Got a 110 MIG too.....