pflaming Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Posted March 29, 2015 Eureka!! My new tachometer is mounted, wired, and notes rpms per a 6 cylinder engine. I have an extra speaker screen on the right tower, so I mounted it in that location. Looks like a mate to the speedometer. These extra items take up a LOT of time. Now two door windows and a new speedometer cable, but church first. Quote
Phntm48 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Posted March 29, 2015 Might want to reconsider those armadillos, they cary leprosy. Wouldnt want you to .........loose face. LOL Sorry couldnt help myself. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 29, 2015 Report Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) PP has been told numerous times the disease ridden vermin are not pets...I am sure he thinks he is funny but the dillo is not a friend of mine...even setting aside all step not to touch the beast...they will leave entrance hole to a burrow at the edge of shrubbery and next thing you know you get bones set...there is a slight outbreak of leprosy in Florida now (read three cases on the internet) from eating improper prepared armadillo...is it worth it...not a chance...wonder if those guys will share in his humor today...they if not making a burrow will dig holes that can also cause you to lose footing as they search for grubs in your yard..destructive is the best term to describe them...oh..and perfect target for a well placed .357 round. for your reading pleasure..find out how they react to cars on the highway at night...amazing facts...that and the fact they have ONLY 4 kits at a time..all identical.. Edited March 29, 2015 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
The Oil Soup Posted March 29, 2015 Report Posted March 29, 2015 How about photos of the tach Paul? Quote
pflaming Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Dash board update: This is to date, cab needs housekeeping, but it will let you know a little more. I will do a fuller update shorly, just learning how to post on my new computer.Installed tachnometerI have looked at scores of pilot house dash paint ideas, yet have not seen a two tone in this horizontal motif. There may be more like this and I would like to see what they did. The design extends to the doors for a nice surround look. What I like about this is the look of the tower hoods and then the extension downward. I hope you enjoy the look as well. When the knobs are on and the steering wheel and all is polished it will show even better. Glass company delayed my mountain trip, Now no more excuses. Got to go, maybe in the morning. A couple dashboard pictures. I Edited March 30, 2015 by pflaming Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted March 30, 2015 Report Posted March 30, 2015 Have you done your mountain hill climb? Quote
Merle Coggins Posted March 30, 2015 Report Posted March 30, 2015 You couldn't find a place behind the dash to ground that wire? Gonna be a busy week of shake down runs to be ready for the BBQ trip. Good luck Paul 1 Quote
pflaming Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Been driving every day now, need a couple longer rus for confidence on endurance. I did notice tat wire, will correct that. The first 20 miles has one goo incline, that will be the first run Edited March 30, 2015 by pflaming 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 30, 2015 Report Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) notice...! it's like a wart on the end of your nose PP...also why the dissimilar pedal heights clutch and brake and where along side the road did you get the gas pedal...look like the only thing scared is the patina.. Edited March 30, 2015 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
pflaming Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Posted March 30, 2015 Low clutch pedal easier in the knee, gas pedal for music!! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 30, 2015 Report Posted March 30, 2015 lol..only you PP...you hear music I surely don't and the voices told me I was right... Quote
pflaming Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Posted March 30, 2015 Last evening I took a nice 10 mile drive, all went well. But I discovered that with my hearing aid removed, when I could begin to hear the din of the engine, my mph was at 60 MPH. Had I known that, I would not have had to get a new speedo cable nor a tach. Well, "live and learn"! [aside] Tim, yet even without the hearing aid, I can hear the music! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 30, 2015 Report Posted March 30, 2015 Last evening I took a nice 10 mile drive, all went well. But I discovered that with my hearing aid removed, when I could begin to hear the din of the engine, my mph was at 60 MPH. Had I known that, I would not have had to get a new speedo cable nor a tach. Well, "live and learn"! [aside] Tim, yet even without the hearing aid, I can hear the music! figured you could..you know I would rather mess with you than eat when I am hungry.... Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 30, 2015 Report Posted March 30, 2015 well you folks know Tim's BBQ always conflicts with my local meet, the only show I vend at and I also get company every year as a few of my buds arrive and we all share the space....so for any south eastern folks who got nothing to do..swap meet 8 miles from my house...I got plenty of space for you to camp...might even let ya sleep in the barn....lol 1 Quote
pflaming Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Posted March 30, 2015 NO!!!! DON'T SLEEP IN THE BARN, YOU GET LEPROSY FOR SURE, AND THAT STUFF WILL MESS WITH YOU IN A NASTY WAY. Quote
John-T-53 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Posted March 30, 2015 I didn't know Armadillos were in peach tree country? Quote
pflaming Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Posted March 30, 2015 Yes, imported by the military from WV. Military secret such as they are! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 30, 2015 Report Posted March 30, 2015 If you do nothing else in this world before you pass over PP I wish it would be take a geography class and """""STAY AWAKE THIS TIME""""" Armadillos are constantly on the move..spotted farther and farther north annually..the little buggers are good swimmers by the way.... Quote
DJ194950 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Some armadillo education. Location in Ca. very possible but not in central CA. NO RAIN=NO WATER http://armadillo-online.org/expansion.html Add some more do and don'ts for armadillo contact to go with Tim's warnings- http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Armadillo Edited March 30, 2015 by DJ194950 Quote
pflaming Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Posted March 31, 2015 I had a late start, 3:00 and it was hot today, 90 degrees, so the pull was a good one but not to the top. With the hot outside temp, the gauge showed 200 when I took the turnoff back home. Total miles around 40. I pulled the hill in high and the engine never lugged, stayed at 55 MPH so pleased with that. Cab is noisy and I think the steering is a bit looser as well, so will check closely the tire rods, etc. A couple of pics in Orange Cove 2 Quote
1TonDirtyMopar Posted March 31, 2015 Report Posted March 31, 2015 Looking good Paul! Congrats!! Quote
Desotodav Posted March 31, 2015 Report Posted March 31, 2015 I reckon that the Phoenix looks like two different trucks Paul - when you compare the medium-rare side with the well-done side! It sure is good to see you back up and running again. Safe journey to the BBQ and back my friend. 3 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted March 31, 2015 Report Posted March 31, 2015 I reckon that the Phoenix looks like two different trucks Paul - when you compare the medium-rare side with the well-done side! It sure is good to see you back up and running again. Safe journey to the BBQ and back my friend. In the tradition of the good old serial westerns this thread should be re titled "El Scorcho rides again" or "Viva El Scorcho" Especially when you consider the recent torch escapade. Jeff Quote
pflaming Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Posted March 31, 2015 Jeff,would you consider, " The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" as a second choice? I'm trying to figure out a personalized license plate name maybe be "FeeNix" or "Fired up" or "Toasted". Any other suggestions will be considered Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted March 31, 2015 Report Posted March 31, 2015 Sorry Paul but at this point I have this mental picture of you driving around with a big sombrero and a pair of bandaleros. You can call the truck whatever you want but you will always be "El Scorcho". . Jeff.. Quote
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