Drifter99 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Exactly a compass,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 I've searched the threads for a finished close up pic of the bed done with the correct strips and bolts...and couldn't find one....our truck came with a piece of plywood in the bed so I have no idea of what it is supposed to look like when it came from the factory ,we did have some large bolts and massive round washers under the plywood but nothing else ...Thanks Steve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 13 hours ago, 5027 steve said: I've searched the threads for a finished close up pic of the bed done with the correct strips and bolts...and couldn't find one....our truck came with a piece of plywood in the bed so I have no idea of what it is supposed to look like when it came from the factory ,we did have some large bolts and massive round washers under the plywood but nothing else ...Thanks Steve... try this STOCK, no FERD or CHEBBY strips for me. Strips from Midwest Military the ONLY source of correct strips for our trucks: http://p15-d24.com/topic/30202-building-your-own-wood-bed/?hl=%2Bbuilding+%2Bwood+%2Bbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 4 hours ago, ggdad1951 said: try this STOCK, no FERD or CHEBBY strips for me. Strips from Midwest Military the ONLY source of correct strips for our trucks: http://p15-d24.com/topic/30202-building-your-own-wood-bed/?hl=%2Bbuilding+%2Bwood+%2Bbed Ok I understand the strips what about a source for the wood if we don't have the tools to make our own???? Does anyone know what Dodge used for the original wood????? Ash??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I believe the original wood was southern yellow pine. It may have been different on the west coast built trucks. Mine is made out of hickory because a friend had a bunch of left over hickory boards that were too light for his cabinet building. We glued them up to get the width needed and he milled them for me based on specs I provided. I got the milling instructions form Mar-K. I also got my bed strips from them. http://www.mar-k.com/_assets/images/instructions/bed_wood_dimensions.pdf Do you know anyone with a wood working shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 25 minutes ago, Merle Coggins said: I believe the original wood was southern yellow pine. It may have been different on the west coast built trucks. Mine is made out of hickory because a friend had a bunch of left over hickory boards that were too light for his cabinet building. We glued them up to get the width needed and he milled them for me based on specs I provided. I got the milling instructions form Mar-K. I also got my bed strips from them. http://www.mar-k.com/_assets/images/instructions/bed_wood_dimensions.pdf Do you know anyone with a wood working shop? Yes I do ...a good friend has his own cabinet shop ....Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 hours ago, 5027 steve said: Yes I do ...a good friend has his own cabinet shop ....Thanks If you want original style strips, I can't say this often enough, Midwest Military. Any wood worker can help you out making the boards. I used white oak since it doesn't rot easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Being under the truck now a few times lol -A question that comes to mind is what is supposed to stop the travel of the clutch and brake pedals when released???? It seems on ours it's the bottom of the floor boards and I don't think that's correct ....Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 That is correct . As strange as it may seem . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashBuddy Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Pedal rubber seals. DCM Classis has them for 12 bucks or so. https://dcmclassics.com/brake-parts/237-da-140-brake-clutch-pedal-draft-seals.html?search_query=Pedal+seals&results=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I think I found why the truck wouldn't down shift.....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 HELP.....IM going to work on removing broken studs in the head this weekend it's a goal......but wanna make sure of something....am I correct that the stud thread that goes in the block is 3/8 -16 and the manifold side is 3/8 -24???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 One of these might help. Broken stud remover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, Don Coatney said: One of these might help. Broken stud remover. Nope barely have 1/8 to get a vice grips on and it ain't working ....so I tried to go get my drill /easy out set and I can't even get a drill bit to even make a dimple in the stud?????? And drill bits are brand new titanium....WTH???? NOW WHAT .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Is it possible to use a cutting torch to blast the bolt out ???? Is it possible from me to hurt the head in any way???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Ok can someone confirm the thread count on the studs???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Can you weld a nut to the end of the studs? That heat cycle may also help break the bond between stud and block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I'm not understanding why I can't drill into the studs ????? Heat hardened???? They certainly are not stainless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Maybe you need a Rescut Bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Looks like mount for aftermarket defrost fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Ok so still dealing with 2 broken studs in head but stupid me ...I see now I removed the rest of the studs pretty easy BUT I didn't notice till this morning I have 2 different stud lengths ...same thread pitch but different lengths ....I assume the longer 4 are for outer exhaust manifold flange ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15-D24 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 This is why an investment in a factory parts book is a very good idea. It has all that info in one place for the entire vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, P15-D24 said: This is why an investment in a factory parts book is a very good idea. It has all that info in one place for the entire vehicle. It does not ......it just lists the studs at 3/8-16 studs no lengths so how exactly does a parts book help .....???? I have 3 different Dodge b2b books .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 So just let me know if I can't come here and ask questions????? I look in all my books first ,it's not like they contain everything in detail ......because they don't.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5027 steve Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Is this the book your referring too???? Let me know when u find the length of manifold studs and what page they are on LOL or even find a picture of the intake/exhaust manifold used on 1/2 ton trucks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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