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More progress....................

I spent most of the morning sweating my butt off building the lower half and most complex part of my fresh air inlet. I wish I had more money to do a oil relocate kit, and might later on. But for now, this will have to work.

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I had to trim and clean up the LH piping some more, but I managed to get it tacked up too.

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Now I think the engine is ready to come out so I can finish the turbo piping, smooth out some stuff on the frame, paint everything, and reassemble to get ready to get it running! I still have to get the hydros set up for the clutch, and I will be building another 241DHD with a modified oil pick up for it. Tick tock............ Tick tock......................

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Very nice work on the tubing Ryan! We'll need some video soon of black smoke pouring out of the pipe(s):):)

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personally i think you need another boot on the driver side, right where your two pieces come together above the pump. my motor moves alot when it starts and shuts off. better safe than a cracked intake tube at the flange.

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Awesome!
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The piping is looking good but the oil filter relocation kit would sure be nice later on thats for sure.

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Hopefully it only comes out the tail pipe. :lol:
It'll be fine. Blowing boots gets old. I did this to my brother's 92 Ford and it has over 10,000 miles since I did it in the past 3 months. No more blown boots. :lol: Besides, these Poly engine mounts don't allow the engine to move much at all.Thanks!Yes it would. Maybe later on when I hit the jack pot. :lol:

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Won't be long now!

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We shall see. :lol:

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Today was a good day and I managed to get a lot done on the truck. I got it in the big bay and put exhaust on it. It was a pita and I had to use some left over pieces to get this done. (I'm trying to save some money where I can) I still have to put a couple more band clamps on it, but the exhaust is mostly done. It is a 4" down pipe into 5" behind the tcase, and 5" out the back in to a 6" tip.

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I got all the turbo piping welded up. Now I have to smooth the welds out and paint them. I also got the inner wheel wells off the wall and trimmed them to clear my intercooler piping. I also started rust repair on them. They were rusted out where the braces are where they bolt to the fenders.

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I installed the rh battery tray to see what clearance I had to get the air filter in there. I had to modify my pipe, but we finally got it in there where it looks decent. I have to finish welding this pipe tomorrow.

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This truck is going to be insane! Want to come down and do this to mine when you get done? lol

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You have been working! It's looking good Ryan!
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Your truck is really starting to come together and looking good!

When you pull the engine, do you plan on putting heat insulation on the firewall ?

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Thanks and IDK. You could bring it up here. :lol:

Yeah, been trying to. It's getting tough.

Thanks, and yes I am planning on it. IDK if I can get it around the down pipe are, but I'm going to try.

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Well, after looking at the forecast for the week, I made a decision that this truck isn't going to Good Guys this weekend. There's just too much to do to it, and I have to work on the burb project, and we have to put the corvette back together. Oh well. Today I'm thinking about putting the lh door together, put a hood on it, and putting it out in the sunlight for a little while.

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everything looks different in the sun light.

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:lol:I really want to get back to mine! I am still at a standstill on parts. but I am gaining on my GMC though.:lol:

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Lookin good man, I hope one of these days I can line out a Cummins swap...oh well, the good ole 6.2 does fine for now....I can dream. keep up the good work! :metal:

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Don't dream haha, that's what I started to do and kept looking at swaps and then next thing you know i found a motor and I've kinda started the swap and I only had my 6.2 running for 4 months. :lol:
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i think growing idea's getting outah hand are the norm in the hotrod world , i guess thats why there so many unfinished projects

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That's the story with this truck. First it was going to be a 427 tall deck, SM465 5 speed with NP205 and a D44HD front. That didn't last long. :lol: Then it had a VE 12v in it with a NV4500. Then a P-pumped 12v with a 47RH in it. Now a P-pumped 24v and a NV4500 with a dual disc clutch, and compound turbos. Plus, a entire different body, and axles from 2 different eras of dodges. :lol:

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On Sunday my wife helped me hold the glass up so I could get my window in. I forgot to put the regulator in first, and had a real fun time putting this side together. Oh boy, these doors are fun. :lol:

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yeah, I only have one "replacement" door on mine so far, and I forgot to put the mirror on first (2wd style)... that was a pain... I did however install new regulator first :)

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:lol:Don't get an over dose of fun it could get ugly!:lol:

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Wow Ryan the truck is looking great!! Getting closer!

So when are you coming to Idaho to help me with my cold air intake??

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Yeah, I hear you there. It did almost get ugly because I wasn't feeling good and I was about ready to beat the door. :lol:

You may have your truck done before I get time to come out there. :lol: Yeah, I'm pretty sure you will. :chevy:

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Looking good...
Your really making progress now....I better pick up the pace and keep up

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Thanks, but you are building like 3 trucks at once man. :lol:

No big progress, but my painter did get my cowl panel done and I picked it up. It actually looks really nice.

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Looking bad ass man, hopefully this truck will be done when you bring me my cummins. I want to see this thing. And maybe ride in it :lol: :metal:
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Only time will tell. :lol:

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Well you have seen how things have been working out for me so I'm sure it will get done haha
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Nice progress Ryan, this is going to be one awesome truck when its on the the streets:burnout:

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Thanks! After the past couple weeks, I think I might get on finding the pieces to get my a/c going on it too. Having no vehicles with a/c sucks the big one!

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Ahh, by the time its all hooked up you wont need it!

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Thanks Dick!

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:lol: Just trying to help where I can and givie you some motivation!

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A/C in the shop would be better motivation. :lol:

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That is true, A/C in the shop would be very nice to have.

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Just do what i do ......get a bigger beer fridge and if you leave the door open enough it cools the shop. It also helps to motivate the shop trolls to show up and help more.....lol

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do you have some sort of lake or well nearby ?
you could allso use a swamp cooler , a friend of mine made its own out of a big ass fan and a truck radiator , he trew a submersible pump in the lake behind his house to circulate cool water trough the radiator and it cools his place about 10 degrees celcius on a hot day

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swamp coolers are useless in iowa. the humidity is so high that your sweat doesnt even evaporate. it is misery. here in the fiery high desert swamp coolers can actually make you shiver. i still prefer the beauty of refrigerated air though.

ryan