55.2-59 Duramax Task Force Panel

[FinnDiesel]

As posted on 'Moody's Utah 58 Apache' build thread, just received the squirters from KMS Tools, who normally have a quality product, the threads of the squirters are way too small for the bezel. Here's the removed blanking screw for comparison . ..

[leegreen]

I'd call up the KMS CAR Parts guys at Coquitlam location, they really seem to know their stuff

[57tailgater]

These are some interesting comments on the washer nozzle thread size. Makes me wonder if reproduction bezels have a matching thread and neither new ones match stock originals.

[dsraven]

prolly easier for manufacturer to start with something easily produced/sourced and simply sell the whole part with the nozzles. the original nozzles had a weird sized thread and possibly were a tapered thread as even the originals seem to tighten in the thread before they would bottom in the threaded hole or on the block off screw head.

[FinnDiesel]

Originally Posted by dsraven

prolly easier for manufacturer to start with something easily produced/sourced and simply sell the whole part with the nozzles. the original nozzles had a weird sized thread and possibly were a tapered thread as even the originals seem to tighten in the thread before they would bottom in the threaded hole or on the block off screw head.

One would think though, a repro'd part should match an original somewhat and be compatible - it appears the original is a #10-40 pitch and the repro is smaller at a #8-40 pitch. I am keeping a lookout for originals.

[FinnDiesel]

2 days ago, ripping robustly up a on-ramp to the Island Highway 1, the clutch pedal suddenly twisted down to the right while pushing on it.
I had to pull over. I contorted upside down and managed to push the pedal straight - it turns out the pivot plastic 'bolt' spring loaded mechanism gave way. Strange how such a strong workhorse 2500HD gets a plastic clutch pedal - the most used pedal of the 3.

[FinnDiesel]

I ordered a real metal aftermarket clutch pedal assembly from KBDiesel Performance.

[FinnDiesel]

Here's a strange view from outside - the truck doesn't quite fit inside due to junk - but it's cold and I want to work in the heat . . . . cut cardboard to fit the side profile.

[FinnDiesel]

Sweet, thanks for turning the photos Ricky !

[Rickysnickers]

No problem

[dsraven]

How long has your project been to get to this stage?

[FinnDiesel]

Originally Posted by dsraven

How long has your project been to get to this stage?

About 1-1/2 years total - tinkering, cutting the body open, removing the floor and pondering the finished product etc was about a year, then when I finally found my ultimate donor vehicle, I began full force with nothing else on my mind for 6 months while waiting for my development permit to come through.
Guess what, one can build a custom truck from scratch in less time it takes for a planner to apply a stamp.

[FinnDiesel]

Finished the clutch pedal install yesterday. Nice metal pedal assembly now.
I bought the heim joint upgrade. Have to cut and thread the pushrod - easy enough on the truck. No disassembly required.
Allows adjustment now. Cool.

[FinnDiesel]

I noticed all the fir needles inside the engine compartment from the fall roads here -
I gotta install the inner fenders soon.
Here's some neat shots . . .