Cummins Built Not Bought/The Life of Frankie.

[CumminsPusher]

Well not much to update. Saturday was just to cold so came in early. Today added the diesel heater and stayed overly warm. Went to the wrecking yard and got a large wire grommet to go through the firewall for the wires for all the new gauges. Came from Toyota Camry, fit the need and looks factory to the truck believe it or not.
Only 2 gauges to run into the cab left, taking forever keeping things hidden and clean looking. Was a good day though, my daughter helped a lot so I was explaining things and taking a little extra time. Need to do that more and try to be more patient. Was awesome having someone out with me especially her.

 

[Mopower58]

Tells ya how hard the turbo is working to get the boost. Gets you a little more efficient as well. They say pressure and boost sides should be close in pressures so I’ll dial it in with that. Then down road all that gauge is really good for is to give an indication of turbo condition.

The 7.3 Ford diesel had a factory EBP sensor. It was accessible by scanner to check backpressure on the exhaust. Of course it came with a catalytic converter and muffler so it aided in telling if there was a restriction in the exhaust.

 

[Mopower58]

Well not much to update. Saturday was just to cold so came in early. Today added the diesel heater and stayed overly warm. Went to the wrecking yard and got a large wire grommet to go through the firewall for the wires for all the new gauges. Came from Toyota Camry, fit the need and looks factory to the truck believe it or not.
Only 2 gauges to run into the cab left, taking forever keeping things hidden and clean looking. Was a good day though, my daughter helped a lot so I was explaining things and taking a little extra time. Need to do that more and try to be more patient. Was awesome having someone out with me especially her.

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It's great that she takes an interest in your work. She is learning the mechanics of the truck and her Dad's quirks! Enjoy it while you can!

 

[CumminsPusher]

It's great that she takes an interest in your work. She is learning the mechanics of the truck and her Dad's quirks! Enjoy it while you can!

Oh I definitely know. She use to work with me a lot till recently as she got older. Felt nice having her back. I took great caution not to cuss and yell like I sometimes do, especially wiring so hopefully she comes back😊

 

[CumminsPusher]

The 7.3 Ford diesel had a factory EBP sensor. It was accessible by scanner to check backpressure on the exhaust. Of course it came with a catalytic converter and muffler so it aided in telling if there was a restriction in the exhaust.

Well no factory cat with 12valve but you know that. I don’t want the cab drone that these get with straight pipe so i picked up a Banks flow through muffler, it’ll quiet her down just a little too but leave the rumble. So it will have muffler.

 

[J80]

I’m going to Bump this to top of page

 

[CumminsPusher]

Nothing more to post just yet. Been busy getting cash up. Progress again late tomorrow hopefully.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Side jobs for cash done for the weekend. Yippee! Back on the dually.
Well like everything else from my donor rig I’m finding out it had a very hard life! Various items were used to hold the window up. Door was hit so hard it trashed the regulator.
Welp screw it, all new regulators and power widow motors on the list. For now gotta repair any s*** wiring into the doors and get that all in. It’s true you can polish a turd.
They have to be wired before dash is completed so “new exciting” project underway. Want that dash in ASAP.

 

[Smitty335]

Side jobs for cash done for the weekend. Yippee! Back on the dually.
Well like everything else from my donor rig I’m finding out it had a very hard life! Various items were used to hold the window up. Door was hit so hard it trashed the regulator.
Welp screw it, all new regulators and power widow motors on the list. For now gotta repair any s*** wiring into the doors and get that all in. It’s true you can polish a turd.
They have to be wired before dash is completed so “new exciting” project underway. Want that dash in ASAP.
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Dam!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Been busy on stupid stuff but figured I’d show how fixing scratches and holes in the dash related items. This was glove box. Threw a light sand then poly (Bondo) and smoothie out just a bit. A little clear chip guard sprayed on kinda dry to get thicker texture and sand back down just a little. Did that twice before color. Did that on dash, ashtray etc. and will have to clean up door panels as well.
not perfect but acceptable, tough to match the varied vinyl look but a little work and better.

 

[CumminsPusher]

And as I’m going along it’s getting felt, rubber bumper, or double back tape anywhere plastic meets plastic or screws down to metal. Should kill off any vibrations and in some areas the double back between panels with screws will hold on very tight. Be a b**** later if need be but that’s ok.

and every trim piece throughout gets sound deadener on both the trim and the body it covers. So it’ll be double layer for the most part. Like the dash I already mentioned doing this on underside it’s a substantial amount, probably over 200 pounds worth (not exactly concerned about weight, lol), I figure about 24 boxes worth. The doors will get three layers, one on inside of skin, one one face under door panel and one on door panel of each so nearly 3 boxes per door.
First gen imo isn’t loud by any stretch but I want her quiet inside, a long haul machine.
Taking a bit just to get the parts in I have but all the cleanup and adding is taking awhile. Had to rebuild both door light switches and taking others apart as well to clean up contact points and lube. I want this to be a very long term trouble free pickup. If it’s made it 30 years it can do it again.

 

[Smitty335]

And as I’m going along it’s getting felt, rubber bumper, or double back tape anywhere plastic meets plastic or screws down to metal. Should kill off any vibrations and in some areas the double back between panels with screws will hold on very tight. Be a b**** later if need be but that’s ok. View attachment 256671

and every trim piece throughout gets sound deadener on both the trim and the body it covers. So it’ll be double layer for the most part. Like the dash I already mentioned doing this on underside it’s a substantial amount, probably over 200 pounds worth (not exactly concerned about weight, lol), I figure about 24 boxes worth. The doors will get three layers, one on inside of skin, one one face under door panel and one on door panel of each so nearly 3 boxes per door.
First gen imo isn’t loud by any stretch but I want her quiet inside, a long haul machine.
Taking a bit just to get the parts in I have but all the cleanup and adding is taking awhile. Had to rebuild both door light switches and taking others apart as well to clean up contact points and lube. I want this to be a very long term trouble free pickup. If it’s made it 30 years it can do it again.

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Very good planning, I did this to a diesel Scout, made a ton of difference.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Very good planning, I did this to a diesel Scout, made a ton of difference.

Ya the dirt roads are so hard on things especially a 1 ton so figured it’ll add some life to it.

 

[Coeus]

Looking good! I’m living vicariously through you (nh)

 

[CumminsPusher]

Went to my friends wrecking yard yesterday and picked up a few things including headliner from a regular cab, working on figuring out a headliner for the pickup. I’ll head back out for more items shortly once I figure out wtf might be needed. 4-door never had one so it’ll be super fun. Looking into it now as I’m finishing the dash up.

 

[ohanacreek]

Went to my friends wrecking yard yesterday and picked up a few things including headliner from a regular cab, working on figuring out a headliner for the pickup. I’ll head back out for more items shortly once I figure out wtf might be needed. 4-door never had one so it’ll be super fun. Looking into it now as I’m finishing the dash up.
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Can't wait for you to finish this thing.... gonna be a WELL built GOOD looking truck.

Probably look so good it'll almost be a shame to use it. You better take it to a car show or two and have some good photos taken before you take it to Idaho.

 

[Mopower58]

Went to my friends wrecking yard yesterday and picked up a few things including headliner from a regular cab, working on figuring out a headliner for the pickup. I’ll head back out for more items shortly once I figure out wtf might be needed. 4-door never had one so it’ll be super fun. Looking into it now as I’m finishing the dash up.
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Could you use two regular cab headliners? Or just spray the roof with Lizard Skin, noise deadner and heat? We sprayed both on the Duster.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Could you use two regular cab headliners? Or just spray the roof with Lizard Skin, noise deadner and heat? We sprayed both on the Duster.

Want a factory looking headliner in it. Really working hard to make it look 100% factory, minus some bling under hood.
Two reg cabs isn’t long enough but I have club cab liner from donor and reg cab. Looks like reg cab for the rear and cut it about 6” back across the front then use club cab up front and splice. Looks about right, I’ll know more when start f***ing around with it.
Plastic trim will be more an issue I believe because the center section between the doors was never made but I’ll make them, just be a b****. No one has done it in a crew that I could find so I want to. We’ll see

 

[TimG]

What are you going to do for seats ? Looking great btw !

 

[CumminsPusher]

Picked this up today. I actually kinda hated the red stripe on the white/grey trucks but again trying to go for that factor look and it’s grown on me