Archive for April, 2010

This is what it took to get Smoke Stacks onto the `92 Dodge Ram Dually Crew Cab D-350 …


Shakedown Run – 1,100+ miles – Salt Lake City, UT

Posted on April 17th, 2010 by admin

The first shakedown run after the build that turned into a real adventure – and the truck made it back home safely, no major problems at all! Click here to read more…



The truck was finally ready to take to the driveline shop…



I was able to take some photos while I cut holes in the firewall, moved the `93 D-250 donor truck out of the shop and finished assembling everything under the hood…



Part 11 – Cleaning Up the fenderwells and hood

Posted on April 17th, 2010 by admin

A brief overview of what it took to clean up and repaint the fenderwells and inner hood surfaces


Part 10 – Custom HVAC & Heater Core Insulation Cover

Posted on April 17th, 2010 by admin

The original rubber based insulation material over my HVAC unit on the firewall was shot. Here’s how I replaced it…


I went ahead and installed the Killer Dowel Pin Kit, just to be safe. Was it necessary? Click to find out…



Part 8: Diesel Fuel Tank Sender analysis

Posted on April 15th, 2010 by admin


After the engine and tranny were installed, I worked from back to front. The next items that got done were…