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Any updates on Dads truck "747Mopar" ?
 
Sorry no updates. With Spring around the corner I had to get on the ball with a few upgrades to the Charger plus I just bought a totaled 2014 Town and Country for the wife that I need to finish. The van is operational again and just needs some parts painted and bolted on. The Charger on the other hand spiraled out of control, what started out as installing a Vintage Air system turned into a big project. Since I had to re figure my belt setup I went all out on a true single belt serpentine setup that uses a tensioner just like your modern cars. That upgrade meant all new power steering pump, alternator, pulleys and a reverse rotation water pump. The reverse rotation water pump meant no more mechanical fan so the switch to electric fans was added to the list. It's a sweet setup and I should finish it this weekend, hopefully get the van done the following week and back to the truck.... looks like I'm missing my goal on the trucks eta.
 
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Hey 747mopar good to see you here too...
I was reading the serpentine belt thread over on FBBO

good luck on "all your projects"

Read most of the thread here too, dads ol' truck/Dodge
nice work as always...

Charger's still looking great too
 
Thanks Bud..... I need all the luck I can get, the wife has a list a mile long.
 
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747mopar said:
Sorry no updates. With Spring around the corner I had to get on the ball with a few upgrades to the Charger plus I just bought a totaled 2014 Town and Country for the wife that I need to finish. The van is operational again and just needs some parts painted and bolted on. The Charger on the other hand spiraled out of control, what started out as installing a Vintage Air system turned into a big project. Since I had to re figure my belt setup I went all out on a true single belt serpentine setup that uses a tensioner just like your modern cars. That upgrade meant all new power steering pump, alternator, pulleys and a reverse rotation water pump. The reverse rotation water pump meant no more mechanical fan so the switch to electric fans was added to the list. It's a sweet setup and I should finish it this weekend, hopefully get the van done the following week and back to the truck.... looks like I'm missing my goal on the trucks eta.
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Isn't that always the way ? One thing leads to another which leads to another , etc. , etc. . I'll have to check your build thread over at B-Body's . I've thought about something like a vintage air set up on the Warlock one of these days . I'm Gett'in to old to sweat . lol
 
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View attachment 5056 View attachment 5056 View attachment 5057 View attachment 5058 View attachment 5059 View attachment 5060 Well I finally got the ball rolling on this restoration but I'll start with the plan........... what plan? The final product is still up in the air but leaning towards fairly stock, two tone white and silver, everything completely rebuilt and maybe some upgrades to the stock 318 for a little extra snap. I'm really kicking around the idea of dropping it but will have to sell it to dad first???
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Haven't fallen off the face of the earth just been too busy, to many things to do with Spring being here. Machine shop is done with the motor so I might get around to building it soon but will likely wait till winter to hit it hard again. The humidity in Ohio can be a real pain for bodywork so I'll tackle the motor and trans for now.
 
Sorry guys, haven't been on for quite a while but hope to get back on the truck this winter so no updates other than I got the motor all put together.

Been building a garage..... My dad, brother, cousin and I built the current garage when I was fresh out of school on dad's property but now with him retired and my brother being free'd up they're both finding more free time to occupy it so......

I'm building a 32X34 with a full second floor and then a 24X24 attached for parking. First thing I ordered was a 2 post lift, bought an American made Worth. Foundation is layed, blocks layed up, floor poured and the first floor walls studded so I'm well on my way.
 
Sounds like a good size shop. When I get funds, I have the green light for building a 3 stall garage. You can never make them big enough. Look forward to heeting/seeing the progress this winter.
 
Been a rough road to say the least, excavator that just wouldn't show up then a downpour right after the footers were poured collapsing mud in on them followed by many days of laying block but I'm finally above ground. I would have liked to go bigger but it really figures out to being 32X68 including the upstairs. The upstairs will have a bridge coming off of the huge rock behind it so I can park the Can Am up there instead of taking up floor space.


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The shop sounds awesome. Since you have been busy and haven't been working on the truck, some pic's of your garage mahal would be great.
 
Here you go, been hard at it since Sept. Pretty much laid the whole foundation by myself (rebar block poured full of concrete) but did have my good friend (FBBO member) and brother in law there to help pour it. The framing, roof and siding all went smooth with the same FBBO member, my brother and brother in law helping but it still felt like a major job working 50+ hours and finding time to get it done.

It's got a 13ft ceiling with a Worth 2 post lift and a full upstairs with an 8ft ceiling. There's a garage door upstairs as well, there will be a bridge connecting it to the rock so I can park my Can Am upstairs along with the yard equipment. Getting close, garage doors will be here today, then insulation, drywall and heat.

Next Spring it will get a 24X24 addition for parking to keep the garage free'd up.


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That is awesome, looks like it was well thought out. In the bottom pic is the coil tubing for in floor heat? I know guy's who just love it and swear by it. Keep the updates coming.
 
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That is awesome, looks like it was well thought out. In the bottom pic is the coil tubing for in floor heat? I know guy's who just love it and swear by it. Keep the updates coming.
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No, I had a lot of guys steering me towards it but I can't justify the cost of the foam and plumbing under the floor. It's very expensive to install and I'm not thrilled with the idea of if something goes wrong your hosed with it being buried under concrete. I've always been plenty comfy without and am hot blooded anyways. The roll is left over from running water to the garage.

This is very much a low cost garage using lumber from the sawmill I work at and doing everything myself (with help) but am very happy, heat will be a high efficiency wood burner.
 
747mopar said:
Here you go, been hard at it since Sept. Pretty much laid the whole foundation by myself (rebar block poured full of concrete) but did have my good friend (FBBO member) and brother in law there to help pour it. The framing, roof and siding all went smooth with the same FBBO member, my brother and brother in law helping but it still felt like a major job working 50+ hours and finding time to get it done.

It's got a 13ft ceiling with a Worth 2 post lift and a full upstairs with an 8ft ceiling. There's a garage door upstairs as well, there will be a bridge connecting it to the rock so I can park my Can Am upstairs along with the yard equipment. Getting close, garage doors will be here today, then insulation, drywall and heat.

Next Spring it will get a 24X24 addition for parking to keep the garage free'd up.


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When can I move in ? :)
 
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