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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2615289
01/31/19 09:26 PM
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Nice work, I always did like those style Dodge trucks.


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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2615290
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More progress shots- they’re all out of order but you can see a bunch of different systems and stuff getting installed and fabricated. Man it was cold out today welding the console in my driveway!

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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2615292
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Here’s what I was working on today

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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2615544
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i like the way you did the e-brake handle. nice job, and the wooden handle is a nice touch ! up
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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2621718
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The 10” setback firewall is done! The middle swoops up to just behind the carb so that my stock cowl fresh air scoop linkage will stay. What a pain in the butt getting it all made in paper then steel- lotta shapes to cut and bend.

I also made a new gas pedal and cut out a ribbed rubber mat for the floor.

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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2621720
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And thanks for the kind words Moparx

Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2635580
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If you read unlawfls you probably saw me having some small setbacks getting my fresh driveline broke in and driving. I’m still fixing an exhaust leak and a weepy water neck but thats normal stuff. All combos have their own combination like a safe to get them started and it took a little bit to figure out this one likes no gas until after it starts to spin, then it comes right to life. The motor feels really strong! No noises or clunk from the rear I set up. The trans doesn’t slip and shifts are smooth- probably especially because I haven’t been shifting manually yet or trying to chirp the tires with high rpm shifts. I did a short burnout in rainy weather in front of my house- spinning them was pretty effortless! I am also happy the front IFS ended up being juuust tall enough for how far I channeled the body. Gotta go slow turning into driveways but no rubbing just driving.

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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2635642
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Very COOL!


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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: Clanton] #2665872
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Some more progress.

I had trans problems and ended up calling that version a mockup. I pulled the body, fixed the trans, installed a holley sniper setup, and laid stripes all over my neighborhood. Then I shattered the slip yoke doing a holeshot and the driveshaft loop wedged the carnage and took out the transmission tailshaft and main case. I have the old trans out and a new one built with some help from the board.

In the meantime I got door cards done and fixed my tired latches, along with fresh glass in the vent windows (passenger side had a bullethole!). I’m planning to do the headliner next in matching diamond pleats.

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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2665875
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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2665877
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More pix

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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2673922
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Got some more work done on the interior. Lizardskin insulation, headliner, and lights.

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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2673934
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nice job ! up i always liked diamonds.
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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: moparx] #2674062
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Thanks man!

Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2674080
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guys like you keep my motivation up for getting my charger back out, and finishing my humpback project, even when my health issues say no !
so keep up the good work !
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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: moparx] #2674357
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Nice tasty, well thought out build .. good job sir


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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: bigdad] #2676658
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Originally Posted by bigdad
Nice tasty, well thought out build .. good job sir


Thanks Bigdad. Dunno if you read Unlawful’s but I have a thread on there with a launch video asking for shock recommendations and after some confusion my takeaway knowledge was that my shock angle is laid back way too far after radically lowering the ride height. I got a set of 275/50-r17 M&H racemaster dot drag radials on there yesterday but haven’t driven it yet. It runs hard for a mild street deal and I’m hoping a little more gas pedal will be usable in 1st & 2nd gear with the softer tires.

I tried to think ahead building the chassis but I didn’t even think about the shock angle- just left the stock dakota crossmember and welded ears to the new rear. I’ll have to pull the bed- again- to weld in a new shock crossmember farther forward. No point in buying shocks till I get ready to do that. Probably put another post on unlawful’s about it 😂

Anyway, I spent the past couple thrashes messing with trimming out the rear surround. It’s looking much more finished now.

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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2676666
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I got the fit around the window and reinforcement bar pretty good too. It’s not perfect but the price was right.

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Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: radar] #2676676
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Nice. I like that rear window panel. It make the interior look more complete.

Without looking back through your build, did you weld in the rear shock crossmember? The 88-96 rear shock crossmember originally bolted to the frame, moving it would only involve drilling 4 new holes in the top frame flange. Gene

Re: C-series build underway. Dakota chassis big block [Re: poorboy] #2676689
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Yeah I wish I thought to move them when I was building it. The front fuel cell mount is welded to the stock shock crossmember. Gonna have to start from scratch. Luckily I planned for a shock swap later when I spent $30 total on the rear shocks- not a big deal to fabricate a new crossmember while I’m at it.

I gotta figure out how much shock travel I need, what style of top mounts I want, what amount of fanciness I can afford, whether or not my ears on the axle will still work, and make it happen. There’s actually some space between the bedside and the frame that I want to look at- the wider they’re spaced the more leverage they’ll have to soak up uneven road bumps right?

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