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More race truck progress
Posted By: Mopar Ron
More race truck progress - 04/13/09 04:45 AM
Posted By: 4speeds4me
Re: More race truck progress - 04/13/09 05:16 AM
Refresher, Ron...what's the grand plan for this one?
And thanks for the pics. Gives me a better look at what kinda work an MII install is like.
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 04/13/09 06:16 AM
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Refresher, Ron...what's the grand plan for this one?
And thanks for the pics. Gives me a better look at what kinda work an MII install is like.
This truck has a 4" chopped top and it will have a 41 willys nose on it, I have a 493(440)stroker kit and a set of edelbrock heads and a race trans to go into it as well as a 4.10 Dana with ladder bars.
I want to run around 10.0 at 135mph
check out this thread below to see how this build has gone so far. Ron... 
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=0#Post3092168
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Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 04/14/09 03:22 AM
Posted By: bohmer2
Re: More race truck progress - 04/14/09 01:42 PM
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Refresher, Ron...what's the grand plan for this one?
And thanks for the pics. Gives me a better look at what kinda work an MII install is like.
As I recall and of course Ron correct me if I am wrong but that is a stock MII clip. So if you are looking at picking up an aftermarket MII cross member it may look or fit a little differently depending on the application.
Ron great work as always you are an inspiration for me to get moving on projects once the rain stops.
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 04/14/09 03:05 PM
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Refresher, Ron...what's the grand plan for this one?
And thanks for the pics. Gives me a better look at what kinda work an MII install is like.
As I recall and of course Ron correct me if I am wrong but that is a stock MII clip. So if you are looking at picking up an aftermarket MII cross member it may look or fit a little differently depending on the application.
Ron great work as always you are an inspiration for me to get moving on projects once the rain stops.
your right, putting in a stock mustang cradle in is a little different than putting in an aftermarket one, like a fatman unit.
the stock mustang frontend has the top hat(where the upper arms attach) and the lower crossmember are all one piece. where an aftermarket one is separate.
with an after market one you mount the new lower crossmember to the bottom of the frame and then you put on the 2 upper(top hats) pieces and weld it all up.
with a stock mustang crossmember you have to trim the frame till the mustang unit clears everything and then you have to measure from side to side and top to bottom and front to back and when your sure its where it needs to be you weld it up and I make plates to box it all in and make it strong
Ron...
Posted By: Flipper1938
Re: More race truck progress - 04/14/09 04:46 PM
What was the reason for ditching the toyota front end?
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 04/14/09 04:57 PM
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What was the reason for ditching the toyota front end?
it was an older style frontend with single thin rotors and the torsion bars were in the way for the engine and trans, the plan all along was to go with the mustang II style frontend.
I have Tube "A" arms for it as well as big brakes and a new manual rack and pinion setup
Posted By: GOT6PAK
Re: More race truck progress - 04/14/09 10:16 PM
Looks great Ron!
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 04/15/09 01:19 AM
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Looks great Ron!
Thanks Pat
well I am now at the point of no return
I fitted and "CUT" the willys hood, and found out that it will have to be widened down the middle also 
so I started cutting and fitting and now it is Klecoed in place and it looks like it goes from nothing in the front to about 2 1/2" at the rear.
Oh boy glass and resin work ahead 
well thats streetrodding you have to just work through the problems you come across Ron...
Posted By: GOT6PAK
Re: More race truck progress - 04/15/09 09:34 PM
Looks like the fit is perfect after you cut it though!
What are you planning to do about side panels, if any?
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 04/15/09 09:47 PM
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Looks like the fit is perfect after you cut it though! What are you planning to do about side panels, if any?
I thought about leaving them off(to let more air out) but when you look at it from the front it looked a little weird and you could see to much of the firewall area, but the sides had to come off as the body line is opposite to the dodge. dodge goes out heading down and the willys goes in heading down. so it looks like I will glass that area so that the body lines and body below blend in the way they should.
I knew that the hood was going to be the biggest challenge making this nose and body work together.
I thought about using a dodge hood and nose cone and make it meet the willys center section but I felt that the hood would be pretty heavy in steel so I cut up the willys glass hood 
yeah I know crazy.... Ron...
Posted By: moparx
Re: More race truck progress - 04/16/09 01:05 AM
impressive work ron !
in this case, i think glasswork will be easier than trying to do this in steel. oh, and by the way.......i think we are all a little crazy........
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: More race truck progress - 04/16/09 01:05 AM
hey ron why dont you just make a peice up for the sides that are luvered so it will still hide the firewall but yet still let the engine breath im sure it would be a chalange but it would solve your problem and with your abbility im sure you could pull it off
Posted By: B1arno
Re: More race truck progress - 04/16/09 01:24 AM
It's looking great Ron! Sure makes me wish I had more time to work on mine.
Are you going to be at Spring Fling?
Arno
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 04/16/09 01:28 AM
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impressive work ron ! in this case, i think glasswork will be easier than trying to do this in steel. oh, and by the way.......i think we are all a little crazy........
speaking of crazy moparx have you had a chance to get any more done on the humpback??? 
leavitt4, I set the side pieces in place and it looks like it might work out just fine. if I went with some kind of louvers they would have to be metal and i want to stay with the glass hood to keep the truck light. Ron...
had my grandson here today so I couldn't get to much done, man can a 2 year old get dirty
Yes Arno we will be at the fling
Posted By: moparx
Re: More race truck progress - 04/17/09 12:47 AM
nothing to report on the humpback.
it's been a long [difficult] winter. i'm preparing to go into the rochester[minnisota] clinic at the end of may and hopefully get straightened around health wise. as for ANY progress on anything, i was suprised the wiring i did on the LT1/55 chevy turned out good - it fired on the first crank and runs good ! [well, as good as can be expected for a brand X..........
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: More race truck progress - 04/18/09 03:49 AM
Hey Ron,
I just caught this thread! The truck is comming along nicely!
The hood won't be any hill for a climber!
LOL
I like what you did with the Mustang II front end.
Keep up the good work.
Mark
Posted By: JonsGottaDusta
Re: More race truck progress - 04/21/09 05:45 AM
Looks great Ron!
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 04/21/09 06:31 AM
Posted By: migsBIG
Re: More race truck progress - 04/21/09 10:05 PM
dang, do you have a job? I can't imagine doing all that work after a full week of working. I have to give you credit, your work on rods has always been top notch!
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 04/22/09 12:18 AM
Posted By: Robbins
Re: More race truck progress - 04/22/09 02:09 PM
Vary cool
Posted By: Flipper1938
Re: More race truck progress - 04/23/09 03:29 PM
Does the new body line go into the radius at the front and then just fade away as it nears the fender?
If so, that is cool. It is a very neat way to deal with that "unfriendly to customizing" body line on the dodge.
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 04/23/09 04:04 PM
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Does the new body line go into the radius at the front and then just fade away as it nears the fender?
If so, that is cool. It is a very neat way to deal with that "unfriendly to customizing" body line on the dodge.
No the body line just fades away as it goes forward just like the willys did. but that would have been a cool idea.
when I cut the side panel out I thought about leaving it off(less work and to let air out)
It looked good from the side but when you stood in front of the truck it looked odd to me,
so I decided to put them back on. Ron....
Posted By: Flipper1938
Re: More race truck progress - 04/23/09 04:22 PM
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Does the new body line go into the radius at the front and then just fade away as it nears the fender?
If so, that is cool. It is a very neat way to deal with that "unfriendly to customizing" body line on the dodge.
No the body line just fades away as it goes forward just like the willys did. but that would have been a cool idea.
when I cut the side panel out I thought about leaving it off(less work and to let air out)
It looked good from the side but when you stood in front of the truck it looked odd to me,
so I decided to put them back on. Ron....
Well, I think I just figured out what to do when I make the hood for my Dodge.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted By: Flipper1938
Re: More race truck progress - 05/07/09 02:52 PM
Any more progress pics?
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 05/08/09 12:32 AM
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Any more progress pics?
nothing new to report Richard, I have been working out a few little things with Squattie(shift linkage and kickdown cable)
and it has been to hot here to get fiberglass dust on me
I hate mat and resin work 
but it will have to get done.
I will keep taking pictures as progress goes on. Ron...
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 05/10/09 08:54 PM
Posted By: moparpollack
Re: More race truck progress - 05/11/09 01:57 AM
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still no more progress but I did get it outside to clean the garage floor(damn resin) so I thought I would get some pics from a better distance and some with squattie. 
Ron...
Any pics of the 4 door rod next to the truck? What's it's story?
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 05/11/09 03:29 AM
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Any pics of the 4 door rod next to the truck? What's it's story?
its dark out right now but I will get some pics of the sedan tomorrow.
I built that car for my brother around 1985 and its now in need of a new paint job, it was and gonna be candy brandywine again.
its a 32 plymouth 4 dr sedan with a 33 ply front clip, it has a 360/727 and 3.23 8 3/4 rearend. its a good street cruiser, just needs a new paint job 
hopefully later this summer, after the racetruck Ron....
I found a couple pics of it from a few years ago
and here are 4 cars that I built for family and a friend
32 plymouth 4 dr
37 ply 2 dr sedan
34 dodge PU and
my wifes 34 ply 2 dr sedan
Posted By: KatFysh
Re: More race truck progress - 05/18/09 01:11 AM
Nice progress on Squattie Ron. Here I've been procrastinating bonding a scoop to the hood of my Dakota. And you've practically built a hood from scratch, in what, 3 weeks? I agree, your work is VERY inspiring.
I like your brothers car also. Where were you in 1985? Around here. I keep forgetting what years you lived up this way.
Posted By: JonsGottaDusta
Re: More race truck progress - 05/18/09 04:11 AM
Ron was born and raised in Rochester... and I believe he moved here in 1992?
Btw, I will be over on Wednesday hopefully to clear a spot for the Duster. Finals will finally be OVER!
- Jon
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 05/19/09 12:47 AM
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Nice progress on Squattie Ron. Here I've been procrastinating bonding a scoop to the hood of my Dakota. And you've practically built a hood from scratch, in what, 3 weeks? I agree, your work is VERY inspiring.
I like your brothers car also. Where were you in 1985? Around here. I keep forgetting what years you lived up this way.
Yeah Jon is right, I lived there for 40 years and moved here between christmas and New years 1992, I became a californian Jan 1st 1993 
17 snow free years 
Ron...
Posted By: BigJim
Re: More race truck progress - 06/01/09 10:20 AM
Hey Ron ...
Was good seeing you last week, plus checking out the progress on your projects since last fall and of course having lunch at your favorite place.
If anyone wants to see addition pics of Ron's trucks, including the race truck you can check out the following pages on my web site:
RACE TRUCK:
http://www.marsh-racing.com/Rons%20Race%20Truck.htmSQUATTIE:
http://www.marsh-racing.com/Squatty.htmREO's:
http://www.marsh-racing.com/rons_coe_trucks.htm
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 06/12/09 10:37 PM
Posted By: CokeBottleKid
Re: More race truck progress - 06/14/09 10:41 AM
Looks nice Ron, but get that damn edelbrock off of there it belongs no where near that motor
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 06/14/09 02:48 PM
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Looks nice Ron, but get that damn edelbrock off of there it belongs no where near that motor
Only carb I had laying around...
you should see it now I have the weiand 6 pack intake setting on it with 2 carter 4bbl carbs setting on top
it will get a holley when its ready to run Ron...
Posted By: GOT6PAK
Re: More race truck progress - 06/14/09 09:42 PM
Holley
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 06/14/09 10:36 PM
Posted By: bigdad
Re: More race truck progress - 06/15/09 12:58 AM
I like it ..
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: More race truck progress - 06/17/09 01:50 PM
It's Looking Good Ron!
Posted By: Flipper1938
Re: More race truck progress - 06/17/09 03:48 PM
It looks like it is supposed to be there.
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 06/17/09 04:52 PM
Thanks guys
Its really working out pretty good.
my $50.00 swapmeet headers fit great,
you can get at the plugs easy and the headers can be removed
real easy, I fit the radiator and that fits perfect too
I made the template for the engine plate larger to
so It will hook to the front roll bars at the top. Ron...
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 06/19/09 06:19 AM
I got the dr rear fender shortened now.
these fenders are off a 50 dodge PU and they have like a 33"
opening and I felt it was to large so I cut 2" out of the middle to shrink it a little and welded it back together. Ron...
here is the stock fender:
and now 2" smaller:
Posted By: Mopar Ron
getting some more done on the race truck - 06/29/09 06:10 AM
I have a little bit more finished up.
I cut the bed side out for tire clearance
and mocked up the fender.
I made a cardboard hood scoop to get a pattern for the one I want to make for it.
My friend Curt milled out the front engine plate and
I fitted it to the engine.
it fits great
. here are a few pics. Ron..
Posted By: Robbins
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/29/09 01:27 PM
Cool.
Posted By: B1arno
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/29/09 02:39 PM
Looks great Ron!
I would make sure that you are able to remove the rear tires without to much trouble. I am assuming that you will have long wheel studs. They can make it tuff sometimes. I've seen where guys have had to either deflate the tire to get it off, or remove the lower coil over bolt and drop the rear suspension to be able to remove the tires.
Keep coming with the pics!
Arno
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/29/09 03:40 PM
good thinking arno
these tires are only for lineup, they are 31 tall
the ones I am going to run are 12" wide and 29.3 tall
so yes I will make sure I can get them off easily
Ron...
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 05/28/10 06:36 PM
Posted By: deansrr
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 05/28/10 09:01 PM
looking GOOD, I love seeing projects like this
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 05/29/10 04:53 AM
RON very kool, dont know how i missed this topic,,your card board scoop sorta looks like a shelby scoop used on the 05-09 mustang and the ac cobra,, it looks great,,you may want to check out one of those as to not building one,,,
and yes tire fitment issues,,ill try posting a pic,,33 tall x 22 wide radials on stock early A wheel wells,, only have to deflate the tire if the car is high enough off the ground rear end hanging on the 4 link and shock,,the key is a rounded side wall tire,,,hoosiers and a few others have a rounded side wall like a dirt roundy round tire,,mickeys have a more squared off side wall making it harder to get a big tire on and off
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 05/29/10 03:35 PM
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/01/10 03:08 AM
RON that thing is wicked looking
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/03/10 02:44 AM
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RON that thing is wicked looking
Thanks Don, It's good to be working on it again,
I dropped off the rear end today to be narrowed
and we removed the front end and the hood and I am starting to figure out the firewall and start doing the floor and the body should be finish sand blasted tomorrow 
Ron...
Posted By: 72blubird
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/03/10 02:00 PM
Ron Your Work is Fantastic...love seeing the progress
Posted By: 1972cudaguy
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/03/10 05:51 PM
super cool you took bits & pieces and really made something !!!
looking forward to further progress
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/04/10 04:10 AM
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RON that thing is wicked looking
Thanks Don, It's good to be working on it again,
I dropped off the rear end today to be narrowed
and we removed the front end and the hood and I am starting to figure out the firewall and start doing the floor and the body should be finish sand blasted tomorrow Ron...
more pics,,, more info on this build,,,kool
Posted By: Fig
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/08/10 05:27 AM
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RON that thing is wicked looking
Hi Ron,
It's commng along great! Who do you use for sandblasting? My buddy needs his roadrunner blasted and he lives in Ramona. I need to get back to Barona!!!!
Thanks!
Thanks Don, It's good to be working on it again,
I dropped off the rear end today to be narrowed
and we removed the front end and the hood and I am starting to figure out the firewall and start doing the floor and the body should be finish sand blasted tomorrow Ron...
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/08/10 05:42 AM
I had it done at Olympic powder coating in Escondido, you could check with them or Hot rods and custom stuff does soda blasting I believe, don't know how much to do a whole car
Ron...
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/10/10 05:56 AM
just read this complete topic,,didnt realize it was a willys mated to a dodge,, what a crazy idea,,,,you must learn that way of thinking living on the custom car side of the U,S....im loving this build ron,,,,
question,,,,seen your 40ish squattie???? no head lites??
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/10/10 03:13 PM
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just read this complete topic,,didnt realize it was a willys mated to a dodge,, what a crazy idea,,,,you must learn that way of thinking living on the custom car side of the U,S....im loving this build ron,,,,
question,,,,seen your 40ish squattie???? no head lites??
Don there were 2 sets of lights on squattie, you can see them in these pics at this link.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/63500871iDDFkt?start=24
and you can see a lot of my pics here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/moparron440
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/11/10 03:32 AM
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just read this complete topic,,didnt realize it was a willys mated to a dodge,, what a crazy idea,,,,you must learn that way of thinking living on the custom car side of the U,S....im loving this build ron,,,,
question,,,,seen your 40ish squattie???? no head lites??
Don there were 2 sets of lights on squattie, you can see them in these pics at this link.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/63500871iDDFkt?start=24
and you can see a lot of my pics here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/moparron440
aaaah ok the old ill hide um trick,,nice
Posted By: 4bbl
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 06/22/10 03:27 AM
Really like this string! Teaching me loads.
Thanks to all!
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 08/12/11 06:41 PM
nothing new to report on the race truck I have been trying to finish up the paint job on my brothers 32 plymouth sedan and helping Jon on his 40 project.
then I need to get back on to the roadster pu(for sale car)
and then back to the race truck, man I hope I can race in 2012...
I have decided to get a straight axle for the front and build it more like a GASSER from the early 60's
so much for the mustang II frontend I already did
something like this
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 08/12/11 07:33 PM
I just saw that Stevie's Speed Shop car yesterday at the car gathering. He always brings it to Covina every other Thursday or so. He has a really cool ride.
Posted By: mopacltd
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/07/11 05:11 PM
Ron, I am looking for the Gasser wheels and the Fueler wheels for my project. Any idea's on where I can get a set? 4 inch wide for front and 14 wide for rear.
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/08/11 03:55 AM
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Ron, I am looking for the Gasser wheels and the Fueler wheels for my project. Any idea's on where I can get a set? 4 inch wide for front and 14 wide for rear.
sorry Chuck I have no Idea where you can find those wheels..
I want the ET gasser wheels for the front of my truck but no one has then for under $275.00 ea and that is not the polished ones Ron...
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/08/11 11:28 PM
Here's a link. I like them too, but they are pricey!
http://www.etwheels.com/et/gasser.html
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/09/11 08:12 PM
the gasser wheels from E/T there new name is team 111 are not spindle mount,but he is a decent guy to work with, he maybe able to make spindle mounts,, i just had classic five spoke rims made for my barracuda they are killer,,correct style spoke not the incorrect torque thrust rims you see,,,yes RON, NOT CHEAP,,THESE RIMS WERE UM,,BIG MONEY AT LEAST FOR MY BUDGET
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/26/11 12:55 AM
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Here's a link. I like them too, but they are pricey!
http://www.etwheels.com/et/gasser.html
Some of the Gasser groups won't let you run those wheels. Too new. Might want to check.
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/26/11 02:03 AM
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Here's a link. I like them too, but they are pricey!
http://www.etwheels.com/et/gasser.html
Some of the Gasser groups won't let you run those wheels. Too new. Might want to check.
Wow!!! Really? I didn't know that! I bet they won't like the Aluma Stars either! 
Thanks for the Heads Up!
Mark
Posted By: B1arno
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/26/11 03:24 AM
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Ron, I am looking for the Gasser wheels and the Fueler wheels for my project. Any idea's on where I can get a set? 4 inch wide for front and 14 wide for rear.
If you find some 14 wide please let me know. The widest I've been able to track down are 10".
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/26/11 04:34 AM
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Ron, I am looking for the Gasser wheels and the Fueler wheels for my project. Any idea's on where I can get a set? 4 inch wide for front and 14 wide for rear.
If you find some 14 wide please let me know. The widest I've been able to track down are 10".
Arno,
They show the "sand cast" version in 15x12.
http://www.etwheels.com/et/fueler.html
Mark
Posted By: B1arno
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/26/11 06:23 PM
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Ron, I am looking for the Gasser wheels and the Fueler wheels for my project. Any idea's on where I can get a set? 4 inch wide for front and 14 wide for rear.
If you find some 14 wide please let me know. The widest I've been able to track down are 10".
Arno,
They show the "sand cast" version in 15x12.
http://www.etwheels.com/et/fueler.html
Mark
Thanks Mark! I can probably make those work. Any idea how "sand cast" differs from "as cast"?
Arno
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/26/11 06:51 PM
Arno,
I really don't know what they look like. But I would like to see them.
Mark
Posted By: B1arno
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/26/11 11:32 PM
They are located about 1/2 hour drive from me. I might have to take a trip over there.
Arno
Posted By: moparx
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/27/11 01:53 AM
the et "altered" wheels are similar to the "fuler" wheels and are listed in 15x14 & 15x16. the "as cast" wheel is without polish. i'm pretty sure that is what i want for the rear of my humpback.
Posted By: 340SHORTY
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/27/11 11:23 PM
Rocket wheels has the Launchers for 190.00
They look just like the ET Gassers..
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/28/11 12:40 AM
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the et "altered" wheels are similar to the "fuler" wheels and are listed in 15x14 & 15x16. the "as cast" wheel is without polish. i'm pretty sure that is what i want for the rear of my humpback.
I like these a lot too! ( The High Angle) Are these the "altered" wheels?
http://www.etwheels.com/et/5window.html#
Mark
Posted By: moparx
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/28/11 01:47 AM
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the et "altered" wheels are similar to the "fuler" wheels and are listed in 15x14 & 15x16. the "as cast" wheel is without polish. i'm pretty sure that is what i want for the rear of my humpback.
I like these a lot too! ( The High Angle) Are these the "altered" wheels?
http://www.etwheels.com/et/5window.html#
Mark
mark, i think those are the same as the "altered" wheel but they have the allen head in the spoke area, and it looks like they don't come in an "as cast" finish.
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/28/11 04:41 PM
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Here's a link. I like them too, but they are pricey!
http://www.etwheels.com/et/gasser.html
Some of the Gasser groups won't let you run those wheels. Too new. Might want to check.
Wow!!! Really? I didn't know that! I bet they won't like the Aluma Stars either!
Thanks for the Heads Up!
Mark
there are plenty of guys in the nastalgic classes running modern wheels, i just had a set custom made by team 3 vintage spoke and modern width,pricey but was glad to find some one to make them for me
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/28/11 04:45 PM
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Ron, I am looking for the Gasser wheels and the Fueler wheels for my project. Any idea's on where I can get a set? 4 inch wide for front and 14 wide for rear.
If you find some 14 wide please let me know. The widest I've been able to track down are 10".
check team 3,( NEW NAME FOR E/T wheels,,or have a set of 10 inch made wider
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/28/11 04:50 PM
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the et "altered" wheels are similar to the "fuler" wheels and are listed in 15x14 & 15x16. the "as cast" wheel is without polish. i'm pretty sure that is what i want for the rear of my humpback.
any pics of the hump back ?
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/28/11 06:09 PM
there are plenty of guys in the nastalgic classes running modern wheels, i just had a set custom made by team 3 vintage spoke and modern width,pricey but was glad to find some one to make them for me
Good looking wheels!
Mark
Posted By: moparx
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/29/11 01:42 AM
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the et "altered" wheels are similar to the "fuler" wheels and are listed in 15x14 & 15x16. the "as cast" wheel is without polish. i'm pretty sure that is what i want for the rear of my humpback.
any pics of the hump back ?
i'm having trouble taking pics with my new camera. they turn out kinda fuzzy. my old HP camera worked pretty good, but i dropped it a time or two too many and it doesn't work any more 
the new one was a gift[thanks sweetie !] so i kinda want it to work, but i don't know........
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/30/11 05:28 AM
well its finally back in the garage
can't wait to get back to work on it.
there is a change in plans again.
I'm going to get it so It can run and track ready. and then I will detail and finish it later if and when some $$$$$ come my way.
so it won't be a fast or finished as I would like, but at least it will let me have some fun with it. Ron...
Posted By: rrbrucea
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/30/11 01:33 PM
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What's the sedan in the background of this one Ron? Any pics?
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/30/11 04:26 PM
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well its finally back in the garage
so it won't be a fast or finished as I would like, but at least it will let me have some fun with it. Ron...
That sounds like a great idea!!!!
This is supposed to be fun!
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/30/11 04:28 PM
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What's the sedan in the background of this one Ron? Any pics?
thats my brothers 32 plymouth 4 dr sd,
I built it around 27 years ago and It was in need of a new paint job
here is a link to the post on the general forum. Ron...
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post6848818
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well its finally back in the garage
so it won't be a fast or finished as I would like, but at least it will let me have some fun with it. Ron...
That sounds like a great idea!!!!
This is supposed to be fun!
Yeah Mark,
Thats the way I look at it I just want to have some fun with this truck. Ron....
Posted By: rrbrucea
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 09/30/11 04:35 PM
Man, I like that! Thanks for the link--the color looks great on it.
Posted By: Webster
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 10/01/11 01:37 AM
(I built it around 27 years ago and It was in need of a new paint job)
"27 Years ago" you must have been building Rods when you were 10 Years old
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 10/01/11 01:56 AM
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(I built it around 27 years ago and It was in need of a new paint job)
"27 Years ago" you must have been building Rods when you were 10 Years old
no I'm just old now Ron...
Posted By: rrbrucea
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/28/12 08:07 PM
Hope you don't mind, but I just shared some of your photos on the HAMB in a thread about using different make cabs to build a "Willys" pickup... I couldn't help myself.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7608206#post7608206
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/28/12 10:13 PM
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Hope you don't mind, but I just shared some of your photos on the HAMB in a thread about using different make cabs to build a "Willys" pickup... I couldn't help myself.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7608206#post7608206
No I don't mind, I really need to get some more progress pictures and post them.
I now have most of the firewall finished, and the master cyl and brake peddle done as well, as is the trans tunnel.
I have the dzus clips all on now for holding the front fenders and nose section in place.
I am working on making and mounting hood hold downs today.
Oh and fed ex just showed up with my Tubular upper and lower "A" arms
I am staying with the mustang II front end now,
I don't have the $$$$$ to put an axle under it.
so it will be a slammed on the ground Gasser and not a nose high Gasser... Ron...
here are the latest pics...
Posted By: bohmer2
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/29/12 11:04 PM
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here are the latest pics...
Looks like you have move the engine back a few inches since the earlier photos?
Is that because of hood clearance issues with the rocker covers at the front of motor?
How far back are you having to move the firewall?
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/29/12 11:57 PM
the stock dodge firewall is about 3" towards the front of the truck.
I cut that 3" off and I also put a bow in the new firewall of about 2" to clear the engine. I wanted the engine set back as far as I could without getting to intrusive into the cab.
I left the 1" lip that the hood sets on the cab.
the engine is still in the same place as it was in the earlier pictures
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/30/12 12:10 AM
Posted By: moparx
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/30/12 01:49 AM
looks real good ron !
do you have any thoughts on fabbing a steering column ? i see you have a quick release setup on yours. i was thinking on the line of 1 3/4 tube[or so] for the jacket and 3/4 or 1" for the shaft. what did you use for bearings ?
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/30/12 02:08 AM
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looks real good ron ! do you have any thoughts on fabbing a steering column ? i see you have a quick release setup on yours. i was thinking on the line of 1 3/4 tube[or so] for the jacket and 3/4 or 1" for the shaft. what did you use for bearings ?
I used a lower bearing from a dakota column I had here for the top and a bearing from some other mopar column I had laying around for the bottom and a piece of tubing from something else and made them all work 
Ron...
you know "CHEAP".....
Posted By: moparx
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/30/12 02:45 AM
you know "CHEAP".....
"thrifty" comes to mind.... 
Posted By: B1arno
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/30/12 03:33 AM
Nice work Ron!
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/30/12 03:47 AM
Hey Ron,
Looking good. I am so glad to see you back to work on your "Race Truck" !!! Keep up the good work!
Mark
Posted By: Webster
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/30/12 03:50 AM
Looks Real Good Ron!...Thanks for Sharing
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/30/12 05:36 AM
ron looks great,,
Posted By: Robbins
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 04/09/12 08:18 PM
Wow, again nice work Ron.
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 01/21/13 12:52 AM
I forgot I had 2 threads on this truck , sorry about that.
I will add some new pics to this thread as work continues.
here are the pictures with the Gasser front wheels.
Ron...
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 02/25/13 07:53 PM
got a little work done this week and got some neat stuff at the Big 3 swap meet last weekend
I mounted the shifter and cable and cut out the dash for the gauge panel.
and picked up some new VDO gauges (volt, water and oil) at the swap meet.
but the GREAT buy was I picked up 4 quarts of house of Kolor Tangelo orange pearl,
that is the color I really wanted to do this truck but it was going up in price so fast I thought I would have to pass on it.
it goes for like $90.00 a quart now
I got mine for $65.00 a quart and no tax
so $260.00 for a gallon is not bad.
here are some pics.
this is the color,this is the can of left over paint from the 63 wagon.
Oh and I picked up this scoop for $25.00
Posted By: moparx
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 02/26/13 02:54 AM
good score ron !
glad to see progress ! what do you think about the hex style of quick connect steering couplers as to the spline type ? i got 2 disconnects in the hex stlye, but
? also, what is your column diameter ? i'm making my column, but i am incorporating tilt/tele too.
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 02/27/13 04:33 AM
A lot of great scores at the swap meet Ron!
Does the orange require a white base under it?
So glad to see you back to work on this truck!
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 02/27/13 06:13 PM
Eric, the column is 1 1/2" it is what I had around here and the bearings were from some other columns I had, as far as the quick release hex goes, that is what the off road shop here had and so far it seams to work OK, I never had a splined one.
mark, I will use white sealer as a base for the orange but I have shot it over buff polyprime and it looked OK as well.
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/03/13 06:09 PM
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Eric, the column is 1 1/2" it is what I had around here and the bearings were from some other columns I had, as far as the quick release hex goes, that is what the off road shop here had and so far it seams to work OK, I never had a splined one.
mark, I will use white sealer as a base for the orange but I have shot it over buff polyprime and it looked OK as well.
Ron,
That color will look great on your truck!
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/13/13 09:32 PM
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Eric, the column is 1 1/2" it is what I had around here and the bearings were from some other columns I had, as far as the quick release hex goes, that is what the off road shop here had and so far it seams to work OK, I never had a splined one.
mark, I will use white sealer as a base for the orange but I have shot it over buff polyprime and it looked OK as well.
Ron,
That color will look great on your truck!
Thanks Mark I think so too.
got a little more done now
got the gauges mounted and the shifter is all working now.
i trimmed and fitted the grill material(58 ford) and resined in some studs to mount it so that is now off the list.
and I have been working on a rear pan, I will get some pictures later tonight... Ron...
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/15/13 05:37 PM
Posted By: moparx
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/16/13 11:04 AM
good idea ron !
Posted By: Hemi Allstate
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/17/13 05:24 PM
Love the 58 Ford grille. The rear roll pan looks great and very "beefy"! Good idea Ron.Real nice work too.
Posted By: Triple Threat
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/18/13 06:31 PM
Awesome truck, keep the updates coming!
Posted By: rapidtransitrick
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/18/13 10:46 PM
nice build ron
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: getting some more done on the race truck - 03/24/13 05:35 AM
looking goood ron
Posted By: haisch
Re: More race truck progress - 03/27/13 07:19 PM
this truck is beautiful man!!
Posted By: dart4forte
Re: More race truck progress - 06/19/13 06:17 AM
Real nice progress since I was over to pick that hemi up from you. You say you are working on another PU to sell??
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: More race truck progress - 06/19/13 04:38 PM
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Real nice progress since I was over to pick that hemi up from you. You say you are working on another PU to sell??
Thanks John I haven't got much done on this truck lately but I have started back on the 46 COE pick up project,
that is the one on a 93 Dakota chassis complete with 5.2 efi engine and 518 trans, I need to get a wiring harness for it,
I have been making a removable floor for it to get access to the engine and I made a cover for the EFI, injectors and air cleaner.
this is the cover made from left over dakota parts
hope to get back on to the race truck as soon as I get the COE done. Ron
