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by SwampRat
Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:18 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Need ideas on a 71.
Replies: 1
Views: 355

Need ideas on a 71.

I can't afford a full resto; so I am turning my baby into a nice "ratrod" sleeper the top color has nice patina already.

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by SwampRat
Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 71 steering wheel play
Replies: 3
Views: 488

71 steering wheel play

which bolt do I use to adjust the steering wheel play? I got about 4 inches and steering wheel is way too light at speed and increases to about 6 inches of play before any input affects direction. Any ideas?
by SwampRat
Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:59 am
Forum: A100 TRUCK AND VAN DISCUSSION
Topic: what is this?...(pics)
Replies: 6
Views: 2423

Re: what is this?...(pics)

mercado wrote:can i temporarily bypass and connect those two wires?
tried to bypass that voltage regulator before, don't do it or have a fire extinguisher ready
by SwampRat
Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:40 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Help centering steering shaft
Replies: 4
Views: 492

Re: Help centering steering shaft

issue solved.
by SwampRat
Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Help centering steering shaft
Replies: 4
Views: 492

Re: Help centering steering shaft

it has the insulator and the bearing, when the turn signal collar sits on shaft properly (as far as I can tell it is about 1/2" below the snap ring slot. it would seem that there is a part either between the base collar and the turn signal collar where the old shifter sat, it is looking like I may n...
by SwampRat
Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Help centering steering shaft
Replies: 4
Views: 492

Help centering steering shaft

need help with parts issue need parts that hold the steering shaft centered what am I missing

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by SwampRat
Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: I want to see some pics of custom gauge setups
Replies: 17
Views: 1127

Re: I want to see some pics of custom gauge setups

Anyone doing custom gauges in a '71 looking for ideas
by SwampRat
Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: I want to see some pics of custom gauge setups
Replies: 17
Views: 1127

Re: I want to see some pics of custom gauge setups

nope they used ammeters, one lead goes directly to the starter and the other, directly to the alt.
by SwampRat
Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: i know this is a dumb idea.....but
Replies: 22
Views: 1415

Re: i know this is a dumb idea.....but

I may be a purist but it just doesn't look right, that drip rail really sets the sweptline off, and turns heads I have noticed. As a convertible it looks wierd, but with a hot rod paint job would be okay.
by SwampRat
Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Great Question
Replies: 4
Views: 304

Great Question

Please give it serious thought, but what really was the best place that manufacturers mounted fuel tanks in Pick-ups. I would like to know what/why, just out of curiousity.
by SwampRat
Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Shout out
Replies: 1
Views: 117

Shout out

Anyone near Biloxi, Mississippi?
by SwampRat
Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Guages, GUages, guages
Replies: 4
Views: 558

Re: Guages, GUages, guages

is there a resistor or regulator that I am missing :banghead I would like to have the guages working again.
by SwampRat
Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:16 am
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Guages, GUages, guages
Replies: 4
Views: 558

Re: Guages, GUages, guages

all guages are OEM and it affects all connected instraments, Fuel, Oil, Temp, voltmeter is not affected as it is not connected
by SwampRat
Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:34 am
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Guages, GUages, guages
Replies: 4
Views: 558

Guages, GUages, guages

:banghead I am have the darnedest time dealing with my guages and getting the to work. (they do work as always) Everytime I hook them up and put the fuse back they go from their neutral position all the way to max and blow the 10 amp fuse. This is off a fresh rewire with a universal kit from Painles...
by SwampRat
Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: can't find wire
Replies: 2
Views: 276

Re: can't find wire

thank you, that will make it easier to find :banghead :dance :clap :goodpost
by SwampRat
Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Mug Shots
Replies: 276
Views: 272103

Re: Mug Shots

me

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by SwampRat
Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: motor rebuilt running great until I met smokey
Replies: 7
Views: 513

Re: motor rebuilt running great until I met smokey

"'Where did you get your steering wheel from?' Jim" Came with the truck. I am, however trying to find a mopar salvage yard to find a few interior goodies to aquire off a 71 challenger, and I am gonna swipe some seats out of a 63 mustang move the fuel tank to make room for updated speakers "'Looks li...
by SwampRat
Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: can't find wire
Replies: 2
Views: 276

can't find wire

I can't find the horn wire on a 1971 D100 Custom manufactured in nov 1970 need help to find so I have a horn :banghead
by SwampRat
Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: motor rebuilt running great until I met smokey
Replies: 7
Views: 513

motor rebuilt running great until I met smokey

I have photos from the rebuilding I have on the 318 that I rebuilt for my 1971 D100 custom. Figured since a Pana city bear decided to pull me over :shame . He gave me a warning for "exhaust being too loud" at 430PM. Some of the photos are from when I first got it and not up to date. Currently I have...
by SwampRat
Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Need Help with truck
Replies: 5
Views: 295

Need Help with truck

I recently purchased a 1971 dodge d100 sweptline, from a resale dealer in staunton with 78k original miles. The truck originally had a slant 6 and the previous owner put a 318ci v8 in. I get it home and find that there was an attempt made to rebuild the engine and it ran until I got it back for a co...