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**syborg tt** · #**2191** 07-27-2023, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panteracer

I recently put some new mag wheels on my old dodge truck
It has left hand threads on one side and figured out my torque
wrench only goes one way. After over 40 years of wrenching
this was the first time I had to torque something left handed

Bob

This is so crazy

Not once have I ever thought about this.

**syborg tt** · #**2192** 07-28-2023, 12:05 PM

I adding this as a To Do List item as the nut that came with the DSE Box was incorrect. I think... they sent me a correct one but I have no clue where it is.

**syborg tt** · #**2193** 07-28-2023, 02:52 PM

So we have another leak most likely because the car has been on this rack since April 24, 2019. The funny thing is my
goal was for the car to be down for one year. Doing just a simple Holley Sniper Swap and then like everything I do I
kinda lost my mind and decided to do 90% of the crazy idea's in my head.

Ha !!!!

Time to work on the drive line angles

Small Parts Box

Tailshaft is at 3 Degree's

I did the rear differential the following day

Another Reminder since I couldn't find the correct socket !!

Since the car is offset on the lift (allows me to fully open the drivers door) I found a way for the car to go up perfectly flat with this silly combination of stuff.

**syborg tt** · #**2194** 07-28-2023, 02:59 PM

I just sorry I didn't buy it sooner

and it's even made in the Good Old USA

**syborg tt** · #**2195** 07-28-2023, 03:03 PM

Huh, I am not sure I like these as they are extremely flimsy.

Maybe if they are wrapped in leather they will be a little bit more sturdy.

**syborg tt** · #**2196** 07-28-2023, 03:20 PM

Of course I was able to go back and look at a picture from June 30, 2019 to see how Kenny had it wired.

It sure does look like there is a lot going on in there.

I am using the Mag Daddy wire mounts to secure the wire looms. The Yellow wires are all of the extra inputs for the
Terminator that I may or may not ever use.

Having the heat shrink printer is very helpful.

I may or may not add a little bit of heat shrink to cover up the blue wire ends.

I left a little extra wire just in case.

Secured all of the lines together.

**syborg tt** · #**2197** 07-31-2023, 01:09 PM

I have had this steering wheel for a few months now and it should be going on the car in the next couple weeks.

They are a sponsor here on Lat-G and I wanted to help support them so I bought there Steering wheel and a bunch of other small parts.

https://screamingchicken.com/

**syborg tt** · #**2198** 07-31-2023, 01:19 PM

Time to secure the hoses together and hopefully prevent them from chaffing on the battery tray.

I will be installing a larger hose over the heater hose that is sitting on the battery tray.

It sure does look close to the battery.

Seriously Optima...WTH you sell a battery charger that standard battery are to big for.

Nothing that a small round file can't fix.

Routed the wires down so they can be stored in the frame rail.

Sorry the picture is a little dark but you guys get the idea.

Another reminder to secure this line to the core support. Trust me Chemo Brain is Real.

**syborg tt** · #**2199** 07-31-2023, 04:00 PM

Time to work on my Door Panel idea that has bouncing around in my head for the last couple years.

Step one remove the water barrier and test out my concept.

I installed the door handle screws from the back side to see if the holes in the door panels actually line up.

As suspected not even close.

Cloth Door Pulls and temporary hardware.

Off to Home Depot for temporary hardware.

First mock up.

Door Panels

Good News the screws popped through as did the window crank stud.

I drilled out the screw holes and installed NutZerts.

I also applied a little bit of paint and primer in one on the freshly drilled holes.

This sucked. Take your time and go slow as you don't want to poke a hole in the nice leather.

All that is left is to cut out the hole for the door handle.

I installed a 1" washer under each of the door pulls to protect the leather.

**syborg tt** · #**2200** 07-31-2023, 07:29 PM

It's starting to seem real as I am finally getting close to driving the car.

So, it's time to remove the mock up battery and install the really Optima Red Top.

Well we have a small issue. I am using a grade 8 Zinc coated bolt and washer and the washer is slightly larger then the bolt which
is interfering with the hold down bracket. So, the bolt is coming out and I am going to file a flat spot in the washer and attempt to
line it up with the bolt head. Which will give me just enough space to clear the bracket.

I found another use for my mountain bike gloves.

Filed down and almost ready to go.

I increased the diameter of the inside of the washer so it would sit perfectly flat.

Just a little more please

This was fun...not !!!

Nope, the washer rotated so I need to do it again.

This time around I started with the washer flat spot a little further back (counter clockwise) so when the bolt contacted
the washer it would move in sync with the bolt head. It took a couple try's to line up the flat spot with the nut on each bolt.

More ARP bolts for the top of the battery tray.

In order to tighten the bolts I had to move the Vintage Air hoses.

Some of the blue tape it is finally coming of.

One more reminder.

I need to shorten one of the inner fender bolts as it is way to close to one of the vintage air hoses.