JD435

Hi Jman, Well thank you for your question. This truck is still project truck. Currently way laid with other projects. I am happy way the truck sits. Expect it will ride well. In the thread below on July 25 2019, there is a picture of the truck in the background on my concrete pad. https://mopar1973man.com/topic/16281-99-ole-rusty-cab-rust/?&page=2#comments Will post a current photo this weekend when weather is nicer (not raining). Bob G. Ok here is the truck as it sits on the concrete pad.

Hi Jman, Well thank you for your question. This truck is still project truck. Currently way laid with other projects. I am happy way the truck sits. Expect it will ride well. In the thread below on July 25 2019, there is a picture of the truck in the background on my concrete pad. https://mopar1973man.com/topic/16281-99-ole-rusty-cab-rust/?&page=2#comments Will post a current photo this weekend when weather is nicer (not raining). Bob G.

Dripley, Would $400 be a good price for a used Pacbrake C14025 with HX35 exhaust adapter, angle butterfly/cylinder, vacuum solenoid, hoses and wiring? Looks like will need the ECM Pin# 20 connection. Anyone know what make/# pins used in the 2gen ECM module connector?

Well just an update. I have the cab in my shop (barely-so much stuff) and the interior is stripped down to just the metal. There is no rust except a few small surface rust spots on the floor boards. However looking inside the driver's side of the cowling, there looks to be may be some paint blisters right where my old cab had rotted out. I think everyone should eye ball this hidden area. In the meantime, my wife has been on me about her 2005 Honda CRV about throwing a P0341 code (camshafts out of phase). This CRV is now a standby vehicle. Found the timing chain had jumped a tooth (explain less power) and the CRV has 260K miles and was drinking about one qt of oil every 200 miles. Found that all of piston oil control rings where stuck, drain holes plugged, heavy carbon build up on top of the pistons, intake valves stems. So in middle of major rebuild. Not sure when be able to get back on the Dodge. Question: Looking to also install an exhaust brake for when I will be towing my equipment trailer. See all the new exhaust brakes use air compressors. Looking to buy used since will only really needed on occasions towing my equipment trailer. Anything wrong using the older vacuum direct mount BD or Pacbrake units?

Have not been around heavy duty diesels for 30 years now. I was a Detroit guy. I know the fords with the 6.9L and 7.3L IDI diesels used coolants filters but they also had cavitation issues. I have been using the yellow NAPA Extended AF in my equipment ( mostly Kubota diesel powered) for the last five years now. What AF is everyone else using?

Just curious... So anyone installed a coolant filter and use filters with DCA? If so, how did you plumb it in? Bob G.

Well went down to Moyock, NC and picked up a 2000 Dodge 1500 cab, both fenders, hood, front support and passenger door. Started stripping down the cab and have not found any rust yet. Will see when I pull out the carpet. The paint on top of the roof is a little rough and a dent in the top left rear corner. Will need to get the front windshield replace since there is a crack going across the middle. Debating if should go ahead have cab, fenders, hood and passenger door painted while everything is apart or after everything is installed back together.

WOW - What can I say about your 'work' truck. Fantastic job. My standards for 'Work' truck are much lower. LOL My build was just for reliability with all the rust issues. Every part take off is recondition(blasted/repainted), repair or replace. Chipped/Wire Wheel rust from the frame as I went along. Still have right-rear. Started at the rear using 'Chassis Saver' then Rustoleum at the front frame and did front axle in POR15. I also have a impressive scrap pile. Bought my truck last year from first owner who had good records of oil changes. He worked in construction and did daily 60 mile commutes to Washington D.C. so he picked up a lot of road salt over the years and did not do complete wash down under the truck. Guess you are in the NW part of the state where there is still some real country. Use to go to the Flemington Fair every year and made many trips to J.S. Covert in Neshanic Station for Deere parts in the 70's. Your kicker wagons bring back fond memories with JD 3020 PS and JD 346 baler. Thanks for the photos, Bob G.

Gee they still do this? I grew up in NJ and our family moved down to Virginia in 1980 during the recession. This was the time states where starting to adopt self-server gas. Remember pulling into a VA gas station and sitting there for 15 minutes complaining about the poor customer service. Fast forward a few years, went back to NJ and as soon as I grab the fuel nozzle four guys came out shouting at me. You think I murdered someone. LOL.

So you had a cab adventure too? What top coat color did you go with? What was the black coating under the cab? I am afraid when I get this new cab here that I will want to have it painted even though cab is in good shape and same color as the old cab. This project has been a mission creep from the begin . Was going to just repair what needs to be done and get it inspected - that was one year ago. With fuel tank, vac/ps pump and starter removed had good access to frame to address the rust issues and so the journey began... At least with all the new rust-free sheet metal on the front end, could just compound and buff out the paint. Then down the road at a later date, can repaint the truck.

The Enterprise manager over in Harrisonbug, VA confirmed that that door opening width is 7'4" (88 inches). I need 75 inches at the cabs widest point so no problems here. The cab mount on the skid is 5' and the door opening is 7' high. I originally planned to rent a flatbed pickup but could not find one to rent so called Enterprise because they offer the small Isuzu stakebody truck shown above on their website. They confirm the 16' truck also includes a tailgate lift. Between three people, a couple of 2x6x8 boards and a come-along, should have no problems loading the truck. Will post pictures later...

Yeah - This is the truck I am trying to confirm. Do you know what the roll up door opening width is? I need 7’ 6” for the cab to slide in. Was there a wheel well hump inside the box? Do you know what mpg this truck gets? At a conservative 12 mpg rate, I figure my total cost should be about $335. Thanks again.

What make/ model truck did you get because I aligned up a truck with enterprise for next weekend for $140 per day and $0.20 per mile. Will have to go over the mountain to get it. They list width as 8' but I think this outside dimension. Sent Enterprise an email for clarification. By the way I grew up in Monmouth county in Morganville when it was still rural. We moved to Virginia in 1980 during the recession.

Thanks for the impressive cut away...

Funny you say this.... When searching about ABS plastic repairs, some of the auto restoration sites said that 'Armor-All' accelerated the problem. Remember that 'Aero 303' was one of the recommend products to use every 30 day to protect the plastic. Agree that 200F+ temp on the dash does contribute to the problem but also UV exposure. Have seen plastic not in direct sun become brittle. Bob G.