Pilothouse/RAM3500 build

[PilotHouse2500]

Well, the weekend was busy!  Running on 18V instead of 12V (wheeler battery had a bad cell) so its a bit FAST, and I need to figure out how to stiffen the whole thing so the bounce stops.  But I'm happy!

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 24, 2023 by PilotHouse2500

[PilotHouse2500]

Not much to report on teh truck work.  I've filled in some holes ands detented areas to smooth the jamb areas is about it.   My painter will be ready in one year, so I HAVE to get things moving into high gear to hit those dates.  Meanwhile, I'm spending a majority of my time building the new shed.

Edited May 9, 2023 by PilotHouse2500

[JAG1]

Nice work. Nothing better than springtime and putting up a new building for yourself. It makes for a good time

[PilotHouse2500]

Shed progressing.  It was a busy weekend gettign th etruss set and sheathed.

[JAG1]

Beautiful job and I like the vented ridge at the top.

 

What type of siding is going on the outside?

[Mopar1973Man]

Man I wish I could build something that big for a shop and have a 2 post inside with wood stove and lots of room.

[JAG1]

11 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

Man I wish I could build something that big for a shop and have a 2 post inside with wood stove and lots of room.

You actually need to do that Mike. Bringing a shop and equipment to a professional level makes everything go so much better. In the long run you will be financially ahead. I would amortize it over 15 years because what you can write off each year, the building costs and equipment depreciation will offset the payments that way. In the end you have a much higher social security income too. That comes each month without working and is the best investment you can make.

[PilotHouse2500]

Steel all around.  Roof got weather tight this last Monday.  Now I get to finish the steel siding (yes I paid for the roof steel to get put on).

 

 

[JAG1]

Steel roofs are fun to put on if not steep and not cut up. They last much longer

[PilotHouse2500]

While waiting to get more work done on the new shed, I have time to work on some stuff on TODD.  So, the rears were removed, cleaned up and I POR15'd the exposed work where I knew it'd be hard to get to for coverage from the door access panel area.

 

 

[Mopar1973Man]

Nice. I'm dying to see this thing done... I really think it will be an awesome truck for you. 

[Doubletrouble]

 Same here! Love to see old iron resurrected and given another life.

[PilotHouse2500]

parts came back from the plater!

 

Rear door inner handle

 

Vents

 

Valve cover

Edited September 6, 2023 by PilotHouse2500

[Mopar1973Man]

Chrome makes it go faster right? 

 

I want to see this beast run soon... 

[Doubletrouble]

 Looking good! 

[PilotHouse2500]

Well, short of a few things to tidy up, "Pa's Shed" is complete for the year and I plan next weekend geting back to the truck.  Got lots to do, so hopefully I can keep motivated and start to wrap up all the loose ends there!

 

Edited September 18, 2023 by PilotHouse2500

[Mopar1973Man]

Just was showing off your photos to my friend of your Cummins Quad Cab. 

[PilotHouse2500]

Snow birds!  Once my tendonitis clears up back to the build!

 

[PilotHouse2500]

few days of work shown here:

 

rear door skins made

 

prepped rear doors for skin addition

 

added power blocks for the rear window  power

 

 

rebuilt door side of the check arms replacing and re-enforcing the area

 

 

[PilotHouse2500]

Passenger side tacked on.