Pilothouse/RAM3500 build

[Mopar1973Man]

I want to see it roll someday. Video is required. 

[PilotHouse2500]

On to the driver side.  Second time always easier! 

[PilotHouse2500]

And done.

[PilotHouse2500]

Tipping doghouse basically done, some welding needs finished off under the rad support.

 

 

[JAG1]

Your doing an amazing job that entails a lot of work. It is looking very straight and looks like it's going to be beautiful when completed. I love it and Merry Christmas.

 

[PilotHouse2500]

It's been awhile since yu last visit here.  

 

Updates:  outter body work all done as far as I can go.  I have started interior work and figuring out how and what I want layed out in the cab.  So some shots of the fender "rivets" which are now carriage bolts turned down to look like rivets, NOS arm rests for the people doors, and under dash panels built that will hold AC vents, AC controls and a radio.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 18 by PilotHouse2500

[JAG1]

@PilotHouse2500, I am savin up for it but, you keep adding so much value I can't keep pace.

[PilotHouse2500]

been a while for an update, so here you go:

Power for front doors 

 

AC condensor rock gaurd

 

foot pedal head light dimmer

 

Turbo gauges holes punched in

 

Cenrter console

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mopar1973Man]

Some day we might see it move? I'm dying to see it roll.

[PilotHouse2500]

22 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

Some day we might see it move? I'm dying to see it roll.

 

He's SUPPOSED to go in for paint this spring....frantically trying to find the energy/time to get everything done in time.  The list keeps seems to keep growing sadly instead of shrinking!  And I have a dockett already of woodworking projects I need to start on this spring as well (gotta pay for this all somehow as inflation is eating my main job check pretty efficiently). So figure about 1 year or so after I get parts back from paint I hope to have him on the road.  And I AM planning a drive out to CA to visit my buddy for his car/truck show and hope to loop up thru the NW as part of the trip.

[Mopar1973Man]

Yeah I get it. I'm on the other side dealing with my limitations too (money & health wise). I know this has been a super long running project. Hopefully I'll be able to build my project ride after my cancer treatment. Still planning on building a C Body Mopar on a 2nd gen frame that will have also a 6BT Cummins. Just gotta take care of me first then I'll most likely start next year.

[Doubletrouble]

 The economy is hindering everyone. I have my truck and a list of wants and needs for her but can't seem to find the time or money. I'd really like to get started on rust repair soon before it gets out if hand. There are also mechanical upgrades I like to make for longevity.  The price of just living is cutting into everything.

[Mopar1973Man]

25 minutes ago, Doubletrouble said:

 The economy is hindering everyone. I have my truck and a list of wants and needs for her but can't seem to find the time or money. I'd really like to get started on rust repair soon before it gets out if hand. There are also mechanical upgrades I like to make for longevity.  The price of just living is cutting into everything.

Truth... 

[PilotHouse2500]

weekend's work:  Inner fender vertical panel and arc test panel.

 

 

[PilotHouse2500]

A few steps closer....taking forever it seems: 6 hours days working on this thing and still not done!  Hopefully, today I can call passenger side "done".

 

 

[PilotHouse2500]

calling passenger side done, moving to drivers side

 

 

[PilotHouse2500]

Seems I forgot to upload a bunch of stuff!  Wood working season is upon me so even slower than normal for a while.  Paint WILL happen this summer/early fall, so I HAVE to be ready!   Might have some long days ahead of me to get everything done between wood and truck.   Meanwhile, inner fenders done, hood ornament mounted, shift boot mount in, fuse block mounted and radio mounted.

 

 

Edited April 17 by PilotHouse2500

[PilotHouse2500]

After getting my 90° down tube...figured I needed a tich more room (advice from others I was FORCED to listen to, LOL).  The results:

 

 

[Mopar1973Man]

Awesome. Looks really good. Lots of room. Still heat shield the pipe again for air space too. 

[PilotHouse2500]

Just now, Mopar1973Man said:

Awesome. Looks really good. Lots of room. Still heat shield the pipe again for air space too. 

fer sure!