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I started to play with swapping front springs like you did, but right now I am living with it until I take him apart this winter for a frame repaint - paint is faded out after 25 years. It could be that the springs in the rear were swapped from side to side when we redid the truck many years ago. usually, the springs for the drivers side are a higher spring rate than the passenger side to allow for the weight of a driver and fuel if the tank is on the same side.
Finally got around to ordering all the tie rod parts I need. I think I might have put 1000miles on my truck this whole year. Very sad. After its back together and inspected, no big projects for a while. Should prob get some actual driving in. I should have it all street legal again just in time for some snow.
All new tie rods and ends done, alignment is done, just need to get inspected. Gonna take it to work today, I miss driving it.
Took it out for a spin last night
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Dude's got a full tank o' gas!!
Damn with a full tank of gas he doubled the value of the truck. :devil2:
Luvit, no cell phones while driving, but hey it's OK to snap photographs at 0mph, lol. Nice color dash lights too, where ya get those at.
Temp gauge isn't pegged in the red, too. That's a good looking Mighty Max! ;]Quote:
Originally Posted by Fordubishi
Brad- the dash lights are from pep boys. They are #194. It takes 3 for the cluster.
Noah- I've been lucky and that is one prob I haven't had yet. Last night it wouldn't happen, when I was out it was around 45degs! Temp dropped like crazy in the last 3 days
Oh so pretty!
I checked on them dashlights and 194 is a basic series of lights for a dash. Is there an additional letter after the 194, Like 194R for red, 194B for blue, 195LL, what's the name brand of lights. I really like the hue on your dash lights. I have tried the dk.blue and can't see the dash hardly at all. I am using the 194R now and it looks like this, The Blue below is an example of what I tried.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobsnewdirection
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Brad- these are the lights I got. They are pilot brand. They are leds, could be a little bit brighter but they are pretty good.
The ones I still have are going to replace the lights in the heater. I have no idea how to change them yet, kind of afraid to try because there is a big crack in the surround.
Ahhh that helps a lot Bob, thanks. I see also they are Blue. I'll do a look around to see where we have a Pep Boys or order online.
On my heater control lights they were a simple change. I only had one light for this and they have the same type of 194 push in adapter that the dash lights have, but it is a smaller version of it with the smaller bulb installed. The adapter also had a power wire connected instead of the copper connection rings glued on the dash display. I think they get the greenish color from the surround plate lens inside. The compartment with the lens is hot plastic spot welded and enclosed inside the cavity space. Looks to be a PIA to remove the green tint lens since the plastic welding will need to be separated without cracking it.
The bulbs are even dimmer then the led lights I think. I can see your dash lit up nicely it compare.
I did a search for your dash ring surround and located a part number MB424014. Try googling that and maybe you can find a replacement. There seems to be many available for a reasonable price.
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I've seen them on eBay, I'll buy one before I try to work on the old one, it's going to fall apart as soon as I touch it.
If you can't find those bulbs and want me to get them I can pick them up and sent them to you. Th Pep boys I got them from is only 15 mins away from me
Thanks Bob, I was looking at some at the pilot website, but they were a little different with 4 square led holders on the bulbs areas. Pretty sure these are the high priced ones though. I'm going to stop by Orielly's & Maybe AutoZone today in afternoon to see if they have them stocked. On the pilot site it said that they are affiliated as sellers. If they don't have them I'll get with you on your offer, appreciate it.
Well, I checked the local auto stores and no go. Looked for a pepboys and it seems they are all on the west coast of the state. What makes them so privileged to us east coasters. Well it's ok, they get all the rain.
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Well, I think I will take you up on that offer sir if you don't mind. The dash takes 4 you said. If you can swing 4 red and 4 of the blue just like you have, that should work. Just as long as they are not the $20 each lights, lol.
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This is what I am running now, with 2 extra gauges below in amber because one is oil pressure and I definitely need to see that one. Those will stay same or I'll go to the blue on them and vacuum gauge and red on dash.
Anyway, let me know the damages and I'll paypal your account or however you want it, instantly.
Don't need to run down there immediately, if you can schedule it in your day is fine. :)
I'll PM and address to you ahead of time here.
Those red gauges look sick, that's the route I plan on going with mine too but it's a second gen.
Anyone know how many 194s the second gen cluster with tach takes? I have one I've been planning on installing but haven't looked at it in a long time. Also, what do I need for oil pressure sending unit, can I install without that being done first?
I have a 2nd Gen tach cluster sitting on the workbench in the garage, I can take a look for you.
If you want to save a little dough, you can use Testor's model enamel at the hobby store and paint the clear bulbs. I have the color codes needed for brake light red and turn signal amber somewhere.
If you search for wiring up an electric fuel pump, people are using oil pressure sending switches as safety interlocks. The wiring instructions and parts needed are all there.
By the way did you ever figure out the cockeyed stance issue?
Noah- nope, the stance is still a mistery. I cheated and put a 2in drop block on the driver side for now until I get to trying new body mounts. It beat me for now.
I found my tach cluster, that is the same setup as non tach as far as replacement bulbs. 5 total-3 light the face and both signal indicators.