My New-to-Me Ram

[Old Fart]

Thanks Scott for this section. I posted this before in another thread but now I have a home, lol. Plus I get to say that posted first in a new forum!! (Sorry Hemant!!)

https://i.postimg.cc/CxskY4Gs/IMG-1198.jpg

[Scrape]

Nice! Breaking in the new section with a beast!

[allicedout]

Thanks Scott for this section. I posted this before in another thread but now I have a home, lol. Plus I get to say that posted first in a new forum!! (Sorry Hemant!!)

https://s26.postimg.org/uqhsm59qh/DSCF8326.jpg

You got me! Nice rig!

[RedSN]

You must of just washed it.

There's no snow, so it's July.
It's July, but there's no bugs on the windshield or grill :D

Nice looking Wagon!

[03svt]

Bet you'll appreciate it this winter! Nice truck Sir!

[Old Fart]

Thank you gentlemen. Haven't had time to wash it yet or drive it much. But hardly any bugs around these days...probably all frozen!!

[Old Fart]

I think the fenders are done! lol

https://i.postimg.cc/xjxPhsBQ/IMG-1189.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/52vqHfy9/IMG-1190.jpg

I found a set of fenders locally for $75. They have a bit of surface rust but they are solid.

https://i.postimg.cc/wvxhbJV3/IMG-1174.jpg

Removed the blue paint with lacquer thinner.

https://i.postimg.cc/J4sQLNWk/IMG-1180.jpg

A bit of minor body work, treated all the rust with DOM16 and used leftover paint. Thank god for fender flares!

https://i.postimg.cc/L6G36JH0/IMG-1193.jpg

[newbiestangowner]

Wow ! Good job [emoji106] [emoji106]

[ZR]

Didn't that clean it up nicely, well done young man.

[Zippy]

NICE!

[Old Fart]

Thank you! Now I'm on the hunt for a new silver box. Mechanically, it is a sound truck so I'll try to keep it as long as I can.

[Old Fart]

As previously posted, this is the newer box I got for the Ram.

https://i.postimg.cc/KzF2PgFp/IMG-1816.jpg

I think it was time for a replacement! lol

https://i.postimg.cc/4xDZ3S0g/IMG-1838.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/25nYLxpB/IMG-1843.jpg

[ZR]

Much needed.

[Old Fart]

Got the frame painted with 2 coats of DOM16...Canadian version of POR15. Plus added 2 coats of paint for areas exposed to sunlight.

https://i.postimg.cc/sxYQPVm4/IMG-1861.jpg

[RedSN]

That cleaned up nice!

[ZR]

Really nice

[Old Fart]

Box is installed. Next is repairing small rust spots, installing fender flares and box liner.

https://i.postimg.cc/JnL5mppT/IMG-1887.jpg

[Old Fart]

Got the cap on :)

https://i.postimg.cc/NfGzQJ5C/IMG-1892.jpg

[ZR]

Given it a new life.

[Old Fart]

Well, this happened today. Broken cab bolt.

https://i.postimg.cc/W1bzkcB2/IMG-2542.jpg

Did anyone encounter this before?

It's the most rearward bolt on the passenger side (there are 6 bolts holding the cab...well 5 now, lol). I don't see an easy fix. I know it's rusty, but I need to make it last as long as I can.

[RedSN]

I don't see an easy fix. I know it's rusty, but I need to make it last as long as I can.

https://photos.smugmug.com/TMC/i-Ghrw6dr/0/d53ba8b7/L/fix-L.jpg

[Old Fart]

LMAO!!!! Thinking about something very similar.

[Laffs]

You asking if there's another way to fix beyond removing the broken bolt and installing a new one?

[Old Fart]

Ya, don't think I'm going to either jack up the cab or cut a hole in the floor.

[Laffs]

Don't those bolt in from underneath on the 3rd Gens?

[Old Fart]

Yes, and that's the problem. If I was to cut a hole in the cab floor and reach down 6 inches, I don't think I can loosen the thread portion if there is any of it sticking out. If there is, maybe welding a nut on it might do it...but that sounds like a summer project. So I think it will be my redneck repair for now.

[Scrape]

Redneck repair would use that brake pad that Don posted or some sort of metal lying around. An Engineer would use epoxy and duct tape. LOL


Yes, and that's the problem. If I was to cut a hole in the cab floor and reach down 6 inches, I don't think I can loosen the thread portion if there is any of it sticking out. If there is, maybe welding a nut on it might do it...but that sounds like a summer project. So I think it will be my redneck repair for now.

[Old Fart]

That's exactly what is planned...6 inch muffler clamp, lol.

[Laffs]

Soak it for a week or two with penetrating fluid, then drill and ez out, or just drill it out entirely. Welding a nut could work as well if you got access.

[Old Fart]

Thanks. All depends what I see when cut open the floor when it's warmer. Still too damn cold.

[Old Fart]

Not proud of this, but the side-step holds my weight and I think it should last until summer.

https://i.postimg.cc/nrmdy8Wy/IMG-2554.jpg

[ZR]

Great idea.

[Laffs]

Red Green would be proud.

[mavrrrick]

I approve!!!

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[Old Fart]

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