75 Dually Project - 22s and stylin

Naturally I am very interested in the ride adjustment as well! What throws the sensors off is the speed at which they move. I have slowed down the exhaust and also I am starting to play with the adjusters on the intakes as well. I think the system will do fine on the road because there are 3 settings for the sensitivity in the ECU, so you can set how accurate you want the system to be. It will just come down to trail and error once I get it on the road. When I get it to that stage I will update the post.

Took this pic over the weekend once the truck was up and running.

Starting on the interior and especially the dash. Time to cut and weld some sheet metal!

Also been working on doing some center console renderings. Tons of work ahead...

Working on the dash tonight. I fastened the dash down to the cowl and then began to make the forms that I will use to cut out the sheet metal. I used manila file folders and cut them up to fit the shape I wanted.

Tomorrow I will cut out the sheet metal and begin the fun work!

I have all my air vents picked out for the AC system now. I will have to modify the existing duct system to make it work, but that was to be expected... I am also going to work on how I send the rear compartment AC as well. Got some interesting ideas for that as well...

I also will be installing the stereo system fairly soon. I have not picked out a head unit yet. So many choices... At least I know it will fit in original slot. I took an old DIN chassis receiver tonight and checked the dimensions, and it was perfect.

Today was an interesting day. I met one of my new neighbors. He is the graphic designer for RPM Magazine! He is building a super cool pro street mustang (new body style).

I also got some work done on the dually. Just as I got started cutting out the sheet metal for the dash my 15 year old scroll saw died... So off to Sears I went to buy a new one. Once I got back I finished cutting out everything I needed and got busy beating the metal into submission. Then I tacked welded everything in and did the end cap on the passenger side.

Tomorrow I will finish up the drivers side and get to finishing up the attachment points so it is solid all the way around. After that I will start on the AC vents. Whew! Lots of stuff to still do... Stay tuned...

Tonight I was checking on the Google Play store and there was the new Android App for Accuair iLevel! So I down loaded it and went out to the shop and tried it on the truck (OK it worked just the same as the Apple app I was already using) but it worked perfectly. So now I only need one device to run everything in the truck, iLevel, Bluetooth to the stereo, GPS speedometer, Maps, etc.. Super cool!!!

So if you have iLevel go download the app and throw that Apple device out the window... Just kiddin'!

I ordered my seats tonight. I have been looking at a ton of OEM solutions (take outs and junk yard stuff) and aftermarket as well. Below is what I chose. Some may not like them, and some will, but I have spent thousands of miles in similar seats and they are really comfortable.

I could not find any OEM seats that did not look like hell. So I went aftermarket. I will be doing a custom console that will go from the dash to the rear of the cabin. Still working on some renderings, but I have a good idea what I want just need to get it down on paper.

I also ordered my new carpet as well. Hopefully this dash will be done in a couple of weeks and I can finish up the interior and get on the paint. Ready for this ride to be done!

Great build thread. Keep the progress pics coming!

DZL1.

Man this has been a long week... work has been super busy with lots of traveling, but I did get some work done on the truck.

I got the mounting tabs done on the dash last night, yeah I know parts you can't see, but they take as much if not more time than the parts you do see. Especially if you want them done right.

I have started working on the drivers side dash sheet metal. Should have it completed tonight. I also took out the old ash tray and cleaned up and metal worked the opening. I am going to use the old stereo opening for the AC controls. Next I will have the dash sprayed in primer so I can start to work on the body filler (bondo). After that I will shoot another couple of coats of primer and then shoot the interior in the final color.

My seats came in as well as the carpet. Can't wait to get them installed. Things are starting to come together...

I have a question on the wheels. I see you put " to the machine shop to get them cut down " // How do they cut them down? I want to do the same thing. I have a 1993 C3500 that I just got & getting started on. I found a set on Craig's list. They are cut down from 22.5" to 22" // Thanks

Very simple. They put them on a lathe and milled down the mounting surface that the tire mounts to down to 22" from 22.5". Basically they remove around 1/4" of material from the inside of the rim to make the new dimension and allow you to use street tires instead of the heavy duty truck tires.

Hope that helps!