48 DODGE Pilot House Rat

billy · Jan 11, 2014

I-R-POPS said:
Don't like to rush into anything. At this rate I figure about 1 1/2 weeks to install tank and compressor. Dang, I'm slow.

dont feel bad
i have been thinking about finishing my interior for three years
so far
the think part is as far as i have gotten......

I-R-POPS · Jan 15, 2014

Baby steps

I got the tank mounted and plumbed in, put 180 psi in it and left it overnite.
Didn't get back out there to work on the compressor today but I did still
have 165 psi still in the system. I'll take that.

Just need to get the pump on.
Pretty exciting stuff eh?

I-R-POPS · Jan 18, 2014

Progress

Got the compressor mounted. Just need to wire in a switch, a relay, and a pressure switch. Then I can get rid of the air hose going out the rear window. I'm out of room under the rear deck.

bruno · Jan 18, 2014

Looks great! Yeah it looks like space is at a premium.

billy · Jan 18, 2014

bruno said:
Looks great! Yeah it looks like space is at a premium.

I hangout over at pops house once in awhile
So I get to see first hand what is going on with this build.
He has done a great job stuffing 10 lbs of dookie in a
5lb bag

His,welds look great and I think he has done a fantastic job.

billy · Jan 18, 2014

Just in time for spring cruising!!!

I-R-POPS · Jan 19, 2014

bruno said:
Looks great! Yeah it looks like space is at a premium.

Thanks Bruno. Obviously I'm not in any hurry.

I-R-POPS · Jan 19, 2014

billy said:
Just in time for spring cruising!!!

I hear you there. I'm looking forward to being a irresponsible sorry
sucker that would rather cruise this thing than work.

You want to buy a lap top?

billy · Jan 19, 2014

I-R-POPS said:
I hear you there. I'm looking forward to being a irresponsible sorry
sucker that would rather cruise this thing than work.

You want to buy a lap top?

i hear ya got some reloading stuff for cheap too.

i'll be over tuesday

sgtpontiac · Jan 23, 2014

Looking good Pops....

You're moving right along there.....

I-R-POPS · Jan 24, 2014

sgtpontiac said:
You're moving right along there.....

Hey Sarge-- where you been?
I'm glad you're not hung up in a snow bank up there.

Thanks, slow but I got nothing but time.
I went out to the shop yesterday and worked on the wiring
for the compressor but every time I turned around I was
just standing in front of the heater staring. For some reason
winter this year has been miserable for me.

Old Iron · Jan 24, 2014

Standing in front of the heat is where some of the best work gets done

I'd like to have been as far along as you with my projects but OP's projects come first [

ratrodney · Jan 25, 2014

I absolutley love this build! Definate inspiration! RR[dr

I-R-POPS · Jan 25, 2014

Old Iron said:
Standing in front of the heat is where some of the best work gets done

Man if that's the case, I've got this stuff figured out!
Nothing to it. Seems like I've done a lot of it lately.

I-R-POPS · Jan 25, 2014

ratrodney said:
I absolutley love this build! Definate inspiration! RR[dr

Thanks, I'll take that as a compliment coming from you.
Your build was a big factor in me going this direction.
You need to get on the road and maybe we can meet up somewhere.

GJunktionMike · Jan 26, 2014

I-R-POPS said:
Old Iron said:

Standing in front of the heat is where some of the best work gets done

Man if that's the case, I've got this stuff figured out!
Nothing to it. Seems like I've done a lot of it lately.

Click to expand...

Heat? What heat? You guys have heat?

I-R-POPS · Jan 27, 2014

GJunktionMike said:
I-R-POPS said:

Heat? What heat? You guys have heat?

Click to expand...

I used to think heat in a shop was over rated. I figured if you were cold you weren't working hard enough then ..............I GOT OLD!!!
Now it's no heat no work period.

billy · Jan 27, 2014

I-R-POPS said:
GJunktionMike said:

I used to think heat in a shop was over rated. I figured if you were cold you weren't working hard enough then ..............I GOT OLD!!!
Now it's no heat no work period.

Click to expand...

darn tootin
when i had my 63 willys
i worked on that thing in a gravel driveway in colorado in WINTER
i paid my dues.

bob w · Jan 27, 2014

I'm with you, Pops. No heat, no work. Unfortunately, I was born to the wrong parents. Northerners. Was supposed to be a southern boy.

sgtpontiac · Jan 27, 2014

I'm here......

I-R-POPS said:
Hey Sarge-- where you been?
I'm glad you're not hung up in a snow bank up there.

Thanks, slow but I got nothing but time.
I went out to the shop yesterday and worked on the wiring
for the compressor but every time I turned around I was
just standing in front of the heater staring. For some reason
winter this year has been miserable for me.

Honestly I've gotten in the barn a few times...picking away at the Thing....This winter has been a bummer for everyone....hope it warms up soon....

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