Time to repaint the dashboard. After the dash had been coated with K38 High Build primer it was blocked smooth with 180, 220 and 400 wet sandpaper. I then coated it with DC 3030 sealer and let it set up … Continue reading
Before I could finish up wiring the engine and transmission, I had to install the sensors for the temperature and oil pressure gauges. The Dakota Digital Gauge set requires that you use the sensors that they supply with the gauge … Continue reading
Well, it is time to get rid of the last of the original paint! I blew the dust off my sandblaster, filled it with 60 grit silica sand and set up a little blasting area outside the front of the … Continue reading
One of the last major pieces of the puzzle that must be solved prior to beginning to wire the entire wagon is to locate and mount the fuse blocks for both the computer system and for the rest of the … Continue reading
Moving right along, it is now time to install the Engine/Transmission control computer and it’s wiring harness. No major issues here other than the size of the wiring harness where it makes it way through the firewall, the size and … Continue reading
Well, I am finally down to the last fun fabrication project for the wagon. My goal here is to update the dashboard with the new Dakota Digital gauges in the existing gauge holes in the dash. Modify the heating controls … Continue reading
Time to bolt on a few more parts! I reinstalled the power master cylinder and brake pedal, again hopefully for the last time! The new steering column floor mount has a bolt sticking out from it that the pedal lever … Continue reading