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First Drive!
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Posted on March 31, 2013 by ConradMarch 31, 2013

After a couple of frustrating days fighting with the brakes, I finally figured out was was wrong; the pedal ratio was too high at 11 or so. I had to shim the power booster/master cylinder so that I could lower … Continue reading →

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Finishing Up The Last of the Wiring
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Posted on March 29, 2013 by ConradMarch 29, 2013

With the fenders on and having rebuilt the headlight buckets, it was time to install the headlights and parking/turnsignal lamps and proceed to wire everything up. I ran all of the wires up to the front in plastic split wiring … Continue reading →

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Installing the Front Fenders and Grill!
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Posted on March 24, 2013 by ConradMarch 24, 2013

Moving right along now. Since I now have the fuel and brake lines installed and there is no issues with the engine or rest of the mechanicals, it is now time to finish putting the front clip on. The passenger … Continue reading →

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Give Me a Brake!
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Posted on March 18, 2013 by ConradMarch 19, 2013

Finally down to the last really big mechanical task. Running all the brake lines and hoses. Before starting this task, I had laid out a diagram of all the pieces that I thought I needed to complete the job. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Finally! It is Alive!
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Posted on March 18, 2013 by ConradMarch 19, 2013

Okay, fixed all the fuel delivery problems, we have gas up to the injectors. Got the new pump with it’s billet aluminum pulley (ugh) installed and bolted it up to the engine, put the belt back on and tightened everything … Continue reading →

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Installing Noise and Thermal Insulation
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Posted on March 18, 2013 by ConradMarch 18, 2013

I little while ago I insulated the sides of the body prior to doing the wiring. Now it is time to finish up the insulation task. I am using two different types on insulation, mainly because a good friend of … Continue reading →

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Getting Into The Red Zone!
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After all of this time, I am finally getting to where I can see the end of the Dodge Wagon project in sight. There is a light at the end of the tunnel! The past few weeks have seen some … Continue reading →

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Filler Up!
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Posted on March 8, 2013 by ConradMarch 8, 2013

Time to change/add fluids to the old girl and see if we can get her running! Adding Fluids – boy that was expensive! Change engine oil – 7 qts 5W – 20W Synthetic Valvoline New oil filter – MOPAR 090 … Continue reading →

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Installing the Fuel Lines
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Posted on March 8, 2013 by ConradMarch 8, 2013

On to an important step! Time to finish up wiring the fuel module, and running the fuel lines up to the fuel rail prior to trying to start the engine! To get started I dropped the fuel tank back down … Continue reading →

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A Few More Details …
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Posted on March 8, 2013 by ConradMarch 8, 2013

In between waiting on parts to arrive, I decided to tie up a few loose ends. 1st up was installing the front and rear speakers and getting them wired up, now was a good time to do this before I … Continue reading →

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