99 FL60 mutt/conversion/repower project build

[malibu795]

Rear lights wired, dash put back together bunch of other little stuff...

Doing good until last hole... It will work... Fix it later.. dam human. I should know better than do stuff like that with fatigued... Think I'll wait to break out the P-grinder and carbine bitts to enlarge the holes for the gauges until I get some sleep

 

[NC-smokinlmm]

Looking good Adam! I will say that you have proven to have the most motivation on this site. I have watched you rebuild several engines and now you have built your own custom pull rigg. I have a great amount of respect for you...

 

[PureHybrid]

Some people think it looks trashy, but just clock the gauge face so it sits how you want.

 

[malibu795]

Thanks.

Most likely redo the panel put those bottom center 3 in a row instead of two staggered and center in line with outter two

 

[jlawles2]

If anyone ask tell them you put it that way so you can see it when you drive.

While it would be nice to have all of the parts custom machined or CNC cut, sometimes its what you have time for and can afford. For those that do not like it, tell them to do a better job themselves.

The way I see it, you have more invested in the last 2 years rebuilding engines than most people have behind the keyboard trashing your work. Right now, I am quite impressed by the motivation and drive you have in keeping the previous truck going while working on this one, then when it finally took out the block you dove into the FL with everything you have. I applaud your self motivation as most people would have thrown in the towel and just picked up the keys to someone else's rig and started driving. If I had access to the tools you needed to make that dash, I would cut you one and send it up. I am certain after 50-100k miles you will find a layout you want over what you currently have laid out.

 

[malibu795]

Thanks guys.
Maybe get someone to make one out of aluminum or another steel sheet after the holidays.. it will get me down the road in legal fashion though

 

[NC-smokinlmm]

Send me the dimensions and I'll cut one out of stainless on the plasma for you...

 

[malibu795]

:thumb:

 

[malibu795]

Some new
some old
Some digital
Some mechanical
some Isspro
some auto meter..
Phantoms blend well with the R14000 Isspro
Got a MUTT dash for sure

 

[Dozerboy]

Heck if they all work that’s better than half the trucks I drive. Even some of the new trucks.....


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[PureHybrid]

I love the Phantom2 gauges in mine, awesome at night. Don't think I'll ever go back to an incandescent bulb gauge again.

That arrangement doesn't look bad at all.

 

[malibu795]

Heck if they all work that’s better than half the trucks I drive. Even some of the new trucks.....


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At minimum 4 that are mechanical should work lol

I love the Phantom2 gauges in mine, awesome at night. Don't think I'll ever go back to an incandescent bulb gauge again.

That arrangement doesn't look bad at all.

IDK the phantom 2 where LED?
Mine are normal phantom..
the Isspro are LED..
Obviously the digital sport comp guages are LED
Some time next year I'll have matching style

 

[lutzjk913]

I love the Phantom2 gauges in mine, awesome at night. Don't think I'll ever go back to an incandescent bulb gauge again.

That arrangement doesn't look bad at all.

Same here. Just ordered another one to add on the pillar.

 

[malibu795]

Need to clean up under it...figured I'd let see some sunshine

 

[lutzjk913]

Looking good!!!

 

[jlawles2]

Sweet. Throw some good rubber on it, update he tags if out, and hook to something heavy.
I always enjoy seeing what you have going on with it. Be glad to see it finally hooked to a load as I have watched several of your builds and always enjoy what you are up to.

 

[malibu795]

Heck if they all work that’s better than half the trucks I drive. Even some of the new trucks.....


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did bench test on the tach and speed o.. tach works,, speedo doesn't.... and its thanks giving weekend... looks like I'm robbing the 3 3/8 160mph gauge out of my Malibu for a little while


boot gauge died too IDK why..

 

[jlawles2]

boot gauge died too IDK why..

By chance, did you pinch the line or over pressure it on the bench? Don't forget to check to see if something is covering the inlet sending unit or gauge.

 

[malibu795]

By chance, did you pinch the line or over pressure it on the bench? Don't forget to check to see if something is covering the inlet sending unit or gauge.

it wont go back to 0 once pressure is relieved..

isspro speedo is heading back to Oregon.. its doesn't even turn on and rattles as you roll it around.. someone didn't fully soder something..
pulling the 3 3/8 gauge out the Malibu happens to be a 160mph gauge unitl isspro gets me a new one.... they go full strength again Monday.

been working backside of the dash, getting all the lights on the truck working
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calling up auto meter Monday see what they can do with the boost gauge

 

[malibu795]

Got dash in, tank sending units wired, lift pump relay properly mounted, manual control of the fan Clutch done,

Went up an Down my driveway.. ~1/2 mile long got it up to 55ish fairly easily.. haven't put AFC live on it yet.. truck does 12psi of boost and 650° egt with stock fueling..
Think I got room to work with it..

Let it idle for a bit... It decided to left me know I fogot to tighten the lower radiator hose clamp...by putting 4-5gallons of coolant on the ground..