Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)
I got started on my summer project the last couple days. I found this thing on Craig's list for $100 and drove it home. It's a 78 Dodge Monaco 23' with a 440. Here's what it looked like when I brought...
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With the right aerodynamics, you could probably get, oh 9 mpg instead of 8:B
As long as the windows are OK, I don't see any reason not to reuse them. I would eliminate the front one on the cab-over....which may present your metal problem, but if you cut the size of the cab-over enough, you may have enough sheet metal.
The suggestions about re-wiring are good, as were all of that poster's suggestions. I realize that you are trying to keep this within budget....and that budget is almost non-existant, so try to figure which "upgrades" are best for you. Just keep SAFETY the priority.
Your idea for the roof joist is a good one, but you may find a problem with the various thru-roof fittings....will the fan and A/C reach down through the thicker overhead? I'm sure they make them that will, but will the ones you have??? You want to keep things pretty much the same. Just a thought:h
Love the pictures...keep them coming!!:)
Bill
As long as the windows are OK, I don't see any reason not to reuse them. I would eliminate the front one on the cab-over....which may present your metal problem, but if you cut the size of the cab-over enough, you may have enough sheet metal.
The suggestions about re-wiring are good, as were all of that poster's suggestions. I realize that you are trying to keep this within budget....and that budget is almost non-existant, so try to figure which "upgrades" are best for you. Just keep SAFETY the priority.
Your idea for the roof joist is a good one, but you may find a problem with the various thru-roof fittings....will the fan and A/C reach down through the thicker overhead? I'm sure they make them that will, but will the ones you have??? You want to keep things pretty much the same. Just a thought:h
Love the pictures...keep them coming!!:)
Bill
