4X4X4 roof console and dakota digital dash

fireguywtc · Post by **fireguywtc** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 2:10 pm

Very nice! I look forward to hearing how well it runs.

rattlecan · Post by **rattlecan** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:48 pm

It was a really good weekend. I fired the big block for the first time. Runs very nice, crisp throttle response.
Here are a few videos of the start up.( this was taken with my phone, sorry for the quality ) It is being started with open shorty headers. muffler system will be built this week along with the new winch bumper. Enjoy!

The pushbutton start......

running....

FormerMarine1981 · Post by **FormerMarine1981** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:53 pm

Awesome man. I like the push button start.

fireguywtc · Post by **fireguywtc** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:56 pm

Very nice! Is there still a key of some kind?

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:38 pm

That's cool!

Just curious, how do you get to the ACC option for just the radio and stuff?

jp2005 · Post by **jp2005** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:57 pm

Fordnatic · Post by **Fordnatic** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:07 pm

I don't know how his works, but on our new SHO you have to press the brake to start. For ACC you have to hold the start button for 4 sec without pressing the brake. It would be interesting to know what kind of kit was used to retrofit here.

rattlecan · Post by **rattlecan** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:51 pm

1971ford wrote:Just curious, how do you get to the ACC option for just the radio and stuff?

Thanks guys! I am going to make separate switches for the ignition, accessories, fuel pumps etc. So to start it for example I will need to arm the system, arm the ignition, start the fuel pump and hit the start button. There is alot to do here but this adds to the difficulty in stealing my truck

There is going to be an overhead console with all the switches. including the ARB lockers and load leveling system. I will start building that in a week or two.
The A/C controls, wipers and headlights will be mounted on the dash under the dakota digital instrument cluster.

67 ford f100s rule · Post by **67 ford f100s rule** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:00 pm

Your crew is cooking along. I bet that engine has buckets of torque to it. i cant wait to see the finished product.

rattlecan · Post by **rattlecan** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:42 pm

I hope it has lots of torque and power too! Gonna need it! this is one heavy truck.
here's a few shots.
the new dakota digital dash

mated to the new bezel

I took measurements of the roof radius of the rear cab and made a forming jig for the headliner. I have chipboard that I will wet down and clamp it to this so I can have a formed rear headliner to glue the material to.

forrestbump · Post by **forrestbump** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:06 pm

I'm an FE guy to my core... but your 385 is one sweet soundin' motor!

rattlecan · Post by **rattlecan** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:29 pm

I am a hard core FE guy as well. I needed more cubes so I had to go with this 385 series. Bored and stroked to 557.
Headed to the exhaust shop. Just barely fits on the trailer.

BigBlueF250 · Post by **BigBlueF250** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:12 pm

MAN! That is ALOT of truck!! Can't wait to see it with the new tires and wheels on it!!

Steve

FormerMarine1981 · Post by **FormerMarine1981** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:54 pm

Man that thing looks nice. Great work.

cloudwalker · Post by **cloudwalker** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:09 pm

The truck is looking great. Keep up the good work.

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