M43b1 driving

[billyzz]

https://youtu.be/-3CfZYnyyjc

 

[billyzz]

Oops
Wrong movie
BRB

 

[billyzz]

https://youtu.be/kpy9Man9E9c

 

[billyzz]

Itll go 50mph on any grade i found so far.
I think I have vapor lock
When its warm it dies at stoplights.
Starts right up again

 

[billyzz]

Well slap me silly and call me suprised.
The bone stock brakes will after careful adjustment .
Skid all 4 tires.
Takes some leg strength but
Those brakes work fine.
My drums have never been turned and the previous owner installed new master and wheel cylinders.

 

[nattieleather]

Your truck looks good! And I liked the armor too!

 

[billyzz]

Starting on the power steering upgrade tomorrow!

 

[billyzz]

Snake river 4x4 threw the instructions in with the parts i bought.
We will probably need them

 

[60Buick]

That's a good looking truck.

 

[billyzz]

That's a good looking truck.

thank you

 

[billyzz]

All new wires everywhere
Surgery lights converted to 12 volt led
New clutch
Sound and temperature insulating materials in cab
Power steering
318 and new process 435
40,000 btu heater
Cigarette lighter
Yep
Been busy alright

 

[billyzz]

I just did the math.
The heater i put in my truck is enough for a 2000 square foot home.

 

[Another Ahab]

I just did the math.
The heater i put in my truck is enough for a 2000 square foot home.

There won't be NOBODY complaining about the cold in that cab.

 

[billyzz]

There won't be NOBODY complaining about the cold in that cab.


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Thats the plan.
I want it warm in the entire ambulance including the big old doctorin area.

 

[billyzz]

So far mine has
12 volt
318 engine
435 transmission
205 transfer case
Power steering
Locking hubs
40,000 BTU heater
and lots of sound and heat insulation.
Interior lights are LEDs
Complete new wiring throughout
Electric wipers
Thats all i can think of right now
I haven't decided on disc brakes and road gears yet.
They are both expensive.
What makes me undecided on the brakes is.
Even if I dont go disc
I still want new lines, dual cylinder and booster
And if I am going to all that money and time
Wouldnt it be worthwhile to just bite the bullet and upgrade all the way so that replacement parts are cheap and everywhere?

 

[billyzz]

I caught my parking brake pad on fire today.
I forgot to release it and drove about 100 feet when the cab filled with smoke
I stopped and looked under there
Sure nuff a little bit of flame.
Used my fire extinguisher for the first time in my life

 

[Another Ahab]

I caught my parking brake pad on fire today.
I forgot to release it and drove about 100 feet when the cab filled with smoke
I stopped and looked under there
Sure nuff a little bit of flame.
Used my fire extinguisher for the first time in my life

 

[billyzz]

Nobody i have asked has ever had to use one either.
Cheap insurance.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Nice truck, nice pictures and video. You really don't need to 'light' a fire under it to keep warm! that heater unit you fitted should do the task just fine!

 

[billyzz]

4 minute movie
https://youtu.be/uaOivolV6Fg