Scratch Built Electrical System And 12 Volt Conversion For This Awesome 1942 Dodge Truck
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- Опубликовано: 17 май 2024
- This ‘42 Dodge is an awesome truck. Its intended mission is to appear in parades and other special functions. But to do that, it really needs to have functioning lights and such. Oh, actually being able to start would probably be good too. So on today’s episode, I get to perform one of my favorite operations - tear out every single shred of crappy old wiring and making a pile on the floor, then build a new electrical system wire by wire. I’m sure we’ll all learn something along the way. For example, we’ll learn yet again that everything takes much longer than you expect it to. @rocketresto
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That Dodge is NOT dead!
Spoiler! 😊
That Dodge Deserves to be in a Museum. You don’t see those anymore. 😂👍
'39 to '47 Dodge Trucks have Resting Parakeet Face. Nice wiring work, well done.
I enjoy your rambling commentary, it’s entertaining, don’t change a thing!
Don’t mind if I don’t! Haha.
I'm mainly a welder and fabricator, so anytime someone takes the time to put out mechanical or electrical content, I'm watching and learning! By the way, Lead Zeppelin and I say, "Ramble On!"
This was fun to watch. Remember those old vehicles where the "wiper motor" was a "wooden handle attached to the wiper and powered by a human hand?"
None of the videos are too long. People’s attention span is just too short. I enjoy the longer videos.
On another note, someone taught me years how to use electrical tape without making stuff sticky. Attach the tape as normal, then flip it so that the sticky part is to the outside of what you are wrapping. Wrap the tape the whole distance of what you are wrapping, then flip the tape so the sticky side is down. Now go over what you have wrapped again but with the sticky side down. I hope I explained that clearly.
Good video. Reminds me of the work trucks that were everywhere when I was a helper on a construction crew in the 1960's. Also reminds me of why we called the non-synchro transmission "crash boxes" back in the day. I also like those old Dodge trucks, so this was a fun one for me.
Jamie, Two words buddy...HEAT GUN. Torches are for setting things on fire. Heat guns are for melting things.
The heat gun is someone else’s favorite tool, so it’s essentially never available or findable. The torch works fine - in small doses.
I like how the rear view mirror and wiper are almost after thoughts. I'm old enough to have dealt with vacuum wipers. I understand the switch to electric. Old trucks deserve all the attention they demand :-)
I really like the old trucks. Thanks Jamie.
I, for one, enjoy and learn from your elucidations on concepts automotive. You've created a quality teaching and learning channel. Keep up the good work.
Fantastic truck, love every little piece of it, that's what a truck should look like, that grille is.... hmmm not flat.... thanks for showing it
That is a sweet truck. It somewhat reminds me of the 47 Studebaker dump truck we used to own. When I learned how to drive a manual transmission, I was taught to shift by ear and that the only time the clutch is used is for taking off from a dead stop and that once the vehicle is rolling you don't touch it the clutch pedal. My dad was an old school trucker and he was adamant about that with all of us when he taught us to drive and until any of us kids bought our own vehicles with our own money, if he was in the vehicle with any of us and he caught us "misusing" the clutch we were reprimanded and if we did it a second time in that ride we had to pull over and relinquish the driving to him. It didn't take long for us to learn to shift without using the clutch.
You have the best videos..and the rambling is classic.. Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
First I've got to say I enjoy the rambling commentary! Thank you so much for doing this video it was really enjoyable, Love them prewar trucks!
The point is to keep ramblin' man.
Keep doing the best you can
I love that old truck. Good job on the wiring. Nice, neat and easy to understand. When I wire it always looks like a wreck. So good at you!
Nice job on the truck ..
Wiring is scary to me. Thanks for doing this! No one explains like you do.
Need is the correct word! I've never owned a 40s Power Wagon or derivative but I think I need one in my life. All those super cool lights are....well, super cool! The green light up shift knob is amazing! Thanks again for sharing your humor & skills (yes, including clutch less shifting of non-synchronized manual gearboxes).
Super technical episode here. Excellent work Jamie 😎
Bringing back memories for me. Had a 53 panel truck that would stall every morning at a red light on a hill. Heel on the brakes, toe on the clutch. other heel on the gas pedal, other toe on the starter button.
Oh that’s a good one. Haven’t had to attempt that. Haha.
Rambling on is just fine that's how good machnics work stuff out
Really like these old trucks! Plus, I always learn something new watching your videos!
Dude. That radio is so awesome!
I find this video very much electrifying
Great job Jamie. Wiring is such a pain. And that wiper shaft is made of CHINESIUM. As is so many things from that side of the world. Wonderful stuff.
Ok, that radio is all kinds of cool.
Love your channel and your delivery style don’t ever change for anyone 👌👍
Ramble on Brother, ramble on.
Now own Dads 53 PW. Looking forward to cleaning it up with paint, wiring, brakes etc. Inspiring video, Thank you.
It goes without saying: KEEP RAMBLIN'!
Drive by feel- the best way to go!
Done this a few times , not that youve heard of them but ive got a 1966 Sunbeam Imp , from launch in 63 and right up to 75 these came with NO factory fuses whatsover , Chrysler UK added 3 fuses a year before they discontinued them .Scotch 33 or 88 tape is the best there is. Brilliantly entertaining and i so want a power wagon now .😎
In my younger years, I spent a lot of time around a lot of 40s through 60s ton, and ton and a half trucks with grain beds on them. Having a wooden yardstick behind or under the seat for a fuel gauge was almost mandatory.
POINTLESS? I loved it!!!! Old stuff is so much more fun. It's so much fun to drive the boss's 64 GMC 3/4 ton. The only thing is I'm 6' 5" and there is no leg room what so ever in that thing.
WOW 😳, that's really impressive 😮!!!
Nice job 👍👍👍.
The wiring Jedi!! I’ve got an old ‘50 studebaker bullet nose I need to revive one of these days.. 6volt positive ground is a mind bender
Genius! Not for the faint of heart
Excellent work Jamie 👍🏻🚛
The spaghetti king ! 🤴 👍
Beautiful job. A real work of art.
What a cool truck.
Never want to see the magic smoke.......... once it comes out there are issues............. 😀 great video!
that didn't suck. thanks for the vid
Nice job on that alternator bracket you made, if I was making that I probably would have used my Torch and heated those bends. And then you get a nice clean bend without beating on it.
Awesome truck, and video! I’ve got a 6v>12v conversion to do soon and all your coverage on things like this are great reference material! Especially the individual small issues that come up-forcing you to talk about them and stuff… yeah I greatly support that! 😁
Waytek Wire has the OEM style connectors and terminals. Chrysler used these all the way into the 80's. Aptiv Metri-Pack 56 Series
Another well timed video were just tinkering around with our 1950 pilot house 6v ,thought it would probably be a good idea to have indicators and two rear lamps bringing it into the 21st century a bit . But for now going to keep it six volts regard from sunny England.
Cool old truck
All the old Mack’s I used to drive had a rubber strap under the Signal-Stat turn signal clamp
Holy crap - a Craig Ferguson (Geoff Peterson) reference?
I stand impressed, sir. Well, I'm actually sitting, but....toss that on the stack along
with the aVe ones and we've got the makings of a fella with a genuine sense of humor!
(The truck is pretty awesome too).
- Ed on the Ridge
I don’t even know which reference I made, but I’m a big fan of them. Haha. I wasn’t tuned in when they were still on TV but I’ve watched tons of highlights, interviews and full shows on here.
The Dodge Wisperer.
People say that often but I think that name was taken. Haha.
Ok,the dodge massager then...lol
Keep ramblin Great work.
I’m sorry about your computer, I love the truck and the videos!😁
I really like that "art deco" body style. I know I have a Mopar bias, but I think it looks better than anything else of that era. I also like the "pilot house" Dodges (48-53) and I have a 56 and I like that style too, but those 39-47s are my favorite. They make a very cool street rod with a small block Mopar and 727 Torqueflite and some sort of suspension upgrade that includes disc brakes.
Also, nice work on the wiring and alternator install. All 6 volt vehicles deserve the 12 volt upgrade. I believe 1956 was the first year for 12 volt systems in Mopars, at least that's what my 56 is.
I agree! I’ve owned a ‘42 and a ‘46. I love the look and I want to own another one. I was eyeballing one not far from Rocket for a bit but it wasn’t in the budget.
Way to make wiring great again
Thanks Jamie! Awesome video!
This truck with a more modern drive train and interior would be a sick resto mod
You may well know this about me, but I’m not even a little bit into that. I like them stock-ish. But to each his own.
A friend of mine has about 6 of these, awesome trucks!👍
Definitely a cool truck!
THE PERFECT RAMP TRUCK....!!!
We’ve been over this. Haha.
@@DeadDodgeGarage i I know.....but....ITS SO COOL!!!!
Hey Jamie, love the channel! Love what you're doing! Awesome work! Keep up the great work! Sir and those Dodge trucks of that era are so cool looking
Thank you!
Well done!
Well done that Man 💯
I loved making a new custom wire harness for my 84 B350. Unfortunately the original one was burned and melted so it took longer to get done.I am not even close to being as skilled as you but it works.
Thx Jamie!
Alot of the time. You can simply take those old radios apart and clean them out. And put them back together and they'll work. I've fixed quite a few of them.
Well, well, well! Professor Farnsworth!
Really bummed I didn’t also do “Here are some of the different lengths of wire I used!” in this one.
Love that truck
Excellent thanks
You really need a ratcheting wire crimper set. It's well worth the cost. I wish I got one years ago.
I have one at home. And in my carry box I also have one of those fancy springy stripper plier things. But I still prefer the good old fashioned stripper crimpers.
Great vid, cool truck!!!! 🤜🤛
I've never used a Snap-On crimper but since I bought my Klein, I've never had a crimp fail. I still check them, although I'm less sure why with each passing year. I highly recommend.
Klein is good stuff. I actually have one of their crimpers in my wiring box I think.
🇺🇸👍 And it lives, nice job mods and all.👍
Good stuff...nice job... good content...thanks🔧👍
Cool truck n video
That's cool that they had a oil filter on that in 1942. The first 265 chevy's did not have oil filters in 1955
This one was added. It wouldn’t have had a filter originally.
Oil filters were available in the aftermarket. My 1960 Chevy Apache pickup has an original aftermarket oil filter setup.
Fire! Fire! Fire! Ya!
To reduce fuse box pain try the underhood fuse/relay box from a loaded Chrysler mini van. 96-2002 are quite robust
Very true! But I prefer something smaller.
A tiny bit of copper Never Seize is my favorite insurance for a good ground
Oh? I personally think never seize is the devil. Haha.
I always liked these trucks! But I'm a prewar guy anyways...I daily drive a 28 Ford and a 39 motorcycle...
Tack!
Thanks!
love love love the good year radio
I think , may be wrong but I think the speedo needle ball lens changed color by speed
my 39 Plymouth did it was a big safety thing
I don’t think these did that? But that’s awesome!
Ok,how's this then?
The Mark Worman antithesis?
Sounds about right to me. Haha.
Sweet.
WD by the way means War Department. So this was a model meant to be sold to that department for whatever they needed it for. I first learned to drive War Department tractors for the farm. An Allis-Chalmers WD40 and a WD42.
No, that is not what that means here. I can’t speak to Allis-Chalmers’ naming conventions, but in Dodge land, the letter system advanced by year on this series of trucks until ‘41 - first letter T in ‘39, V in ‘40, and W in ‘41. When they went into military production in ‘42, the model series stopped advancing - so the W was retained. It would stay through the end of this truck series in 1947. The second letter is a rough indication of weight class. C indicates a half ton truck. Hence the WC military truck, as the world war 2 era trucks were a half ton. That was later increased to 3/4 ton (the M37 is a 3/4, for example.) So, importantly, WC does *not* stand for “weapons carrier” as some people like to think. It’s just a chassis code. Incidentally, the second digit D on this truck is supposed to denote a 3/4 ton truck, while F is a 1 1/2 ton. I guess this is classified as a heavy 3/4 ton. Hopefully it’s obvious that I have done lots and lots of reading on this subject. Haha. Thanks.
I prefer a long video Puddin's Fab Shop and Mortske's Repair average around 2 hours each. For those expose to the elements wires that liquid electrical tapes works great @Jamie.
It’s been a long time since I tried liquid tape. That stuff is kinda gross. Haha. I have no target for video length at all. However long it takes is how long it takes.
Never really seen anything like this, especially the inside.
Bye Stone Soup! Love the idea cuz it’s a great old fable ❤
Is there a link to the next lucky soul?
There’s a video up on Rocket Restorations today!
Guy down the street has a 33 Dodge pickup rat rod and the way he utilized engine parts for things like pistons for rear brake light holders and connecting rods for pedal linkage and a camshaft for a front bumper, horseshoe for brake pedal, etc and then I noticed that it was no longer the cool Mopar that I thought it was, he put a chivy engine in it, just plain wrong, it is begging for a first gen Hemi or a poly 318 ,i was thinking 340 or a 383 but the truck telepathically told me it wanted something older and different like the poly or the first gen Hemi, it's depressed and begging for help to get that chivy thing as far away from it as possible
What an absolute beautiful
Dodge WD21 ❤
232 flathead
Positive ground ??
Gotta have , iron in your diet
Despite the scratched Corina 🤦♂️
I must confess
I do enjoy those , floor mounted
Starter switches
Did you say..... M37 ??
American made , Bosch ??
Jeep .... or ..... Kaiser ??
I actually prefer electrical tape
That actually has , adhesive too
Scavenging for scrap metal
Oooooh boy..... good times 🙃
Hahahahaha !!!!
Good job telling those "critics"
I genuinely appreciate your rambling commentary
Hey ,
at least you won't get , scurvy
😆 "a fabby"
Is that like a "razzi" .... LMAO !!
I like how you give a reminder to your future self , in third person 😂
Purdy lights ✨ 💛 🤤
Thanks again for bestowing your expertise onto us , Jamie 👨🎓
#OhmsLaw ⚡
M37 is the Korean War-era Dodge military truck. 3/4 ton, mostly open cab (canvas top, anyway,) with various upgrades over the WW2-era WC trucks. Thanks!
For tapping aluminum and stainless consult your arch enemy Never Seize
Nooooooo!
You need some heilcoils for sketchy threads in aluminum
Agreed
Cloth covered wires? This must be a Gibson-Dodge....
17:49 I would do a separate relay and fuse for both headlights. That way you won't lose both of them at the same time if a relay or fuse fails. Safer that way.
edit: oh you do mention _two_ relays at around 30:03
I agree, and generally would have, but 1) this thing probably won’t be doing much driving at night anyway, and 2) 6 fuses doesn’t leave me much room to work.
@@DeadDodgeGarage Yeah, I forgot you probably don't have to use headlights during daytime. I'm in Finland and we have to always use lights.
Jamie,
I thought on most trucks of this era the floor buttons for the starter were actually directly connected to the starter in lieu of a Bendix. I paused at 24:50. You were talking about cold starts. BTW, is Colin done with the channel?
Yes, to do what I was talking about, you would hold the key to “crank” while hitting the button. Turning the key to that position does nothing for the starter in this application. No, he has been engrossed in editing the ridiculous amount of footage he got. I think we’re getting his last, long overdue pre-trip video tomorrow.
You should get rid of that suicide knob on steering wheel,can't use anyway. Elbow breaker. Had a 47. Great trucks.
I’m not a fan myself, but it’s not my truck. Haha.
When I grow up I’m going to be a fire hazard!
Proud of you. Haha.