This is an ongoing project that we're documenting with videos. Converting an '85 Dodge from gas to diesel, 12v Cummins, from 2WD to 4WD, from Automatic to Standard transmission, from regular cab to crew cab.
Here are the links so far:
More videos coming soon!
But why?
In reply to bearmtnmartin:
For Cummins enthusiasts, this is like building a unicorn. Well... almost for me... needs a 8' bed. 
You leaving dually bed on it?
In reply to bearmtnmartin: because a customer pays me to! They stopped making the crew cab in 85 and didn't start with Cummins until 89 making this a one of a kind (there are others who built similar trucks). This truck is in great shape with a very simple engine. He should be able to run it without any issues. New trucks go for about $80 000 and he won't have more thatn 20 000 into this one
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Ok thanks for the explanation.
Also, none of the crew cabs came with 4wd, that's a kicker for me. Cool build!
Fantastic!
Keep up the good work filthyrich. I would love to spend some time in your shop, or subscribe to your news letter. I love the way you document things. I always thought it should be pretty straight forward swapping the electrics between the Cummins, and non-Cummins trucks, but maybe I was mistaken. By the way, what part of Ontario are you in?
0:06 Floor Install Overview
2:36 Scribe Marks
3:36 Screw The New Floor In Place
5:46 Mastercraft Maximum Zip Cut Blade
6:29 Welding Prep
7:07 Quick Spot Weld Look
7:22 Welding Overview
8:36 Dent Fix Butt Weld Clips
9:28 First Pass: Tack Weld
9:47 Preventing Warpage
10:28 Weld Inspection
11:58 Grinding Stone, 40 & 50 Grit
12:24 Seam Sealer
12:56 Prime & Paint
In reply to Mazdax605:
Hey I'm in Dunnville, ON. Where are you located?
00:33 Shifter Cover Template
01:02 Banging The Tin Floor Straight
01:18 Making 4WD Access Hole
01:29 Transmission Shifter Cover Access
02:06 Shifter Covers 101
03:27 Don't Have It? Make It!
03:54 Lingering Wiring Problems
04:06 Brakes & Ball Joints
04:23 Taking The Front Axle Apart
06:20 Removing Calipers & Pads
07:19 Removing Locking Hubs
08:36 Removing Spindle Nuts
10:38 Removing Top Link
11:31 Removing Studs
11:54 Removing Spindle
13:30 Liquid Wrenching The U-Joints
14:07 Removing The Camber Cone
14:51 Finally Disassembled!
01:18 Packing & Installing Bearings
03:04 Installing Inner Seal
04:45 Installing Needle Bearings
05:36 Installing Spindle Assembly
06:00 Top & Bottom King Pins/Ball Joints.
08:01 Installing Rotor & Hub Assembly
11:26 Avoiding Brake Squeal
12:28 Installing Camber Cone
12:56 - Front Brakes Before / After
13:05 Replacing Back Differential
13:21 Lift Blocks & U-Bolts
14:07 Removing Steel Rims
14:59 Removing Rear Axle
16:18 Removing Drum Assembly
16:43 Last Resort Drum Removal
17:22 Welcome To Ontario Salt & Rust
18:06 Thank Goodness For Spare Trucks
18:23 Some Experience Required
19:34 - Rear Brakes Before / After
19:43 Replacing Rear Drum
-Removed Step Bars
-Made progress under the hood
-Clutch pedal assembly repair
-Why I keep my donor trucks
-Progress in the cab
-Progress underneath
-First drive
Part 10
With all the smoke coming out the exhaust, we've narrowed the issue down to the cylinders not all firing.
00:06 Smoking Engine Diagnosis
02:16 Testing Compression In Cylinders
02:54 Injector Pop Test Results
04:42 ATF/Acetone Mix
05:53 Next Steps
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Part 11
Filthy Rich continues the 12v 4WD standard conversion in a 1985 Franklin-Dodge Ram W350 Crew Cab Dually. We solve the wiring issues, then get to work on the window electronics. Not much left before we can get this old girl safetied! Watch more episodes of the '85 Square Body build https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYbEYVyB_NH_nS_es-2wenRMYHJv2GmDR
00:06 Wiring Issues
04:07 Circuit Breaker Solution
07:25 Preventing Window Motor Wear
08:05 More Window Issues
09:28 Next Steps For Safety
Part 12
Finishing up the wiring on the tail lights and finally delivered the truck to the customer!
00:37 Wiring Tail Lights & Trailer Hitch
05:52 Mounted Junction Box
06:21 All Wired Up
06:57 Conquering The List From Hell
07:47 Ready To Deliver
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