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Posted: 1/13/2021 9:20:20 PM EDT
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A 35YO Dodge truck with no rust?
I would not believe him. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 9:46:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A 35YO Dodge truck with no rust? I would not believe him. I seen truck in person a month ago, looked clean but I didn't crawl all over it |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 9:50:36 PM EDT
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Absolute dog.
Absolutely bulletproof. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 9:51:48 PM EDT
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Love those trucks.
Around here, it’d be worth its weight in gold. |
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Posted: 1/15/2021 12:19:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Absolute dog. Absolutely bulletproof. He's right ya know. |
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Posted: 1/15/2021 12:25:42 PM EDT
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Get me pics Ive been looking for a while, If you decide to pass
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Posted: 1/15/2021 12:33:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A 35YO Dodge truck with no rust? I would not believe him. THIS! |
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Posted: 1/15/2021 12:49:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Get me pics Ive been looking for a while, If you decide to pass Ok, will do |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 6:39:11 PM EDT
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Had a '86 Ramcharger 4x4 in the family fleet a few years ago now, only had about 65k. Southern truck, good shape, no rust to speak of.
If the truck is running and driving, that's a start. Main issues are everything that holds some form of liquid will likely be leaking. Plan on going through and resealing the engine, trans, PS, new hoses, new radiator and heater core. 86 is one of the last years for carbs, but it's an electronically controlled 2 barrel. Rats nest of vacuum hoses that are all going to be dry-rotted. Can R&R to a 4 barrel with new intake and fiddling. Still going to be a low compression engine with the stock heads though. Vacuum operated disconnect front axle. Temperamental. can be locked permanently and lose most of the vacuum op system and traditional locking hubs installed. Door gaskets if available. Interior plastics are extremely fragile. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 6:48:13 PM EDT
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Quoted: Guy in town has one for sale possible, gonna look at it better on sat. Supposed no rust, 124k , 4x4 , auto, 318cid. Check the oil and other fluids well, it can be reliable but dont expect it to be a hot rod, too much emissions crap on it. You can liven it up by stripping the cats and smog stuff and slapping on a 4bbl carb and intake (dual exhaust etc.) if your state allows it. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 6:49:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Had a '86 Ramcharger 4x4 in the family fleet a few years ago now, only had about 65k. Southern truck, good shape, no rust to speak of. If the truck is running and driving, that's a start. Main issues are everything that holds some form of liquid will likely be leaking. Plan on going through and resealing the engine, trans, PS, new hoses, new radiator and heater core. 86 is one of the last years for carbs, but it's an electronically controlled 2 barrel. Rats nest of vacuum hoses that are all going to be dry-rotted. Can R&R to a 4 barrel with new intake and fiddling. Still going to be a low compression engine with the stock heads though. Vacuum operated disconnect front axle. Temperamental. can be locked permanently and lose most of the vacuum op system and traditional locking hubs installed. Door gaskets if available. Interior plastics are extremely fragile. I'm restoring a Ramcharger right now, it's a beast. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 7:42:34 PM EDT
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Ah, one other thing... add a huge ass plate transmission cooler. Older autos run hot due the slippage inherent in the older designs and never, never have enough cooling capacity from the factory.
https://www.holley.com/products/cooling/oil_and_transmission_coolers/supercoolers/parts/70274 |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 7:59:21 PM EDT
[#13]
Ok thanks, guy stopping tomorrow, I'll get pics
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Posted: 1/16/2021 8:06:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok thanks, guy stopping tomorrow, I'll get pics Tagging for pics. I remember a nice looking Dodge about that vintage in my town years ago. The owner had had "Half fast, half ton" stenciled on the sides. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 8:31:50 PM EDT
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Think "Tank".... I have a 1974 W200 4x4 4spd 318cid bbd 2 bbl "Stella".
I have rolled the odometer over oce already I purchased her in 87 she now has 247K or so on her. Still runs and drives. Garage kept since I've owned her (except when on adventure). Needs a frame up brakes for sure (drums all around). I call her my "Mud Gubbin' Stump jumpin' get you there and get you back again adventure vehicle"  
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Posted: 1/16/2021 8:35:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Had a '86 Ramcharger 4x4 in the family fleet a few years ago now, only had about 65k. Southern truck, good shape, no rust to speak of. If the truck is running and driving, that's a start. Main issues are everything that holds some form of liquid will likely be leaking. Plan on going through and resealing the engine, trans, PS, new hoses, new radiator and heater core. 86 is one of the last years for carbs, but it's an electronically controlled 2 barrel. Rats nest of vacuum hoses that are all going to be dry-rotted. Can R&R to a 4 barrel with new intake and fiddling. Still going to be a low compression engine with the stock heads though. Vacuum operated disconnect front axle. Temperamental. can be locked permanently and lose most of the vacuum op system and traditional locking hubs installed. Door gaskets if available. Interior plastics are extremely fragile. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 8:42:49 PM EDT
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I had one of those as my first truck.
Heater core is not fun to replace, but it was a good truck to me. Leaked about a quart of oil every 2 weeks.. perpetual undercoating we called it. 2BBL carb wasn't big enough on that 318. VIN said it originally came through with a 360  |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 9:34:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Absolute dog. Absolutely bulletproof. Shouldn't be bad with the 318. My vocational school had a 2wd, auto trans, slant six truck for students to use to get parts. We went to a local dealership to grab our stuff. When we got back the instructor told us that we'd been asked to never go back to the dealership because we were doing burnouts and shot rocks into a couple of new cars. Instructor was like "I know you couldn't have done it, because the truck won't do it, but you guys can't go back.". Lol |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 11:02:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Other than that though, a solid truck? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Had a '86 Ramcharger 4x4 in the family fleet a few years ago now, only had about 65k. Southern truck, good shape, no rust to speak of. If the truck is running and driving, that's a start. Main issues are everything that holds some form of liquid will likely be leaking. Plan on going through and resealing the engine, trans, PS, new hoses, new radiator and heater core. 86 is one of the last years for carbs, but it's an electronically controlled 2 barrel. Rats nest of vacuum hoses that are all going to be dry-rotted. Can R&R to a 4 barrel with new intake and fiddling. Still going to be a low compression engine with the stock heads though. Vacuum operated disconnect front axle. Temperamental. can be locked permanently and lose most of the vacuum op system and traditional locking hubs installed. Door gaskets if available. Interior plastics are extremely fragile. Most everything needed on a 35 year old truck is age related. Once that is solved they’re usually pretty decent. Solid axles, leaf sprung, V8 1/2 ton with minimal electronics. You’re not going to win any drag races stock but they’re fairly hard to kill. I did tend to like to carry a “known good” ignition box with the mopars though. Never had to use one out and about but that always seems to be a weak spot for them. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 4:38:21 PM EDT
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Just met with guy, he brought truck up, drove it, etc.
Was different then my K5 Blazer. Lol Has 2" body lift, headers, dual exhaust, dude said he was new single that goes with it Body us clean and straight, same with frame, motor been swapped, so mileage and year unknown, but runs good, no noises or smoke. Carb needs tweaked, has an edlebrook that needs peddle input even after warmed up , where my K5 will start without peddle input once warmed. Brakes were fine but might have leaking wheel cylinder, seemed a little weak, compared to K5. Don't know if this a dodge thing or not Needs electrical looked at, fuel gauge and oil press. didn't work. Truck drive fine , decent power for what I need, weird not having OD like my K5, kept looking for that next shift to OD, lol.  Attached File Attached File@mag162 |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:32:06 PM EDT
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if the price is right buy it and put some 32x11.50 AT tires on it and rock on
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:12:33 PM EDT
[#22]
Looks straight from the pictures.
What's he asking? |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:28:48 PM EDT
[#23]
I’d buy that
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:40:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks straight from the pictures. What's he asking? He wants $5500. Says has that in it, don't think he'd come down, maybe $5000 but none lower |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:46:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He wants $5500. Says has that in it, don't think he'd come down, maybe $5000 but none lower Hows the inside? |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:47:16 AM EDT
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 Attached FileDecent, bench seat been replaced but great shape and very comfy, couple trim pieces broke on A pillar, headliner shot, carpet is fine, supposedly they coated the floor, id yank the carpet and rubber mat it. Dash seemed fine, nothing stood out. Interior lights and cargo lights work. Heat worked great and he has new AC components he is presently working on. Power windows work fine, no tilt wheel or electric door locks. Talked to buddy bout carb issue, likely improper choke setup and / or float set too low |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:22:45 AM EDT
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Doesn't sound too bad price-wise.
Likely does have poorly adjusted drum brakes. And fluid probably hasn't been changed in forever, along with the hoses. Front calipers also probably need to be greased up. Lose the body lift ASAP 2 barrel or 4 barrel carb? Totally shocking that a carb will need to be tinkered with. Would also trace all the vacuum lines that have likely been butchered. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:40:16 AM EDT
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4 bbl carb, no idle issues, all smog removed.
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