For someone looking for the ultimate automotive footnote as a daily driver, the last of the Ramchargers might merit consideration. Not sure if anyone ever has ever looked into this. Budget is literally spare change for a project like this It shows. It also does not have tilt steering, so almost tempted to fixed that but I don't know how hard that is. I wanted this to quickly become my daily driver, but it looks like it will take some time to get it there.
No wonder the 0-60 times looked faster! The Ramcharger would have one more year, though. My biggest concern is that on the 92 I broke a bolt, ended up having to remove heads to fix. After getting into it for a few hours I found some really really bad news. Looks like Im going to have to pass the one in Canada, and am looking at one in California with a clean California title, its painted ugly as hell but at least its already legal. It drives really good and has a bigger back seat than the 2nd gen ram charger's, and that makes it easier to get car seats back there.
I think its funny people always ask me how many of these are around, I say I have no clue but when's the last time you saw one? Working on all of this did give me a thought, this is kind of my Frankenstein as I have made this particular ram charger do things it was not meant to do. Vince Spinelli noted: The basic head casting is the same, but the fine points were not. Plymouth Trail Duster Overview Also called Plymouth Trail Duster 1974—1981 Production 1974—1980 Body and chassis Related Powertrain 225 cu in 3. I head over to the county tax office and there is no line. Try to find one now! Then I decided to get a valve job, found out heads were cracked and got new heads. Both front and rear leaf spring hangers were shot.
The generation two trucks had a few different trim and interior option levels, but not much changed over the years. They would walk by the truck and quick-snatch at the ornament and the stud would snap off. Yeah the cruise works, cancel is not but what can you expect for jy parts, all others work. Youve spent enough time under it so I figured Id ask. They flow the same amount of fuel, but provide a better spray pattern.
So far this has been easier than when I registered my 92 from Kansas to Texas, we shall see if that stays true. I have kept copies of everything so that if anyone ever ask I have proof I clearly and precisely explained the circumstances and was given the title and registration. A DaimlerChrysler de Mexico insider mentions that the new Ramcharger was patterned after the previous-generation model because owners of that vehicle requested an exact replacement of their trucks. This truck is exceptional partly because it has a rare option - the two-tone paint, with second paint delete! I think it might be a loose connection on the back of the fuse panel. I was able to make it to the stealership in time to get the passenger side I ordered the driver side. Almost a year ago, she drove it to work and parked in her usual spot to avoid a-holes swinging their doors.
I am going to try and work on the list more this week so I can get it to pass the safety inspection this week and maybe try for the title next week. Once it makes it here I will try to post some better pics, I got to see 1 once when I was in Mexico but that was ages ago and never got to drive one, should be interesting. I too am curious about how the title process is going to go. Pay the fee and I'm done. Well I got the whole dash and sub dash assembly out, and it was in very poor shape. A little history: In March 1974, the Dodge Ramcharger became Chrysler's first sport-utility vehicle. Maybe this weekend I will get to work on the ram charger some more, I have not felt good enough to touch it.
Of course just 3 weekends ago I had our durango all tore apart to replace the evap coil. The link already has the search embedded. I wanted to change the tranny fluid any way so I am going to hold off on that until I get the parts ordered. After a lot of searching I found a dash out of a 2000 dodge ram 1500 that was in good shape apparently they break and crack a lot , its not the same color. I noticed a difference in the 92 when I did this, but then again with 20+ year old injectors replacing with stock would have probably made a difference in itself. In these models, the 360 engine was reportedly rare.
So I am also looking to try and find out how hard this may or may not be to add. I even got adventurous and installed the overhead console and the new sun visors with lights and mirrors. The Ramcharger 100 was renamed 150S in 1990, and antilock brakes were added rear wheels only ; a new, heavy duty A518 four-speed automatic became optional. I now have to step back and re-evaluate how I am going to proceed, as it is clear I can't use this frame and maybe not even this body. I put my foot down on that and said drive this he too has kids to haul around. On the passenger side I found more wires, did not figure it out right away.
The keyless entry is working great and I got the compass direction corrected on the overhead console had to set the variance zone correctly. This is for when you do not have all the required documents to get a title I had the bill of sell, and the previous bill of sell but no title as Mexico does not have titles. I found a plug on the back of the fuse box that was loose, once I got that fixed the dome lights, power mirrors, and radio all had power and worked except for the broken radio. The 1974 through 1980 models came without a roof, with a dealer-installed fabric top, or an optional removable steel roof with a flip up rear tailgate window. The Ramcharger got a new grille in 1991, trailer towing for the rear step bumper rose from 3,000 to 5,000 pounds, and double-sided keys were used on the glove box and liftgate locks as well as the doors and ignition. Maybe I can get it swapped out to a 3. Dome light, chime, etc did not.
I don't know, but assume, I need the dash back in along with a horn to pass inspection. Ramcharger photographed in Coyoacán, Mexico City. Drive the hell outa her, you deserve it! The Trail Duster was only available for one year with the Ram design and steel non-removable top, as it was dropped after the 1981 model year. Thanks to the new engine, the top speed increased to 122mph. Peak horsepower was the same as with the 318, but at a lower engine speed. After 3 years the bonded will be removed and it will be a clean normal title.