Log in

View Full Version : 88 Dodge Ramcharger

bad64chevelle
04-24-2009, 07:33 AM
Picked this up off a local Fire Dept for rather cheap. Was told it was a 318, but checked last night, I am 99% sure its a 360. 56k original miles, just sat for the past 6 years. Unfortunately it developed a knock in the bottom end, and is the reason for them selling it, but should be an easy fix/swap.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0507.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0511.jpg

Yeah, its got a rollbar.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0512.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0513.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0517.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0518.jpg

Since the motor is carbed, the plans are just a rebuild on the bottom end, or find another 360, a mopar purple cam, aluminum intake manifold, Holley carb, headers, etc. Will be the new Daily Driver for a while, and eventually be lifted and used for wheeling. I mainly bought it so I can take the Ram off the road for a little while, and go over that since its really climbing fast on the miles.
maroman88
04-24-2009, 11:41 AM
sweeet
alamantia
04-24-2009, 11:58 AM
Do you get real time traffic on that message center?
Knipps
04-24-2009, 12:22 PM
Looks good! I know that trailer :lol:
bad64chevelle
04-24-2009, 01:01 PM
sweeet
Thanks
Do you get real time traffic on that message center?
No, but I did get an update on this thread that you had posted in it on there.
Looks good! I know that trailer :lol:
:lol: thanks, and you should know it.
madness410
04-24-2009, 03:53 PM
sweet find.

are those spinner hubcaps on the trailer?!
bad64chevelle
04-24-2009, 07:13 PM
:lol: no they are not, they are some garbage ones that came on the trailer when we got it. The trailer needs work, so I have been waiting to get rid of those until then.
7998
04-25-2009, 09:53 AM
I rode by that Ram for months on 528, I was gonna stop few times but every time I was, the words "Lean Burn" came to mind. If ya dont mind saying, how much did ya end up picking it up for? I love old R/C, good luck with it.
bad64chevelle
04-25-2009, 06:13 PM
You come out this way much? I live ~ 5 mins from there. I picked it up for $300.
7998
04-26-2009, 10:20 AM
You come out this way much? I live ~ 5 mins from there. I picked it up for $300.

I work out that way. Damn $300:shock: Thats sweet, congrats.
I wouldve jumped on that in a heartbeat for $300.
I had a '91 W-250 Cummins, I loved that truck and that body style.
Good luck with it.
DaSkinnyGuy
04-26-2009, 02:03 PM
Do you get real time traffic on that message center?

of course :rofl:
bad64chevelle
04-26-2009, 04:07 PM
I work out that way. Damn $300:shock: Thats sweet, congrats.
I wouldve jumped on that in a heartbeat for $300.
I had a '91 W-250 Cummins, I loved that truck and that body style.
Good luck with it.

Thanks, yeah I couldnt pass it up. Where do you work? I lived in Bordentown, but now am down 528 about 10 mins or less
baddest434
04-26-2009, 04:20 PM
nice pick up for 300 bucks jon.
7998
04-26-2009, 04:21 PM
On Harrison Rd. I wouldn't have been able to pass that up either, I'm a sucker for cheap vehicles.
bad64chevelle
04-26-2009, 04:22 PM
nice pick up for 300 bucks jon.

Thanks bill!

On Harrison Rd. I wouldn't have been able to pass that up either, I'm a sucker for cheap vehicles.


what town is harrison rd in?
baddest434
04-26-2009, 05:04 PM
whats your intentions jon? putting a lift kit on it and using it off roading or just to use as a beater?
7998
04-26-2009, 05:08 PM
Thanks bill!




what town is harrison rd in?

Chesterfield
Tru2Chevy
04-26-2009, 05:35 PM
whats your intentions jon? putting a lift kit on it and using it off roading or just to use as a beater?

I think for now he wants to get it running right, then use it as a DD while he takes the Ram off the road and goes over that, since the mileage is pretty high on the Ram. Afterwards, I think he intends to lift the Ramcharger and make that the woods truck.

- Justin
bad64chevelle
04-26-2009, 08:13 PM
whats your intentions jon? putting a lift kit on it and using it off roading or just to use as a beater?
For the time being, tossing a motor in it and daily driving it while the Ram gets fixed up. The Ram needs a freeze plugs in the back of the block between the block and trans, so if I am going to pull the motor, I want to redo that, the trans, all the brakes, more lift and more tire are possibly. Once that is done, I will use the Ramcharger for off-roading and on the beach.

Chesterfield
Ah, okay yeah youre out this way alot then.

I think for now he wants to get it running right, then use it as a DD while he takes the Ram off the road and goes over that, since the mileage is pretty high on the Ram. Afterwards, I think he intends to lift the Ramcharger and make that the woods truck.

- Justin

Yup, exactly.
crazyblazer87
04-26-2009, 08:56 PM
So someone liked "the James" so much they had to go out and get something just like it huh. Hopefully we can just get some bearings in the lower end and have a running motor.
7998
04-27-2009, 03:48 PM
Ah, okay yeah youre out this way alot then.

Ya in fact I had to go out to Hermans today, I was looking for it.
bad64chevelle
04-27-2009, 08:31 PM
Ya in fact I had to go out to Hermans today, I was looking for it.

:lol: yeah, its out here now with me. Maybe in a few months it will be out and about. I need to get the car ready for Ocean City before I can start on the RC.
Teds89IROC
04-28-2009, 12:48 PM
nice find jon, have fun with it
91chevywt
04-28-2009, 02:46 PM
Cool truck, I'm from that area so I know that fire station, a good friend of mine works there. I'm liking the hub caps on that trailer lol
bad64chevelle
04-28-2009, 03:44 PM
nice find jon, have fun with it

Thanks Ted.

Cool truck, I'm from that area so I know that fire station, a good friend of mine works there. I'm liking the hub caps on that trailer lol

You are originally from around here? And those caps will be coming off eventually :lol: they suck.
91chevywt
04-28-2009, 09:23 PM
You are originally from around here? And those caps will be coming off eventually :lol: they suck.


yup, I hail from chesterfield. I see you're from north hanover, how long have you been in the area?
bad64chevelle
04-29-2009, 04:36 PM
I have been here for ~3 years, but lived in Bordentown all my life before that.
BonzoHansen
04-29-2009, 05:12 PM
I rode by that Ram for months on 528, I was gonna stop few times but every time I was, the words "Lean Burn" came to mind. If ya dont mind saying, how much did ya end up picking it up for? I love old R/C, good luck with it.

LOL @ Lean Burn
sweetbmxrider
04-29-2009, 05:12 PM
nice buy for $300. you better keep derby on the doors :lol:
87GTA
04-30-2009, 05:24 PM
Looks Good!!! but it would be cool if you found this ram charger! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVwkBimYDn8&feature=related
Slo86Bird
04-30-2009, 08:16 PM
nice steal. if u decide to get a motor id be interested in the old one. idc if its a 318 or 360. me and my dad are looking for a project and i need more power! lol
maroman88
05-01-2009, 02:28 AM
Looks Good!!! but it would be cool if you found this ram charger! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVwkBimYDn8&feature=related

lol wow looks like a mix of an old tahoe 2dr and ram obviously... kinda like a bigger durango with 2 doors missing
Slo86Bird
05-01-2009, 08:58 AM
lol wow looks like a mix of an old tahoe 2dr and ram obviously... kinda like a bigger durango with 2 doors missing



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAyAI8DlxVM&feature=related

looks more like a durango cuz its newer. only made in mexico. its a ram pickup with like a caravan back.