1988 RamCharger updates

[bad64chevelle]

I picked up this back in the spring off of a local Fire Department. The goal is to do a cheap DD that will eventually be used for some wheeling once I find a job.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0511.jpg

Its got a 360 engine, 727 trans, its 4wd, and the motor was not running right, so they sold it. 56k original miles. I got it home, got the motor running but it knocked REAL bad so I finally got around to pulling the engine today. The Oil pump stopped, and wiped the cam. I purchased a Dodge camper with a rebuilt 360 and 727 trans REAL cheap, so I had a spare engine if this one was shot. Luckily I did.

This was a shot just after I pulled the motor
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0697.jpg

Got the engine out and then got the drill and wire brush out, and got off all the loose crap and hit the front frame rails with some of Eastwoods Rust Inhibitor. *Great Stuff I might add*
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0698.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0700.jpg

When i got the truck, the interior was black and gross (I would imagine from being to alot of calls since it was the Chief's vehicle) but I finally got the seats to clean up. The carpet is up a little because the one window seal leaks a little, but I think I may have got that fixed today.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0701.jpg


Hopefully I will have the other engine out and ready within a week, and maybe have this on the road in two or so. The engine in my Ram needs freeze plugs BAD (I guess its due at 180,000 miles) so that will be off the road soon for some freshening up.

[BonzoHansen]

Good progress.

How is the chevelle?

[Tru2Chevy]

Glad to see some progress!

- Justin

[mtg6486]

nice project

[bad64chevelle]

Good progress.

How is the chevelle?

Same as before, I need a DD before I can work on that anymore. The Ram is getting bad with coolant, and really cant afford to drive the car, so it sits.

Glad to see some progress!

- Justin

Thanks! Hopefully will see some trails by the end of the year.

[deadtrend1]

excellent progress. Was that TBI by chance. Guy at work had one similiar and it was injected.

How bad is the body rot on the rear fender and behind the door?

[bad64chevelle]

excellent progress. Was that TBI by chance. Guy at work had one similiar and it was injected.

How bad is the body rot on the rear fender and behind the door?

It is carbed actually! I sold the carb to a friend since I am going with an aluminum intake and a DP carb.


The body is in great shape with the exception behind and infront of the back wheels. But they are almost straight shots, and my dad is chomping at the bit to work on it, since he loves doing body work. The rest of it is solid. I really couldnt believe it, but it sat inside the Fire House until ~6 years ago.

[maroman88]

looks like a sweeeet lil project

[sweetbmxrider]

definitely coming along. the cross member and frame rails look great.

[bad64chevelle]

Here is the motor thats going back in it. Its a 1975 block, it was rebuilt a little while back, but internally its still stock for now.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0704.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0706.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0709.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/IMG_0710.jpg

I just got it together in paint today, so I mocked up some of the goodies. Its an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, Speed Demon 650 carb, Summit Long tubes, holley fuel pump. Hopefully spring time will bring a Comp Xtreme or a VooDoo cam for it, springs, roller rockers, and some other stuff.

[crazyblazer87]

SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!! So lets get that sucker back in the rc and get it started up.

[bad64chevelle]

Well, maybe Saturday it can make its way back in there. If I get back early enough from Englishtown tomorrow, maybe tomorrow night we can have an engine installing party.

[unstable bob gable]

That's a pretty nice Blazer. :mrgreen: Good luck with it!

[crazyblazer87]

That's a pretty nice Blazer. :mrgreen: Good luck with it!

atleast he didn't say bronco

[bad64chevelle]

Yeah, you have the bronco..

[thunder]

cool project

[unstable bob gable]

atleast he didn't say bronco

What I like about Big Jon is he is diverse in his taste in vehicles. He has that nice Fairlane rag top, and now he's working on this Blazer. Next I wanna see him hook up a Rambler. :nod:

[B4C]

Sweet car I always wanted one of them for some reason. Would make a really cool pro streeter

[crazyblazer87]

Yeah, you have the bronco..

:twak: NO! Bad Jon

[bad64chevelle]

cool project
Thanks!

What I like about Big Jon is he is diverse in his taste in vehicles. He has that nice Fairlane rag top, and now he's working on this Blazer. Next I wanna see him hook up a Rambler. :nod:
Ya know UBG...my dad's first car was a 64 Rambler, and I still plan on getting one for him and building up up..ya know 440/6speed pro touring type car.

Sweet car I always wanted one of them for some reason. Would make a really cool pro streeter
There are a few of them out there, a bunch of Turbo Diesel 2wd versions

:twak: NO! Bad Jon
:lol:

[bad64chevelle]

My grille and headlight bezels were all messed up, so I glued some pieces back together and got them smooth, decided to paint them black for the time being until I get some new pieces. Not to mention some new headlights, and fixed the wiring / etc to make the lights actually work.

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

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/RamFront2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/RamFront3.jpg

EDIT*** I never noticed when I first posted, but disreguard Matt (81Malibu) in the background of the last picture...he is on the phone, and I dont know what he is doing with his other hand.

[LTb1ow]

Keg?

[gotmudnj]

nice keg ya got their....

[bad64chevelle]

It makes reaching things easier from the top :-) Its actually perfect to use on the Ram since its a bit taller, so I used it on the RC also.

[maroman88]

sweet... much prettier

[unstable bob gable]

Before I saw yer edit above I was going to axe who the Amish guy was behind the Blazer. I was also going to axe why the Amish guy was on a cell phone, since they tend to distance themselves from modern technology. Then lastly, I was going to axe why the Amish guy seemed to be shaking hands with Mr Beef. :mrgreen:

PS: The grillwork on the Blazer looks good. But it kinda makes it look like a Dodge for some reason...:nod:

[bad64chevelle]

sweet... much prettier

Thanks! :lol:

Before I saw yer edit above I was going to axe who the Amish guy was behind the Blazer. I was also going to axe why the Amish guy was on a cell phone, since they tend to distance themselves from modern technology. Then lastly, I was going to axe why the Amish guy seemed to be shaking hands with Mr Beef. :mrgreen:

PS: The grillwork on the Blazer looks good. But it kinda makes it look like a Dodge for some reason...:nod:


Yeah, thats Amish Matt. Thanks UBG....and yeah, I figured since it looks like a Dodge, I should put a Dodge engine in it...

[unstable bob gable]

Yeah, thats Amish Matt. Thanks UBG....and yeah, I figured since it looks like a Dodge, I should put a Dodge engine in it...

Amish Matt needs a wide brimmed hat and some suspenders. You're putting a 360 Dodge in a Blazer? I thought it was an over bored three fitty Chevy...

[81malibu]

Im not amish!

[bad64chevelle]

:funny:

[unstable bob gable]

Hey Big Jon,

Is Amish Matt one of the Amish guys who put up yer pole barn? If so, can you, er, I mean THOU puttith me in touch widst him? Maybe you can PM me his cell phone number...I won't rat him out to the Amish elders that he has a cell phone, or was pictured w/o his wide brimmed hat and suspenders. Come to think of it, isn't it even against the Amish way to be photographed? Anywho, it's all cool wit me. :mrgreen:

[bad64chevelle]

Eh hes got cool (gas powered) toys so he definitely isnt Amish

[unstable bob gable]

Eh hes got cool (gas powered) toys so he definitely isnt Amish

His secret is safe with me. I don't care if he has a cell phone and hot rods, I won't rat him out to the Amish elders. Just get me in touch with him, 'casue i want to talk to him about putting up a building. :mrgreen:

[bad64chevelle]

Sorry for the crappy picture...but, I was an idiot and never changed the flex plate....I had to pull the engine BACK out to switch it over, but its in...headers fit great, and hopefully will be fired this week.

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

[deadtrend1]

sorry for being a chrysler noob, but i thought the dizzys all came out on a angle near the water pump.

good progress though!

[bad64chevelle]

sorry for being a chrysler noob, but i thought the dizzys all came out on a angle near the water pump.

good progress though!


Bigblock mopars (400-413-426-440) have the front distributor...I do believe some older small block mopars did have them in the front, but I could be wrong.


EDIT* The 383 Mopar had the front distributor also.

[bad64chevelle]

Sorry for the crappy phone video, but it runs!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/th_RamChargerRuns.jpg (http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/bad64chevelle/Dodge%20Ramcharger/?action=view&current=RamChargerRuns.flv)



Engine specs:
-1975 Dodge 360 - Block has been decked - possible cylinder bore? Originally a big 2barrel carb motor (engine had 100 miles on it when I bought it)
-Stock internals-
-Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifold
-Speed Demon 650 Carb
-Long Tube headers
-Emissions delete

[bad64chevelle]

Well, a big accomplishment was made today. It moved under its own power. From our barn, around our field, up to the house, and back to the barn...

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

Finished the front brakes tonight, hopefully stopped the oil leak from the ****** valve cover gaskets I got, and may be ready to roll in the next week.

[BigRocsFirebird]

sweet

[maroman88]

sweet! nice to see ur makin progress