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by DavidPope
Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: rear bumper colour
Replies: 10
Views: 771

Re: rear bumper colour

They were grey, not silver.
by DavidPope
Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: What oil do you use on your trucks. 383 BB
Replies: 9
Views: 1142

Re: What oil do you use on your trucks. 383 BB

You have to make sure it contains zinc or you'll wipe off tha cam lobes.
by DavidPope
Sun Jul 08, 2018 2:35 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Transmission a745 to 727 torqueflite
Replies: 8
Views: 1092

Re: Transmission a745 to 727 torqueflite

A big block 727 won't work on a 318.
by DavidPope
Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: another hor problem
Replies: 5
Views: 784

Re: another hor problem

The horn uses a horn relay so the horn wire at the button gets grounded when you press the horn.
by DavidPope
Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Waking up the 1971 383 Engine
Replies: 5
Views: 1177

Re: Waking up the 1971 383 Engine

On a big block Dodge the best street manifold is a Performer RPM with an 850 cfm carb. This will give around 50 hp over stock 4 barrel.
by DavidPope
Fri Jun 01, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Michelin 9.00R16 ● Metric 255/100R16
Replies: 3
Views: 657

Re: Michelin 9.00R16 ● Metric 255/100R16

Don't expect any mileage from a Chinese tire!
by DavidPope
Tue May 15, 2018 6:24 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: What to do
Replies: 17
Views: 1429

Re: What to do

Check out my build thread.
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=41000
If you shorten it in the right place you eliminate the problem with the frame being too high behind the rear axle
by DavidPope
Thu May 03, 2018 10:14 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 383 BuildUp
Replies: 8
Views: 829

Re: 383 BuildUp

Those truck heads are a bad choice. Around 7 to 1 compression, and poor flow.
by DavidPope
Wed May 02, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 383 BuildUp
Replies: 8
Views: 829

Re: 383 BuildUp

A decent cam and heads and headers with a Performer RPM intake will get over 400hp.
by DavidPope
Fri Apr 20, 2018 2:54 am
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: VIN Tag Placement
Replies: 10
Views: 667

Re: VIN Tag Placement

Any trucks I've had used Phillips screws to hold the plates on.
by DavidPope
Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:30 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: swaging lugbolts to new hub
Replies: 4
Views: 582

Re: swaging lugbolts to new hub

A hammer or press will do it.
by DavidPope
Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:46 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Slant 6 to V8 radiator
Replies: 15
Views: 1056

Re: Slant 6 to V8 radiator

Sweat the mounts off the sides of the radiator then swap sides with them. This will move the radiator ahead 3 or 4 inches.
by DavidPope
Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:44 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Gear box worn
Replies: 13
Views: 782

Re: Gear box worn

Back in the 70s we had a 1965 D100 that the steering box quit working. The recirculating balls were worn so small that they wouldn't drive any more.
by DavidPope
Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:37 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Brake master
Replies: 6
Views: 639

Re: Brake master

Wouldn't you be better off with power brakes with the discs?
by DavidPope
Wed Feb 07, 2018 4:12 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Which Dana 60 rear
Replies: 10
Views: 1005

Re: Which Dana 60 rear

Is the 92 axle a Dana 60 or a 9.25 Chrysler?
by DavidPope
Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:36 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: lift cab & front clip from frame?
Replies: 9
Views: 758

Re: lift cab & front clip from frame?

My way's the easiest! LOL
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by DavidPope
Wed Dec 27, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Hood scoops on '70 auto show concept Swepty
Replies: 22
Views: 1832

Re: Hood scoops on '70 auto show concept Swepty

I did some measuring on how it would fit and came up with this. Not the best Photoshop job but you get the idea. The dimensions are all pretty close.
swepty scoop.jpg
1203cct-11-o-+1965-dodge-d100+front.jpg
by DavidPope
Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Hood scoops on '70 auto show concept Swepty
Replies: 22
Views: 1832

Re: Hood scoops on '70 auto show concept Swepty

The Ramchargers must have made their first scoops using the trunk lids off 1958 Chryslers. I made a couple that way many years ago and the groove down the centre looked exactly the same. Of course, nowadays a 58 Chrysler trunk lid would cost way more than a glass scoop! The differing depths would de...
by DavidPope
Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:55 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Hood scoops on '70 auto show concept Swepty
Replies: 22
Views: 1832

Re: Hood scoops on '70 auto show concept Swepty

Personally, I'm kind of fond of the old Ramcharger scoops.
I might end up putting one of these on my Utiline.
Screenshot_10.jpg
by DavidPope
Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Armrests?
Replies: 8
Views: 606

Re: Armrests?

We bought a one year old 1965 and there were no seat belts in it. Maybe late 65 had them?