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by runcharger
Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:39 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: What do you think it's worth?
Replies: 15
Views: 1294

Re: What do you think it's worth?

It really depends on what you want in the end. For me the paint, body condition, engine, trans and shortbed are really strong features. It will need some money put into it but the basics are strong. If you really want a swb, like the big block and 4 speed and appreciate the body condition I wouldn't...
by runcharger
Sat Jan 27, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: NP435 OR NOT
Replies: 5
Views: 502

Re: NP435 OR NOT

First gear is really low in the 435 and not usually needed with a 440's torque. How big of a tire are you going to run? With the 4.10's you could run a 38 inch tire with good highway manners with the 440.
by runcharger
Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Hood scoops on '70 auto show concept Swepty
Replies: 22
Views: 1824

Re: Hood scoops on '70 auto show concept Swepty

Another possibility is the factory issued hood scoops used on the 69 "Cuda 340" and "Cuda 383".
by runcharger
Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: talked to a sweptline salesman today
Replies: 22
Views: 2315

Re: talked to a sweptline salesman today

White Hat special. Blue engines in 70-71. I think red engines in 68 and probably blue in 69 but not absolutely sure.
by runcharger
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: 1975 Dodge D100
Replies: 6
Views: 641

Re: 1975 Dodge D100

Eh: Interesting I suppose. He might have trouble finding a Ford guy wanting it though.
by runcharger
Sat Nov 18, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Fargo tailgate did I overpay?
Replies: 15
Views: 1467

Re: Fargo tailgate did I overpay?

Rusted out, how is the back of it and is it bowed? I wouldn't have paid that much. I've offered just the Fargo middle section (cut the spot welds) with no interest so I don't bother even looking for them anymore.
by runcharger
Sat Sep 30, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Engine colors
Replies: 7
Views: 524

Re: Engine colors

My 70 and 71 383 trucks had blue engines.
by runcharger
Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:14 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Spotted: '70s Adventurer in Newport Beach, CA w/WA Plates
Replies: 4
Views: 929

Re: Spotted: '70s Adventurer in Newport Beach, CA w/WA Plate

Nice looking Adventurer Sport. 76 I'm betting.

Sheldon
by runcharger
Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: What's the answer.
Replies: 12
Views: 718

Re: What's the answer.

Yup the rounds were standard on the el cheapo model. I'm not sure which trim level the quads were standard but most likely Adventurer. My factory literature is packed away somewhere, I'll see if I can find it. I kind of think the quads were a separate option on the Custom too if you wished to order ...
by runcharger
Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:51 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Sweptline Buddy
Replies: 10
Views: 1118

Re: Sweptline Buddy

Nice!

Sheldon
by runcharger
Wed Nov 09, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Cutting 8" out of the actual widebed box
Replies: 9
Views: 638

Re: Cutting 8" out of the actual widebed box

It's a lot of welding. Charactor line on a sweptline would make it even more work.

Sheldon
by runcharger
Sun Oct 16, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Let's talk 70-71 383 4bbl air cleaners
Replies: 24
Views: 1608

Re: Let's talk 70-71 383 4bbl air cleaners

It should look like that orange top one but with dual snorkles. 71 dual snorkle would have the breather hose going to directly to the driver's side snorkle (like the one in the photo but on the driver's side) and the other end of the breather going to the breather which would be correctly mounted on...
by runcharger
Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:43 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Dodge dude rims, gloss or satin?
Replies: 4
Views: 337

Re: Dodge dude rims, gloss or satin?

Gloss for sure.

Sheldon
by runcharger
Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: New ride 71 D100
Replies: 5
Views: 563

Re: New ride 71 D100

Great looking truck.

Sheldon
by runcharger
Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 69 D200 / 440 build and install
Replies: 24
Views: 2138

Re: 69 D200 / 440 build and install

Those MH 727's usually have good guts in them such as 4 pin planetaries etc. If you switch to a long tailshaft try to keep the MH guts if you can. You will have to make sure the splines on the longer tailshaft are the same as the short tailshaft splines. 76 440 will have unleaded heads on it and a p...
by runcharger
Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Is this truck rare?
Replies: 18
Views: 1370

Re: Is this truck rare?

I disagree somewhat. I've had an interest in these trucks since 1961 and you don't see a lot of factory automatic W's at all.

Sheldon
by runcharger
Sat May 07, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Trip in the USA
Replies: 9
Views: 936

Re: Trip in the USA

Check out Vegas Rat Rods in Los Vegas, I am not into Rat Rods at all but their shop has a great display and I was impressed with the workmanship.

Sheldon
by runcharger
Mon Feb 22, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Can't get carrier out of 44F
Replies: 4
Views: 579

Re: Can't get carrier out of 44F

They are slightly preloaded. What works best for me is to wrap a chain around the diff. then I put a jackall against the front of the housing and hook the chain with the jackall. Then I jack it out. Hopefully you can visualize that. It works best with a helper to hold the foot of the jackall and cat...
by runcharger
Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Hood scoops on '70 auto show concept Swepty
Replies: 22
Views: 1824

Re: Hood scoops on '71 auto show concept Swepty

Aftermarket Eelco I believe.

Sheldon
by runcharger
Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Dana 60 pinion gear.
Replies: 3
Views: 277

Re: Dana 60 pinion gear.

Yes: It should be quite easy to get it back in place. Just be gentle so you don't nick anything.

Sheldon