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by manimal
Fri May 26, 2017 7:15 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Sweptline frame strength?
Replies: 25
Views: 2461

Re: Sweptline frame strength?

This is all GREAT information. This weekend I will have my 65 D100(longbed) and I will break out my calipers and measure as well. This would probably be good info to make a "sticky" out of. Thank you everyone.
by manimal
Thu May 11, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Welder Series Mustang II Installation
Replies: 5
Views: 771

Re: Welder Series Mustang II Installation

Videos are not showing up for me.....But i have checked out your channel on youtube. This is AWESOME. Just waiting for updates.
by manimal
Thu May 11, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Sweptline frame strength?
Replies: 25
Views: 2461

Sweptline frame strength?

I am in the process of buying a 65 D100 Sweptline longbed. I am constipating putting a spare 6.9 IDI diesel in it. Will the frame of a D100 be strong enough to handle the weight of the IDI? Also, what are the differences in the D100 and D200 frames? Are the 3/4t's thicker or taller? Thanks for any h...
by manimal
Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 1967 Dodge Camper Special - gas mileage !
Replies: 48
Views: 5769

Re: 1967 Dodge Camper Special - gas mileage !

Gonna have to get me one of those!....AND a swepty
by manimal
Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 1967 Dodge Camper Special - gas mileage !
Replies: 48
Views: 5769

Re: 1967 Dodge Camper Special - gas mileage !

Yes the Cummins is definitely a "better" diesel,but also MUCH more expensive. I only mentioned the 6.2 for MPG and initial buy in cost. I would love to have a cummins diesel,but the cost for me is out of the question right now.( I have a disabled 4yr old son and that takes ALOT of our 'extra' monies...
by manimal
Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:08 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 1967 Dodge Camper Special - gas mileage !
Replies: 48
Views: 5769

Re: 1967 Dodge Camper Special - gas mileage !

I know this isnt the best way to start off my welcome here,"BUT", if you are looking for mileage and want to drive your swepty everyday, look into the gm 6.2 diesel. VERY cheap buy in,all mechanical injection(early models). This is what they were designed for in MPG. It's a light duty diesel and can...