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by 383tim
Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: truck stance
Replies: 23
Views: 2924

Re: truck stance

Had my springs done awhile back people think I my truck is a three quarter ton now.took me for ever to pick my foot up high enough without hitting the cab
by 383tim
Sat Jun 20, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Body swap
Replies: 2
Views: 484

Re: Body swap

I found a site saying 92 98 Dakota will be the easiest.not sure I'm up for all the work.I understand the health thing and not being young.i be been saving parts for years.
by 383tim
Thu Jun 18, 2015 4:06 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: MPG's? (LOL)
Replies: 41
Views: 4902

Re: MPG's? (LOL)

Had my truck 30 years.2 big blocks.last one 318 to save gas.I laughed after I did it.I missed the 383.I wore motors out,pulling horse trailers and cement trucks lol.gas cost...when I got in it in I needed it to do the job.I have a 361 now that I'm dropping in it.my wife is making me restore it.
by 383tim
Wed Jun 17, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Body swap
Replies: 2
Views: 484

Body swap

Anyone did a body swap with 70 long bed and how much trouble. Maybe 85 dodge truck
by 383tim
Tue Oct 08, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Work? Where do you guys work at?
Replies: 129
Views: 14884

Re: Work? Where do you guys work at?

i was a machinist for over 20 years.my wife an i went into our own business.we are mural artists and faux finishers, like in high schools churches and wherever.my wife has done lettering on rat rods and woodgrained a 64 dodge stepside bed. i own 66 satellite with a 383 and a 70 dodge longbed.if u li...
by 383tim
Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: wasps and tire change out
Replies: 4
Views: 358

Re: wasps and tire change out

spiders and yellowjackets ,i got off easy.last year my friend has a junkyard,i needed a passenger cable in 40 ft rv.it was easy to get,but i fell thru the rv floor comming out of it.marked my leg for life with the scar.i pay him now to get the part i need.life in a junkyard
by 383tim
Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: wasps and tire change out
Replies: 4
Views: 358

wasps and tire change out

went out today and thought i would put new tires on the old dodge.i was changing the last tire and i reached in an put my hand right on a wasp nest behind the tire.they found me at the same time,it hurts just as much as the previous times in my life ive been stung. i mad a note to myself,look before...
by 383tim
Mon Sep 30, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Promo Dodge from way back. Power Wagon grandaddy.
Replies: 9
Views: 848

Re: Promo Dodge from way back. Power Wagon grandaddy.

prolly more damage to the redneck driving it.......
by 383tim
Sun Sep 29, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Gophers
Replies: 12
Views: 834

Re: Gophers

one good heathly female cat..............
by 383tim
Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: tailgate in a pasture
Replies: 1
Views: 289

tailgate in a pasture

i finally came across a tailgate for my 70 truck.found it in a pasture,pretty clean an usable.always carry a sawsall with extra batteries and worse case,cut it off.ive had this truck 25 years,gone thru 3 motors ,3 tailgates and doors.ive hauled rock,dirt and whatever would fit in it.best damm 4 whee...
by 383tim
Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: This is goin to be a HUGE auction Sept 28-29th
Replies: 18
Views: 1496

Re: This is goin to be a HUGE auction Sept 28-29th

i have friend making that drive up there with his trailer.i think u can find most of that stuff in texas or ok if u look long enough .i bet him he would find sumthing along the road on the drive there.....hard to get a good deal when everybody knows about it.
by 383tim
Thu May 16, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: seat
Replies: 0
Views: 419

seat

has anybody found a seat replacement for the original......70 model. bench.i found a stock one with the center deal the seats.but it needs a total resto.i want sumthing that feels like a leather recliner. haha
by 383tim
Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Spring Fling
Replies: 8
Views: 706

Re: Spring Fling

i just gutted a d300 for the 318 motor and everything else.i took the crossmember,even though i have one.if you cant find one,jus pay the shipping and you can have it 383 tim
by 383tim
Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:06 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: mopar hoarders
Replies: 22
Views: 1577

Re: mopar hoarders

didnt want to get political fella. just looking for sum fun with this.
by 383tim
Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Shipping cost
Replies: 17
Views: 772

Re: Shipping cost

i use to send furniture around the country that i made.its been years though...i called a trucking company at the airport,took it to them and picked it up there.i made a 6ft tall cabinet one time and it cost me 50 from texas to california....put it on a pallet and secure it........ups and fedex want...
by 383tim
Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: mopar hoarders
Replies: 22
Views: 1577

Re: mopar hoarders

and the winner is hobcobble.............with support system thang..........im going to use that
by 383tim
Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: mopar hoarders
Replies: 22
Views: 1577

mopar hoarders

are all mopar people hoarders..i find myself collecting mopar parts....i dont like to sell but will trade . friend has a mopar junkyard,everytime i need a part.he says hes gonna restore the car i need a part off . big hazzle to me with the money thang trying to sell sumthin
by 383tim
Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: new doors
Replies: 0
Views: 321

new doors

i have a 70 TRUCK ive owned for 30 years.i ran into 2 perfect doors,no nicks rust.i couldnt pass them up.on the way home today i stopped at a body shop that had 70 truck they were fixing.the guy at the shop said he spent a good while looking for a replacement door.i was a day late,he found one and p...
by 383tim
Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Steering Box Parts?
Replies: 4
Views: 539

Re: Steering Box Parts?

i own 3 or 4 of those boxes....let me know how to identify the box you need .if you cant find what you need.
by 383tim
Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: oil bath air cleaner
Replies: 6
Views: 400

Re: oil bath air cleaner

good information.......i like stock on my truck,except on my 66 satellite .ths