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by 1970d100
Sat May 22, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Grinds when downshifting into 2nd gear ?
Replies: 12
Views: 751

Re: Grinds when downshifting into 2nd gear ?

does the 4 speed need to be rebuilt if so where can i get parts and can u tell me what i might need , thanks
by 1970d100
Fri May 21, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Grinds when downshifting into 2nd gear ?
Replies: 12
Views: 751

Grinds when downshifting into 2nd gear ?

when shifting up through the gears on my 62 d200 slant six 4 on the floor it shifts fine when im down shifting and get to 2nd gear it grinds and does not want to go into gear , even when i come to a stop it grinds and i have to kind of force it in , anybody have any ideas or suggestions,
by 1970d100
Wed May 19, 2010 5:18 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: found16" 8 lug 2000 econoline Ford wheels -will they work
Replies: 7
Views: 391

Re: found16" 8 lug 2000 econoline Ford wheels -will they work

Can somebody tell me what size tires are a good fit for the 16" wheel
by 1970d100
Tue May 18, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: found16" 8 lug 2000 econoline Ford wheels -will they work
Replies: 7
Views: 391

found16" 8 lug 2000 econoline Ford wheels -will they work

OK i found some 8 lug 16" wheels off a 2000 ford Econoline van they are not metric they say 8x6.5 the guy measured for me and said the rim is 7" he said the back spacing is 4.75" can someone tell me if these might work , the price is right all 4 for $30.00 i am really hoping they will work they will...
by 1970d100
Mon May 17, 2010 11:14 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: were the same slant sixes used in cars and trucks
Replies: 5
Views: 374

were the same slant sixes used in cars and trucks

Was there any difference between a slant 6 that came in a pick up and a car the reason im asking is because i found a spare low mile slant six very cheap out of a 68 valiant .
by 1970d100
Sat May 15, 2010 6:14 am
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Quick 3 day body and paint
Replies: 12
Views: 885

Re: Quick 3 day body and paint

before paint and interior
by 1970d100
Fri May 14, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Quick 3 day body and paint
Replies: 12
Views: 885

Re: Quick 3 day body and paint

John im thinking it is the original bumper but im not sure it is a 3/4 ton , do you know if the 1/2 tons and 3/4 tons used the same bumpers ?
by 1970d100
Fri May 14, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: Quick 3 day body and paint
Replies: 12
Views: 885

Quick 3 day body and paint

i recieved my 62 D-200 last week ,it needed paint it came to me Lime green i needed to get new paint on it , it had 2 rust holes at the bottom of each door i cut out the bad patched it up sanded the entire truck and threw some paint on it ,i didnt want to spend a long time on it so here it is, 3 Day...
by 1970d100
Tue May 11, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Tire change cant find size 9.50-R16.5
Replies: 9
Views: 1802

Re: Tire change cant find size 9.50-R16.5

unless your stuck on 16.5" wheels and tires there are a host of wheels and tires that will fit that truck in 16", any standard aftermarket 8 lug wheel will work. ford, chevy, and dodge all used the same lug pattern with a different size centr hole, but the after market wheels have a center big enou...
by 1970d100
Fri May 07, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 62 d-200 SLANT/6 4 SPEED WHATS NEEDED FOR SMALL BLOCK SWAP
Replies: 1
Views: 167

62 d-200 SLANT/6 4 SPEED WHATS NEEDED FOR SMALL BLOCK SWAP

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME HOW INVOLVED IT IS IF I DECIDE TO SWAP IN A SMALL BLOCK AND YANK THE SLANT COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT PARTS I NEED
THANKS
by 1970d100
Wed May 05, 2010 6:57 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Tire change cant find size 9.50-R16.5
Replies: 9
Views: 1802

Tire change cant find size 9.50-R16.5

I have a 62 D-200 dry rotted tires ,i called firestone they said they dont have anything, is there any other options , is there any aftermarket steel wheels i could use 8 lug 3/4 ton the tires on it are 9.50R16.5
by 1970d100
Sun May 02, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 62 d-200 slant six towing 68 valiant?
Replies: 18
Views: 1777

Re: 62 d-200 slant six towing 68 valiant?

I have trailer Brakes they are automatic hydraulic ,i purchased a U-Haul trailer i think the brakes work very good ,as i said before there are no hills at all ,south florida ,flat as a pancake lol , would you suggest any particular pads just to help a little ,i just hooked the trailer with the car o...
by 1970d100
Sat May 01, 2010 8:16 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 62 d-200 slant six towing 68 valiant?
Replies: 18
Views: 1777

Re: 62 d-200 slant six towing 68 valiant?

So i guess the slant/6 will have enough to tow the Valiant , is there any brake upgrades to do to the Truck any special brake pads or any suggestions?
by 1970d100
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 62 D-200 brake upgrade ? towing
Replies: 3
Views: 199

62 D-200 brake upgrade ? towing

62 dodge d-200 4 speed slant/6 i posted here a few days back i will be towing my race car with this truck , is there any brake upgrades that can be done or will the stock brakes hold up up towing a 2000 lb trailer and a 2800 lb car, there is no hills , i purchased a U-Haul car hauler 2- axle I just ...
by 1970d100
Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: rack for 62 D200
Replies: 2
Views: 192

Re: rack for 62 D200

i just purchased this 62 d200 on craigslist it does have a rack take a look

sale-ncyt7-1676272368@craigslist.org
by 1970d100
Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:22 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 62 d-200 slant six towing 68 valiant?
Replies: 18
Views: 1777

62 d-200 slant six towing 68 valiant?

Hi i just purchased a1962 d200 with a slant six 4 speed on the floor ,is this truck capable of towing my 1968 plymouth valiant to the track about 70 miles ,no hills, all flat ,Im in fort lauderdALE, fLORIDA,if i get a trailer with electric brakes ,also WILL THE SLANT SIX HOLD UP IF I DRIVE IT SLOW. ...
by 1970d100
Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: what is going price for 68 power wagon 383 short bed
Replies: 7
Views: 998

what is going price for 68 power wagon 383 short bed

I am contemplating buying a 68 power wagon short bed with 383 big block 4 speed ,i am looking to tow my 68 valiant to the strip, about 70 miles away do you think driving at 60 mph it will be winding out and what is the average price for 68 power wagon
thanks for any help
by 1970d100
Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:01 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Everybody Thinks Their Truck is a Dude
Replies: 67
Views: 3457

Re: Everybody Thinks Their Truck is a Dude

i read the Dude had a flat panel on the tailgate with no embossed Dodge letters