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« on: March 22, 2010, 02:02:35 AM »
Hmmmmm  No posts yet in the street trucks?

Figured a couple of people around here would be happy to hear that I bought myself a Dodge.  It isn't 4wd though so it seems that the street trucks forum may be a better place for it? 

Wadda ya think?

Teaser shot.  It got dark before I could take some better pictures.
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2010, 12:30:34 PM »
Who's driving it... the invisbile man? Grin

I love the black and chrome. Is it a long bed or short bed? What motor? Sweet truck Mr. Kann.

I guess I could put my '65 Chevy in this for forum if the rats don't eat all of the interior and wiring first!
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2010, 11:53:23 PM »
Its a 71 Dodge Sweptline shortbed.  It has a 67 grill in it though, to make it look older.  318 2v with a 727 that isn't too fond of shifting!  Luckily, it came with a rebuilt 727 and torque converter that I just need to install. 

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« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2010, 11:58:55 PM »
Under the hood and the chassis needs some work. 






PO lowered it by removing almost all of the leaf springs.  The front axle was hitting the oil pan so they raised the engine by putting a stack of flat washers as a spacer in the engine mounts!   Roll Eyes




Springs are a little tweaked now too.   Undecided





This is where I need some help from my old Dodge buddies.  It seems through some research that the sweptline guys are using 72-93 Dodge 4x4 STOCK front springs in these as they have very little arch and are thicker/stronger than the stock springs.

So, any of you local guys have any stock fronts still hanging around?
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2010, 09:43:20 AM »
She's a beauty!  icon_bounce I can't believe how stock it looks. An old dodge that hasn't been completely butchered, how rare is that?

Sorry but I have done a lot of cleaning over the past year or so and stock front springs didn't seem to be worth saving at the time. Bummer, I must have had at least 2 or 3 sets too.

Anyone else?

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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2010, 01:28:28 PM »
Mine got tossed. I will check with Val (the guy I bought my axles from). I do have some extra washers if you need!

I like it. Very cool truck.

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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2010, 05:19:27 PM »
I threw mine away about 34 years ago. happy8
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2010, 11:24:42 PM »
That's alright, I threw mine out also so I can't blame you guys.  I know that Bill is a packrat though so I figured it was worth asking.  I'll go hit up the junkyard when I get some time. 
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« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2010, 05:15:54 PM »
Nice.....tow rig!!! thefinger
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« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2010, 10:34:01 PM »
I'm calling Val tomorrow, so I'll let you know if he's got any springs. He's somewhere around VV area. You'll definitely need some decent springs if that's your tow rig. Are you going to flatbed it? Grin Also, nice looking house... Looks like a good size yard. Congratulations sir!
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2010, 12:18:53 AM »
Sorry dude. Val is having some issues with his knee. I'm not sure if you still need springs or not, but I will post up if I come across anything.

John
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« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2010, 06:02:51 PM »
Awesome truck, I love the older style trucks

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« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2010, 03:51:03 PM »
Earl,

Do you still need springs. I will meet with Val in a few weeks. I'll follow up on it if you still need them. Thanks,

John
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« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2010, 07:15:28 PM »
No, had to sell this.  Couldn't afford two toys and decided to keep the Courier
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« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2010, 10:28:25 PM »
You probably do a lot better than I would. I figure I can't lose money on anything, if I never sell! Grin
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