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Title: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 07, 2014, 02:04:15 PM
Well, might as well start a thread on this critter... Picked it up from Ernest. So with that being said, this is how we loaded it because he wanted to keep axles... 

So we loaded it up & then pulled the axles out, bound it down & I brought it home...

Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 07, 2014, 02:13:40 PM
Next trick was the unloading... I didn't have a fancy  boom like Ernest so I had to make due.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 07, 2014, 02:17:00 PM
Now that its unloaded, I had to get it ready for the frame swap. The 1986 Ramcharger beast is going to donate the frame / running gear to this truck.  After getting all body bolts off, I cut the rear section of frame from under the 82 as to get cross timbers under the body.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 07, 2014, 02:24:36 PM
Now we are up to date on the project. I got the tub off the doner frame & next is to clean up the frame & mount a stock gas tank.  Then I will be ready to set the new tub on the old frame. This next stage of putting the tub on the frame is going to be the trickiest.  Once it is on, the wiring nightmare begins. Still don't know if I'm going to use the stock 92 wiring harness or graft the 86 onto the 82's bulkhead connector.  got to find some diagrams, but then the 82 was heavily modified in the wiring department...  :017:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: crazzywolfie on October 07, 2014, 06:48:24 PM
i don't know if this will help or not but when i swapped the engine out of a 87 b250 into my 91 d150 i used the 87's harness and it made the engine run and everything work properly other than having to extend a few wires. sing you got the wiring harness from a 86 i think it should be the same. if you want i can try locating the bulk head connector diagram for both 86 and 92 to see the differences
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on October 07, 2014, 07:49:25 PM
Looking Good Will  :thumbsup:

Why The body swap? Ready for a full top again?

Are you going to keep the roll cage? If Not let me know!! I will take it! I can even pick it up on my way back home from La  ;D
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on October 07, 2014, 08:29:30 PM
I know you wanted to make it street legal.  It will look real nice but are you gonna offroad it still?
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 07, 2014, 08:39:44 PM
Quote from: SixGun on October 07, 2014, 08:29:30 PM
I know you wanted to make it street legal.  It will look real nice but are you gonna offroad it still?
The current body was street legal, (at one time), but the body being cut it had a lot of cab wobble. No structural integrity left except cage & it was just bolted to the floor. didn't go to the frame like it should have.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 07, 2014, 08:44:26 PM
Quote from: crazzywolfie on October 07, 2014, 06:48:24 PM
i don't know if this will help or not but when i swapped the engine out of a 87 b250 into my 91 d150 i used the 87's harness and it made the engine run and everything work properly other than having to extend a few wires. sing you got the wiring harness from a 86 i think it should be the same. if you want i can try locating the bulk head connector diagram for both 86 and 92 to see the differences
Im prety sure Im gonna use most of the 86 wiring harness.  I may end up just dropping the dash & swap out the complete harness.  The 82 was hacked pretty good since Ron & Nick had the magnum & computer setup in the 82's body...  one advantage is im not using the stock ignition, Im using a MSD, so that makes that part a lot easier.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: workgoats on October 07, 2014, 09:02:28 PM
Here's some more of the story on this truck.  Nick bought it and I took him up I-45 to get it.  Wiring had been modified by a previous owner.  Then Nick decided he wanted a bigger engine and bought a 360 Magnum.  I helped him install it.  This required a major wiring change for the Megasquirt computer.

The 318 went in my yellow truck.  Then Nick got tired of the RC so I bought it.  I took the 360 and the tranny and put them in the yellow truck.  This was a disaster for the wiring again because I took some to go with the Magnum...

Then Richard had a cracked block after coming to College Station to get Ernest to re-build his 318 so then he got the 318 that came out of this truck.

Ernest kept the axles, the tires went to my yellow truck along with the motor and tranny, Richard has the block and Will has the rest.

I think we have spread this vehicle just about as far as it can go.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on October 07, 2014, 09:08:40 PM
wow thats a pretty colorful history... just 1 part of it needs to go to the purple jeep  :headband:

Will,

I have a complete dash harness from a 91 if that would help any?

Richard has the rest of the harness, so you have to fight him for that  :evil6:

I also have a 92 FSM if that is needed at some point.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on October 07, 2014, 09:55:59 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on October 07, 2014, 08:39:44 PM
  The current body was street legal, (at one time), but the body being cut it had a lot of cab wobble. No structural integrity left except cage & it was just bolted to the floor. didn't go to the frame like it should have.

Are you keeping the cage?
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 08, 2014, 06:12:29 AM
Ernest initially wanted it, but no price had been discussed... The racing seats & 4points would go with the cage.   To get it to come out I will have to make the old body a pop top. ...  :13:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on October 08, 2014, 06:23:25 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on October 08, 2014, 06:12:29 AM
Ernest initially wanted it, but no price had been discussed... The racing seats & 4points would go with the cage.   To get it to come out I will have to make the old body a pop top. ...  :13:

Well Mine is a pop top so it should slide right in  ;D
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 08, 2014, 09:27:15 PM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on October 08, 2014, 06:23:25 PM
Well Mine is a pop top so it should slide right in  ;D
What would you think its worth? i have no idea... Ernest never said how serious he was, but he has first dibs....
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on October 08, 2014, 09:37:46 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on October 08, 2014, 09:27:15 PM
What would you think its worth? i have no idea... Ernest never said how serious he was, but he has first dibs....

No Clue, A Brand New 10 point  Kit from Jegs Goes for $260.00 http://www.jegs.com/i/Jegster/550/947204K/10002/-1?parentProductId=

I don;t remember what yours is. But If Ernest doesn't want yours , Shoot me a IM with what your wanting to get out of it. Maybe we can make a deal, Plus I've been wanting to get that rear Pop Top Side Glass from you if you still have it.

Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 08, 2014, 10:01:08 PM
will try and get some pics for ya first chance.  Is there a difference in floor rise in the older vs/ the upper 80's?  this has feet in the front, behind the seats, and running to the rear fender wells.   The front set of feet can't come out of the cab on this model until the door frame / roof supports are cut to allow expansion. But like you said it would drop in to a pop top.

when are you passing through again?
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on October 08, 2014, 10:10:13 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on October 08, 2014, 10:01:08 PM
will try and get some pics for ya first chance.  Is there a difference in floor rise in the older vs/ the upper 80's?  this has feet in the front, behind the seats, and running to the rear fender wells.   The front set of feet can't come out of the cab on this model until the door frame / roof supports are cut to allow expansion. But like you said it would drop in to a pop top.

when are you passing through again?

Sent you a Message.

You Know I'm not sure if the floor is different. I know the front part of the floor is the same but not sure about the rear.
I found some pictures of your RC on line, Cage looks like it may work in my RC
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 09, 2014, 09:42:51 PM
Eric.. Here are a few pics of the cage. the seats are mounted to adjusters so you can go forward & backward some.... 
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on October 09, 2014, 09:52:40 PM
I defiantly think I could get that to work, Now Would it fit in the back On my 2011 Dodge to haul home  :icon_scratch:

Send me a message if your Interesting in selling it and Ernest doesn't want it.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 12, 2014, 10:58:56 AM
Well, the worst part is done. Body is on, but sitting on some 4x4 blocks so I can finish lining things up.  As it sits right now, I think a body lift is in order. :violent1:  But at least its one step closer.  :headbang:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on October 12, 2014, 02:00:48 PM
So just in time for HF?   :035:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 12, 2014, 02:29:02 PM
Quote from: SixGun on October 12, 2014, 02:00:48 PM
So just in time for HF?   :035:

Haha, I wish... Working that weekend & gonna have to get different tires / rims. These ain't gonna work with a body in the way..lol   Also gotta pull the dash so I can swap out the wiring harness.  All this rain we keep getting is really putting a damper on the building process..
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on October 12, 2014, 03:47:40 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on October 12, 2014, 02:29:02 PM
Haha, I wish... Working that weekend & gonna have to get different tires / rims. These ain't gonna work with a body in the way..lol   Also gotta pull the dash so I can swap out the wiring harness.  All this rain we keep getting is really putting a damper on the building process..

I know what you mean about the weather, my garage is so full, I work outdoors on the truck. Yolanda and I were talking and we haven't seen you in over a year.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 12, 2014, 04:21:18 PM

Quote from: SixGun on October 12, 2014, 03:47:40 PM
I know what you mean about the weather, my garage is so full, I work outdoors on the truck. Yolanda and I were talking and we haven't seen you in over a year.

I'm still as hansom as ever..LOL
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on October 12, 2014, 04:44:35 PM
 :laughing4:

I'll have to pass on that.  Ernest might agree though. 

Let's ask little Ernest... :iagree:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on October 12, 2014, 09:25:09 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on October 12, 2014, 10:58:56 AM
Well, the worst part is done. Body is on, but sitting on some 4x4 blocks so I can finish lining things up.  As it sits right now, I think a body lift is in order. :violent1:  But at least its one step closer.  :headbang:

:thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: workgoats on October 15, 2014, 11:43:21 PM
Will,

I don't go on facebook but once every six months or so but tonight I saw a picture of you that I find hard to call handsome...Maybe you should post it for us.  However, if that's a hat, I think you should patent it.

Ron
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 16, 2014, 09:13:37 PM
Quote from: workgoats on October 15, 2014, 11:43:21 PM
Will,

I don't go on facebook but once every six months or so but tonight I saw a picture of you that I find hard to call handsome...Maybe you should post it for us.  However, if that's a hat, I think you should patent it.

Ron

I know your not talking about this....  Lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on October 18, 2014, 05:35:38 PM
Sawzall, tractor & a prybar...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on October 19, 2014, 05:44:57 AM
Now that's how you remove a roll cage  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on December 11, 2014, 07:34:37 PM
Picked up some rims for the Ramcharger...$75 for the set. Couldn't pass em up....  I will soon get a chance to work on it..  I did strip the old tub, going to cut it into short iron & turn it into a trailer load of scrap.  :headbang:   Next is make the body lift & get the tub bolted down, then I can start on the wiring issue. :tard:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on December 12, 2014, 08:29:07 AM
nice looking wheels  :great:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on December 14, 2014, 05:54:47 PM
This is the new rims on it... had to make sure the front cleared... Next is to get some tires or might use the old 36" tires...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on December 18, 2014, 07:55:19 AM
looking good  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on December 18, 2014, 08:50:32 AM
so do you have plans to make a working A/C in the new truck?

I would like to someday not be the only one that gets made fun of for having A/C  :laughing7:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on December 18, 2014, 09:43:07 AM
It would be nice to have ac, but that would be a wait & see thing....  No ac would be a good way to keep my girls out of it..LOL
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on January 09, 2015, 06:59:43 PM
Thats going to be one good looking RC!  :thumbsup:

Will it be dipped in any of that east Texas Shiloh Red Dirt?
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on January 13, 2015, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on January 09, 2015, 06:59:43 PM
Thats going to be one good looking RC!  :thumbsup:

Will it be dipped in any of that east Texas Shiloh Red Dirt?

NO to the Shilo , mainly cause its been closed..LOL  it will at some point make it to Marble falls!!
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on January 13, 2015, 08:39:01 PM
I seem to remember reading something about Shiloh Ridge Closing.

I guess you'll Just have to break it in at General Sams or Hidden Falls.  :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on January 28, 2015, 09:51:44 PM
Well, I just ordered a 3" body lift & new body bushing kit for the old Ramcharger.  I have come close to making a body lift using 3" pipe collars, but then since it will eventually be on the highway I figured better be safer & do it right...  Should be delivered February so within the first few weeks of the month I hope to have time to make it happen.  Seems like every time I get a day off & want to work on the truck it rains or its butt cold...    I still have so much to do, its almost depressing..  When I lift the tailgate, It looks like a complete truck piled up back there..LOL
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on January 29, 2015, 10:30:17 PM
I know that feeling all too well. I had to take a day off this week just to work on stuff since the weather was nice
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 04, 2015, 06:47:44 PM
As of today I have received the body lift I ordered, but the body bushings just shipped today... maybe by Monday I will have what I need to start puting this beast back together..   I did go & cut some sheet metal to patch the small rust hole in the driver floor... Cleaned out the other pieces from the back & organized it some... Found the roof hatch leaks so I pulled out the old rubber floor & all the wet insulation stuff so maybe it will start to dry out... Seems like every Ramcharger I have ever owned leaked at the rear hatch. but that's another project... Gotta get this critter going.... 
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on February 05, 2015, 12:42:58 PM
Sounds like you are making progress there Will  :thumbsup:

Can't wait to see it going!

Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 06, 2015, 10:23:35 PM
Got the Body Bushings today.... if anyone ever orders a performance Accessories body bushing kit, be for warned the instructions ain't worth a crap.... Guess its been too long since I tore this thing apart....   I'm gonna make it work just can't hardly wait till first day off to put it together... :13:

http://performanceaccessories.com/vehicles/440-dodge-ramcharger-black.html

http://performanceaccessories.com/vehicles/184-1974-1990-dodge-ramcharger-trailduster-.html
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on February 07, 2015, 10:02:25 AM
Are you just replacing the bushings or putting a body lift? 

Anything in particular you have a concern about?

Pretty simple, apply penetrating fluid - loosen - jack it up -replace - lower - loosely tighten. Repeat until all are done. Then, adjust body and torque it down. Dont forget the loctite. Hopefully, you wont break a bolt like i did. Then it becomes a major pita.

Good luck!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on February 07, 2015, 12:19:58 PM
Will Does your rig still have a  welded rear end? Are you planning to drive on the road with it?

Good job on the progress  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 07, 2015, 04:16:39 PM
Richard, this is the new body.. Hasn't been bolted down yet... I have new poly bushings & a 3" body lift going on  at the same time.. Figured why do this twice...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 07, 2015, 04:21:37 PM
Eric, yes, this still has the welded rear.. Figured I would replace after I found how much abuse this oddball rearend could take.

Here is what the pile of bushings & body lift looks like..  Gonna be interesting...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on February 07, 2015, 11:16:40 PM
Hmmmm..a jigsaw puzzle.  :icon_scratch:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on February 07, 2015, 11:35:17 PM
Quote from: SixGun on February 07, 2015, 11:16:40 PM
Hmmmm..a jigsaw puzzle.  :icon_scratch:

The Chaos that is Dodge
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 09, 2015, 01:49:13 PM
Well, it took a lil figuring but I got the new Body bushings & 3" body lift done.  Still have to drop radiator down 3" and tackle the wiring issue..    Anybody know if the wiring changed much between 82 & 87?  I might try to see if I can just plug the engine / engine bay wiring directly into the firewall mount.. You know where the 2 halves of the harnesses meet... :icon_scratch:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on February 09, 2015, 02:19:17 PM
That Ramcharger Is looking Sweet!  :thumbsup:

No clue on if the wiring has changed or not. But I would think its pretty close to the same. Was it in 88 when they went to TBI?
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 09, 2015, 02:29:40 PM
Seems like it... But this thing has original 87 engine wiring, with a few hacks here & there... The body is now a 82 wiring, & i have the other half of the 87 in body wiring with fuse box and another 86 fuse box with some cab wiring.   so this should be fun... :icon_scratch: :icon_scratch:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: crazzywolfie on February 09, 2015, 06:45:37 PM
i think as far as the wiring goes you got to choose one or the other. the bulkhead connector and a few of the electrical connectors are the only thing that changed between 82 and 87. i think 85 was the year they changed from a 40 terminal bulkhead connector to a 50 terminal bulkhead connector.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 09, 2015, 10:27:24 PM
Well the dash was retrofitted with manual gauges, so that shouldn't be hard to figure out.. Need oil pressure line kit, then Ignition is easy, I'm using a MSD box.. I went through & pulled all old wiring off engine, strung out the existing wiring & cut out the a/c connections.. (no plans for it) then figured out the cab has no wiring for the alternator. PO had installed a Magnum, then removed so I've got to do some patching in for the voltage regulator.  Other than that the difference in connections for the brake, tail, blinkers & gas gauge are different so i'm gonna have to trace & splice to make em work...  Also can't find my old book with schematics...  Guess im gonna have to visit RCC for those..
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: crazzywolfie on February 10, 2015, 12:40:55 AM
the voltage regulator should be easy to wire in. you just feed it power from the same ignition power wire that you will use to power the MSD box.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 10, 2015, 11:07:09 AM
Ok.. So it has 2 wires from alternator +1 lg main (to battery).  is it gonna matter which small wire from alternator to VR ties into ignition? where does the other wire from alternator go?  I do have 2 VR harnesses i can source wires from..
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: crazzywolfie on February 10, 2015, 11:24:32 AM
the one wire on the voltage regulator needs to be positive. this picture might help you understand how to wire it. the terminal labeled I needs to be positive like the picture shows. it don't really matter how you hook them up to the alternator.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d67/crazydavey69/DAVE-PC/Pictures/Dual_Field_Alternator_Wiring.jpg)
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 10, 2015, 11:48:29 AM
Thanks a bunch... Got the oil pressure & water temp hooked up so I can test crank...  That way I can make sure the ignition wires don't loos power while cranking.   Looking better. Thanks for all the help!!
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: crazzywolfie on February 10, 2015, 11:57:27 AM
no problem. i know that is one of the easier wiring diagrams to find.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 10, 2015, 03:42:04 PM
I wired it all in and now to go tape things up but its together & it charges!!!  Thanks again....
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 10, 2015, 07:39:01 PM
Next project is trying to figure out the wiring to the rear of the Ramcharger.  I have the plug from the front to about halfway to the rear of factory 82 wiring.. wanna say there are 5 wires...  then i have the tail light wiring hanging in the back.  I about to think it might be easier to just go to tractor supply & get a trailer wiring kit & run it to the rear of the RC.  Only thing got me puzzled is what wires go from the fuel gauge to the sensor...   

But got time for that since it will run & charge the battery.. Still have to fix the steering shaft, lengthen the shift rod & drop the radiator 3"   Its a lot closer that it was....
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: crazzywolfie on February 11, 2015, 12:23:04 AM
this might help sort things out.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 11, 2015, 12:03:39 PM
Awesome.. This is specifically for 82' right??   So I will chase the fuel sending unit with a new wire & add a trailer wiring kit to the rear & should be good to go...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: crazzywolfie on February 11, 2015, 12:58:09 PM
well it was actually listed for a 83 but i figure it should be the same since it is only a year difference.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 11, 2015, 01:15:24 PM
Good deal...  closer than trying to make an 87 match... seems the 87 half has more wires.. go figure...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: crazzywolfie on February 11, 2015, 04:30:31 PM
i don't see why a 87 would have more wires back there or under the hood than a 82 as long as they have the same options and ignition system. 

also if you are looking for a good place to ground things i have noticed behind the tail lights is a pretty good place to ground things since they are sealed off from water and moisture pretty good. 
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 14, 2015, 07:03:57 PM
So I picked up some trailer wiring from walmart.. 25' of 4 strand wire. I will run one set of wires to each side & make the fuel gauge work....  Also this evening after work I lengthened the shifter rod,  had to shorten the steering rod cause the steering column was longer in this 82 than the 87, But it runs, shifts, steers.. main items are covered..LOL 
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on February 14, 2015, 07:48:30 PM
Hey you're not supposed to be working on your truck today.  Its Valentines day. Its all about the wifey. 

:035:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 14, 2015, 10:06:28 PM
Drove it around the property some today... Then it died... Pretty sure I'm outta gas..  Only had 10 gallons in the tank so I'm sure the pickup tube left a lot in the tank, but I'm just kinda getting the kinks out....  Running kinda rough thinking maybe trash in the carb from all the time sitting up.... 
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on February 15, 2015, 09:46:08 PM
thats fast progress  :13:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on February 16, 2015, 07:52:28 AM
lookin good  :great:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 16, 2015, 10:46:51 AM
Added 10 more gallons of fuel, still barely runs....  I can tell its a fuel issue cause the carb isn't spraying, just blowing air..   Rear in line filter @ tank is new & still clean. Pulled the filter at the fuel pump, old & separated inside.  So moved rear filter to front but didn't make a difference.  Since I'm running a quadrajet carb, I then removed the inlet paper filter..  Totally clogged with what looked like tobacco. Figured it was the front filter element. Put it back together after flushing lines & it runs like a scalded ape.... Looks like I need to find a replacement inlet filter before i run it much.    I even added a electric fuel pump in case the pump was going out.  Since it didn't help I left it unhooked.  It acts like a check valve when not in use & I have a backup fuel pump if ever needed... 
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 16, 2015, 10:51:36 AM
Quote from: SixGun on February 14, 2015, 07:48:30 PM
Hey you're not supposed to be working on your truck today.  Its Valentines day. Its all about the wifey. 

:035:

Richard, I picked up my girls some roses.. That bought me some truck time..lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on February 16, 2015, 11:57:34 AM
(http://ramcharger.net/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=448.0;attach=2917;image)

Will, you need a pretty new winch for your pretty new truck.  ....and I said winch - not wench.   :laughing7:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 16, 2015, 12:28:07 PM
Tires, that's what's next.  Tires...   Winch works, that's all that matters..lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on February 16, 2015, 02:52:27 PM
yeah it needs tires badly, no offense.

looking good otherwise.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on February 16, 2015, 03:04:35 PM
You can easily rattle can the bumper and winch and it will look just as good as the truck  :thumbsup:

What size tire do you think you will go with?

Looks great Will!  :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 16, 2015, 05:33:07 PM
I'm thinking maybe 33's... If I go any bigger I would have to trim & don't really wanna cut on this one... 
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on February 16, 2015, 05:53:11 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on February 16, 2015, 05:33:07 PM
I'm thinking maybe 33's... If I go any bigger I would have to trim & don't really wanna cut on this one...

But cutting up ramchargers for tire clearance is half the fun lol.... it is a damn good looking truck though. 33's will look good and maybe even keep shit from breaking  :great:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 16, 2015, 08:18:18 PM
Eric....would one of yall happen to have any 33's you wanna get rid of??
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on February 16, 2015, 08:28:54 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on February 16, 2015, 08:18:18 PM
Eric....would one of yall happen to have any 33's you wanna get rid of??

The only 33's I have are thornbirds that are currently rotting under a 1946 jeep.

But I will keep my Eye out for some.

What size rims do you have again?
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on February 16, 2015, 08:55:16 PM
I really like my 35's, but yeah I don't like the tire clearing at all.

and Noah did try to warn me off 35's for the breakage reason.... we shall see  :confused2:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 17, 2015, 08:08:37 AM
The rims I have are 16". 
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 06, 2015, 09:46:51 PM
Finally got around to cleaning up the dash. Also installed some tunes and my Lil amp & a box w/ 2-10's.  Sounds decent, now I really need exhaust so I can hear the tunes..lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on March 09, 2015, 11:51:06 PM
Looks good will  :thumbsup:

I know you talked about the paint pealing on the the top. have you thought about just painting half the RC? Two Tone?
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 10, 2015, 08:59:57 AM
Hadn't really thought bout that Eric....  At this point paint isn't something I'm really worried about though... I just wanna get it legal..lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on March 10, 2015, 09:57:36 AM
I know what you mean.   :13:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 15, 2015, 04:03:45 PM
Decided to test fit the 36's..  Try ALMOST rub... Not quite but on a flex I'm sure it will rub..   But I sure like the way it sits with bigger tires!!!
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on March 15, 2015, 06:29:10 PM
that does look good  :13:

you need more lift lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on March 15, 2015, 08:45:45 PM
Quote from: rjtx667 on March 15, 2015, 06:29:10 PM
that does look good  :13:

you need more lift lol

Lookin' good... time for the sawzall  :evil6:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on March 15, 2015, 08:59:20 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Looks Good Will!
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on March 16, 2015, 04:24:56 AM
Time to put it to the test April 17-19.   :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 16, 2015, 04:37:09 PM
That's daughters birthday weekend & it seems I'm always working...  Wish I would win the lottery...  Then possibilities are endless.  Lol.  Guess I should start playing it.lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectM880 on March 16, 2015, 04:38:12 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on March 16, 2015, 04:37:09 PM
That's daughters birthday weekend & it seems I'm always working...  Wish I would win the lottery...  Then possibilities are endless.  Lol.  Guess I should start playing it.lol

What Better way to Celebrate Her birthday then teaching her how to rock crawl!!  :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 16, 2015, 06:16:13 PM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on March 16, 2015, 04:38:12 PM
What Better way to Celebrate Her birthday then teaching her how to rock crawl!!  :steeringwheel:

I can't even get her to drive it....  It don't have a/c & heated leather seats so its not good enough for her..lol  At least i don't have to worry about here running my gas out..
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 18, 2015, 06:30:03 PM
http://www.harborfreight.com/12000-lb-off-road-vehicle-electric-winch-with-automatic-load-holding-brake-60813.html

ordered tonight.. Next will be rebuilding the bumper to fit... How do these mount? front or bottom mount?
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on March 18, 2015, 06:36:52 PM
They are bottom mount in standard 4x10".
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 18, 2015, 06:44:27 PM
Quote from: SixGun on March 18, 2015, 06:36:52 PM
They are bottom mount in standard 4x10".

Great.. My current Ramsey is front mount.. do the Badlands come with a Mount pattern? guess I may end up rebuilding the front bumper mount...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on March 18, 2015, 08:23:09 PM
they do, but I don't recall what it is

http://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/61000-61999/61256.pdf

that should help you out.

I have been toying with the idea of selling my waren bumper and buying Jungles new bumper setup. Let me know if your interested in a nice chrome waren bumper for a decent price.  :13:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 18, 2015, 08:58:48 PM
Quote from: rjtx667 on March 18, 2015, 08:23:09 PM
they do, but I don't recall what it is

http://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/61000-61999/61256.pdf

that should help you out.

I have been toying with the idea of selling my waren bumper and buying Jungles new bumper setup. Let me know if your interested in a nice chrome waren bumper for a decent price.  :13:


thanks...
On the bumper idea, My pipe bumper is very solidly bolted & welded on...  I'm good..lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on March 18, 2015, 09:26:41 PM
Heres a writeup on clocking the HF 12k.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/clocking-a-winch-instructions.603694/
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 23, 2015, 09:41:00 AM
This morning I cleaned up the winch mounting plate. It was built with 1/8" metal, but now since the new winch is a floor mount I changed the floor out to 1/4 plate. I will drill the mount holes once the winch gets here in case I need to tweak anything. 
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on March 23, 2015, 02:41:13 PM
Did you see the link I sent you about turning (clocking) the winch handle?
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 23, 2015, 03:55:21 PM
Yea, seen that.. i shouldn't have to mess with it right? Im just going from a ramsey that mounted from front to a bottom mount..  My winch mount for the Ramsey was very sturdy on the front and the floor was just there to keep stuff from getting into the winch. After my modification it has a sturdy bottom in it..  i came real close to making a receiver mount, but then extra expense of wiring connections, then wiring the rear, then wiring the 06 rear for emergency situations.  Kinda would have snowballed$$$ lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on March 23, 2015, 10:14:13 PM
Your not joking... wiring for a winch on either end is expensive... and I have not even done any wires on the towing truck.. I am getting ready to figure out how to stick a battery on the trailer and a receiver up top to winch onto the trailer and just charge the battery from there.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 23, 2015, 11:24:16 PM
Quote from: rjtx667 on March 23, 2015, 10:14:13 PM
Your not joking... wiring for a winch on either end is expensive... and I have not even done any wires on the towing truck.. I am getting ready to figure out how to stick a battery on the trailer and a receiver up top to winch onto the trailer and just charge the battery from there.

I was thinking about designing a receiver mount with a 2" ball in front so I could hook up to trailer & have the winch between tow vehicle & trailer.... ( not to be towed with just to load)  Winch vehicle on any trailer, (not just your trailer) .. But then I decided to just go with a permanent mount and be done with it...   If ya think about it, a trailer winch normally wouldn't have to be over say a 2k winch. ( like a 4 wheeler winch).  If you needed to use a snatch block & double the line..
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on March 24, 2015, 08:08:46 AM
Quote from: taz_man440 on March 23, 2015, 11:24:16 PM
I was thinking about designing a receiver mount with a 2" ball in front so I could hook up to trailer & have the winch between tow vehicle & trailer.... ( not to be towed with just to load)  Winch vehicle on any trailer, (not just your trailer) .. But then I decided to just go with a permanent mount and be done with it...   If ya think about it, a trailer winch normally wouldn't have to be over say a 2k winch. ( like a 4 wheeler winch).  If you needed to use a snatch block & double the line..

Now there is a good idea  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on March 24, 2015, 09:31:10 AM
A full size steel cable winch on a receiver mount is one heavy sumbitch.

:nono:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 25, 2015, 09:38:05 PM
Got it delivered today.. Box was rather beat up but everything was there & intact. just need to get it bolted down & roller mounted. Gotta do a lil trimming where the roller mounts.

One question for you guys that have one of these... The instructions say to connect the ground straight to the battery.. Did you guys do that or would a bumper ground be good enough.. Just curious....
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on March 25, 2015, 10:44:41 PM
I did mine to the battery. might have been cheaper if the other works.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: crazzywolfie on March 25, 2015, 10:58:06 PM
i personally would not rely solely on the body ground. you could possibly fry your body ground wires that way. i think even the stock ground wire that runs to the block might even be a bit small for the power that the winch would draw. straight to the battery would be the correct way to do it.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on March 26, 2015, 07:51:53 AM
Both winches I have say straight to battery. Both had plenty long enough thick gauge wire.

I read a shootout in these winches.  Some are more susceptible to water including Badlands.  I'd keep a cover on it just in case. Eve though it never rains in Houston area anyways lol.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on March 26, 2015, 08:26:13 AM
I use the driver side frame rail as my full length ground wire... I have the Battery mounted in the front of the bed with 2 gauge positive leads going to the winch quick disconnects front and rear. The battery has a 2 gauge lead going to the frame rail for grounding the entire system directly under the battery. the quick disconnects have there ground side also attached to the frame rail at the front and rear of the truck... Engine is also grounded through the frame rail, as is the the cab,bed and core support.... Works flawlessly and I am pretty sure the winch could possibly pull the truck in 1/2 given the right combination of unstoppable forces/immovable objects  :headbang:

Of course this is all centered around the fact that my battery is in the bed.... Given the fact that your battery is in the factory location and the winch will not be going anywhere attaching the ground wire to the battery is the best/easiest option It also will provide the absolute best path for current to travel and a long lasting winch  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 26, 2015, 10:46:38 AM
Thanks guys... I'm gonna build & install a second battery tray on the passenger side & wire 2 batteries  together. ( did that to the old crew & workwd great) Gonna put the winch on the passenger battery also. Just wanted some opinions...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on March 26, 2015, 10:56:18 AM
I was lazy, I just turned the battery sideways and stuck another right next to it and used some cargo straps to hold them down good.

It has worked great for me so far, and was easier than trying to fab another tray on the passenger side. I have them tied together, and the truck runs on the back battery, the winch on the front.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on March 26, 2015, 11:31:01 AM
Yep a second battery is in my long term plans also... Very good idea, especially if the truck don't run in a bad spot. Winching will kill a battery very quickly if you are not careful
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on March 26, 2015, 11:50:59 AM
Quote from: ProjectPW on March 26, 2015, 11:31:01 AM
especially if the truck don't run in a bad spot. Winching will kill a battery very quickly if you are not careful

Thats why I like my MPFI  :13:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 26, 2015, 03:44:57 PM
This ram is running g a quadrajunk carb & I have had some really extreme angles with no problems... Very prod of it...even if it ain't MPFI..lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 26, 2015, 09:11:46 PM
Got the bumper trimmed, holes cut, winch & roller mounted and all wired up and it works... Next thing to do is wire in a second battery and clean up & paint the bumper with a fresh coat of rattle can black.... Almost wanna go get stuck on purpose just to test the 12k ability...lol

Ryan, Also took a hint from you & got the batteries turned sideways together.. just need to get a couple battery terminals to hook em up.... its tight fitting 2 batteries sideways, but it does work...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: bullboy0852 on March 26, 2015, 09:43:41 PM
Lookin good, need to get a winch on mine, kinda thinkin i want a hidden setup.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 26, 2015, 09:55:12 PM
really fairly easy to mount a receiver up front behind the bumper & just have the winch on a receiver mount.  lock it up inside when not needed...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: bullboy0852 on March 26, 2015, 10:03:09 PM
I saw one mounted between the frame rails behind the bumper, cutout behind the license plate. Only thing you see is the roller fairlead and hook.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on March 26, 2015, 10:08:25 PM
Quote from: bullboy0852 on March 26, 2015, 10:03:09 PM
I saw one mounted between the frame rails behind the bumper, cutout behind the license plate. Only thing you see is the roller fairlead and hook.

I believe chau8238 did his that way. He lives out in Houston.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: bullboy0852 on March 26, 2015, 10:15:46 PM
Cool, ill see if has any tips. Ive got a good idea but its always good to pick others brains.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on March 27, 2015, 12:01:33 AM
I had mine mounted like that, I just removed my bumper and it slid between the frame and bumper brackets. worked great but there was not a lot of support, if I had to do a big pull it would have been iffy.

As fast my battery setup, there is a pic on page 9 of the 93 build. basically I put them back to back and the engine battery had top post for the truck and side post for connecting to the 2nd battery. It works great and gives you more room, just means when that battery dies I will have to find one like it to replace it. I have since upgraded my 2nd battery to a big case tractors battery ther came in my parts truck, figured why not lol
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 30, 2015, 01:25:18 PM
Got bored today & popped out the back glass...  A couple screwdrivers & out it came...  I put in the back glass I had in my 82 hotrod.  To me it was just fitting since I built this truck frame up....
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on March 30, 2015, 01:28:50 PM
now we really need a rc.net sticker to add to it lol  :13:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on April 22, 2015, 10:29:26 AM
Built my sliders / steps...  First figment....  Will finish up & paint em black soon..
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on April 22, 2015, 10:30:50 AM
Also got a $20 promotion gift card from amazon..  Ordered a winch cover ( $13 ).. Just waiting on it to arrive..
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on April 22, 2015, 11:28:58 AM
Quote from: taz_man440 on April 22, 2015, 10:29:26 AM
Built my sliders / steps...  First figment....  Will finish up & paint em black soon..

Looks real good. The body lift certainly makes the fitment easier  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on April 22, 2015, 02:05:00 PM
No lie... Would have had to be drop brackets without a body lift..
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on April 22, 2015, 05:49:00 PM
Put some fresh satin black paint on the bumper & the sliders... Need better brushes to put another coat on em..
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on April 22, 2015, 06:35:01 PM
good lookin' truck  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: SixGun on April 23, 2015, 07:20:21 AM
Yep yep...looks good.  You think it will be ready next go round at HF?

We missed you out there. :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on April 23, 2015, 08:39:03 AM
I sure hope to be able to make one, would love to go towards General Sam's again too...  I'm really working toward getting this thing legal, so exhaust is next.. When its done I'm gonna make sure its not gonna get crushed when I make it to Hidden Falls again...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on April 23, 2015, 10:52:03 AM
Noah and Eric did great on their exhaust, they routed it way up high... I bet it was a PITA but it looked good.  :13:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on June 08, 2015, 10:02:16 PM
Got the exhaust done last week. got insurance on it today & tomorrow gonna go do an inspection & register it.    The exhaust he used 2" & ran it off the flowmasters down the rear frame & did a 45* toward the bumper then angle cut the tip. Sounds really good and its up where nothing will smash it when I make it back to Hidden Falls...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on June 08, 2015, 10:11:11 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on June 08, 2015, 10:02:16 PM
.. and its up where nothing will smash it when I make it back to Hidden Falls...

you know you just damned yourself right?  :laughing7:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on June 09, 2015, 09:35:35 AM
Quote from: rjtx667 on June 08, 2015, 10:11:11 PM
you know you just damned yourself right?  :laughing7:

LOL   I have been to town twice to get an inspection & both times the TXDOT systems were down.... think that is a sign? 

  LOLZ
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on June 09, 2015, 09:47:51 AM
Both sides are like this.  Now I just need the gas tank skid plate,  I used to have one around here but seems like it got ran over or something cause it wasn't the correct shape & so it got sent to the scrap pile. :violent1:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on June 09, 2015, 10:00:36 AM
that does look good.

I already gave away my spare skid plate... sorry... unless you can get it off Eric's rig without him noticing  :evil6:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on June 09, 2015, 02:53:41 PM
Its official, Its legal!!   Tax lady almost made me mad saying the value was only $700, but then taxes are based on THEIR value, not mine..LOL 

   Next upgrade is electric fans. What is the best setup to look for that fits these radiators the best. i would like to be a dual fan setup. I currently have 1 pusher on the front but its not even worth hooking back up.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: workgoats on June 13, 2015, 09:10:52 PM
Will,

I do not take credit for all of your wiring problems but just most...  BUT, I have four 33" Firestone Mud Terrains mounted on 10 or 12" wide Baha Aluminum wheels.  I do not have a truck to put them on.  Are you interested?  I need one 33 X 12.5 tire to go on my trailer if I let you have them because one is on the trailer now.  That's the wheels that were on the red truck and the last set of tires that I bought.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on June 14, 2015, 10:19:58 AM
Quote from: workgoats on June 13, 2015, 09:10:52 PM
Will,

I do not take credit for all of your wiring problems but just most...  BUT, I have four 33" Firestone Mud Terrains mounted on 10 or 12" wide Baha Aluminum wheels.  I do not have a truck to put them on.  Are you interested?  I need one 33 X 12.5 tire to go on my trailer if I let you have them because one is on the trailer now.  That's the wheels that were on the red truck and the last set of tires that I bought.

Ron, The wiring was actually a lot easier to deal with than the wiring I had in the 87.  I just traced hot wires for the MSD & then ran new alternator wires. Nothing major.  As for the tires?  I couldn't use them unless they are 16" to put on my 8 lug rims. (3/4 ton's under Ramcharger).



Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: workgoats on June 14, 2015, 09:50:20 PM
That's the reason I can't use them.  I have all Cherokees and Grand Cherokees.  And when I get the 57 Powerwagon home it will end up with 8 lug wheels.  I didn't realize you had gone to real axles.

You wouldn't believe how much of the wiring the owner before Nick had screwed up.  I cut a lot out and threw it away.

Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on June 14, 2015, 09:58:39 PM
Ron what is the bolt pattern on these wheels?
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on June 14, 2015, 10:54:04 PM
Noah, Should be the standard 5x 5.5

Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: workgoats on July 22, 2015, 11:46:48 PM
Sorry I haven't been on much but anyway, the wheels and tires were sold to a guy that works for me.  I'm sorry, but they will end up on a ferd.

I started with these wheels when my son got his first vehicle, a 64 ferd unibody 4x4.  The wheels had come from a Jeep originally, and when my son got ready to sell the unibody, I made him change tires and wheels with me.

The wheels that were on the red truck were all new, bought in 2009.  The remaining wheels from the 80s are still on the trailer many of you have seen at the off road parks.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on February 29, 2016, 08:36:42 AM
I know its been a while but life keeps rolling,  I have recently made a major change in the old goat.
I have been looking for new (to me) tires 35"-37" for a 16" rim with no good results.
The tires on the old goat were getting really bad shape.  I ran across a set of 20" wheels & tires for cheap so I jumped on em... I then placed the old 36"s on a facebook trade site & sold em for $200 within 2 days....
Now they kinda look about right on the old goat to me since the paint on the truck is bubbled & faded,
the chrome on the rims have a few peeling spots & has some oxidation here & there.. So its not all about
the bling..LOL

For reference the 16" are 36" tires & the 20"s are equal to 35"  I have also cut the centers of the front covers to allow access to the lockouts.
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: rjtx667 on February 29, 2016, 12:52:29 PM
not bad looking, but yeah looks like you need some bigger tires.

Granted I am sure people say that about my truck.   :laughing7:
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: taz_man440 on March 09, 2016, 11:06:05 AM
Next on the to do list is install new spider gears in the rearend.  The Lincoln locked rear is very annoying...  Makes the truck jump when turning.   Don't wanna bust an axle since parts are hard to come by.   Ordered a new set of spider gears off Amazon. Now just to wait for the rain to let up so I can get under the truck to fix...
Title: Re: 1982 Ramcharger
Post by: ProjectPW on March 09, 2016, 12:51:12 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on March 09, 2016, 11:06:05 AM
Next on the to do list is install new spider gears in the rearend.  The Lincoln locked rear is very annoying...  Makes the truck jump when turning.   Don't wanna bust an axle since parts are hard to come by.   Ordered a new set of spider gears off Amazon. Now just to wait for the rain to let up so I can get under the truck to fix...

shiny parts  :great: