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04-16-2008, 06:50 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: East WA
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DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
I've been checking out this site almost every night at work. I think I'm addicted. I get a lot of helpfull ideas & hints from you guys.
My current project is a.... 68 DODGE CAMPER SPECIAL W/A 383 & DANA 60 REAR END I know, I know, its a DODGE (am i even allowed to say that word in this forum). There is a lack of classic Dodge forums on the net and so far i've learned more from this site than i have any other. Hope you guys don't mind an outcast amongst you asking for help on building my project. I included a pic of my beast. I can't decide if i want to lower it on bags & go all out or just keep it mostly stock with some 22" rims. I would love to sell my Dodge and buy a Chevy (cause i'm in love with your 66 body style or even the 67-72 Suburban  ) but the Dodge started as a father/son project & i promised i'd never sell it. So here I am... Last edited by Swifty; 04-16-2008 at 06:51 AM. |
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04-16-2008, 07:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Blountville, Tn.
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Welcome from Northeast TN. I believe you'll find that more than most are here just for the chatting and helping out one another. So it doens't matter what your project is. The basic's applies to all vechicle's.
Oh for my opinion on what to do, just get a nice set of wheels and tires and drive the he** out of it.
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04-16-2008, 07:14 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ventura
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
well at least you have a good year for dodge....this particular truck looks great bagged and slammed..especially cause its a longbed....more truck on the ground....you know wat i mean?
my buddy just bagged his 64' chevy long bed and we get looks everywhere we roll in that truck down side is...you put alot of work and money into it when you could spend the money on a chevy project..haha...just givin you a hard time
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04-16-2008, 07:33 AM
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Location: East WA
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Thanks for the welcome guys. Barry, i use to live in eastern, TN before i joined the military. My family still lives there. Good ol' Johnscon City, TN.
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04-16-2008, 07:51 AM
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Its always something!
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Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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04-16-2008, 07:54 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Welcome to the board from Texas
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04-16-2008, 08:29 AM
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RIP Mr Ron
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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04-16-2008, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Kansas
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Is the 383 factory? If not find a 440 and build it! they can scream! Then add the wheels and a custom paint job, and you are well on your way. (but that is what I would do with it.) You have a rather clean looking old truck. The great part about this site is, if someone can help, or has an opinion, they will give it!
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04-16-2008, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: East WA
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
it came with a 318 and my dad had a 383 sittin in his garage so we naturally used it. When we got the truck it already had the Dana 60 in it. I don't know anything about the truck but i'm learning. I was deciding on either 2 different things.
1. lower it & air bag it, paint flat black w/airbrushed glossy real flames down the side, 18" chrome wheels 2. (this is what i'm leaning torwards cause my dad loves the stock look) Repaint 2 town with blue & white top, 22" chrome wheels, sporty mirrors, aftermarket gauges, clean engine bay, disk brakes, etc. I use the truck to haul wood, brick, cars, my bike, etc. so i still need it for those things. The problem is i don't have any mechanical skills. I can change oil, rims, & other minor things but as far as everything else i'm in the dark. Also being in the military it takes me a little bit to save up for parts. I am looking to restore this truck but not to sure how to do what i want. |
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04-16-2008, 10:22 AM
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Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Welcome to the boards
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04-16-2008, 01:24 PM
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Step Brother
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Location: K-town
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
 from Knoxville Tn....
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04-16-2008, 03:04 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
to the board from Mid-MO!!!You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Just to wanted to bring this to your attention.... 2008 Board Meet in Big Sandy, TN
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04-16-2008, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Meadville, PA
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Welcome from a ford guy in PA. I love the Dodges to. My goal is to have one of each. I've been looking for a swepltine forum for a while myself, but without much luck.
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04-17-2008, 12:38 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Welcome to the board from south Mississippi!
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04-17-2008, 01:31 AM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!
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04-17-2008, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Las Cruces, NM
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Welcome to the board from Super Windy New Mexico -Jason
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04-20-2008, 05:04 AM
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Nothing to see here.....
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Shawnee, KS
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
Welcome Aboard from Shawnee, KS!
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04-22-2008, 05:10 PM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SnagTown Indiana
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
That's not a bad lookin ol Dodge, Welcome from Indiana! BTW my DD is a Ram 250 Crestliner Conversion Van! I'm still a Chevy truck guy tho, never owned a Mopar Truck.
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04-22-2008, 08:34 PM
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Keepin it runnin!
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Re: DODGE GUY HERE (don't hate)
from CT! Frank
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