79 Dodge Pickup

I'm using an '82 2WD regular cab LWB frame to put my Club Cab LWB body on. I'll have to shorten the bed 18" to fit the wheelbase.
The mods listed are planned at this time. I'll get to the specs on this page later - when the truck is more together.


  Specs
 Body:
   Length - (before mods) inches (after mods) inches
   Width - (before mods) inches (after mods) inches
   Height - (before mods) inches (after mods) inches
   Wheelbase - (before mods) inches (after mods) inches
   Weight - (before mods) lbs. (after mods) lbs.

 Transmission:
   727 from Dodge van.

 Engine:
   Type - V8 from Dodge van.
   Bore - 3.91 inches
   Stroke - 3.31 inches
   Capacity - 318 cubic inches
   Compression Ratio - Unknown
   Induction - Rajay turbo w/priority valve.
   HP - Unknown
   Torque - Unknown


Mods
 Body:
  • Channeled 2"
  • Fiberglass cowl hood scoop.
  • Shortened bed (18").
  • '82 grille & headlights.
  • Filled side markers.
  • Caddy (?) taillights.
  • Bed stake holes filled, bed rails added.
  • Mustang rear spoiler.
  • Tonneau cover.
  • Side pipes.
  • Custom paint.
 Suspension:
  • Lowered 2"
  • Urethane front control arm, strut bar,
    & rear spring bushings.
  • '88 Fiero front swaybar used in front.
  • '86 Fiero front swaybar used in rear.
  • Wheels 15 x 10 (rear); 15 x 8 (front).




 Drivetrain:
  • Now 2WD.













    Here are the first pics of the frame mods - more to come soon:

Cab Mount Frame Front Boxed Area Rear Boxed Area Cab Mount 2 R.R. Spring Mount R.F. Spring Mount Frame Horns/Bumper Mount Suspension Pieces Rear Frame & axle Hood Mods Rear Suspension Front Suspension Pickup cab lifted.


You can email me at ImThaDriver at yahoo.