Not So Pro 3

[Dream]

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Really like this gen of ferds

73/74 is my all-time favorite.
First years for the "dent sides".
That simple, clean grille design is just so cool to me.
Other cool one is a 66.

 

[Dream]

You are gonna have the ford guys blistering the jack shafts

Not saying the squarebody chebbies of the same day weren't good iron, but those Ferds just had a meaner look to them.
Chebby caught up in the 80s(as usual, about 10 years later).
Dodges from the early 60s to the mid 70s were also good-looking trucks(68-72? being the best).
Sometime in the 60s, engineers for the big 3 figured out there was a market for trucks, and the buyers DIDNT want them to look like that years flagship sedan.

 

[dall]

Not saying the squarebody chebbies of the same day weren't good iron, but those Ferds just had a meaner look to them.
Chebby caught up in the 80s(as usual, about 10 years later).
Dodges from the early 60s to the mid 70s were also good-looking trucks(68-72? being the best).
Sometime in the 60s, engineers for the big 3 figured out there was a market for trucks, and the buyers DIDNT want them to look like that years flagship sedan.

Lol my point proven lol

 

[maulhead]

Not saying the squarebody chebbies of the same day weren't good iron, but those Ferds just had a meaner look to them.
Chebby caught up in the 80s(as usual, about 10 years later).
Dodges from the early 60s to the mid 70s were also good-looking trucks(68-72? being the best).
Sometime in the 60s, engineers for the big 3 figured out there was a market for trucks, and the buyers DIDNT want them to look like that years flagship sedan.

IMO, this is the best looking dodge that was ever made. This used to be my truck.





This one is a very close 2nd.

Chelsea proving grounds in MI, where dodge used to test their trucks.

 

[Dream]

Lol my point proven lol

Not really.
Still suckin hind-tit slacker.
Wish I could save my grandads 74, but its rusted to chit. Didnt get to stay indoors.
Hope to save the 350 to put in Dads 86, as the pos 305 is shot out.

Wish I could have my cousins 68 C10.
Its actually in decent shape.
3 speed manual 327 truck. Long bed.
Dark green metallic color.
Solid truck. Probably go for WAY more than I'm willing to give for a Chebby WORK TRUCK.

 

[Dream]

IMO, this is the best looking dodge that was ever made. This used to be my truck.

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This one is a very close 2nd.

Chelsea proving grounds in MI, where dodge used to test their trucks.



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Cant argue with that.
Dad had a 67 D100 that was originally bought by Standard oil company.
No fancy anything.
Had a heater, so that was nice...
Other than that, it was a 225 slant six, 3 speed manual, long wheel base.
Also baby chit yellow in color.
Loved that thing. All my childhood memories involved us camping, fishing, hunting, etc in that truck.
Doesnt REALLY matter who made it, as long as it gets you where you NEED to be.

 

[maulhead]

Not saying the squarebody chebbies of the same day weren't good iron, but those Ferds just had a meaner look to them.
Chebby caught up in the 80s(as usual, about 10 years later).
Dodges from the early 60s to the mid 70s were also good-looking trucks(68-72? being the best).
Sometime in the 60s, engineers for the big 3 figured out there was a market for trucks, and the buyers DIDNT want them to look like that years flagship sedan.

1973-1987 Chevys were the same basic truck. Cab, doors, & bed wise.

1973-80 had hood spring problems, that would buckle the hood, and make them look all jacked up in the hood. The hood was a huge lever, and the hinges were way at the back of the hood.

1981-1987, Chevy gave them a face lift, with updated hood with different springs, and different core support, and newer looking grill.

1981 and up the hood was longer and covered the cowl with the updated hood & springs, instead of the separate cowl piece like the 1973-80 trucks.

Sure there was a bunch of different grills 1973-1987, and the different hood. But the basic truck cab, doors, and bed, was unchanged 1973-1987.

 

[Dream]

Wish I hadnt sold this one.
Cant justify trying to get it back though.
Ive heard its still local, but has been butchered and is just a shell.
Was originally a 6 cylinder basic truck.
I put the 302 and power steering on it.
1973 Ranger.

 

[Dream]

Wish I hadnt sold this one.
Cant justify trying to get it back though.
Ive heard its still local, but has been butchered and is just a shell.
Was originally a 6 cylinder basic truck.
I put the 302 and power steering on it.
1973 Ranger.
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LOL! I just noticed the 74 Chebbie that my grandfather bought in 1976 or 7 is in the background of that pic.
That pic was taken not long after my grandfather passed way.
My brother probably had "paw paws" truck over trying to do some body work on it to try to save it.
Sorry lil bro, we both loved him, but you can only do so much with a Chebby...

 

[maulhead]

Cant argue with that.
Dad had a 67 D100 that was originally bought by Standard oil company.
No fancy anything.
Had a heater, so that was nice...
Other than that, it was a 225 slant six, 3 speed manual, long wheel base.
Also baby chit yellow in color.
Loved that thing. All my childhood memories involved us camping, fishing, hunting, etc in that truck.
Doesnt REALLY matter who made it, as long as it gets you where you NEED to be.

That's makes me laugh pretty hard. Back in 1994 when I got married, wife totaled 3 cars just inside 4 months.

She blamed me for keeping her up late at night bumpin uglies. I was like well damn women I am not wrecking anything on the way to work. Must be you.

Anyways I needed to find her something to drive. I found a little old lady, one owner, 1967 fury, slant 6, 3 on the tree car, 37,000 miles. Red with calf crap brown interior. I handed her the keys and said wreck this chit dear.

Oh she hated that car. No radio, vinyl seats, rubber floor mat, manual on the column. She drove it a week and she was like GFY Matthew, I'm taking your black 1973 dodge truck, or I am quitting work.

Next week she took my black 1973 power wagon to work.

I chit you not, Friday afternoon, Todd & I are unloading tools in my garage, we hear a big crash boom bang, here comes my black dodge, and new red Honda following it.... dude jumps out, Mama you just hit my car and you did not even stop.....

Wife well you should not of been in my blind spot, this truck is huge.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

 

[Mastermind]

I'm at decision making time on the Mercruiser 350 with 283 heads....

I have a Edelbrock Torker II intake with a 600 Holley....and a factory mid 80s dual plane with a Quadrajet.

 

[Loony661]

IMO, this is the best looking dodge that was ever made. This used to be my truck.

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Those original Power Wagons are badass. My personal favorite Dodge’s though, are the model years of 68-71 sweptline pickups, because of the grille and headlight styling. I also like some square body Chevy’s and the 78-79 Fords. Being younger than most of you, I also appreciate the trucks I “grew up with” such as the 88-98 Chevy’s and the early 90’s Ford’s and last but not least, 2nd gen Dodge’s.

 

[Dream]

I'm at decision making time on the Mercruiser 350 with 283 heads....

I have a Edelbrock Torker II intake with a 600 Holley....and a factory mid 80s dual plane with a Quadrajet.

And you're gonna waste ALL THAT on a Dakotah?
Id say go for it.
That pos NEVER had that kind of power available...
Let it LIVE!!!!
(even if its gotta live with Chebby parts in it.)
Ok, I couldnt be that supportive if you wanted to put that setup into a 1983-1991 Ranger.
Yes, I know they had chit for powerplants too...

 

[Loony661]

I'm at decision making time on the Mercruiser 350 with 283 heads....

I have a Edelbrock Torker II intake with a 600 Holley....and a factory mid 80s dual plane with a Quadrajet.

What’s the application?

 

[maulhead]

I'm at decision making time on the Mercruiser 350 with 283 heads....

I have a Edelbrock Torker II intake with a 600 Holley....and a factory mid 80s dual plane with a Quadrajet.

There is this guy in TN you should talk with. He builds these hot rod saws and what not.

I bet he would steer you in the right direction, with the carb & intake choices..... Lol

I'm sure that Dakota will chit & git better with the edelbrock & torker II, low end to mid range.

If you want a screamer, try the other combo. Do 'em both, see which you think is best.

 

[Loony661]

There is this guy in TN you should talk with. He builds these hot rod saws and what not.

I bet he would steer you in the right direction, with the carb & intake choices..... Lol

I'm sure that Dakota will chit & git better with the edelbrock & torker II, low end to mid range.

If you want a screamer, try the other combo. Do 'em both, see which you think is best.

This - it’s only gaskets.

 

[maulhead]

Those original Power Wagons are badass. My personal favorite Dodge’s though, are the model years of 68-71 sweptline pickups, because of the grille and headlight styling. I also like some square body Chevy’s and the 78-79 Fords. Being younger than most of you, I also appreciate the trucks I “grew up with” such as the 88-98 Chevy’s and the early 90’s Ford’s and last but not least, 2nd gen Dodge’s.

Can you have a grandson, if grandpa did not spread his seeds first?

As much as I appreciate my brother, but my grandfather will always get more respect from me.

If they went tits up and flopped, with this abomination, there would not be any 1st gen, 2nd gen, sweptline, etc.

LOL

 

[maulhead]

What’s the application?

He stuffing the the bowtie engine, in a Dakota.

 

[Loony661]

He stuffing the the bowtie engine, in a Dakota.

I did know that now that you say it.

 

[Dream]

Those original Power Wagons are badass. My personal favorite Dodge’s though, are the model years of 68-71 sweptline pickups, because of the grille and headlight styling. I also like some square body Chevy’s and the 78-79 Fords. Being younger than most of you, I also appreciate the trucks I “grew up with” such as the 88-98 Chevy’s and the early 90’s Ford’s and last but not least, 2nd gen Dodge’s.

How bout a 1995 Ferd F-one fitty fer by fer? My cousin bought it new.
He sold it to my wife, who bought it for me for my Birfday for $1,800 the same year we got married(2008).
Hows that for a good woman?
Only thing on this truck that isnt original is the farts in the seat cushions...
And tires, except the spare. Thats still original.
Ok, that probably SHOULDNT be OEM equipment...