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My 1980 D150 Big block swap
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05/31/13 12:08 AM
05/31/13 12:08 AM
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Marysville, WA
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I am posting some pics of my project that I have been working on. Last year I bought back a 440 from a friend that I had built a couple years before. After looking my truck over, I just couldn't bring myself to put a nice clean engine into a greasy, nasty engine compartment. So here is the mess I have gotten myself into.... [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] [image] [/image]
Last edited by 77ProStreet; 06/08/13 02:03 AM.
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
[Re: 76dodgeboy]
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05/31/13 12:26 AM
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Looks good.. Missed you last Sunday..
I am truckless..
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
[Re: 76dodgeboy]
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05/31/13 12:27 AM
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Your not planning to keep that booster with a 440 are you?
Nope, Already got the new one on there, just no picture yet.
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
[Re: 340SHORTY]
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06/01/13 03:39 AM
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Looks good.. Missed you last Sunday..
 Sorry Larry, the wife had a few things for me to do. I should be able to come down mid week, my work schedule is light next week. I'll call ya.
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
[Re: redraptor]
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06/08/13 02:11 AM
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Thanks Redraptor! I finally got some time this week to put the clutch, bell, and 4 speed on the engine. The weekend before I cleaned up the frame and got all that painted. It's not as nice as a lot of your guys trucks, but it's still in the works and I plan on driving it a lot. Here is a pic of some progress. [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image]
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
[Re: 77ProStreet]
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06/08/13 02:29 AM
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That is very nice. Clean and neatly done. My project may be a little rougher as I am filling in most of the holes in the firewall with sheet steel. My Ramcharger is destined for drag race only. Speaking of the brake booster, I cut the unit in half, reduced the diammeter by 80% and have welded the two halves together to make a mount for the two bolt aluminum master cylinder to the four bolt firewall. Manual brakes for me. I got the M/C from Dr. Diff along with the adjustable pushrod.
1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction
1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver.
2008 Honda Element
2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
[Re: 77ProStreet]
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05/15/14 03:11 AM
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Update on the truck. I've been working on the bodywork over the winter. Straightened the fenders, put them in epoxy primer and high build primer, block sanded and repeat.... [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] Hood [image]  [/image] tailgate
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
[Re: 77ProStreet]
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05/15/14 03:21 AM
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I've started on the bed but have decided to weld up the front gas hole. Now I'm taking it over to get the bed and the underside blasted. I am also welding up the seam at the taillight housings. We just got finished with C notching the frame and am waiting for my NEW mustang gas tank to fab up. Will have pics shortly on that. [image]  [/image]
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
[Re: 77ProStreet]
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05/15/14 03:26 AM
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Almost forgot my floorboard repair. Epoxy primer and Fatmat. [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image]
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
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05/16/14 01:22 AM
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Finally took pics of the C notch. [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] I will be putting the bump stops back on, just haven't done it yet.
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
[Re: 77ProStreet]
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05/16/14 02:15 AM
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I see you have quality tires on it, not those cheap a$$ BF Good  ..
I am truckless..
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Re: My 1980 D150 Big block swap
[Re: 72d100]
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05/17/14 12:25 AM
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...don't cut the cab mount....don't cut the cab mount 
And don't cut through your gas tank...Ahem...like I did! I wasn't going to use it anyway, but thank GOD it wasn't metal. 
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I would like to drive it this summer. 
