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12-19-2016, 09:35 PM
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Name: BigPapa
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1st Gen 1/2 Ton build?
I just acquired a '92 Extended Cab that has some bad rust in the front corners of the roof. The passenger side is actually leaking water and there were flakes in the passenger seat when I picked it up. The driver side is rusted too but I think the fellow that painted it a few years back filled it, possibly with bondo, and it's not leaking.
I've been thinking about this trucks future and I really don't want to deal with the body work on the roof. I'm considering putting the engine, tranny, and rear axle in a 1985 D150 RC SB I found on Craiglist for a sweet little DD. What modifications will need to be made to the frame and suspension?
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2003 Avalanche Z71
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12-19-2016, 09:48 PM
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Name: Mark Nixon
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I will warn you that the engine will sit higher in the 1/2 ton, than in the 3/4 ton.
It's high enough that the shroud may not quite clear, and it will be noticeably tipped to the rear.
I did the conversion into a 1992 Ramcharger, with the same results.
Mark.
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12-20-2016, 08:36 AM
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Name: Got Smoke?
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Originally Posted by Dazed&Confused
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Here is who you need to talk to Scott, Andy is DD'n (for the most part) exactly what you want to build and he built it himself!
Andy, Scott is a good local friend of mine I'm sure you can help him out!
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2007 2500 Mega 68RFE FirePunk EFI/CSP5 & TCM tuning, Edge CTS II.
1997 2500 Jokerfab cyl head, PDR street cam, FDS benched pump, DFI 5x18's, HX35 63/67, FirePunk 47RE & anteater.
2003 Jetta TDI 5spd "DZL WGN" lot's of mods
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12-20-2016, 08:42 AM
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Name: BigPapa
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Excellent Andy. Looks like exactly what I need to know. You, too, Mark.
Merry Christmas!
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Scott
2003 Avalanche Z71
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12-20-2016, 09:02 AM
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Name: Got Smoke?
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Merry Christmas!
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Mark
2007 2500 Mega 68RFE FirePunk EFI/CSP5 & TCM tuning, Edge CTS II.
1997 2500 Jokerfab cyl head, PDR street cam, FDS benched pump, DFI 5x18's, HX35 63/67, FirePunk 47RE & anteater.
2003 Jetta TDI 5spd "DZL WGN" lot's of mods
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12-20-2016, 09:09 AM
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Name: Dazed&Confused
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I have a little more in-depth thread on 1stgen
Org
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1983/93 Dodge short bed Cummins toy
2001 Excursion Fummins project.
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12-20-2016, 09:28 AM
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Name: BigPapa
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Thanks Andy. I'll check it out.
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Scott
2003 Avalanche Z71
Common sense is like deodorant. The people that need it most never use it.
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12-20-2016, 10:12 AM
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Name: Mark Nixon
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I just know what I saw on my 4wd Ramcharger, it was definite and hard to miss once you realized it.
Thinking back, I ended up using a 1 ton 4wd cross member (these have @ an additional 1" riser) to raise the back up.
The drop was still noticeable and I still had to shim the radiator up some to get the shroud on without the fan eating it.
I believe I read somewhere that Dodge used a different engine cross member on the 3/4 and 1 ton 4wds, due to the frame height in that area.
Realize, I AM speaking of 4wds in my assertions.
My old carhauler went right together with no height issues, but it was a 1 ton 2wd.
So did the 1974 1 ton I did back in 2005, which was 2wd, also.
Soooo, I may or may not be helping you, here.
Mark.
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If you or I did business like the PEOPLE in government do business, we'd be put in jail. Government is coercive.
Anarchy: The state of existence where there are no masters & no slaves. Therefore, Anarchy means the ABSENCE OF SLAVERY, or, in other words, FREEDOM.
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12-20-2016, 11:37 AM
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Name: BigPapa
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You're always helping, Mark. Thanks.
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Scott
2003 Avalanche Z71
Common sense is like deodorant. The people that need it most never use it.
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12-21-2016, 03:16 PM
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Name: BigPapa
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Hey Andy, I tried to register for 1stgen.org and it said they were going to send me an email but I haven't received one yet. You have any connections with the admin there?
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Scott
2003 Avalanche Z71
Common sense is like deodorant. The people that need it most never use it.
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12-21-2016, 03:22 PM
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Name: Mark Nixon
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Check Spam or Junk mail.
Mark.
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If you or I did business like the PEOPLE in government do business, we'd be put in jail. Government is coercive.
Anarchy: The state of existence where there are no masters & no slaves. Therefore, Anarchy means the ABSENCE OF SLAVERY, or, in other words, FREEDOM.
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12-21-2016, 03:36 PM
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Name: Dazed&Confused
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I'll let BC know did you use the same name?
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1983/93 Dodge short bed Cummins toy
2001 Excursion Fummins project.
2004 CTS-V
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12-21-2016, 03:40 PM
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Name: Mark Nixon
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Why even bother going there, anyway?
They chase all the decent people away, in favor of the clique-ish ones.
Mark.
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If you or I did business like the PEOPLE in government do business, we'd be put in jail. Government is coercive.
Anarchy: The state of existence where there are no masters & no slaves. Therefore, Anarchy means the ABSENCE OF SLAVERY, or, in other words, FREEDOM.
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12-21-2016, 04:56 PM
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Name: Dazed&Confused
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The only one who had left in the last couple of years was you Mark. There is tons of good info over there also.
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Big Andy
1983/93 Dodge short bed Cummins toy
2001 Excursion Fummins project.
2004 CTS-V
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12-21-2016, 05:09 PM
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Name: Mark Nixon
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The only one who had left in the last couple of years was you Mark. There is tons of good info over there also.
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Great info, for sure, but lots of schmoozing up, too.
If that's your thing, have at it.
Thing of it is, I can't think of any ONE reason I have ever had to look for anything there, which is so strange, because I put a lot of it there.
Mark.
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If you or I did business like the PEOPLE in government do business, we'd be put in jail. Government is coercive.
Anarchy: The state of existence where there are no masters & no slaves. Therefore, Anarchy means the ABSENCE OF SLAVERY, or, in other words, FREEDOM.
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12-21-2016, 07:07 PM
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Name: BigPapa
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Originally Posted by Dazed&Confused
I'll let BC know did you use the same name?
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Yes, BigPapa.
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Originally Posted by Mark Nixon
Why even bother going there, anyway?
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I mainly wanted to look at Andy's build thread since he did the same thing I want to do with the same trucks. We'll see how it goes with anything else. And as far as that goes, CompD has a pretty bad web rep with all the drama most newbies go through but I like it here, too. Just sayin'.....
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2003 Avalanche Z71
Common sense is like deodorant. The people that need it most never use it.
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01-02-2017, 08:25 PM
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Name: BigPapa
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Originally Posted by Dazed&Confused
I'll let BC know did you use the same name?
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Andy, I never did get an email from them.
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Scott
2003 Avalanche Z71
Common sense is like deodorant. The people that need it most never use it.
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01-02-2017, 10:25 PM
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Name: BC847
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Originally Posted by BigPapa
Andy, I never did get an email from them.
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You have a PM.
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Silencer ring MIA, str8 pipe with 10" exhaust tip, 250psi boost gauge, ghost-lights 'n truck-nutz. K&N air filter next (if my grades are good enoufh).
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01-03-2017, 08:17 AM
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Name: Dazed&Confused
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Sorry Scott I got busy but it looks like BC has you taken care of.
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Big Andy
1983/93 Dodge short bed Cummins toy
2001 Excursion Fummins project.
2004 CTS-V
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