Traded a Kawasaki for a Dodge...

[heffalump]

So I got tired of trying to figure out the electrical issue on my KZ , put it on the Ol' craigslist and ended up with this..

1986 Dodge D100 Custom
2 barrel 318 / auto
manual windows / locks
Non A/C

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[89Suburban]

That is bad ass. Please share any updates on it here. They don't exist around here much anymore.

 

[89Suburban]

I suggest getting a HEI distributor for it to handle wet weather issues. Great mod.

 

[Old77]

I'd say that was a good trade!! While I'm not a Dodge fan if I was to ever get one it'd be that body style of either truck or the Ramcharger. I like what you've done

 

[89Suburban]

It's got the cool rims too. They are hard to come by. I always wanted to run a set of those on one of my Dodges.

 

[heffalump]

I suggest getting a HEI distributor for it to handle wet weather issues. Great mod.

Thought about that once I noticed it was the old style distributor. I know almost nothing about a Dodge, this is the first one I've owned. I wasn't too sure about the wheels at first but, I cleaned 'em up and painted 'em black today and they're starting to grow on me. I may still repaint them silver or gunmetal but not sure. All in all its a pretty sweet old truck..

 

[heffalump]

I'd say that was a good trade!! While I'm not a Dodge fan if I was to ever get one it'd be that body style of either truck or the Ramcharger. I like what you've done

Thanks. Ive always kinda liked this body style myself .

 

[89Suburban]

Thought about that once I noticed it was the old style distributor. I know almost nothing about a Dodge, this is the first one I've owned. I wasn't too sure about the wheels at first but, I cleaned 'em up and painted 'em black today and they're starting to grow on me. I may still repaint them silver or gunmetal but not sure. All in all its a pretty sweet old truck..

The ignition module on the firewall, they are known to have the gel packing in the back of it start to melt away.

 

[heffalump]

Little update :..
Cleaned the old truck up and put another coat of paint and clear coat on the wheels,... looks pretty good..

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Still kinda on the fench about the black.. usually like black wheels on a white vehicle but I think a dark silver or gunmetal grey might look better.. any thoughts?

 

[heffalump]

The ignition module on the firewall, they are known to have the gel packing in the back of it start to melt away.

What years / models could I rob an HEI distributor from? Like I said im new to the Mopars..

 

[89Suburban]

What years / models could I rob an HEI distributor from? Like I said im new to the Mopars..

I took one of each and built one but I am sure you can find an aftermarket HEI to fit that motor on eBay or something. My Dodge years were way back. I haven't wrenched on one of this good old girls for 10-15 years. I owned about 15 different 70-80's dodge trucks and Ramchargers. My favorite was a a '78 Ramcharger I had that had a 2 tone paint with a green interior. No, that was my second favorite. My favorite was the first D100 I bought with a slant six and A883 trans. Live the slant six motors. But the 318's and 360's were good motors too. I beat the **** out of them and never had one blown head gasket or cracked head. Those things were bulletproof. And only had 1 auto trans in all those take a **** on me. If the internet revolution hit back in those days I am sure I would still be running them. I just got bit by the GMSB trucks at the the time and here I am now. The Suburban really made me jump the fence. Love the suburbans. I don't think I will never drive anything else if I can help it. Sorry for the HRPC rambling post. I see LMC Truck just came out with a brand new catalog for that generation of Dodge trucks trucks too btw. I might just get one to reminisce. I'll definitely be watching along in his thread.

 

[heffalump]

Yeah my suburban is still my baby but , I am starting to get attached to the old dodge. Its nice having a truck again too. As much as I like it, it would definitely go long before the burb...

 

[Old77]

I agree about the black wheels. A gunmetal or silver would look a lot better IMO

 

[heffalump]

Right now I really haven't got any plans for it.. probably lower it a few inches, ditch the all-terrain rear tires and get some decent ones for the front, put a exhaust on it and drive it.. right now it gets pretty good fuel mileage with the 2 barrel...

 

[Old77]

Those plans sound good