Regular cab long bed D200 with a 512 big block is probably my dream truck at this point.
Regular cab long bed D200 with a 512 big block is probably my dream truck at this point.
Don't overlook the 318/360 powered trucks. While not as powerful (obviously) as a big block, the 360 can put out plenty of street power.
In reply to noddaz :
A 318 truck is probably more than enough for me honestly; a weekend and a few hundred bucks would produce decent power with one. I'd even take a clean Slant 6 truck, but it would either get some Clifford/Offy goodies or a EFI/Turbo conversion just so it could get out of its own way.
As a temporary engine dulcich had a 318 in his d100 it was built to around 400 hp.
The doors don't close worth a E36 M3.
A 360 with a thermoquad from a 400 is good for over 20 mpg imperial.
Old grille and newer hood looks better.
Unless you want big block cred, go 360. Good heads and a bit of cam make a nice snorty thing.
Honestly I would include the newer years too. I loved the look of my 93 and still generally regret selling it.
In reply to Grizz :
Don't worry, I haven't written those off. I just know less about the older ones, so I wanted a refresher. I love pretty much all the Dodge trucks, save for a time period between 2002 and about 2014.
In reply to Streetwiseguy :
I never had a problem with the doors closing on either of my D trucks. And the '89 had a cracked door from the previous owners stupidity.
I'm picky about wanting an early truck next time I get one just because I've already the newer ones. And I hate the look of the one piece plastic grill on the last facelift trucks. Also I'm not married to the big block idea, I just don't want another 12 valve unless it has a p7100 pump and a stick behind it.
Out of 16 different D/W trucks, Traildusters, and Ramchargers I've owned, the only one of mine I had an issue with had a worn hinge. It was easily fixed with a new pin and bushing
I swear to the Car Gods, I must be cursed.
I'll be honest: I started this thread because I had one of these trucks lined up to buy. It's in another state, and I was going to go grab it tomorrow. Here in MA, you need at least a bill of sale AND a previous registration to obtain a MA Title when buying an out-of-state vehicle, which is mandatory for registering a vehicle. The seller thought he had a previous registration, but now he can't find it. No registration, no truck. 
I'm praying to the Car Gods that he miraculously finds either the previous title and/or that registration before tomorrow.
In reply to Tony Sestito :
that is a super-lame law. why isn't a Certificate of Title by itself good enough on an out-of-state purchase?
AngryCorvair said:In reply to Tony Sestito :
that is a super-lame law. why isn't a Certificate of Title by itself good enough on an out-of-state purchase?
Sounds like the seller doesn't have the title either. The bill of sale and registration is likely for registering a vehicle of certain age without a title.
MS enacted a law a couple years ago requiring a previous registration & title when registering an out-of-state vehicle with antique plates. The intent was to make sure there was no lapse in unpaid MS registration fees.
This is why I had to register the Vette in IL, even though it had never been there & I had no intent of taking it there. But because I had the title+current IL registration I was able to sell it in MS and the buyer was able to register it without issues.
Well... the seller actually went out and registered the truck today. That means I should be good to go. Hopefully, by this time tomorrow, a build thread will be up. 
Hell yes!!
Mopar for the motherberkeleying WIN
In reply to Tony Sestito :
If it's any consolation, I've jumped the wall and bought three vehicles in your miserable state and dragged them home to Connecticut. Dealing with the Massachusetts RMV is a huge pain in the balls from our perspective too.
Good luck with your new Dulcich!
If it real, is it too god to be true.
This is local to me, I can check it out if someone wants it.
akylekoz said:If it real, is it too god to be true.
This is local to me, I can check it out if someone wants it.
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Tony Sestito said:Well... the seller actually went out and registered the truck today. That means I should be good to go. Hopefully, by this time tomorrow, a build thread will be up.
I know I'm about 11 hours too early, but...
Daylan C said:In reply to Streetwiseguy :
I never had a problem with the doors closing on either of my D trucks. And the '89 had a cracked door from the previous owners stupidity.
My brother owned a 75 and a 78, both top line Adventurer SE's bought new, and you could pitch a cat through the gap between the door seal and the body. Adjust it in to seal properly, and you'd have to roll the window down to get it to latch. I think they got better later on, but the early ones were bad.
I don't know how the position of the window would make a difference. Unless you are saying the cab was too airtight for you to be able to close the door...
Had to slam them so hard they created an air pressure problem.
Cooter said:Tony Sestito said:Well... the seller actually went out and registered the truck today. That means I should be good to go. Hopefully, by this time tomorrow, a build thread will be up.
I know I'm about 11 hours too early, but...
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