My 80 Ramcharger

Joe_Cool · Sep 7, 2003

Theramchargerkid said:
looks good man! when is it gunna be done?

Haven't really got a target date. I don't have a reference for how long it should take to install and customize at Ram dash and a Durango steering column into a Ramcharger.
But I am hopefull that it will be on the road next summer.

Joe

Joe_Cool · Sep 7, 2003

Theramchargerkid said:
you should feel proud man! i just put yur rc as my wallpapaer on my desktop!

I do. I haven't got it as my wallpaper!

StandardByker88 · Sep 7, 2003

someone else asked when is it going to be done. im wondering more of WHAT is it going to be when ur done? i actually think a custom metal dash would have been kooler but hey thats unusual so it works.

Guest · Sep 8, 2003

although im usually against fancy..... you did an amazing job getting that late model interior to look factory in that old dodge....

im proud of you son... have a dollar

Joe_Cool · Sep 9, 2003

Bill- said:
although im usually against fancy..... you did an amazing job getting that late model interior to look factory in that old dodge....

That is the goal. The challenge has been to make it look like it all belongs and that is could have possible come from the factory this way.

Joe

mopar4x · Sep 9, 2003

Nice work Joe, as usual. {cool}

MoparManiacCuda · Oct 4, 2003

Any updates? *drools* I love your truck!!!

Madmax_73 · Oct 14, 2003

Love the work to the engine. And The Ram looks to be in great shape.

william · Oct 15, 2003

MORE MORE!

JaMeS318 · Oct 23, 2003

now that is one slick truck........i like it alot....

NB_Ramcharger · Oct 23, 2003

First off, awesome RC Joe, wish mine looked like that, now, I also have an 80 RC and am looking for the side weatherstripping that goes in between the removable top and the body, do you have any idea where I would be able to find it, do you have to replace yours, or am i just shit out of luck ? I went to a dealer and they said they don't sell it anymore, so I'm lost on what to do, if you could help, that would be awesome. Thanks

Lu

Joe_Cool · Oct 25, 2003

NB_Ramcharger said:
First off, awesome RC Joe, wish mine looked like that, now, I also have an 80 RC and am looking for the side weatherstripping that goes in between the removable top and the body, do you have any idea where I would be able to find it, do you have to replace yours, or am i just shit out of luck ? I went to a dealer and they said they don't sell it anymore, so I'm lost on what to do, if you could help, that would be awesome. Thanks

Lu

Lu,

I was lucky I went to a local dealer a couple of years ago and they found a set in someone's stock. So I was able to get a NOS set.
I would suggest that you get a dealer to do a search to see if they can locate another set. Here are the part numbers for that I have:

03899238 W/Strip R 23-063-115
03899239 W/Strip L 23-063-115

Other than that, I don't know anyone that reproduces them.
Sorry, that is the best I can do

Joe

Hick · Oct 31, 2003

You have the cleanest ramcharger I have ever seen. I am jealous and can only hope my w-100 build ends up half as nice as yours. I tip my hat to you and that fantastic work. If you ever have it within 100 miles of me in california, please let me know, as I would love to see that truck in person.

Garrett

Joe_Cool · Feb 8, 2004

Here are some pics of the modified base for the Durango seats. Like everything else with this project, It ended up being a bigger project than first thought. But the results are rewarding.

Once it warms up in this part of the world I'll get back at it and try to complete the interior... and I'll post more pics.

Joe

thegrimreaper · Feb 8, 2004

Smokin job bud looks sharp

My mother lives in sask if i ever visit again i'll have to look you up.

Joe_Cool · Apr 10, 2004

Look ma, No handle!
Now that I manged to find enough straight trim to achive this clean look... I just might have to abandon the tire carrier and fill in the the holes.

I think that I should get this truck finished so that I can stop changing my mind with what I am doing with it!

Joe

P.S. Those are the Durango seats in the back.

SrBenelli · Apr 29, 2004

Joe_Cool said:
Look ma, No handle!
Now that I manged to find enough straight trim to achive this clean look... I just might have to abandon the tire carrier and fill in the the holes.

Awsome job, man! If you decide to ditch the tire carrier, let me know. I've been looking for one for two years now and I'll buy it off of you!

Steve

Flat Black · Apr 29, 2004

looks great man im tellin ya keep up the work love the bb lookin very clean.

Joe_Cool · Jun 25, 2004

Well, it took a while, but I finally got my digital cluster. The forgot to include all the sending units so I'll have to wait until next week to wire it in.

The rest of the dash is in the shop getting painted. I should have that back early next week. I will post some picture of that once it is returned into the truck.

Joe

Joe_Cool · Jul 1, 2004

So this is what a 1998 Dodge Ram dash looks like in tan.

There is still a lot of work that needs to be completed but at least everything that is going to be visible is painted and ready. It turned out better than I thought.
Looking at these pictures you cannot identify that you are looking at a 1980 Ramcharger.

Joe

My 80 Ramcharger

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