Hi;
A while back I thanked everyone here on the forum for their commitment to helping fellow members and singled out one in particular who volunteered to check out a 4x4 van for me.
Well it finally arrived this week after being shipped 2600 miles. It is exactly as was described by the forum member/volunteer and I am quite happy to see it.
You may also recall our quiet little getaway weekend where Pntyrmvd and I flat towed an old Sporty home from Georgia.
So here we go.
This 1982 Dodge 3/4 ton SMB EB.
Will be gutted and the roof and some contents will be transferred into this 1984 4x4 Dodge 1 ton EB.
The engine from this 1993 Dodge B250.
And the transmission and radiator from this 1991 Dodge B250.
Will also be swapped into the 4x4 1 ton.
I've had a blast driving the 4x4 through the snowy fields here at the Ranch. I can't wait to crawl down the trails to some hidden sites.
The conversion to 4x4 plate.
The GVWR is 8510 lbs and that is about as high as any Dodge van ever built. I will weigh it first and keep the build up to date in that section of the forum. Note the full floater Dana 60 rear axle.
Why Dodge? Well I drove one into a deep, empty irrigation ditch a while ago and walked away. Also I am swimming in Dodge van parts. Lastly no emission testing here on pre 1986 light trucks.
I'm still looking for a name for this van. Please post your ideas. I'd like to be able to get a licence plate that reflects the name.
And again thanks to all who have helped get these two vans here. This forum is fantastic because its' members are fantastic.
And thanks to my love, Pntyrmvd, who puts up with all this mechanical nonsense.
Regards,
Gavin