Expedition Dodge

[1990Ramcharger]

First off, I'm new to Pirate, so I'll start by introducting myself. Name's James and I call Tacoma, WA my home. I have owned my 1990 Dodge Ramcharger project for about 4 years now. Bought it bone stock and have since modified it for basically anything mild to moderate. I have an evolving 5" lift, 33" BFG a/t's, roof rack, heavy duty rear bumper (swing away tire carrier in progress), factory limited slip, built 360 engine, and a bunch of other odds and ends to help in the camping department. Here it is:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Raminator_photos/360%20Engine/EngineInstall06.jpg

No frills interior:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Raminator_photos/Ramcharger/DRC05.jpg

There's a rebuilt and upgraded 360 in there somewhere:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Raminator_photos/360%20Engine/SomeMore02.jpg

Summit Racing aluminum radiator and 16" PermaCool electric fan. I've been impressed with this setup this year.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Raminator_photos/360%20Engine/16inchPerma-CoolFan02.jpg

Goofing off on the RTI ramp (the woman in the pic is my wife):
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Raminator_photos/2006-02-1320Small.jpg

After putting BFG a/t's mounted on Unique 15x8 wheels:
http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/1714/bfgat031os.jpg

Doing what I built it for:
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/586/nicerack6yy.jpg

Goofing off at Reiter:
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7056/20051226reiter19small0eu.jpg

After night wheelin' in Canada:
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/1615/2005sept3676small3vz.jpg

During said night wheelin':
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/7594/97977daa8dsmall2by.jpg

[94Exploder]

nice.

[Elwenil]

Agreed, nice set up. I am building a similar Ramcharger to M880 military specs. Any particular reason you didn't go with a full length roof rack?

Here's a pic of mine:
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4259/0724081715wn1.jpg

And my newly rebuilt Braden worm drive winch and bumper:
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/6605/0823081710xd6.jpg

[aaron t]

nice fal.

[widmayer123]

Agreed, nice set up. I am building a similar Ramcharger to M880 military specs. Any particular reason you didn't go with a full length roof rack?

Here's a pic of mine:
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4259/0724081715wn1.jpg

And my newly rebuilt Braden worm drive winch and bumper:
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/6605/0823081710xd6.jpg

You got some more pics of how you mounted that Winch???

[1990Ramcharger]

Thanks all. I didn't go with a longer rack primarily for two reasons: I like how it looks with the rack just behind the doors, and weight considerations. It holds my canoe up there with no problems, which is mostly the reason why I bought it.

[Elwenil]

Thanks all. I didn't go with a longer rack primarily for two reasons: I like how it looks with the rack just behind the doors, and weight considerations. It holds my canoe up there with no problems, which is mostly the reason why I bought it.

Gotcha. I do like the look of the shorter rack but I just thought it was a little unusual. I'm still debating things like a roof rack and gathering ideas. I might end up with an exo, so if that goes in it will probably be a full length deal tied into the cage.

You got some more pics of how you mounted that Winch???

I'll post this one last one, I don't want to hijack James' thread too much. It's pretty simple, just two pieces of (I think) 2" angle notched and welded in flush with the 4" channel frame extensions. The Braden requires an open center between the mounting since the spool and housing drops below the level of the mounting "feet". A custom 2" dia roller fairlead will be fab'd up next since the small rollers on the commonly available fairleads are a little small for the 3/8" cable this winch uses. Anyway, here's the pic:

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/9407/0823081637aia8.jpg

[1990Ramcharger]

I went with the shorter rack also because it looks better from the side. It's as long as the window.:D

[crashnzuk]

What gears are you running and what is your fuel mileage?
Travis..

[1990Ramcharger]

What gears are you running and what is your fuel mileage?
Travis..

3.53 now. At the moment, I don't know what mileage I'm getting. I haven't driven the RC more than 2,000 miles since rebuilding the engine last year. I think I'm getting a little more than 10mpg.

[roscoFJ73]

Hi James,nice old rig. Dont see too many of them in oz:smokin:

Is the alternator the standard type? I was curious as it looks the same as the denso 120amp in my Landcruiser diesel.

[1990Ramcharger]

Hi James,nice old rig. Dont see too many of them in oz:smokin:

Is the alternator the standard type? I was curious as it looks the same as the denso 120amp in my Landcruiser diesel.

Thanks man. It's a 120 amp alternator for the trucks. Bought it at Schucks a couple years back when my 90 amp alt died. Although, I heard somewhere that you can get 138 amp alternators from the newer Dakota trucks that will fit. I haven't confirmed it yet, but I'm curious to go yardin' one out to see if it will.

[Elwenil]

The newer style alternators will work with a few small mods. Main thing is converting the pulley since all the Magnum engines use serpentine belts.

[1990Ramcharger]

The newer style alternators will work with a few small mods. Main thing is converting the pulley since all the Magnum engines use serpentine belts.

Shouldn't be too difficult.

[thomatt12]

I can't help but notice the 'smiley' fog/spot lamp covers. I think they are really cool. I was just wondering where I can buy one of those.

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[crashnzuk]

I can't help but notice the 'smiley' fog/spot lamp covers. I think they are really cool. I was just wondering where I can buy one of those.


Those are made by KC. They used to be EVERYWHERE in the early 80s.
Travis..