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Murfman1967 · 12-26-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by warhammer44

Lets see some overall pics, looks

Went and played in the snow this morning, with the V-10, 4.56 gears and locker, the truck is a donut machine

I am going to have to add some weight to the back for sure. Once I get the tool box mounted and all the spares and tools in it I think it will help alot. It sure is fun now though

crashnzuk · 12-27-2010, 10:52 AM

Lookin badass, love the switch panel. I take it you are painting it back to the stock red since you jambed the doors with it

Any pics with the bed sides on?
Travis..

ffdustyw · 12-27-2010, 11:42 AM

Looks great! Can't wait to see it painted with the bedsides on. Its going to look like a SEMA truck.

Mr. Mindless · 12-27-2010, 12:13 PM

badass overhead switches!! that panel came out stock looking, I love it.

Murfman1967 · 12-27-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by crashnzuk

Lookin badass, love the switch panel. I take it you are painting it back to the stock red since you jambed the doors with it

Any pics with the bed sides on?
Travis..

Yeah, I decided on red, I was going to painty it black to match the rest of the fleet:

Update on the GCSRT-8:

But I am planning a move west in the next 1-2 years, and started thinking about how hot the truck would get in the desert in the Summer, and the truck is still partially red, so I won't have to re shoot the door jambs and under the hood.

I don't have any overall pics of the truck with the sides installed, and they are at the body shop right now.

Murfman1967 · 03-07-2011, 03:58 PM

Picked up a 48" tool box for the bed to carry my jack, tools, and spares today, I will post up more pics when I get it mounted and filled. I am still waiting on the body guy, hopefully in the next 2 weeks I'll be able to get it over there.

Murfman1967 · 03-07-2011, 04:00 PM

With Jensenkennels bailing out on his build, looks like I'm in the running for the longest running almost finished project on here

Highrolleres · 03-07-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Murfman1967

With Jensenkennels bailing out on his build, looks like I'm in the running for the longest running almost finished project on here

just dont sell it but if you do let me know

soquelcumminsboy · 03-07-2011, 06:53 PM

thats a nice fleet you have there, i'd kill for a SRT8 jeep....

Murfman1967 · 03-07-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Highrolleres

just dont sell it but if you do let me know

Funny, I've been fighting off an itch to buy a 2000 Ramcharger, if it were a 4x4 the Ram would be for sale..

Before you say there was NO 2000 Ramcharger, its a Mexican one
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Highrolleres · 03-07-2011, 08:33 PM

yea i wish there was more in the us id like to have one for a DD

soquelcumminsboy · 03-07-2011, 08:46 PM

WOW, i've never even seen one of those, pretty cool

fal308 · 03-10-2011, 01:13 AM

There was one on Ebay last week in Jefferson City MO. would have been a lot closer to you. I'll watch in case it comes back up. It was written up as a Chevy Tahoe http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
It went to $7100 reserve not met or $11,000 price

W_A_Watson_II · 03-10-2011, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fal308

There was one on Ebay last week in Jefferson City MO. would have been a lot closer to you. I'll watch in case it comes back up. It was written up as a Chevy Tahoe http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
It went to $7100 reserve not met or $11,000 price

Hey, That's a Mexican (built there for their Domestic consumption) Ramcharger. I would have loved to have had one of those.

Elwenil · 03-10-2011, 09:25 AM

I think they are interesting but the fact that they are all 2WD and have Caravan taillamps and hatch is just too weird.

Murfman1967 · 03-10-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Elwenil

I think they are interesting but the fact that they are all 2WD and have Caravan taillamps and hatch is just too weird.

You could also say Durango taillamps if it makes you feel better. At least they are an "Export" version of the taillamp. The 2WD thing bothers me, but 2nd gen 2500 Gas trucks are getting pretty cheap and would be a good donor to make a new Milspec Ramcharger

The Caravan hatch is a good thing IMO, at least they are easy to find if damaged, I can't even imagine trying to find replacement sheet metal for a vehicle that was not even sold here!

Murfman1967 · 03-10-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fal308

There was one on Ebay last week in Jefferson City MO. would have been a lot closer to you. I'll watch in case it comes back up. It was written up as a Chevy Tahoe http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
It went to $7100 reserve not met or $11,000 price

That IS the one I am trying to talk myself out of. I am waiting on some better pictures from the lister.

dodgestrike · 03-10-2011, 04:28 PM

Hey murf if you can figure the import I can find a ramcharger for you here in Mexico probably cheaper and like you said anything from your ram will bolt in the ramcharger.

W_A_Watson_II · 03-10-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dodgestrike

Hey murf if you can figure the import I can find a ramcharger for you here in Mexico probably cheaper and like you said anything from your ram will bolt in the ramcharger.

Just fly down, dive it back, and if you use a US 2500 as a 4WD donor, just use it's title and VIN for US registration.

Murfman1967 · 07-07-2012, 12:49 PM

Finally dropped it off at the body shop today.

Wh1t3NuKle · 07-27-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Murfman1967

Finally dropped it off at the body shop today.

Just read your thread. Bravo on that update.

On the PW axles with the lockers, are they the same ones in Jeep JKs?

I give kudos like the others on the switch integration of the roof console. I've seen another version of that elsewhere. Mine has the computer there though and I don't use the sunglass or garage door pockets so I may use those locations.

I really like the thought in the rear bumper tube work, especially retaining the hitch. I don't tow, but my hitch has become good protection.... lol

Elwenil · 07-27-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wh1t3NuKle

On the PW axles with the lockers, are they the same ones in Jeep JKs?

Now think about that for just a minute.

jrodxj · 07-28-2012, 02:31 AM

Yea the JK axles and Power Wagon axles are the same.

Wh1t3NuKle · 07-28-2012, 07:56 AM

(No posting after bed time :o )

I meant is it the mopar electric/magnet actuated locker. Axles are completely different in size among other things.

If the lockers are the same actuation type i was just curious how they're holding up.

Hope that is clearer, but still need mg coffee.

Murfman1967 · 07-28-2012, 09:13 AM

I'm not at all familiar with the JK Rubicon Lockers, and the Lockers in my TJ Rubicon axles are air operated. I have not heard of any major issues with the PW lockers. Time will tell... If I ever get the truck back together

12-27-2010, 10:52 AM	#177 (permalink)
crashnzuk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17632 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,370	Lookin badass, love the switch panel. I take it you are painting it back to the stock red since you jambed the doors with it Any pics with the bed sides on? Travis.. __________________ 74 Ramcharger, 360, 4spd, 60/70 on 37s 91.5 Dodge 6BT 5 spd tow rig

12-27-2010, 11:42 AM	#178 (permalink)
ffdustyw Rock God Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25517 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 1,942 Blog Entries: 2	Looks great! Can't wait to see it painted with the bedsides on. Its going to look like a SEMA truck. __________________ 97 Dodge 1500 Dueces, OEM spool/ARB, 54" Baja Claws, 16" Coilovers, Atlas II 3.8:1, PSC Full Hydro, Hughes Engines 408c.i. F.A.S.T/46re with 48re internals Kodiak Dodge Build:http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=702415 Dodge,Duck, Dip, Dive, & Dodge

12-27-2010, 12:13 PM	#179 (permalink)
Mr. Mindless Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24238 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,700	badass overhead switches!! that panel came out stock looking, I love it. __________________ Michael Maskalans Codriver, Game Day Racing #571 07.5 C&C Ram 3500; G56, 245 19.5s, 4x2, ARB 98 Dakota on 42s; then \| now \| build PARTING: 97 Ram 3500 - 24v, 13sp 87 AMC Eagle Wagon - 258/auto, mostly stock Fingerlakes 4x4 \| M4wd & Fabrication \| Right Coast 4x4 \| Rock Modified \| Rok-Freekz

03-07-2011, 06:53 PM	#184 (permalink)
soquelcumminsboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 155312 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 117	thats a nice fleet you have there, i'd kill for a SRT8 jeep.... __________________ '79 Chev DD/Tow rig 90' toyota, SBC, 700R4, 205, 44, 14B, 36's

03-07-2011, 08:33 PM	#186 (permalink)
Highrolleres Rock God Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 131536 Location: stuck in Jersey Posts: 1,376	yea i wish there was more in the us id like to have one for a DD __________________ 95 ram 3500 cummins:nv5600, divorce np205, kingpin dana 60 on leafs. 84 ramcharger/buggy:360,727,np205,60,14bff,linked rear,fox air shocks,40'' rockers.http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=911907 89 jeep wrangler:cj front clip,1 tons,37s and h1s. R.I.P Will/jeepon1tons

03-07-2011, 03:58 PM	#181 (permalink)
Murfman1967 Rock God Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17605 Posts: 1,236	Picked up a 48" tool box for the bed to carry my jack, tools, and spares today, I will post up more pics when I get it mounted and filled. I am still waiting on the body guy, hopefully in the next 2 weeks I'll be able to get it over there.

03-07-2011, 04:00 PM	#182 (permalink)
Murfman1967 Rock God Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17605 Posts: 1,236	With Jensenkennels bailing out on his build, looks like I'm in the running for the longest running almost finished project on here

03-07-2011, 08:46 PM	#187 (permalink)
soquelcumminsboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 155312 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 117	WOW, i've never even seen one of those, pretty cool __________________ '79 Chev DD/Tow rig 90' toyota, SBC, 700R4, 205, 44, 14B, 36's

03-10-2011, 01:13 AM	#188 (permalink)
fal308 Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 109289 Location: Pacific/South County MO Posts: 263	There was one on Ebay last week in Jefferson City MO. would have been a lot closer to you. I'll watch in case it comes back up. It was written up as a Chevy Tahoe http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT It went to $7100 reserve not met or $11,000 price

03-10-2011, 09:25 AM	#190 (permalink)
Elwenil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41063 Location: Covington, VA Posts: 5,789	I think they are interesting but the fact that they are all 2WD and have Caravan taillamps and hatch is just too weird. __________________ 1988 Dodge AW450 Ramcharger - 318TBI - NP435 - NP205 - D60s

03-10-2011, 04:28 PM	#193 (permalink)
dodgestrike Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Member # 159731 Posts: 41	Hey murf if you can figure the import I can find a ramcharger for you here in Mexico probably cheaper and like you said anything from your ram will bolt in the ramcharger.

07-07-2012, 12:49 PM	#195 (permalink)
Murfman1967 Rock God Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17605 Posts: 1,236	Finally dropped it off at the body shop today.

07-28-2012, 02:31 AM	#198 (permalink)
jrodxj Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118176 Location: west virginia Posts: 79	Yea the JK axles and Power Wagon axles are the same. __________________ 00' dakota 44/9 4.10's 36" sx's H1s double beadlocks 95' f-350 4dr longbed PSD

07-28-2012, 07:56 AM	#199 (permalink)
Wh1t3NuKle Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2011 Member # 200856 Location: Folsom Posts: 243	(No posting after bed time :o ) I meant is it the mopar electric/magnet actuated locker. Axles are completely different in size among other things. If the lockers are the same actuation type i was just curious how they're holding up. Hope that is clearer, but still need mg coffee.

07-28-2012, 09:13 AM	#200 (permalink)
Murfman1967 Rock God Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17605 Posts: 1,236	I'm not at all familiar with the JK Rubicon Lockers, and the Lockers in my TJ Rubicon axles are air operated. I have not heard of any major issues with the PW lockers. Time will tell... If I ever get the truck back together

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