Well, This truck has been sitting in a friends shale pit for probably 15-18yrs. Its in pretty good shape overall. It has 70k original miles. We went up tonight to cut the trees down and clean up around it to get it out and put a few wheels on it. My son has been in votec for autobody so we are going to hone in his skills. Not bad for $500.00 :D
4404spd
06-08-2008, 08:31 PM
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76D100
06-08-2008, 08:32 PM
looks solid
4404spd
06-08-2008, 08:35 PM
looks solid
It is pretty solid, Needs 2 doors and the drivers floor pan is really weak, Not a problem though he has another 75 up thier with nice set of doors on it.
Ram3500Dually
06-08-2008, 08:52 PM
Looks like a good deal Dan. Were the 4 square headlights an option in 79?
4404spd
06-08-2008, 08:54 PM
Looks like a good deal Dan. 4 squareWere the headlights an option in 79?
Yep, That was the deluxe front end. I have a grille frame if he decides to convert it...
Speed Dragon
06-08-2008, 09:10 PM
Good find.
RAM MAN
06-08-2008, 09:29 PM
this could be an interesting build up !
will you please post up some pics as the progress continues ?
(even if its slow ?)
4404spd
06-08-2008, 09:57 PM
this could be an interesting build up !
will you please post up some pics as the progress continues ?
(even if its slow ?)
I sure will. :)
timethy
06-08-2008, 10:06 PM
She's a beaut!!! Bring her back from the dead :)
DiverDwnPowrRam
06-08-2008, 10:41 PM
Great project looks really great for just sitting in the woods for 15 years
ramitupurs84
06-08-2008, 10:43 PM
For being in PA, that truck is in uber nice shape. I bet it was a fun find. Are those beer kegs in the back? Or drums. LOL. I love the step side.
4404spd
06-09-2008, 06:00 AM
Great project looks really great for just sitting in the woods for 15 years
Sitting on the shale really helped save this truck there is good drainage so it stayed pretty dry underneath.
4404spd
06-09-2008, 06:03 AM
For being in PA, that truck is in uber nice shape. I bet it was a fun find. Are those beer kegs in the back? Or drums. LOL. I love the step side.
They are 5 gal pails of old paint...we took those out along with the other junk.
And it is a New Jersey truck originally. My friend has a garage bill on it and the owner never came back for it.
Mopower79
06-09-2008, 07:09 AM
Sweet!
Keep us posted!
Brian06QuadCab
06-09-2008, 07:15 AM
cool truck.
fal308
06-09-2008, 01:45 PM
Good score. I love the old stepsides
acton mike
06-09-2008, 07:25 PM
there will be countless bugs and critters looking for a new home
becareful where you put your fingers when you start tearing it apart
4404spd
06-09-2008, 07:54 PM
there will be countless bugs and critters looking for a new home
becareful where you put your fingers when you start tearing it apart
Ive been there before i know what might be there. When I start up a old car i usually turn the ignition on and jump the solinoid under the hood to start it i dont like critters running up my pant leg. Or snakes dropping on my feet. :hair:
keven
06-09-2008, 08:04 PM
Ok Dan any progress pics today..When he got the Neon you had pics up everyday...
4404spd
06-09-2008, 08:09 PM
Ok Dan any progress pics today..When he got the Neon you had pics up everyday...
We dont have it home yet. The guy has to move a bunch of cars and trailers to get it out. Hopefully by the end of the week we might go up some night after supper with some gas and a battery and see if i can get it going. Its a shame when it was parked it had new rotors and calipers and rear brakes put on it. I hope the calipers arnt froze up.
mopar fan
06-12-2008, 11:33 AM
Good find Dan... It does look in pretty good shape for sitting that many years. Is that your son's project or yours? ;)
4404spd
06-12-2008, 11:52 AM
Good find Dan... It does look in pretty good shape for sitting that many years. Is that your son's project or yours? ;)
His, With my guidance. :D
mopar fan
06-12-2008, 11:56 AM
His, With my guidance. :D:thatfunny Yeah I can see it now. *Dan standing with hands on hips screaming No No, get the hell out of the way! I'll do it myself*!:D
4404spd
06-12-2008, 12:00 PM
:thatfunny Yeah I can see it now. *Dan standing with hands on hips screaming No No, get the hell out of the way! I'll do it myself*!:D
You have seen me in action I take it. :D
mopar fan
06-12-2008, 12:05 PM
You have seen me in action I take it. :DNo, but I know how fussy you are...:D
Tankem
06-15-2008, 06:06 PM
Looks like a good deal.Good luck.
AMP762
06-15-2008, 07:33 PM
You want your $500.00 back,before you get into all that work???
bherder
06-16-2008, 12:19 AM
there will be countless bugs and critters looking for a new home
becareful where you put your fingers when you start tearing it apart
Heh heh heh ..... Yeah, I was gonna mention something about what looks like many wasp nests glued to the doors....
;)
4404spd
06-16-2008, 06:52 AM
You want your $500.00 back,before you get into all that work???
Let me think..mmmmmm NO !!! :D ;)
dale3fan3
06-21-2008, 06:20 PM
anything new Dan Looks like a great find
4404spd
06-21-2008, 08:00 PM
anything new Dan Looks like a great find
Went up this afternoon and tried starting it. It would run on gas dumped in the carb. I took the fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump off and put it in a gas can on the ground the fuel pump wont pump fuel i have a few here in a van out back. Im still waiting for him to get the truck out. He has a garage + a farm and his days are full i just have to wait for him to get time to move a few trailers and cars out of the way to get it out. My son is getting pissed because he wants to get going on it.
4404spd
07-02-2008, 08:53 PM
Well we finally got the truck home today, I did a tune-up on it and it runs really good. I also put a fuel pump on it too. We still have to drop the tank and flush it out. My son removed the bumpers tonight. Carlisle is coming up and we are making a list.
Ram3500Dually
07-02-2008, 09:01 PM
Getting it to run is the first step, congrats!
4404spd
07-02-2008, 09:04 PM
Getting it to run is the first step, congrats!
Thanks Carl, This shit is in my blood...Im more excited than my son is. I like to polish a terd its a challenge.:D
4404spd
07-02-2008, 09:11 PM
We also decided to put the 72-78 hood and cowl on it, they are so much better looking....
Ram3500Dually
07-02-2008, 09:16 PM
Thanks Carl, This shit is in my blood...Im more excited than my son is. I like to polish a terd its a challenge.:D
You know I feel the same way. Look at the two turds I started with. The Lil Red is almost done. I keep forgetting to take my camera with me when I go to work on it at my other shop.
dale3fan3
07-03-2008, 05:39 AM
Awesome Dan now make sure your son does the work. LOL
RAM MAN
07-03-2008, 08:03 AM
good deal
that didn't take too long to get it up andf running !
Wood accents on top of the bed, pinstripping, I believe the adventurer package is also included
LonesomeD200
07-25-2008, 10:51 AM
Cool, I just learned something. I wonder if any came with the 243 diesel engine I am looking for.
Ram3500Dually
07-25-2008, 10:57 AM
There was no diesel. Most of the Warlocks were built in Windsor Ontario at Plant One along with the Lil Reds
LonesomeD200
07-25-2008, 11:01 AM
Well, there goes that idea.
By the way thanks for the link.
LilRed7879
07-25-2008, 11:07 AM
What makes up the Warlock package?
A lot of pin striping!!
Seriously - pin stripe package and labels exterior and interior, spoke wheels or Lil Red slot style wheels, Wooden bed rails above bed sides, and chrome steps.
LonesomeD200
07-25-2008, 11:22 AM
I am not a fan of step sides, but I think Dodge got it right. They look pretty good.
04Ram2500Hemi
07-25-2008, 11:48 AM
I can't wait to see this when it's done. This should be a great project!
Ram3500Dually
07-25-2008, 12:46 PM
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76D110, I gave your truck a little color :)
mopar fan
09-09-2008, 05:00 PM
Any updates on this project or did you kick the Warlock out of the garage and move the Cuda in?
:popcorn:
4404spd
09-09-2008, 05:07 PM
Any updates on this project or did you kick the Warlock out of the garage and move the Cuda in?
:popcorn:
Hes going to be taking parts to VoTech to work on during school hours.
mopar fan
09-09-2008, 05:14 PM
Hes going to be taking parts to VoTech to work on during school hours.
Oh yeah, I forgot he's going to VoTech..
keven
09-09-2008, 06:54 PM
Does he want to do bodywork for a living or his he learn for something to fall back on??
4404spd
09-09-2008, 09:14 PM
Does he want to do bodywork for a living or his he learn for something to fall back on??
He wants to custom paint but thier isnt a market for that here.
Ram3500Dually
09-09-2008, 09:26 PM
I don't think there is a market anywhere for it anymore.
4404spd
09-09-2008, 09:37 PM
I don't think there is a market anywhere for it anymore.
Your probably right Carl.:(
LonesomeD200
09-10-2008, 12:17 AM
That will change when I get home. I plan to open my own shop.
mopar fan
09-10-2008, 06:44 AM
He wants to custom paint but thier isnt a market for that here.
Unless he wants to paint Motorcycles. There seems to still be a demand for that.
76D100
09-10-2008, 09:10 AM
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