shedfullatools
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That is a sweet truck 
A vehicle that clean around here cant be more than 30 kms from the lot it was bought at 
A vehicle that clean around here cant be more than 30 kms from the lot it was bought at 
How much rust is too much rust?
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oldmxracer
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Now it's not only rust free...it's shiny too!
Looking good !
1949 caddyman
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Looks like it's still at Randy's. .He is such a good guy to be helping you with this, not only finding it, storing it, getting it running & now buffing it to a shine! When will you be getting it? Put new tires on it & drive home or ship?
A truck is picking it up and will bring it to Augusta,ME by Saturday! Can't wait.
TimeWarpF100
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1949 caddyman
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I thought the pick up on the trailer looked like one of Randys.
TimeWarpF100
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Sold the '66 Short Bed Custom Cab. Running and driving great. Its going to Western NY.
MP&C
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Those trucks too tall to put in the bottom or did he have more to pick up along the way?
TimeWarpF100
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One stop in Vegas to fill up truck. Red '66 will be First drop then the Ramcharger.
gahrajmahal
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I actually owned one of these back in the day. 2wh. Drive, 4 speed stick. It was great but the top is heavy and hard to line up when putting back on. That was the days of the T-Top so I sliced it right behind the driver door and made a Jeep style gasketing system then I could take the top off most every day. I know, it sounds barbaric, but that is what we did back then.
I recently got a subscription to Hemmings Motor News and I recommend buying the best body you can afford. Drivetrain frame and suspension stuff is easier and who says your rusty subject won't need all that stuff anyway.
What is your goal? To drive this truck or to have one to work on. Money is secondary when it comes to vintage vehicles, of which I currently own two. Both with little rust originally.
I recently got a subscription to Hemmings Motor News and I recommend buying the best body you can afford. Drivetrain frame and suspension stuff is easier and who says your rusty subject won't need all that stuff anyway.
What is your goal? To drive this truck or to have one to work on. Money is secondary when it comes to vintage vehicles, of which I currently own two. Both with little rust originally.
Todd.Brock
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Geez- how did I miss this thread??? I would have to keep that thing in a air bubble - I think it would start rusting as soon as it hit the state line. That's state law, swear to it...
To drive it like I stole it!
Seriously...It will be my 9 month driver vehicle.I will put it up late this fall to eliminate salt exposure.I plan to save my money for a couple of years and then do a frame off restoration.I have never run a 440 so I want to see how I like it and then make a decision on the drivetrain.
Well guys...it's here.Delivered in the middle of the blizzard...50mph wind gusts...snowing sideways.Truck was frozen solid and would not start.Couldn't open the hood and drivers window is down and broken.It seems that nothing I do is ever EZ!
Driver was very helpful and cooperative. I had to call AAA to get it home where it sits.Today is cleanup day and must get truck in the shop...12" more snow coming tomorrow.
Driver was very helpful and cooperative. I had to call AAA to get it home where it sits.Today is cleanup day and must get truck in the shop...12" more snow coming tomorrow.Attachments
TimeWarpF100
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Well guys...it's here.Delivered in the middle of the blizzard...50mph wind gusts...snowing sideways.Truck was frozen solid and would not start.Couldn't open the hood and drivers window is down and broken.It seems that nothing I do is ever EZ!
Mark, Do you still have the Ramcharger? Made any progress or still saving $$?
Hey Randy, Yes, I still have it (they'll have to pry it from my cold dead hands)
. I have it stuffed in the back of the garage waiting for the salt to leave the roads.I have been acquiring some parts and plan to put it on the road the middle of May.I have found all the stuff for a complete 8 3/4 rearend which will be swapped in this fall.The water pump decided to let go and I am still cleaning up the interior and wiring.I put a front driveshaft in it and a deep trans pan along with changing diff fluids, but the transmission is acting funny, so I have to figure that out.I did score a super nice set of parchment bucket seats recently.I am going to dye my door cards and new 2015 Ram center console to match these seats with SEM "Color Coat". I was going to revive this thread shortly, but you beat me to it...thanks.I am so glad you are doing better my friend!
. I have it stuffed in the back of the garage waiting for the salt to leave the roads.I have been acquiring some parts and plan to put it on the road the middle of May.I have found all the stuff for a complete 8 3/4 rearend which will be swapped in this fall.The water pump decided to let go and I am still cleaning up the interior and wiring.I put a front driveshaft in it and a deep trans pan along with changing diff fluids, but the transmission is acting funny, so I have to figure that out.I did score a super nice set of parchment bucket seats recently.I am going to dye my door cards and new 2015 Ram center console to match these seats with SEM "Color Coat". I was going to revive this thread shortly, but you beat me to it...thanks.I am so glad you are doing better my friend!Attachments
Vanishing Point Challenger is my next "unicorn" search.hotdogstand
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That's a good looking find! Congrats on to you and Randy. I'm restoring a 77 vette now, PA title, and I'm lucky that it's in the condition that it is!
racer8432955
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late to the party, but I'm from the upper Midwest, so I'm qualified to talk about rust.
what most on here have said is correct. start out with a southwest rust free and you will time (for sure) and money ahead. I've done it both ways.
That aside, to me there is some pride in saving a Midwest holy roller. You know, when you go to the car show and flip thru the guys book if disbelief. this was that??
there not making anymore of them. so lord save the rusty ones......
what most on here have said is correct. start out with a southwest rust free and you will time (for sure) and money ahead. I've done it both ways.
That aside, to me there is some pride in saving a Midwest holy roller. You know, when you go to the car show and flip thru the guys book if disbelief. this was that??
there not making anymore of them. so lord save the rusty ones......
Well , the body on my RC may be damn near perfect, but I did find rust in this truck...just not where I expected.Water pump housing and water neck were so packed with rust they couldn't be saved and radiator was packed too.Photo is deceiving...actually was far worse.We decided to pull the motor yesterday to make it easier to fix.Wish me luck!
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like2wheel
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Now how about some pics if this Buick 1 year later
Well , the body on my RC may be damn near perfect, but I did find rust in this truck...just not where I expected.Water pump housing and water neck were so packed with rust they couldn't be saved and radiator was packed too.Photo is deceiving...actually was far worse.We decided to pull the motor yesterday to make it easier to fix.Wish me luck!
Any concern about the cooling passages in the block?
That's why we decided to pull the engine.I can check everything out and also cleanup the engine bay and rewire the truck.If the engine turns out to be bad then this will become a long term thing...I hope not, fingers crossed.
Since this is GJ after all...bridge crane is 2nd best tool ever after the MaxJax.
Since this is GJ after all...bridge crane is 2nd best tool ever after the MaxJax.Attachments
TimeWarpF100
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It had really good compression yet so knew the engine itself was fine. Looking forward to seeing more progress pics. Nice to see you are keeping the 440.
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TimeWarpF100
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Any updates?
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Growlertdi
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Great thread, yeah, any updates?