1st Gen. Ram - All Topics Discussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.

My new ride DRW/4x4/Short wheel base (pics)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-02-2008, 08:04 AM
  #16  
Adminstrator-ess
 
wannadiesel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: New Holland, PA
Posts: 22,594
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 16 Posts
An odd duck, but I like it. Find the frame VIN to be sure of what you're dealing with.
Old 03-02-2008, 08:14 AM
  #17  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Elohim1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Thanks for the comments. I bought the truck like this. It doesnt ride bad at all. The bed is a factory short bed (gas cap has diesel fuel sticker on it), the frame is a 3/4 or 1 ton and is unmodified. I dont know what combination someone would use to put together. Thoughts?

Would the SWB be Helpful if i were to pull a sled?



Here are some more pics




Old 03-02-2008, 08:17 AM
  #18  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Elohim1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by wannadiesel
An odd duck, but I like it. Find the frame VIN to be sure of what you're dealing with.

Where kind I find this ?

There is also a tag under the cowl grill. Would this help?
Old 03-02-2008, 08:21 AM
  #19  
Adminstrator-ess
 
wannadiesel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: New Holland, PA
Posts: 22,594
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 16 Posts
The frame VIN is stamped on a frame rail (not a crossmember), according to the FSM. Where exactly I don't know.
Old 03-02-2008, 09:55 AM
  #20  
Registered User
 
MunK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: York County Nebraska
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by wannadiesel
The frame VIN is stamped on a frame rail (not a crossmember), according to the FSM. Where exactly I don't know.
My Crew Cab has a frame vin stamped almost directly above the front axle on the passenger side. Something I was not aware of until yesterday...I stumbled on it while asserting how badly I do not want to remove the cab....but I am going to do it anyway. Being military, mine might be diff than a civilian version...I didn't check the others.


NoRM
Old 03-02-2008, 07:59 PM
  #21  
Best Paint (Getrag category)
 
pulltilbroke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Eagle Ne
Posts: 2,122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Would the SWB be Helpful if i were to pull a sled?



Not really you would have to put a lot of wieght over the front or it would get really light
Old 03-02-2008, 10:45 PM
  #22  
Registered User
 
Trooperthorn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Salem, OR
Posts: 890
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
I'm looking at the 1" spacer under the front left of the bed and the bed sitting on the frame in the back right of the bed. Wonder what that is all about.


Old 03-02-2008, 11:04 PM
  #23  
Registered User
 
91.5 beater's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: el paso Tx
Posts: 435
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
That is a cool truck wish mine was that short and a dually. cool nice find
Old 03-03-2008, 04:43 AM
  #24  
KRB
Registered User
 
KRB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Central KY
Posts: 2,964
Likes: 0
Received 497 Likes on 350 Posts
VIN should be on front of frame by left tire or near the steering box.

No way that can be stock? Never seen or heard of a SWB DRW from Dodge. Could it be a prototype or something? Definately cool.
Old 03-03-2008, 06:02 AM
  #25  
Registered User
 
G1625S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Kirkwood, NY
Posts: 4,767
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Definitely not a factory project-goes to show how easy it is to mix and match these old girls The front bumper has got to be early 80's or older. Definitely nothing that came on a '93.
Old 03-03-2008, 07:23 AM
  #26  
Registered User
 
swank's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: idaho
Posts: 626
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
that thing is basically bad to the bone. i like.
Old 03-03-2008, 10:06 AM
  #27  
Chapter President
 
haloman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 3,529
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Looks awesome. Just needs a single stack now!
Old 03-03-2008, 10:24 AM
  #28  
Registered User
 
eyoung429's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Elizabeth Colorado
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
What size are those tires?
Old 03-03-2008, 10:50 AM
  #29  
The 'Ford does not own Cummins' enforcer.
 
SmokemS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Easton, pa
Posts: 932
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
looks like a clown car....lol.....that is sweet
Old 03-03-2008, 07:20 PM
  #30  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Elohim1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by KRB
VIN should be on front of frame by left tire or near the steering box.

No way that can be stock? Never seen or heard of a SWB DRW from Dodge. Could it be a prototype or something? Definately cool.

Prototype sounds good. Thats my story and I am sticking with it. RARE $$$$$

# on the frame is 52057580 P
2078


(see the "P" means prototype !!)

Tires are 245 75 R16


Tell me what the # means fellows.


The Title reads(Model Description) W200(model) W20 (year) 1991


Quick Reply: My new ride DRW/4x4/Short wheel base (pics)



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:40 AM.