My 89 Power Ram Resurection!

[89on35s]

Here is my former daily driver after sitting out at the farm for way too long. I finally got my long term Duster project on the road last year so now it's time to get this back operational.
It has a 318, 727, NP241, and Dana 60s with 4.10 gears. Currently 38" Super Swampers and open Diffs. I'll likely get a rear locker or limited slip and some more winter friendly tires. Definitely need more room if I'm gonna stay with 38s. I'll have a summer hot rod and a winter hot rod!
Long term goals include a 408 small block for power.

Cley

 

[65 sporty]

Looks like a great project truck, looking forward to watching this one.

 

[89on35s]

Not much to report. I towed it to my Mom's house last fall, and then winter set in before I expected it to, halting further progress. I'm pretty sure old gas is what prevented me from starting it last fall. I guess this spring when I get my Duster out of hibernation, I'll get the truck running. It has a ferocious transmission leak that I hope is coming from the front seal, otherwise it will be the pump or torque convertor.

I picked up a set of 16x6 - 8x6.5" bolt pattern plain steel rims that I will install some 215/65-15 tires on (cause I have them) so I can use them to roll it under my low garage door. If I had done that this fall, it could be usable by now! Hopefully I will get it reliable in the early summer so it can be my lake truck for hauling wood and water. Then in the fall I can bring it home for winter hot rod duty!

Cley

 

[89on35s]

OK, when I was neglecting my truck out on the farm where I never saw it, it was somehow easier. But I saw it on sunday and it was calling to me! It looked so sad and cold! It was calling me an asshole! And I deserved it. Come on spring!

Cley

 

[LocuMob]

I saw my car at my storage place last night, I sweat I heard it asked me "how much longer?"

 

[89on35s]

I know my Mom is asking "How much longer"! I left it beside her house for the winter, and though she never said anything yet, I don't think she is too impressed.

Cley