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Offline SteveM

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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #930 on: September 01, 2013, 06:39:09 PM »
More quick pics...





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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #931 on: September 01, 2013, 07:00:40 PM »
Wow - I'm looking at this, and in 1 1/2 years working on it patiently and in your spare time, the outcome is truly impressive.

Well - time to throw it on the trailer.

Go get 'em!  :cheers:
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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #932 on: September 01, 2013, 08:46:59 PM »
Got enuf time to paint the hood?
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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #933 on: September 01, 2013, 08:52:51 PM »
I just painted it this morning. :-D  Flat black Rust-Oleum with catalyzed hardener.

The black is intentional.

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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #934 on: September 01, 2013, 09:03:09 PM »
It gives it that late '60s "Super Bee" look.

Don't you DARE paint it to match!  :cheers:
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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #935 on: September 01, 2013, 09:34:35 PM »
I need some kind of cool graphic for the hood.
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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #936 on: September 01, 2013, 09:45:32 PM »
Steve;

Seeing how it is green, how about "The Incredible Hulk"?

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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #937 on: September 01, 2013, 10:05:25 PM »
With only 1.5 liters under the hood, it's more of a "Kermit The Frog" kind of personality.
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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #938 on: September 02, 2013, 12:55:27 AM »
A miss piggie with a heart outline around it about 18" across in one of the front corners.


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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #939 on: September 02, 2013, 09:33:30 AM »
That's a good idea.   :-D
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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #940 on: September 02, 2013, 10:18:10 AM »
Will look great with the great white salt background for pictures.  :cheers:
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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #941 on: September 02, 2013, 11:17:50 AM »
I need some kind of cool graphic for the hood.

Taxonomy is in order for this one.

A small "Ram" would be a "Kid".

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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #942 on: September 02, 2013, 08:11:06 PM »
Loading up! :-D



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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #943 on: September 02, 2013, 09:52:04 PM »
Good luck, Steve-- have a safe trip.

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Re: '84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread
« Reply #944 on: September 02, 2013, 11:50:47 PM »
Have a safe trip out and I'll see you in Wendover Friday!

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