'84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread

[Stan Back]

They can use tape weights on the front side.

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Ya got me there - again, Stan.  I was thinking of putting the discs on street vehicles -- where crimp-on weights are the norm.  Sure, on a race vehicle, tape weights on either in or out side would oughta should probably maybe be most likely okay.  Got that?

[SteveM]

Got it.  You guys are correct, there is enough of a "lip" for stick-on weights on the outside.

Steve.

[salt27]

I place duct tape over the weights.

It not only helps hold them in place but you do not have to wonder if any of them went missing.

  Don

[Tman]

One for the Rampage folks


http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/3746122750.html

[SteveM]

You'd better be careful, Trent.  Once you start looking at these things, it's a very short trip to owning one.

If you decide to buy, try to find the most rust-free example you can get your hands on.  It would be worth the road trip to CA or AZ if you can find a non-rusty specimen.

[Tman]

You'd better be careful, Trent.  Once you start looking at these things, it's a very short trip to owning one.

If you decide to buy, try to find the most rust-free example you can get your hands on.  It would be worth the road trip to CA or AZ if you can find a non-rusty specimen.

Rapid City and the Black Hills are better than those places anyway. We have a high desert climate with very little precip.

[lsrjunkie]

Moving right along Steve! Keep at it! Your wheels turned out nice!

[gkabbt]

One for the Rampage folks
http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/3746122750.html

Trent, count me out on this one as my current Rampage has been and continues to drain me of $$$$$.....   

Gregg

[SteveM]

Here's another quick update...

I went to my kids' art show and summer concert at school this evening - it was a good time.  Nice artwork, and the school band is getting pretty good.  They played a version of "Smoke on the Water" that was really good.

When I got home, I caught my second wind and got out into the garage to make a little more progress

I managed to get the Moon disks drilled, dimpled, and Dzus'ed to the wheels. 

I have always wanted a set of genuine Moon disks, and now I do.



My next short term goal is to get the wheels painted, and get the tires mounted by the end of the week.

[Captthundarr]

 :cheers:Steve,lookin good

[SteveM]

Baby steps, but I managed to get the wheels changed to a shiny orange color last night.

(semi-crummy cell phone pic).



Tires and balancing are on the books for tomorrow.

[tauruck]

Red Hot Chilli. Great color but it's a pity the moon discs will cover them. Steve, do you have a day job?. You are on this 24/7. I'm only here for the pics and you keep me coming back every day. I can't wait to see the final product. Thanks.

[SteveM]

I do have a "day job", although sometimes it's at night, and sometimes on the weekend.  The sheepskin on the wall says Metallurgical Engineer.  My business card says Plant Manager.  In day to day function, I'm a salesman, production planner, personal life counselor, rules enforcer, fork truck driver, welder, and general get-r-done guy.  I'm also personal liason with our shipping folks, ensuring that all of my personal packages are delivered promptly and without damage.

Today, the UPS man brought another important element - a 3 gallon fuel cell.  It's never had fuel in it, just smells like fresh aluminum and anti-slosh foam inside....

[Crackerman]

Is that foam diesel compatible?
I have seen foam break down over time in gas engines even and wreak havok on the fuel system.

a surge tank is about the best only solution along with creative baffling to limit air ingestion without any foam failures.