I will have to look to see which site that was - I will get back to you.
I will have to look to see which site that was - I will get back to you.
Pennyman1
The best Dodge that Dodge never made
Living the D-50 lifestyle since 1980
Thanks pennyman I ask because when I looked at the link they had a grille and a cool headliner with locations to place speakers in the corners behind the seat among other things for these trucks. I never figured I'd forget where the link was. Apparently I have creeping CRS
Once it was on I started cleaning up the glass and then got the hood adjusted so it looks fitted properly. I'm gonna start sanding it and paint it all with that primer. I might take the other fender off to make sure it is cleaned out where that rust develops by the rocker. I've ordered hood bumper stops and a fan shroud. The bottom half of the shroud is on back order so 4-6 weeks for that and I ordered a grille. Let's hope it fits right.
I'd like to find a dash pad or know how you guys deal with the cracking. If anyone has the part number that would be great.
EDIT- Grille order fell through. I'm debating whether to drive 6 hours round trip to get a used one.
EDIT2 the hood bumper stops for the 85 MM do not cross fit. they don't have any visible mounting on them at all?????!
Last edited by 85Ram50; 10-29-2016 at 10:45 AM.
Mike, I got the fender fixed. Found one in a yard 90 minutes north.
I drove the 6 hours to get a grille and it turns out that gold 85Ram50 on Ebay has been toast for a while. They did have the grille but they burned the truck up using a torch to remove the gas tank! The fenders might be good, I didn't see any noticeable dents. I told the guy he should pull them even if they had a rust near the rockers. They gave me the aircleaner assembly and hose, it was really rusty from burning up. I didn't think to ask about the motor.
Does anyone know how to restore these grilles? The chrome is bubbling up in one small spot That I figure will get big over time.
Grill on here's a pic. Anyone know where to get the clips for the bottom?
Used Grill On.jpg
Got the clips. Dodge Dealer wanted $10+ per from a discontinued parts depot!
MB has em for $1.88 each. Ordered four. Part number MB153825
I'll repost when I get them.
Last edited by 85Ram50; 10-26-2016 at 06:06 PM.
the hood bumper stops for the 85 MM do not cross fit. they don't have any visible mounting on them at all?????!
The new fan shroud fits perfect. Put the bottom in without attaching it and then attach the top first,put the bottom on after or it won't seem like it fits when you try to put the top on second.
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