◇NTD◇ 1982 Dodge Ram50 Custom

[mowgli5555]

The testing of the transmission is most important to me at the moment, especially since I have never used it.
While the truck was stopped in gear, I pressed in the clutch, rolled the truck around, and everything felt pretty good, it reengaged solidly.

Perhaps I am still a bit timid, especially given this truck hasnt been on the road in decade or so.
Over the next few weeks, I intend to work out the kinks, and do what is needed to keep everything running cool.

Already another project is coming to mind, and I am going to jump in again with both feet.
It is time for me to build my 4g63 Mighty Max. This time, I am going to be very patient, and wait for the right 2nd truck to come along. Macrocab, 5 speed manual, just something I can build up, and enjoy. Stay tuned, Josh

[geezer101]

...Perhaps I am still a bit timid, especially given this truck hasnt been on the road in decade or so.

I did a drivetrain swap in a Galant/Colt wagon for my very first build and it died on it's initial road test. I got caught out by a ton of sediment in the fuel tank and in a moment of enthusiasm, dislodged 25 years worth of it straight through the fuel lines. Luckily I'd replaced all the fuel filters before that had happened... but that's all part of the game.