Crewcab Only Thread.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 884
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From: Santa Clarita
I'm curious if anyone has experience with the following options for a replacement headliner center trim strip?
1 - dodge ram charger center strip. Supposed to be the same
2 - 80s dodge van. they supposedly have the exact same piece for their headliner
3 - one of those plastic strip dividers they sell to install between sheets of paneling or marlite panels. I'm thinking this is A nudo v29, v47 or v55
Any other options that folks have come up with, in the last few years?
I was walking thru a parts yard today and looked thru quite a few 80's and 90's dodge and ford vans. Only 1 had something that looked like it might be worth using.
1 - dodge ram charger center strip. Supposed to be the same
2 - 80s dodge van. they supposedly have the exact same piece for their headliner
3 - one of those plastic strip dividers they sell to install between sheets of paneling or marlite panels. I'm thinking this is A nudo v29, v47 or v55
Any other options that folks have come up with, in the last few years?
I was walking thru a parts yard today and looked thru quite a few 80's and 90's dodge and ford vans. Only 1 had something that looked like it might be worth using.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,446
Likes: 25
From: Panama City, FL
I'm curious if anyone has experience with the following options for a replacement headliner center trim strip?
1 - dodge ram charger center strip. Supposed to be the same
2 - 80s dodge van. they supposedly have the exact same piece for their headliner
3 - one of those plastic strip dividers they sell to install between sheets of paneling or marlite panels. I'm thinking this is A nudo v29, v47 or v55
Any other options that folks have come up with, in the last few years?
I was walking thru a parts yard today and looked thru quite a few 80's and 90's dodge and ford vans. Only 1 had something that looked like it might be worth using.
1 - dodge ram charger center strip. Supposed to be the same
2 - 80s dodge van. they supposedly have the exact same piece for their headliner
3 - one of those plastic strip dividers they sell to install between sheets of paneling or marlite panels. I'm thinking this is A nudo v29, v47 or v55
Any other options that folks have come up with, in the last few years?
I was walking thru a parts yard today and looked thru quite a few 80's and 90's dodge and ford vans. Only 1 had something that looked like it might be worth using.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 884
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From: Santa Clarita
I found a 1987 Dodge B-350 van in one of the nearby pick your part yards last week. It still had one headliner divider in place. The divider had one small piece that was chipped on one side, but I grabbed it and brought it home and sure enough it's a nice fit to replace the one I have now that is in worse shape.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 776
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From: Zeeland, MI
1979 crew cab long box 4x4
Did such a truck exist (4x4, cc, long box) from Ford?
if so, how do I tell if it's not a converted 4x4?
yea, I know. I already own a short box, 4x4, cc. But I wouldn't mind owning another.
if so, how do I tell if it's not a converted 4x4?
yea, I know. I already own a short box, 4x4, cc. But I wouldn't mind owning another.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Panama City, FL
Word on the street is no they never existed. Some on here here say they did. There's no supporting documentation to prove they did exist.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 776
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From: Zeeland, MI
ok. Well the price seems right for what it is (cheap). Seller said they didn't exist either. Wasn't trying to pass it off as a unicorn, so at least he's honest.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Panama City, FL
Post up a pic if you buy it.
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New User
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Laporte, CO
Are 65-66 CCs allowed here? I’ve had this ex-Forest Service truck for about 5yrs now, blew the motor not long after I bought it (the price was VERY right, so I wasn’t that pissed). With the scarecity of this particular model, should I restore to factory-ish condition? Or swap a later (76 ideally) 4WD chassis? Ive seen these go for BIG BUCKS heavily modified (think Icon’s Cummins swap CC). In a perfect world, I’d build an FE, 4WD, w/ disc, and power steering to make it a little better at living in the Colorado foothills.
All help is appreciated, thanks!
All help is appreciated, thanks!
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,446
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From: Panama City, FL
Are 65-66 CCs allowed here? I’ve had this ex-Forest Service truck for about 5yrs now, blew the motor not long after I bought it (the price was VERY right, so I wasn’t that pissed). With the scarecity of this particular model, should I restore to factory-ish condition? Or swap a later (76 ideally) 4WD chassis? Ive seen these go for BIG BUCKS heavily modified (think Icon’s Cummins swap CC). In a perfect world, I’d build an FE, 4WD, w/ disc, and power steering to make it a little better at living in the Colorado foothills.
All help is appreciated, thanks!
All help is appreciated, thanks!
If it was me I would restore to factory but with a few upgrades, like you said, for better drive ability.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 884
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From: Santa Clarita
Happy to see you post up about your 65 crew cab here. I would also favor a factory build with the level of modernization or customization that makes you comfortable enough to want to drive the truck on a regular basis. I know that means something different to everyone. Welcome to FTE as a non-lurker 
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 296
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From: Ontario, Canada
Yendrabuilt, cool truck - it is screaming for a period correct box to be put on...
If it were me I would keep the body as close to stock as possible, and swap in a modern drivetrain for daily driveability. I'm thinking 3.5 ecoboost and a 5 speed.... Nothing that couldn't be returned to all stock at a later date.
If it were me I would keep the body as close to stock as possible, and swap in a modern drivetrain for daily driveability. I'm thinking 3.5 ecoboost and a 5 speed.... Nothing that couldn't be returned to all stock at a later date.
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Yendrabuilt, cool truck - it is screaming for a period correct box to be put on...
If it were me I would keep the body as close to stock as possible, and swap in a modern drivetrain for daily driveability. I'm thinking 3.5 ecoboost and a 5 speed.... Nothing that couldn't be returned to all stock at a later date.
If it were me I would keep the body as close to stock as possible, and swap in a modern drivetrain for daily driveability. I'm thinking 3.5 ecoboost and a 5 speed.... Nothing that couldn't be returned to all stock at a later date.
I've got a buddy that's building a 79 crew on an ecoboost chassis.
