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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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85 ram?
What do you guys think about buying a 85 ram 250 as a DD while i get my ford project finished up?

they good trucks?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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i love my dodge its 74 power wagen with a 383 its an awesome truck i would buy it if u like it and it runs and drive good
 
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it has the 318 and its 2wd...he wants 750 for it, only has 116k
 
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might be alright for a groc getter. I had a 74 club cab once, body and electrical issues to no end, but the motors are usally ok. Not real gusty, low torgue but if you are not towing then it should be ok.
 
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I loved my 87 Ramcharger 4x with a 318....

RamchargerCentral.Com - RamchargerCentral.Com - Index is where you wanna be.
 
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Buy it man! It's a good deal.
I've been driving a '91 3/4 ton Cummins while I was rebuilding my Ford.
One of the best running automobiles I've ever drove.
Especially at 220k.
It's for sale for $3000 if anyone is interested.
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Both the 360 and 318 engines are good,the 318 in particular has a reputation for running forever,even in hard usage.
 
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well i hope it runs forever through the use ill give it...im picking the truck up 2moro at 2pm..ill let you know how i like it...i tend to run my trucks to hell and back...

i figure that's how truck are ment to be ran
 
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