Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this RARE 1978 Dodge Ramcharger Special Edition. Slated as one of the next appreciating collector trucks, (Vintage Truck and Hagerty Released an article stating that 70's Full Size SUVs will be the next wave of collectible vehicles.), this rare BIG BLOCK Ramcharger has been babied in TX. Low miles and as clean as they come. “The forward looking collector will note that classic trucks are just getting started - and there are plenty of underpublicized specimens out there” Autoweek Magazine February 2016. We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks like this and we rarely come across one like this! You must see and drive this rare Dodge!
HISTORY
The 1974 through 1980 models came without a roof, with a dealer-installed fabric top, or an optional removable steel roof with a flip up rear tailgate window. The early 1974 year model differs from the others in that its door pillars are attached to the removable roof. The "half doors" were used up to the build date of 6-10-74, afterwards the roof was changed to use normal pickup style doors. Marketed as a basic utility vehicle, only the driver's seat was standard equipment with the passenger seat optional up to 1976. Also in 1974 the big block 440 V8 was an option (the only year with the option). Also available was an insulated center console for keeping items cool when filled with ice. SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
VIN Number A10BJ8S227733
A1 MODEL DESIGNATION AW100
All Wheel Drive
0 BODY TYPE Sport Utility
B GVW CLASS 6001 to 10000 lbs
J ENGINE TYPE 4001
8 MODEL YEAR 1978
S ASSEMBLY PLANT Warren Plant No 1
227733 Sequential Serial Number
EXTERIOR
-Chassis: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger SE (Special Edition).
-Color: Original Paint Alpine White and Rare Factory PY8753 (Metallic Big Sky Blue).
-Ultra dry WA and TX truck. THREE OWNERS (Last owner a meticulous engineer).
-Gorgeous original collector grade paint (few minor touch ups here and there).
-Convertible Hardtop sandblasted, primed and professionally repainted.
-New seals and rear struts.
-Newer 31" BF Goodrich A/T Tires, new lug nuts, valve stems.
-Clean, bright, and original chrome rims.
-Mastercraft Courser C/T 31X10.5R15 tires.
-Warlock Style Front Chrome Brush Guard.
INTERIOR
-HiBack Command Seat option in front.
-The rear (3 Passenger) bench seat is very clean, no rips, tears, or stains (all rare stainless trim present).
-Factory Stock Rollbar, painted to color match.
-Original AM/FM Stereo with Clock.
-Original Center Console.
-Original dash.
-Carpet replaced with Color matched Heavy Duty Loop.
-Class 3 Trailer hitch with electrical connections.
MECHANICAL
-Engine: Original 400ci Big Block, 6.6L, 8 cylinders. 47K miles. VERY VERY hard to find Big Block.
-Transmission: 727HD (1K on fresh rebuild).
-Transfer Case: New Process NP203 (1K on fresh rebuild).
-Axles: Front Dana 44 / Rear 10 bolt 8 1/4.
-Front / Rear Diff Ratio: 3.73.
-Dual Exhaust (The Mopar rumble sounds incredible).
-New OEM Windshield Gasket and Upgraded Wiper Components.
-New OEM Windshield Washer Pump.
-New Holley carburetor with electronic choke.
-New OEM Factory Transfer Case Mounts and Bushings. 4X4 shifts smoothly.
-New OEM Flywheel and New High Torque Starter Motor.
-New OEM engine gaskets and main seals all around.
-New OEM filters (HD air cleaner, oil, fuel, PCV, etc.).
-New OEM mechanical fuel pump.
-New Full Exhaust System Manifold back to shiny stainless steel tips.
-All new seals and gaskets in the exhaust system.
-New Rear Axle cover and fresh fluids.
-Original Spare Tire.
-New OEM windshield gasket & OEM trim pieces.
-New OEM Wing Window Gaskets, Felt, and Weatherstripping.
-New hydraulics for the pneumatic assist Liftgate.
-Brakes work very well and are controlled.
-Steering is smooth, Big Block Heavy Duty Steering Pump.
-New OEM High Quality Dodge Water Pump.
