440_D50

There has gotta be somebody in Oregon that can go look at this thing. LOL.

That is an 85 dash and steering wheel. Exact same setup in my 85 Ramcharger Prospector Royal SE.



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The grille is obviously an aftermarket early 90s style. That we all agree on. But that's super easy to put right on an 85 truck. And people do it all the time to make their older trucks look better. (me personally... I love the 81-85 look.)

The only real point in question is the "K" in the VIN. But who knows. Maybe Ma Mopar gave it a lower GVWR rating because of the frame being so long. Maybe it had a lighter spring pack in the rear.

My 2wd crew dually has a K in it's VIN. But it is rated at 10k.

We shall never know... LOL

440_D50

I asked him to post a picture of the data plate in the door jam. That will show actual GVWR and if it was factory dual wheel. We shall see if he does...

simplysmn

Only reason I said it was different is I have never seen a 85 with that wheel I will see if I can get a picture of the 1's I have had .He does have a nice truck I just think he's got blinder's on I believe it has been converted to look like it does . But I may be wrong won't be the first or last time

simplysmn

I knew it Wasn't a factory build and yes I am the 1 that first Questioned the guy on the truck I told him to drop a cummin's in it then he would have something to really sell .

Buddy Stewert

Bingo simplysmn is the winner.
Truck is custom built.

simplysmn

Hey Buddy was it your truck that was up on E bay last week ?

Buddy Stewert

Yes sold for much more.
One man stepped up the rest could not stand the heat.
Everyone thinks it comes easy to build a nice truck and it should come cheap,
So out of touch.
Let them jam them selves in a extended cab that will be fun.

440_D50

"Anyway to my discovery with another enquiry from killerbee426 to clairifiy the question on authintisaty with photos of the vin and the mfg plate on the door jam"

Yep, he answered. That is my Ebay name. Poor guy... LOL

simplysmn

Yeah I even offered to help the guy put a diesel in it I told him that's where the Money is at

2mtrucks

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simplysmn

this is the STeering wheel I am use to seeing on 85 dodge pick/up or Van

bigredbrick

If you look at the pics in the link he posted you'll see some serious roof rot.

simplysmn

Yes there is some but very fixable if you catch it quickly

NJTman

Here's a nice on to think about.... and not too far from me as well..
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This one's been posted before, although I don't think it sold the last time.... or is being sold again.

Clean

Crossy's son

My buddie's 83 D150 Came with this very large old looking steering wheel with a woodgrain center, It was a factory option because it actually appeared on the option sheet under the hood. It was 16.5" or 19.5" ALOT bigger than the one a few pics up ^^^. That's the wheel that his 85 D250 has and it looks like a minivan steering wheel LOL

Anyone has more info on the big steering wheel they used in the early-mid 80's, let me know I'd like to find one