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This 1979 Dodge Ramcharger, owned by Ramcharger1979, has an estimated 220 horsepower. All of this truck’s torque and power comes from a stout 360 engine. To complete this Ramcharger’s powertrain, a 727 automatic transmission is used. With the help of a skyjacker 4 inch lift and 3 inch body lift suspension, this Dodge is a real off road machine. Check out some of the pictures and ratings for this 4WD below, as well as other info about this ride.

1979 Dodge Ramcharger - Ramcharger1979

"Big Dodge"

Owner:   Ramcharger1979
Year: 1979
Make: Dodge
Model: Ramcharger
Est.Horsepower: 220
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Comments: 19 Comments
Ratings: 1 votes  
Overall:
Exterior:
Interior:
Performance:
Engine: 360
Transmission: 727 automatic
Suspension: skyjacker 4 inch lift and 3 inch body lift
Modifications: Suspension lift. edlebrock Carb. 4x2 conversion. custom body work. 360 v-8 engine. 3/4 ton axles
Trim:

About my Ramcharger

I bought the truck for 800 dollars and rebuilt it from the ground up.

Truck has the front end of a 78 dodge pickup installed on it and soon to have rust work done and a paint job

The truck has a 435 Manual transmission with a New Process 203 transfer case. it has a 4x2 conversion kit installed.

I put a lot of time into this truck. I have added a train horn kit from  Hornblasters.com


just to update.. the trucks motor has been pulled and a brand new rebuilt 360 takes it place.. also the truck now sports a smitty bilt bumper  



another update!!! truck has been changed to an auto.. has a new 360 that replaced the rebuilt 360 (something fouled out in it) also now has 3/4 ton axles with 4.10 gears and 36 1250 16.5  military goodyear wrangler tires  

Comments On Ramcharger1979's Ramcharger


Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 08/24/10 07:22 PM

well i did get a few of the upgrades put on    3/4 ton axles.. and 36" military tires that i just couldnt pass up
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 02/22/10 07:24 PM

well new plans for the RC include a body lift.. 3/4 ton axles... 39.5 tires.. paint job and body work.. and some other possible goodies (winches and such) should be getting the new parts this coming weekend and ill have new pictures of the new look up soon!
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 11/08/09 10:01 PM

truck has gone through some major changes and now sports a 360 rebuilt motor and a smitty bilt bumper..


check it all out on Ramchargercentral.com
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 07/12/09 09:35 AM

thanks.. the truck is featured in this months petersens 4 wheel. and ive repainted the hard top black.. not to mention i bought more lift for it and the next set of tires are gonna be 38's
FlipTheToast
FlipTheToast | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 05/01/09
Posted: 05/05/09 11:57 AM

very sweet dodge! looks like it's ready for war! heh
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 04/24/09 07:44 PM

well over the past couple of days ive been rebuilding the truck alot. ive installed new seats and roll bar. removed the hard top.. and well much more.

you can see the whole build at ramchargercentral.com

just click on pics of RC'S and look for "lil rammy"
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 02/15/09 09:47 PM

finally added those new pics of the RC! what do yall think
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 12/08/08 03:13 PM

i just recently added me a set of train horns to the  truck. there really loud!
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 09/01/08 08:11 AM

At present the tires are 33 12.50 15 super swamper tsl's
but I'm going to be adding a body lift to the truck so the next set will be 35's or bigger. The style bumper I would like to have is a smittybilt tubular. but I also like bull bars and brush guards. Theirs several places I'm might wheel, I'm not entirely sure yet
stutgarrt
stutgarrt | New User
Posts: 24 | Joined 07/08/08
Posted: 08/31/08 02:32 PM

wHAT SIZE TIRE DO U HAVE ON IT? those are nice, what type? and if u were thinking of putting a front bumper on it what style wouldu choose?  thank u so much for answering these questions.... where do u plan to wheel? good luck!
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 08/30/08 09:20 PM

More photos on the way!! I plan on taking more tommorrow
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 08/30/08 09:18 PM

No I don't. I checked with smittybilt for some bumpers for mine and they said they dont make them anymore. theres another truck here that has some smittybilt tube bumpers on it but i havent been able to find any for mine.
stutgarrt
stutgarrt | New User
Posts: 24 | Joined 07/08/08
Posted: 08/30/08 07:02 AM

do u know anywhere to get bumpers for a 76?thank you for answering my questions!
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 08/29/08 01:55 PM

its a manual transmission and not sure about the mileage.
stutgarrt
stutgarrt | New User
Posts: 24 | Joined 07/08/08
Posted: 08/29/08 08:26 AM

i really like it........ does it have a manual or auto/
stutgarrt
stutgarrt | New User
Posts: 24 | Joined 07/08/08
Posted: 08/29/08 07:59 AM

whats the gas mileage like?
stutgarrt
stutgarrt | New User
Posts: 24 | Joined 07/08/08
Posted: 08/29/08 07:57 AM

good job this ride is definately up scale! dont forget rock sliders which i think are most nessesary for fullsize rigs. nice work.
Ramcharger1979
Ramcharger1979 | New User
Posts: 16 | Joined 07/27/08
Posted: 08/20/08 05:32 PM

Thanks. I'm always thinking of new things to do to it. i do have some welding skills so I would like to build some stuff for it.
4wdtech
4wdtech | Moderator
Posts: 157 | Joined 06/19/06
Posted: 08/07/08 12:08 AM

Very cool. Love the Ramcharger. My cousin has a 1985 2WD Ramcharger in mint condition. I've wanted to do a 4WD convo or maybe just yoke it out in 2WD and go preunner style. but man, i'm such a 4WD guy that I don't think I could leave it alone. anyway, nice rig. love them ramchargers.

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