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Re: lookin at a dodge
Big_Jim #156793 October 17th 2007 8:01 pm
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Does it crank? If so hold the kry to the start position...if it runs there and shuts off with the key in the run position...Ballast Resistor!!!!...nice deal, anyhow...good luck!


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Re: lookin at a dodge
on the road #156805 October 17th 2007 8:24 pm
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Pictures?


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Re: lookin at a dodge
Reed #156807 October 17th 2007 8:30 pm
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Could also be the fusible link.

Re: lookin at a dodge
Meanmachine #156852 October 18th 2007 12:50 am
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We will find out saturday morning...

Re: lookin at a dodge
Big_Jim #157167 October 19th 2007 1:12 pm
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Good luck Jim!

'78 was the "bastard" year for Dodge vans. Had the nose of a 77-back, but had more in common mechanically and physically to a 79-up Dodge.


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Re: lookin at a dodge
NateB #157175 October 19th 2007 1:46 pm
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I once owned a 78 Dodge van. Lots and LOTS of one year ony stuff. Ignition switch was a one year only, A/C-heater controls is a one year only, lots of dash parts are one year only. My van had been badly hacked up by previous owners. I eventually abandoned the project due to the difficulty of sourcing parts. If I were to get a 78 van the first thing I would do is swap the wiring and dash guts out for a 78-up model. it would all bolt right in and save you lots of time and frustration.


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Re: lookin at a dodge
Reed #157327 October 20th 2007 12:54 pm
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Well seems I was totally mistaken about the year of my van. The guy owns 2 and gave me the wrong title today when I picked the van up. its not a 1978 its a 1983. After I got the right title and checked the vin on line. I feel like a dumb azz. Its a 1983 Dodge prospecter, 318 2 barrel (for now)v8 B250 made in Canada...thats offical CarFax info. It has a monster tow bar, good tires,body is mostly straight, needs clean up and little mechanical work.not rusty and all glass is good. As I said I am naming it Fools Gold. I took pics today and will have them in forum today sometimes. Yall forgive my recent babbling about this van...I must be getting old, although some of the comments I got, I'm glad its not a 1978, lol...BigJim

Re: lookin at a dodge
Big_Jim #157336 October 20th 2007 1:58 pm
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Well Big Jim, whatever it is Make It Yours!!! I'm sure it will be awesome!!! Enjoy and have a GREAT DAY!!!


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