'62 Ramp revamp
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'62 Ramp revamp
I purchased this Rampside last October in Ramona, CA.
Since then I've had the transmission swapped from a early '61 FC (4.26 first gear) and rebuilt.
Also I've had the differential swapped and rebuilt with 3.27 gears.
Mike Moreno of the IECC rebuilt the engine with +60 forged pistons and rods and reground 0T-10 camshaft.
Brake cylinders, drums, and shoes have been redone along with fresh brake fluid.
It pulls nicely through all the gears and stops good.
A few weeks ago I bartered some bodywork with Kapp's Kustoms in Corona.
So far everything is going smooth, except for the ramp door... mucho bondo!
Since then I've had the transmission swapped from a early '61 FC (4.26 first gear) and rebuilt.
Also I've had the differential swapped and rebuilt with 3.27 gears.
Mike Moreno of the IECC rebuilt the engine with +60 forged pistons and rods and reground 0T-10 camshaft.
Brake cylinders, drums, and shoes have been redone along with fresh brake fluid.
It pulls nicely through all the gears and stops good.
A few weeks ago I bartered some bodywork with Kapp's Kustoms in Corona.
So far everything is going smooth, except for the ramp door... mucho bondo!
Re: '62 Ramp revamp
It's great that you are restoring a classic.
That ramp must have been extra heavy with all that filler.
That ramp must have been extra heavy with all that filler.
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- atwistedgrip
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Re: '62 Ramp revamp
Upgraded to new shocks, front and rear.
Old shocks were a PIA to get off... had to cut them off.
I used Gabriel "Guardian" shocks meant for a 1970-1980 Dodge D-150 that I picked up from Autozone for about $18/ea.
They seemed pretty affordable for a gas shock and come with a lifetime warranty.
The shocks had to be slightly modified to fit the lower mounts but work great!
I will be probably be adding these these shocks to all my other FCs... I think they will work on EMs too.
Old shocks were a PIA to get off... had to cut them off.
I used Gabriel "Guardian" shocks meant for a 1970-1980 Dodge D-150 that I picked up from Autozone for about $18/ea.
They seemed pretty affordable for a gas shock and come with a lifetime warranty.
The shocks had to be slightly modified to fit the lower mounts but work great!
I will be probably be adding these these shocks to all my other FCs... I think they will work on EMs too.
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Re: '62 Ramp revamp
I made a pit stop on the way home to check the (slow) progress on my '62 Rampy.
Overall, I think it is coming along nicely...
Overall, I think it is coming along nicely...
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Re: '62 Ramp revamp
I would agree it is coming along nicely. Nice tip on the shocks, by the way..
Jon
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Re: '62 Ramp revamp
Just a little update on the progress...
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Coming along nicely. You must be getting anxious now. Honestly I was wondering how it was going, thanks for the update.
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Auto body guy emailed me some pics of the progress. He's stalled on my project for a bit because of money making opportunities for him (I bartered work with him)... Hey, I totally understand. We all got bills to pay and mouths to feed, Right?
Anyways, he's hoping to have his part of the trade finally completed next week...
Anyways, he's hoping to have his part of the trade finally completed next week...
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Re: '62 Ramp revamp
I have to admit you have me checking Craigslist for rampy's.
Jon
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Ok, after 4 months I finally got my Rampy back from the auto body guy I traded work with. It took what seemed forever, but I know there was a lot of work to be done and I'm glad he took his time to do a quality job. Still much more work to do though... like hopefully paint. For now, I'm going to drive it for a little while.
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Re: '62 Ramp revamp
Looks awesome. I think my next project will be a rampy... too much going on right now tho :(
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Re: '62 Ramp revamp
Looks good! Rampies and GreenBriars are really starting to grow on me.
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WOW that car is great, Like those models !!!! nice work keep on going
greetings Ralf
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Hey that's sweet Gary.....I especially love that steering wheel. Nice to see progress being made. *cheers*
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Re: '62 Ramp revamp
What can I say....love it, love it, love it.
Jon
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