The base engine was the slant six, now with 95 horsepower at 3,600 rpm; the 318 had 140 horsepower at the same revs, and a 360 four-barrel was sold with 180 hp, again at 3,600 rpm. New engine covers, four inches shorter, helped as well. New rear brake shoes, brake hardware, and wheel cylinders. Overall, this vehicle's exterior is clean. This vehicle has no known defects. I hate rubber mats they hold moisture and rust floors so i trashed that and put new carpet in as well. Since i took ownership of this truck it has never seen rain or snow.
Put new alternator and new serpentine belt on as well. Dodge also launched its Street Van, designed to look and be customized. Replaced corroded battery terminal ends and new battery. I am willing to ship. Throughout their life, the B-vans had rear leaf springs and shock absorbers, with an independent coil front suspension.
I added a new aftermarket grille,Truck had no bed when i bought it so i added a nice one. The main consideration for me is gas economy and I doubt I'll ever see a Chevy or Ford equipped to outperform an old B with an overdrive four on the floor. Dodge Ram Conversion Vans -- built by factory-approved conversion specialists -- are the only line of full-size vans available in three lengths 187. Had no issues just to make sure was healthy. The truck runs and drives very well.
Dodge bragged about double-sealed front doors with laser-welded inner panels and door beams for side impact protection. Thanks to the noise reduction and ride improvement of 1976 and the 1977-78 refreshes, the B-vans were now much more civilized, and quickly became the institutional van of choice. The mileage represented on this vehicle is accurate. Products and prices subject to change without notice. This vehicle has a smooth shifting transmission. The smaller cover, used on the slant six, 318, and 360, was also two inches narrower on the passenger side.
Dodge noted a wishbone-type independent front suspension. The vans also switched to a self-adjusting hydraulic clutch with manual transmissions. This wide choice allows customers to tailor their van to specific needs and requirements. The 1974 Maxivans 127 inch wheelbase only saw the first sliding door; and Dodge replaced the grille. As late as 2000, Dodge wrote: Conversion vans, available from Dodge dealers, offer a broad selection of entertainment and comfort features important to a family's travel and recreational needs. There are certain driveway angles that pose problems for attempting to safely enter traffic.
The engine on this vehicle is running properly. The original design in 1989 to 1993 started with a 5. It is in exceptional shape inside and out as well as under the bottom. As a side note you can denote the 5. Bigger windows were fitted, thanks to a lower beltline; the 127 inch wheelbase vans saw their doors move forward. It shared numerous components with Dodge trucks, but never used a true frame.
The mileage represented on this vehicle is accurate. Reviews: Tannon Weber I've driven three B-series vans at work for extended periods of time: a 1984 Dodge Royal 350 extended length with all of the seats taken out for cargo, a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Cargo Van, and a 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Passenger Van of extended length with the seats removed for cargo. The standard cargo van had many window combinations, but only one standard seat; all seats were covered in vinyl, with front bucket seats optional. Engineers cut wind resistance to make them quieter and increase highway mileage, and dropped the old plate-glass, split windshield. Three-point seat belts were also added to outboard positions of the rear seat. Nicer trim and seats, including a color-keyed formed-steel seat riser, and two-tone paint added to the package.
Having occasionally used B-series vans for parts in junkyards, I will acknowledge that it's sometimes a bit tough to get some things out. Maxiwagon and Maxivan continued Chrysler's exclusive 15-passenger capacity for wagons and the longest interior cargo length for vans. . Only a couple dents and one noticeable scratch that is pictured. I have a 97 dodge that is my daily that is used to haul stuff. Paul Holm wrote that the original ads for Mini Ram Van portrayed it as a window van, a little lower than normal vans, with stock chrome bumpers; and emphasized the passenger van. The popular single rear door became standard, with the dual rear door optional, rather than the other way around.