Brunet-Hemi Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I've decided to build a daily driver giving me a bit more freedom with the Ram to build bigger and take my time with it to do things right instead of rushing fixes so I can drive it to work just to have the fix fail. I have the build plan in my head and I'll keep it a surprise on here for now (some of you already know what it is) Step one is complete. aquire an ax15 2wd transmission. now all I need is a 2wd truck ( but what truck ) and an engine ( but what engine ) Tried posting this the other day but it didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 26 minutes ago, Brunet-Hemi said: Tried posting this the other day but it didn't work. What didn't work? Can you PM me details? I will look into it. Interesting build teaser ... why 2wd vs 4wd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 If I make it 4wd I'll be tempted to wheel it defeating the purpose of a daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 There are lots of daily drivers that never see the woods.. Sometimes also known a 'mall crawlers', ' trailer queens', and the like. At one time there were lots of lifted trucks with no front drive shafts. Because they were lifted too high too quickly without figuring out the front driveshaft angle was too 'steep'! lol Don't see that as much anymore, but some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Yes but if I have a 4x4 daily driver it will see the woods. just like the Ram does. lol This second truck will be to make sure I always have at least 1 truck running to get me around. plus it's going to be crazy good on fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 My only hesitation would be Nova Scotia winters ... 2wd truck would be hateful. I leave my truck in 2wd until there is snow on the ground and then put it in "auto" or 4wd if it's that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Grew up in northern Ontario driving pickups with all seasons never used 4wd on the road. got WAY more snow there than here. a good set of winters and I won't have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 5 hours ago, autumnwalker said: My only hesitation would be Nova Scotia winters ... 2wd truck would be hateful. I leave my truck in 2wd until there is snow on the ground and then put it in "auto" or 4wd if it's that bad. That can also be part of the fun driving in the winter! I don't put my X into 4WD until I can make no additional forward progress; I love driving in the winter in 2WD as is keeps the hand-wheel reflexes sharp. It's all about the tires and the right foot. When I had my MT's; I couldn't get up the hill without 4WD; with the Duratracs, I rarely use it. My neighbor has a 2WD Ranger and I've only had to tow him once in the past 8 years I've lived here...he runs studded winter tires though. Regardless of the "fun", if you can't stop; something has to change. That's the reason I ditched the MT's...it was f'n scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Agreed with the above. My car is always in AWD. I like my AWD and 4WD vehicles, and I use snow tires. When I want to get through a small snow bank, I can. I don't get stuck on the hills of downtown Halifax. IT GIVES THE BEST CHANCE AT STOPPING AND STEERING when I need to in a hurry. But, most folks get along just fine with 2WD, and even all-season tires (shudder). I grew up on RWD vehicles, with snow tires on the back, an automatic transmission, and summer tires on the front. No fancy Traction Control, ABS or Electronic Stability Control. You touch the brakes on an icy surface, the front wheels lock and don't steer, and the rear wheels keep pushing you forward. You slip the transmission into neutral, take your foot of the brake, let it roll, steer, and pray! You adjust your driving to the conditions, MOSTLY MEANING you slow down! lol Don't try to go up a steep hill from a dead stop! Put your right side wheels on the shoulder that has a rougher surface and more traction. etc etc. Whatever you choose, drive safe! Take your time, it usually isn't worth the grief of getting in an accident for the sake of 1-2 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I said I had 'no summer tires on the front'. I removed the word 'no'. They were definitely summer tires, and bias play of course, no radials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 38 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: I said I had 'no summer tires on the front'. I removed the word 'no'. They were definitely summer tires, and bias play of course, no radials! Can't imagine how that Model T handled Eugene! Sorry, you left that out there and I had to say it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 @Brunet-Hemi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 $4000 and it would need nothing! However not as efficient as a diesel...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 fook efficiency ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/barrie/89-dodge-dakota-convertible/1214862487?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Might as well go with a droptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 that's a big chunk of change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 hour ago, jay said: @Brunet-Hemi It would drive poorly on the street in the snow! 'Racing' cam, heavy front end, wide rear tires, hard on fuel! Cheaper to drive a new Ram! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted November 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 That is pretty cool. I'd get that as like a 3rd truck after this one lol. Also I picked up the donor car that I'll be getting the engine from. will post pics tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted November 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Got this off Mike MacGrath. I've been told it ran before it was stripped. there's no Kframe or anything that bolts to it, no trans, but there is an engine with a computer and harness, intercooler and all those fun turbo bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawritch Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Please view this ad: Woods truck trade for dirt bike,http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/annapolis-valley/woods-truck-trade-for-dirt-bike/1218152385?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttonsVIP&utm_content=app_android Download the application from the Google Play Store.http://goo.gl/Hs9Yg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Saw it I'm hoping for a different one but if that falls through I was gunna give him a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted November 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Going to look at a truck tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Just got back from looking at a truck. it was in a bit rougher shape than I expected, but got it for less than I was expecting too. It wasnt highway driveable so I'm going to pick it up tomorrow with a tow dolly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 I have not used this one in awhile, but ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 They are coming I have to have the truck first jeez! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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