Unveiling the Secrets of a 1986 Dodge Ram | Junkyard Square Body with a 4 Speed

I had known that there was a fairly complete 4 speed set up in a Dodge truck down at Speedway Salvage in St. Louis. One day I stopped by to confirm that it was still there and indeed it was.
So I off I went with my truck and toolbox in hand to at least pull the pedals and brackets to either sell or for a possible "someday" Dodge Truck 4 speed swap.

[@shanew.williams]

I have an original 1983 Dodge D150 short bed, fleet side, Metallic Bronze color, factory 4 speed (overdrive) 318 with cold air, ps, pb & it drives like a dream. I bought from the original owner 18 yrs. ago, put 100,000 miles on & now it rests in "semi permanent" storage.

[@Chuck_House_of_Mopar]

Very cool truck and a keeper for sure.

[@BryanPAllen]

Nice find! I have another yard I need to hit Chuck. Love your idea on picking up the manual trans pieces. I’m planning to convert my 68 Coronet to 4 speed and have most of what I need.
Eventually I’d like a manual trans square body myself. Don’t have a 1st gen yet but I’ll be on the lookout for a setup too, but if a nice automatic example comes along i’d have all the pieces to convert. I have big block motor mounts and a 833 transmission. Might still have a BB oil pan left too.
I’ve always wanted an early 70s Ramcharger, but would be happy with a nice regular 1st gen of any year.

[@Chuck_House_of_Mopar]

It's always a good idea, it seems to me, to pick up this stuff when you see it. I just grabbed another set of cab lights, for what reason I have no idea. They just are never in the yards.
Good luck.

[@moparedtn]

Good pickin' there Chuck. Dan Brewer at Brewer's Performance will have all the little bits of hardware, etc.
that you wind up needing to complete the clutch/shifter on that rig. I've done a bunch with them over the years.
(I desperately need to do something with Fred's brakes as well, so I'll be watching on that swap too).
Be safe,
- Ed on the Ridge

[@Chuck_House_of_Mopar]

Sure thing Ed. My buddies actually have the shift rods, levers and the shift handle for this setup. I just need to get them some time. Also I believe that I have the shifter for it as well.

[@HughJanus-xh9dz]

I unsubscribed to DDG. Couldn't take the coffee slurping. Very knowledgeable guy though. Love watching yours. Keep them coming.

[@Chuck_House_of_Mopar]

Thanks Hugh, I'll do my best.

[@kevinharms7578]

Nothing wrong with having extra 4 spd parts, just the flywheel, and bell alone was worh what you paid, and a trans core.

[@Chuck_House_of_Mopar]

That's kind of the way that I see it Kevin. Of course I still have to find somewhere to store this stuff.

[@kurtpoblenz2741]

If that’s a 360 magnum in that truck , it might be worth grabbing the manifolds….??

[@Chuck_House_of_Mopar]

It's a 318 Kurt, and now it has been crushed.