83 Rampage TII (w/SC ground effects) project

[Steve in VA]

I enjoy reading the build threads, so I thought I'd start mine:

Here's some interior shots after converting it from red/black into SEM gray:
84 up dash, new carpet, reupholstered arm rest, white gauge overlays


Then a few more after I pulled the rear axle. All grungy:


Then stripped:


Primed:


Painted:


Wire wheeled underneath/stripped:


Rustoleum Spray on bed liner, (4 cans):


Other paint pics can be seen in my profile.

[jaysshelby]

looking good Steve.

[2.216VTurbo]

Crickey that's nice work! Amazing how some wire wheeling/prepping/painting soaks up two whole days isn't it? Looks like you've done your homework and ordered up PB leaf bushings too I was looking at the interior pics wondering why it looks so spacious, then I realized you pulled the doors of Not messing around on this project eh? Looking forward to seeing it at SDAC...

[Abkshelby]

It's looking great Steve!
Love how nice that interior ended up looking.
Keep up the great work and keep th epics coming!

[Steve in VA]

I have the new tank, walbro, filler neck and gas door to put in next, then its finally onto the engine bay!!!



The SC rack was rebuilt from a guy up in Baltimore. Polybushings in the K-frame, Omnipotent brace welded on the k-frame for the A555.

[2.216VTurbo]

Really really close to the color I picked out for my Rampage a few years back. I first saw it on the 'new' Thundrebirds and fell in love with it. It's slightly darker than the Dodge truck gray. Of course it's been primer black for two years now ... Loving your project and living vicariously thru you

[30 PSI SHADOW]

Sweet!!!

[Steve in VA]

I believe I posted in Mike's Rampage thread about my paint color, but I'll post it here again. It's 2010 Dodge Viper paint code PDR. I saw it on a 2010 Ford truck and crossed the color as close as I could with Mopar.

Alan
This wouldn't be your Rampage would it? I saw this posted in a thread and tucked away the pic.

[2.216VTurbo]

^JohnL's Masi powered Page built by Dave Grove (RIP) of Grove auto.

[Steve in VA]

Some more progress made over the last few weeks. Many thanks to this sight, Rich B and boostedmopar for the help and knowledge.

Strut and Knuckle Parts:
New 2nd gen neon struts, springs, top hat
93 IROC Front knuckles, calipers and rotors
Neon to IROC spacers from Rich B
Hawk Pads from Rich B


Modifications done:
Knocked out the 3rd top hat bolt on the Neon strut
Slotted top strut perch on the Rampage inwards 1/8" each side


Slotted bottom strut hole to knuckle on the Neon strut
Welded tab for bottom camber bolt to touch
Welded more egg shape on bottom camber bolt


Knotched L-body new brake line brass part so it fits on the IROC caliper


Result = Some Bad As!@#$ brakes!!!!!

[Vigo]

I love it. Keep it coming.

[ScottD]

Lookie good!

You have any pics of the spacer before you installed it?

[AbiuX]

Looks awsome.... let the pictures flow...

[knownenemy]

Some more progress made over the last few weeks. Many thanks to this sight, Rich B and boostedmopar for the help and knowledge.

Strut and Knuckle Parts:
New 2nd gen neon struts, springs, top hat
93 IROC Front knuckles, calipers and rotors
Neon to IROC spacers from Rich B
Hawk Pads from Rich B


Modifications done:
Knocked out the 3rd top hat bolt on the Neon strut
Slotted top strut perch on the Rampage inwards 1/8" each side


Slotted bottom strut hole to knuckle on the Neon strut
Welded tab for bottom camber bolt to touch
Welded more egg shape on bottom camber bolt


Knotched L-body new brake line brass part so it fits on the IROC caliper


Result = Some Bad As!@#$ brakes!!!!!

Really great work. AND, an incredible project.
GREAT work Steve!

Thanks for the tips on the front suspension/brakes set-up.
Now let's hope I can use that information along with the Ground Control coilover conversion kit.
I'll keep you posted.

[Badger]

pumpers always look good on a 'page! So do the fiero wheels (as in John's and mine) excellent job so far. Keep it up!!