4 weeks ago

Last updated 3 weeks ago

Trim: Royal S.E.
Engine: 5.9L 360 cubic in V8, all stock with original carb
Transmission: 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic
Wheels: 15″ multi-spoke alloy wheels
Tires: Cooper Discovery A/T3 XLT RWL, 32 x 11.5 x R15LT C
Titled and smogged in California
No rust.

Standard equipment on vehicle: 
4×4 all-wheel drive, Two-tone paint, Low-mount side mirrors, Mud flaps, Hitch receiver, Roof vents, Electric trailer brake controller, Power steering, Front bucket seats, Center console, Woodgrain trim, Tilt steering wheel, Power locks, Power windows, Air conditioning, Heater, AM/FM stereo


What do you know about the history of the truck from new?
As far as I know, this was a one-owner older gentleman's vehicle which fell into disrepair with use and time. I purchased it in as-is condition and have spent several years restoring, cleaning, fixing worn parts, and updating it for safe use with the intention that it would be my goddaughter’s first vehicle.

Services performed since I've owned her:
(All repairs below are done by me if I did not list the shop who performed them)
~Sept 2023: New windshield at Fletcher's Auto glass classic shop
~Oct 2023: Chris' Custom Sleepers Auto Shop: 4x4 diagnostics and vacuum line repair, front brake pads replaced with Raybestos Brakes Element3 Disc pads, Replaced outer tie rods with MOOG Chassis products tie rod ends, replaced drag link with MOOG Chassis products steering drag link, replaced upper and lower ball joints with MOOG Chassis Products, removed differential cover, cleaned/resealed and refilled to spec with 80W-90, topped up front differential with 80W-90, replaced steering gear box with NAPA premium steering gear box, replaced windshield wiper linkage bushing, replaced headlight dimmer switch with Echlin Ignition switch, mount and balance 4 new tires (Cooper 32x11.5R15LT C Discoverer A/T3 XLT RWL.
~December 2023: replaced side door hinge pins, replaced rear door lifters, added seat covers and drivers side seat pad March 2024: replaced windshield wiper fluid reservoir, replaced passenger door interior handle, Oil change, tuneup
~July 2024: replaced all missing trim pieces with stock trim
~Jan 2025: Chris' Custom Sleepers Auto Shop: Water pump replaced with Napa Tru-Flow Engine water pump. Thermostat and gasket replaced with Murray Temperature Control Plus thermostat. Antifreeze flush/replace with napa antifreeze.Murray Climate Control Water Outlet added. Napa radiator cap added. All belts removed and replaced with Napa accessory drive belt, and MasterPro belt, High capacity V belt. Fuel tank dropped and smoke test performed for evap leak. Leak located, and line replaced. Fuel filler hose replaced.
~Feb 2025: passed California smog inspection
~June 2025: Fletcher's Auto Glass: both front window seals replaced, window switch updated
~August 2025: Replaced tail lights, signal lights, headlights and trim, updated to LED, detailed interior including replacing dash bulbs
~September 2025: replaced windshield wiper motor

What accessories are included in the sale?
Spare Parts, Repair manual

Current issues/opportunities for improvement:

~Exterior: clear coat on paint is peeling. Paint underneath is in really good condition, but it needs new clear coat (or to strip it and do a patina). There are a couple dents on the passenger side, which I've been told would be easy to pull. I do not have the skills to do so, so I have not attempted it. It is missing the Ram head on the hood.
~Interior: the drivers side seat needs to be reupholstered. I have added a seat pad and seat covers to it so it is useable, but would need a full reupholster. The passenger seat is in fair condition with a couple tears, and it has a seat cover over it. The rear seat is in good condition. The carpets have been detailed, but are not perfect. There are some stains and rips I could not get out of the front carpets. There are floor mats over them to protect them. The headliner came to me with some burn marks and I have not done anything to address it. (I looked this up and new ones range from $80 for materials to $350 for full kits). The interior door panels have some wear/age/broken/torn sections. They are serviceable, but could use replacing if you'd like them to be perfect. The speakers are blown, and the stereo doesn't work. I was trying to keep my goddaughter paying attention to the road rather than her music, so I haven't touched them yet. It was smoked in by the previous owner (as evidenced by the cigarette butts I cleaned out of it) but I am very sensitive to smoke and I am not able to smell anything in the upholstery or carpet. Both have been shampooed thoroughly.
~Engine compartment: The engine runs beautifully, idles perfectly when warm, and has a ton of power. You do need to pump the gas to start in cold weather, but once warm she has never once stalled on me. The carburetor is original, and has been cleaned and adjusted recently, but I've been told some of the newer replacement ones do not have as much of an issue with cold starts, in case you'd like to upgrade that. The A/C pump is not hooked up to a belt. I have not investigated if it works or not.
~Running gear: the rear brakes have about 30% left on the drums.The U joints have some minor play. The tires are new, but I think it could use an alignment service, as I have not done that yet. Tires have under 2000 mi on them.

Anything else you should know?
I purchased this Ramcharger for my goddaughter and put a ton of love, time, effort, and money into making sure she would have a safe, reliable, and fun first car. She has decided she wants something else, and though this is a really fun car to drive, I simply don't need another 4x4. I would love to see her go to a real Ramcharger/Dodge enthusiast who will enjoy her the way I had hoped my goddaughter would!

This car is clean, super fun to drive, has tons of power, and gets looks everywhere she goes! She is completely stock, and I've done pretty much all the repairs for you. She’ll pass anything but a gas station, tons of power, and the engine just makes me happy to listen to!

She's ready for a true Ramcharger lover to have fun upgrading her or just enjoy her as she is!
I have invested over $15k into fixing her up and making her safe and reliable. I would love to make some of that back, but I am open to reasonable offers!