Dodge car hauler

[NC Engine Builder]

Just picked up this sweet, time capsule 72 Dodge that was built in 1972 to be a race car hauler. Hauled various flavors of racecars from NHRA, to Busch grand national and nascar north series until the mid 80s? Not sure my plans, but I HAD to have it!

 

[toolmanmike]

Just picked up this sweet, time capsule 72 Dodge that was built in 1972 to be a race car hauler. Hauled various flavors of racecars from NHRA, to Busch grand national and nascar north series until the mid 80s? Not sure my plans, but I HAD to have it!

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Love it. Nostalgia Super Stocker would be perfect there.

 

[NC Engine Builder]

D300, crew cab, 440, at,ps,pb, still has circa 1972 Stewart Warner gauges, sun tac and CB radio. 75,000 miles

 

[TT5.9mag]

Holy **** that is rad. Nice purchase. I tried to flag an old timer down that was rockin an early dodge ramp truck down the freeway. He just kept smiling and waving. I was about to throw money out the window at him.

 

[junkyardhero]

 

[toolmanmike]

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[fishmens67]

Just picked up this sweet, time capsule 72 Dodge that was built in 1972 to be a race car hauler. Hauled various flavors of racecars from NHRA, to Busch grand national and nascar north series until the mid 80s? Not sure my plans, but I HAD to have it!

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Holy **** that is rad. Nice purchase. I tried to flag an old timer down that was rockin an early dodge ramp truck down the freeway. He just kept smiling and waving. I was about to throw money out the window at him.
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It would be so cool hauling a classic Mopar to the track with either one of those, restored with a nice stroker.

 

[JDMopar]

That's cool Sean! Did you find it local?

 

[RustyRatRod]

Man that's really cool. Any idea on who it was originally built for or who all has used it?

 

[72bluNblu]

Oh that's cool!

That rear overhang has gotta be a pain in the *** though! Watch that rear end swing when you go around corners. Be like driving a straight stick ladder truck.

 

[famous bob]

Holy **** that is rad. Nice purchase. I tried to flag an old timer down that was rockin an early dodge ramp truck down the freeway. He just kept smiling and waving. I was about to throw money out the window at him.
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LOL

 

[NC Engine Builder]

That's cool Sean! Did you find it local?

Yes, it was in mooresville

 

[NC Engine Builder]

Man that's really cool. Any idea on who it was originally built for or who all has used it?

Yes, the cab and chassis was bought new by Richie Sullivan in 1972. He was a race car builder, and he built the hauler body. It was used by him till the early 80s and then sold to Mike Williams who raced NHRA pro stock in the early 80s, and then Busch grand national and nascar north series.

 

[496 polara]

Damn nice find! I am envious!

 

[JDMopar]

Yes, it was in mooresville

An old race car hauler hidden away in Mooresville? Whoulda thunk it?!?! LOL Glad you got it.

 

[toolmanmike]

D300, crew cab, 440, at,ps,pb, still has circa 1972 Stewart Warner gauges, sun tac and CB radio. 75,000 miles

Just broke in

 

[volaredon]

How many times around? 275000?375000? More?

 

[YY1]

Sa-weet!

 

[71GSSDemon]

Just picked up this sweet, time capsule 72 Dodge that was built in 1972 to be a race car hauler. Hauled various flavors of racecars from NHRA, to Busch grand national and nascar north series until the mid 80s? Not sure my plans, but I HAD to have it!

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Nice find Sean! That would be very cool to have

 

[Texas Red]

Ditto on what Demon said. One cool find

 

[NC Engine Builder]

How many times around? 275000?375000? More?

I believe the milage to be correct at 75000, the brake pedal pad looks mint, as does the rest of the interior.

 

[RedFish]

If you wish to have any replacement bushing last another 50 years you'll need to service the wiper pivots. The first time I replaced the bushings in a 73 they failed again after about 3 years. I learned. After complete service I had smoother quieter wipers that never failed again. It's not a chore we want to do twice. The drivers side pivot is behind the inst panel. If you're going to pull it, ask for tips. Good luck

 

[NC Engine Builder]

If you wish to have any replacement bushing last another 50 years you'll need to service the wiper pivots. The first time I replaced the bushings in a 73 they failed again after about 3 years. I learned. After complete service I had smoother quieter wipers that never failed again. It's not a chore we want to do twice. The drivers side pivot is behind the inst panel. If you're going to pull it, ask for tips. Good luck

I've done those wiper bushings in trucks numerous times over the years. Not fun

 

[jimjimjimmy]

If you wish to have any replacement bushing last another 50 years you'll need to service the wiper pivots. The first time I replaced the bushings in a 73 they failed again after about 3 years. I learned. After complete service I had smoother quieter wipers that never failed again. It's not a chore we want to do twice. The drivers side pivot is behind the inst panel. If you're going to pull it, ask for tips. Good luck

What is the service procedure that you recommened . Thanks .

 

[barbee6043]

When so very cool is just right!
IF I had the $$ for the gas it consumed even in the prices of those days!