The Dodge Ramcharger Is How SUVs Used to Be

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Doug DeMuro

Doug DeMuro

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Dodge Ramcharger review! The Dodge Ramcharger is an old-school SUV, and it shows us how SUVs used to be. Today I'm reviewing the Ramcharger, and I'm going to take you on a full tour and show you all the quirks and features of the Ramcharger. I'm also going to drive the Ramcharger and show you what it's like behind the wheel.
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@ShoelessJP
@ShoelessJP Жыл бұрын
The person who preserved this truck deserves so much credit. Absolutely amazing condition considering the age.
@carrickdubya4765
@carrickdubya4765 Жыл бұрын
@Jajajaja Jajajaja If it's only getting 4mpg, the Earth society has little to worry about
@crazybear5475
@crazybear5475 Жыл бұрын
@@carrickdubya4765 did you watch the video or look at the window sticker? where do you get only 4 MPG?
@brosef4154
@brosef4154 Жыл бұрын
Yes... now let's crush him with the Doug score.
@bobhill3941
@bobhill3941 Жыл бұрын
I agree completely, no surprise it won Radwood!
@notagooglesimp8722
@notagooglesimp8722 Жыл бұрын
He had a gun, it never got carjacked and chopped lol
@headers12
@headers12 Жыл бұрын
Let’s take some time to appreciate the owner who detailed the car before this video. They even did the vacuum lines on the door and seats.
@brianiswrong
@brianiswrong Жыл бұрын
I noticed that aswell👍
@TheMELTDOWN911
@TheMELTDOWN911 Жыл бұрын
yes, I noticed, it was extremely well detailed
@hiljicardrawings3467
@hiljicardrawings3467 Жыл бұрын
even on the spare tire lol
@DUNEATV
@DUNEATV Жыл бұрын
Then Doug put a big black spot on the carpet with his shoe! Lol
@Liniik
@Liniik Жыл бұрын
I'd suspect that it was either Larry from Ammo NYC or someone who watches him or someone from hwom Larry got the idea of "striping" the carpet as a final touch :D Or it's completely unrelated and it's nonsense, I don't know
@danieldeleon170
@danieldeleon170 Жыл бұрын
My dad got one of these when I was a teenager and it was a DREAM vehicle back then. I grew up in Mexico, so when my mom pulled up to pick up my sisters and I, literally the whole school ran to see it cause it was brand new and beautiful. I'll never forget how amazing it was to have one of those. Ours was red just like this one. Thanks for the memories Doug!
@brianbirc
@brianbirc Жыл бұрын
A dream In Mexico? Like Baja? I lived there for a summer at K38 at the the edge of the cliff overlooking the Right into tge cove of lobster, fish & dolfins! I onlyhad a Toy then got a better toy with a moter now I have the Dream A Long Wheel travel TTB ind front suspention 4 whheel drive prerunner on Kings FAst & smooth in cntrol . aIR tIME? NOT A PROBLEM LANDS SOFT BEFORE THE LIMITS. dRIVETRAIN FULLY BUILT FOR HIGH TORQU POWER TRANS TRANS CASE GEArs with lockers and TTB GUSSETED & PLATED WITH TALL SH0CK TOWER AND CUSTOM S it rips 70 mph OVER 3FOOT + WHOOPS ! yOU WOULD NOT SPILL A GLASS OF WATER AT ALL. lIKE A rAPTOR ? nAH WAY MOREPOSISION SENSITIVE SSUSPENTION TRAVEL FRONT AND REAR WITH INTB&B ENGINE ETC...
@moomaniac2932
@moomaniac2932 9 ай бұрын
​@@brianbircdude wtf are you talking about are you okay
@strunkbunch1
@strunkbunch1 Жыл бұрын
My uncle had a 1978 model with a manual transmission. I was 12 or 13 and I would get to drive it the two miles from his farm to the main road all the time. I loved it.
@ianmangham4570
@ianmangham4570 Жыл бұрын
Wow,imagine having all that land and this truck 🤟💯🙏🤠
@justinsmith1831
@justinsmith1831 Жыл бұрын
My Mom's friend at the time had a 1989 Ram Charger with the 5.9 it was Silver with Black trim it wasn't the cleanest truck but it wasn't bad either for the year. He was such a good person he owned a camp and let me drive it all over the place lol. Between the ages of 10 and 14 I will never ever forget him or his truck I wish I got to have his truck before he passed. He was like an uncle to me and that truck would be parked in my garage and fully restored and kept until I pass it down to someone else.
@AManWith_NoName
@AManWith_NoName Жыл бұрын
125,000 and still looks like it just rolled off the factory line, utterly incredible!
@rcmedia9516
@rcmedia9516 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@hamburgerhamburgerv2
@hamburgerhamburgerv2 10 ай бұрын
they’re built to be.
@eduardo0796
@eduardo0796 10 ай бұрын
125k is nothing for a 30 year old vehicle.
@felicianoabe
@felicianoabe 6 ай бұрын
You can do wonders if you can afford preventative maintenance and detailings every week or month hehe
@SALESPRODUCTIONS
@SALESPRODUCTIONS Жыл бұрын
I liked when he said "this is probably the best condition RamCharger on the planet" - because he highly likely 100% correct. I mean - when they showed the engine I was astounded. It looked showroom new with no miles. And the high gear ratio ultra fast power windows were cool as well.
@mexicanspec
@mexicanspec Жыл бұрын
I don't think it is. I have seen some Mexican Ramchargers that are immaculate. This one would have a lot of competition.
@jaystein1405
@jaystein1405 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, it looks like it came out of a time capsule
@ramcharger9449
@ramcharger9449 Жыл бұрын
Lol you should see my 85
@liamwilson1058
@liamwilson1058 Жыл бұрын
This truck is incredible. I always like the Ramcharger but they were so prone to rusting. I’d love to own this one.
@dondutch4107
@dondutch4107 Жыл бұрын
friend of mine died in minor car accident due to the fact his buddy was turning wrench on the car prior and did not correctly secure the passenger seat. the seat flipped up JUST LIKE THIS 7:09 and gave him a life ending head injury. they were going like 25-30mph and he did have a seat belt on.. that said, a failure of that latch (latch failure is common) will cost someone their life in even minor incidents.
@QBDLettuce
@QBDLettuce Жыл бұрын
I actually kinda like that interior. Simple and yet cozy, with the things you need. The thought of driving it on a rainy day with the heater going and the V8 burbling away, is a nice one.
@hornetbrown
@hornetbrown Жыл бұрын
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young on the radio on the way to grab Chinese from the best spot. God, what a great truck.
@theschof96
@theschof96 Жыл бұрын
For me it's the rims that I really loved. They just look badass and still stylish to this day. Tough looking too. What an absolute relic.
@TitansilverVideos
@TitansilverVideos Жыл бұрын
@@theschof96 those are one of the coolest factory wheels ever
@yodhin79
@yodhin79 Жыл бұрын
That interior feels like home away from home. Today's cars, for the most part, suck.
@shivermetimbers9316
@shivermetimbers9316 Жыл бұрын
I have a 99 two door tahoe that is my baby. I sleep in it often while camping and having a roof vent would be awesome
@thugnasty8400
@thugnasty8400 Жыл бұрын
I'd do anything to be parked in the same area as Doug as he is reviewing this thing just to see him playing with the power windows
@dougmoore6612
@dougmoore6612 Жыл бұрын
I used to live right up the hill from his popular review location. I know exactly where it is because when I would go running with my dog in the morning, one of our most common paths went through this parking lot where you can see the train tracks in the background. I recognize it very well. LOL! Great spot for these. We never saw lots of traffic in and out of here. It’s kind of a spot locals know to go for nice walks and runs. Other than that, there’s nothing spectacular for tourists.
@pissoff234
@pissoff234 Жыл бұрын
While playing with yourself.
@763jtc
@763jtc Жыл бұрын
🤣
@homoerotic85
@homoerotic85 Жыл бұрын
@@pissoff234 You said what I was going to say lol.
@mircomuntener4643
@mircomuntener4643 Жыл бұрын
Weird kink but ok
@DanielRundellpnw833
@DanielRundellpnw833 Жыл бұрын
I'm a Ford guy. I own a 1978 Ford Bronco, but I have got mad respect for this Ramcharger it's awesome
@AlastGhost
@AlastGhost 11 күн бұрын
Что для тебя было бы лучше? Эти две машины хорошие и врят-ли их нужно сравнивать, но я не могу определиться:).
@micksterminator3
@micksterminator3 Жыл бұрын
A few of my aunts and uncles in Mexico owned this car. What a trip, I remember this car so vividly. I'm pretty sure I fell hanging off the side of one while my grandpa was driving us around on a ranch.
@saxdogg69
@saxdogg69 Жыл бұрын
The rear vent window was considered necessary (and hence standard) since without a true rear opening window, the wind buffeting from the front vents or windows on the highway was nauseous. It helped with pressure equalization on the highway when driving with windows down.
@davek12
@davek12 Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for fully correct use of nauseous.
@cw205mi16
@cw205mi16 Жыл бұрын
Came to post exactly this! You wouldn't be able to drive with the front windows down at any speed without something in the back to bleed the pressure.
@shawnkelly7869
@shawnkelly7869 Жыл бұрын
I had an '83 and on the highway, having the vent open for extended periods actually dropped the MPG 🤦. It caused that much extra drag. Like an airbrake on a jet. 🤣
@nicholaswilks580
@nicholaswilks580 Жыл бұрын
@@shawnkelly7869 did you never catch that mythbusters episode where they test if having the windows down impacts fuel economy?
@shawnkelly7869
@shawnkelly7869 Жыл бұрын
@@nicholaswilks580 I did. But that was compared to A/C being on too. I'm telling you from experience. Went from 14 to 12 at least on that trip. Same route from Louisiana to Alabama just opposite direction.
@akeemhill5254
@akeemhill5254 Жыл бұрын
I love it when he does videos on old cars from the 90s, 80s, 70s
@wtfchazpwnt
@wtfchazpwnt Жыл бұрын
Same, especially 80s and 90s!
@randylahey1232
@randylahey1232 Жыл бұрын
Me to these are my favorite I skip most of the new cars he reviews
@akeemhill5254
@akeemhill5254 Жыл бұрын
@@randylahey1232 don't get me wrong the videos on the new and advanced vehicle i.e. luxury cars, exotics, etc... Aren't bad at all they're pretty cool but the videos on cars from the 70s, 80s, 90s are the best because it's badass seeing a classic car still driving around in perfect condition and learning all the "quirks and features" are very informative.
@lldjslim
@lldjslim Жыл бұрын
Chevy k-5 blazer Ford bronco
@jdiluigi
@jdiluigi Жыл бұрын
Ditto, especially showroom quality rare manufacturer collaborations
@jmackinjersey1
@jmackinjersey1 Жыл бұрын
The 4x4 selector lever was Not just Randomly positioned on the tranny tunnel. It was in that position because of two reasons. One being that the Transfer case was right under it, and the other being that if this truck was equipped with a manual tranny, the gear shift lever would have been just to the left of it. It was set up perfectly where it was. It wasn't too far out of the way to reach it, and you didn't have to push it back and forth all of the time, just put it in the necessary gear setting and drive. Then when you got to a place where you needed to change the transfer case gear, you'd stop the truck, reach over and select the new gear and drive off.
@jessdees9697
@jessdees9697 Жыл бұрын
My father has an old ram charger and I have a first gen 4runner, neither one is in great condition but we get all the looks and questions from people on the street. It is a select community but we love it. Great video! You should do a first gen 4runner review.
@alfonsohernandezo.2816
@alfonsohernandezo.2816 Жыл бұрын
Doug, with no rear windows that could roll down, the ROOF VENT did help the air flow and reach the rear seats. I know, spent many childhood hours in one of those.
@Username_Invalid
@Username_Invalid Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Being in the back as a child that vent made all the difference. I was also yelled at many times for leaving the vent open. Needless to say I got very used to shutting the vent from the back bumper by slapping it shut. Good times 😆
@tombittikoffer412
@tombittikoffer412 Жыл бұрын
My grand dad had one of these briefly and yup, was also for all the dead deer you would throw in the back of the RamCharger...../s
@samurai1833
@samurai1833 Жыл бұрын
Seems like common sense to me. I don't understand Doug's confusion.
@mharris5047
@mharris5047 Жыл бұрын
@@tombittikoffer412 Actually, for carrying dead large game you would have preferred a four wheel drive pickup truck. Especially in later models with carpeting hauling a dead moose in the back end would have made a BIG mess. In the 1970's these came with black mats so it would have been easier to clean up but you definitely wouldn't want to put dead moose in this fully carpeted beast. My father had a mid 70's Ford Bronco with a four speed manual with first gear being a "granny" gear, they had their place (and we actually used that "granny" gear and four low to get out of deep, deep, deep sand once, that was probably the only time the "granny" gear was ever used in it) but they weren't an everyday vehicle unless you lived out in the middle of nowhere (although I had an uncle with a Ramcharger and another with a Blazer and both sure did try).
@crockett001
@crockett001 Жыл бұрын
Roof vent, a must have for the avid smoker
@keithwhite3159
@keithwhite3159 Жыл бұрын
The 4WD shifter was offset because some of these were offered in manual and they used the space to the left for the gear shifter. In automatics they didn't bother to move the the transfer case/4wd shifter. It wasn't a random location.
@caseycooper5615
@caseycooper5615 Жыл бұрын
Excellent point. Sometimes Doug draws conclusions without taking a little time to research it. One example is his review of the 1991 Mercedes 560 SEL where he mocked them for installing a manual mirror on the drivers side. They did that because they figured the driver could easily reach it, and not having the motor was one less thing to go wrong, a philosophy that went out the window with the introduction of the W140s. Of course, trucks had the manual shifter on the steering column for years, so seeing a floor shifter was the exception, not the rule. Makes perfect sense NOT to design a 4WD gearbox for automatics to simply have it centered. Now we have paddle shifters and buttons, so the whole thing is moot.
@nlpnt
@nlpnt Жыл бұрын
@@caseycooper5615 It wasn't just the ergonomics of the manual transmission, if you look under one the transfer case itself is offset to the side of the transmission.
@thebluelunarmonkey
@thebluelunarmonkey Жыл бұрын
@@caseycooper5615 it's a little cringy when a reviewer who wasn't even born when these cars were on the road en masse, vs someone who has ridden in most 60s 70s 80s and 90s cars long before they were considered classics. Want to confuse Doug? Ask him where the jack is on that 2003 lol! First couple of jack parts located at 15:43 other under coolant reservior
@tonywellington7854
@tonywellington7854 Жыл бұрын
doug does zero research
@moosecat
@moosecat Жыл бұрын
I can guarantee you that, long after all the more (AHEM) "user-friendly" 4wd selector systems have had to have switches and solenoids replaced, this lever will still be accurately and crisply changing the differentials.
@rodrigodanielflorencia9803
@rodrigodanielflorencia9803 Жыл бұрын
I live in Mexico city and there's a whole lot of ramchargers, they were quite popular in the 90's. Nowadays you can find them in fairly good condition for dirt cheap, a nice one like the one in the video would go for like 5k USD, but you can also find them converted to LP gas systems and a little roughed out but tons of parts and availabilityhere in Mexico. I'm planning on buying one for 1500 USD and make it my project car.
@tracker2195
@tracker2195 Жыл бұрын
Show me one like this for 5k and I’ll head to Mexico City
@manueljrargumedo3242
@manueljrargumedo3242 10 ай бұрын
My dad has one here in Mexico. But it's a 93 350 dually Singe cab, it's in better condition than my 2010 Silverado. It's crazy how many classic trucks there are here in Zacatecas too.
@ramcharger_addict9525
@ramcharger_addict9525 6 ай бұрын
mexico didn't get 4x4 try again buddy.
@nicolasarias4967
@nicolasarias4967 6 ай бұрын
@@ramcharger_addict9525 yes sir butvdown there is a Lot of ram Chargers 4x4 from here
@dhi2006
@dhi2006 Ай бұрын
Dude shushh! Don't want these gringos to fetch up our cars, jeeze man
@bulukacarlos4751
@bulukacarlos4751 Жыл бұрын
The only thing missing from that SUV is the button to go back to the good old days! Greetings from Patagonia Argentina
@ImInLoveWithBulla
@ImInLoveWithBulla Жыл бұрын
If you see a car from the 80s or early 90s in pristine condition, it automatically draws your eye more than any supercar. I remember working at a lube shop and a Chevy Beretta came in. We spent so much time wondering why it was so badass. Was it lowered? Hot rodded? Nah. It was just in dealership shape.
@gtb5
@gtb5 Жыл бұрын
Yeah let’s say if I spot an 80’s Accord or Acura Legend six speed manual in pristine condition it would beat any Lambo in my eyes, maybe only exception is Countach
@yeahbee8237
@yeahbee8237 Жыл бұрын
The cars you grow Up with are mostly the ones that you feel nostalgic for.
@DTex.45ACP
@DTex.45ACP Жыл бұрын
Hahah, I used to race a guy with a '93 Beretta GT with my '93 Dodge Shadow ES. Both were sweet cars back in the mid-90s, and he would beat my ass because the damn Chevy was like a quarter second faster in the 0-60 from a stop. I'd whup him on rolling starts but that didn't matter as much. Good times.
@Too_Many_Kittens
@Too_Many_Kittens Жыл бұрын
This thing brings a tear to my eye. My grandfather had one that he loved so much. He passed in 2003. That passenger seat shock goes out and that seat becomes a weapon.
@manchesterexplorer8519
@manchesterexplorer8519 Жыл бұрын
Lol forgot about the seat haha . My parents owned one also as they bought it brand new that I ended up buying off of them when I turned 19 . Wish I would of been a smarter kid and kept it although keeping it rust free in New Hampshire for the past 30 years would of been near impossible. Most of these were rotted out by the early 2,000's
@apexseal2811
@apexseal2811 Жыл бұрын
Ejecto seato
@strix4667
@strix4667 Жыл бұрын
That is a gorgeously preserved model. I've always loved the Ram Charger and that one is spec'd out just right.
@AlastGhost
@AlastGhost 11 күн бұрын
Ramcharcher or bronco?
@ljprep6250
@ljprep6250 Жыл бұрын
That late Gen 2 style ('88-'93) was the very best looking SUV ever put out by Dodge. Really sharp. Love that colored interior: ANYTHING BUT GRAY! Real wind wings (vent windows) worked 50x better than anything since. That strange roof vent was ergonomically placed for the people in the back seat to operate.
@aussiebloke609
@aussiebloke609 Жыл бұрын
8:15 The location of the roof vent is actually ideal. Since the rear side windows don't open, you can open the front vent windows to let fresh air in, and the hot air at the rear, instead of being trapped in the rear seat and cargo area, gets to vent out the top. Note that the vent faces rearwards, so it's not there to scoop air _in,_ but to let it _out._
@TheWorldOfKel
@TheWorldOfKel Жыл бұрын
My parents put a Sunroof in the front so we had 2 sunroofs, the air flow was amazing, and yes sadly my parents smoked so 2 sunroofs PLUS the little vent windows worked very well
@chickensfloat7427
@chickensfloat7427 Жыл бұрын
It makes a big difference. Even cracking the rear hatch in my cj7 and bungie cording it to the spare tire makes a huge difference and im sitting in the front!
@averyparticularsetofskills
@averyparticularsetofskills Жыл бұрын
Stunning
@Zt3v3
@Zt3v3 Жыл бұрын
It's a smoker's vent.
@jmackinjersey1
@jmackinjersey1 Жыл бұрын
The vent windows on the front doors are really all you'll need as they actually circulate the air through and around the cabin pretty well by themselves. That was the great thing about them. The vent on top actually sucked air out of the cabin due to the way it opens to the rear.
@subienorris
@subienorris Жыл бұрын
This is one of the most pristine Ramcharger interiors I've ever seen. Honestly a thing of beauty. Takes us back to simpler times!!
@watchtheworldburnpepe2921
@watchtheworldburnpepe2921 Жыл бұрын
👴🏻 why these people moving into our neighbourhood and lowering our home value
@gregleuze6657
@gregleuze6657 Жыл бұрын
It will probably outlast a car made in 2022. I wish modern cars were more analog. Would think it is super collectible. The sales binder is a really nice touch. Have the sales binder for my 2009 Dodge Challenger.
@garyhoffman503
@garyhoffman503 Жыл бұрын
Still there, never left Girlfriend's just didn't get it.
@davidkilts1038
@davidkilts1038 Жыл бұрын
Had one with 44 inch mud tires and a 8 inch lift kit. Was awesome.
@wertbe1718
@wertbe1718 Жыл бұрын
@@gregleuze6657 indeed, too many things designed to fail these days
@mattysoho
@mattysoho Жыл бұрын
My first vehicle was an '82 ramcharger. This '93 (other than the grill and steering wheel) looks nearly identical inside and out as far as I can remember. 😄
@chargermaster586
@chargermaster586 Жыл бұрын
Love The 1972-1993 Dodge Full size Pickups and Ramchargers Guess Dodge Loved that Body Style or were saving Money Using it For 21 years with face lifts.
@velvetrooster5569
@velvetrooster5569 Жыл бұрын
The Dodge Ram Charger is one of my favorite cars of all time. My dad had one for a few years and I absolutely loved it. In my opinion, it’s the best out of the three when you compared with the Ford bronco and Chevy blazer.
@acceler9
@acceler9 Жыл бұрын
I remember in a quite old video, that Doug said that he reviewed some cars (esp. older ones) for himself (regardless of views). I just love this! These time capsules that Doug comes up with are 100x more fun to watch than the modern stuff. And this is no exception! This thing is a beast, and I love it!
@breakthecycle5238
@breakthecycle5238 Жыл бұрын
the best doug videos.
@dakingakings7184
@dakingakings7184 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@Twinspinner
@Twinspinner Жыл бұрын
Insert clip of James Pumphrey saying *RAMCHARGERS!*
@Edge61957
@Edge61957 Жыл бұрын
my first thought
@camogap7392
@camogap7392 Жыл бұрын
RAMCHARGERS!
@mikelowrey7441
@mikelowrey7441 Жыл бұрын
Plweaseee !
@randome.p.wvideos
@randome.p.wvideos Жыл бұрын
I hear him everytime I read the name Ramcharger
@douglassgrannis6591
@douglassgrannis6591 Жыл бұрын
I'm relieved humanity isn't that stupid they would also rate this comment 1k thumbs up.
@wesleytownsend8214
@wesleytownsend8214 3 ай бұрын
As I watch this for perhaps the twentieth time, I am once again struck by the beauty of this magnificent machine. When this was sold I believe I was driving an International Scout II from 1975 (I believe that was the year), but soon after I bought a 1990 full size Blazer and it also had that beautifully rugged look. Nostalgia… I wish you all the very best!
@ScrawnyRonnie89
@ScrawnyRonnie89 Жыл бұрын
My late Grandfather had the pickup version silver/light blue with the V8 it was such a beautiful truck. He always paid cash too. I think he got his after he retired from his nuclear energy job in 1991/1992. I wish Trucks and SUVs today were held to those standards. If I remember correctly the keyhole had a glow in the dark light ring around it and I want to say the windows and lock buttons also had that light, maybe even the seatbelt connectors. These trucks were amazing.
@funpolice8128
@funpolice8128 Жыл бұрын
Hands down my favorite DeMuro video. Out of alllllll the cars he’s done, this one steals the show. Would LOVE to see an old K5 Blazer video now. Do it Doug!
@petercraw8188
@petercraw8188 Жыл бұрын
Wow! What memories! I bought a new one in 1976 for $7,200. Full time 4WD and about 7 mpg, which wasn’t a problem because gas was 65 cents a gallon. Glad I had it when the blizzard of ‘78 hit us here in New England.
@ryankiesow8440
@ryankiesow8440 Жыл бұрын
I've heard about the blizzard of 78 here in Indiana and I've been through some storms but the pictures of seen with only the tips of the telephone poles sticking out of the drifts I can't imagine that winter. If only I had I time machine. Go back in time with a modern Parloader and make the world record snowman
@miaouew
@miaouew Жыл бұрын
That's so cool!
@MrMarcinius
@MrMarcinius Жыл бұрын
$7,200...
@garyhoffman503
@garyhoffman503 Жыл бұрын
👍
@redshift912
@redshift912 Жыл бұрын
When fuel was burned like it was an infinite resource
@frankierodriguez8661
@frankierodriguez8661 10 ай бұрын
Now, this is really what should be called MINT CONDITION. Kudos to the owner, keeping this vehicle in this incredible shape. I'm fairly sure that the maintenance has been spot on, hell, just take a look at this thing. I'm really blown away.
@geraldscott4302
@geraldscott4302 10 ай бұрын
Beautiful. I was 32 years old in 1993. I bought a brand new 1993 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup. TWO DOOR, standard cab, 2 wheel drive, V8 engine, and an 8 foot bed. I still have it, it still runs like new, and I will be keeping it for the rest of my life. Doug seems to have no idea just how great things were back then. And believe it or not, they were even 10 times better 20 years before that. We are living in an absolute nightmare right now.
@donjohn7709
@donjohn7709 Жыл бұрын
I remember going to an old school drive in with my grandpa in his RAMCHARGER. The waitress hooked the tray to his window but it needed to go down further. She told him just to lower the windows, he warned her that they went down FAST. She insisted. She found out just how fast when the drinks and fries spilled everywhere. Gramps was unimpressed... lol miss him and the old RamCharger.
@mdemers767
@mdemers767 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like that was more on your gramps for not making her take the tray off the window before he adjusted it.
@lilredexptsc
@lilredexptsc Жыл бұрын
Maybe it’s just the Dodge lover in me but I think these were way better looking than the Bronco or Blazer. This is a true gem. It’s beautiful!
@shiftymiata
@shiftymiata Жыл бұрын
I'm a diehard K5 blazer guy, but even I think this truck is absolutely gorgeous
@Flussig1
@Flussig1 Жыл бұрын
They were.
@hornetbrown
@hornetbrown Жыл бұрын
Indeed.
@luisinhoens90
@luisinhoens90 Жыл бұрын
you can't go wrong with any of those three. I love them all
@Bronco4x4
@Bronco4x4 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know…..1978-79 Bronco has this beat I believe. 😉
@thumperpaul
@thumperpaul 10 ай бұрын
I love the transfer case shifter. I initially thought it was a stick shift 4 speed, but I didn’t see a clutch pedal. What a sweet truck!
@rcpaulsen
@rcpaulsen Жыл бұрын
There seems to be a misconception among younger auto journalists the previous generations had to "put up" with trucks that lacked modern amenities. You are correct in saying "It was a different time." Trucks were bare bones because that's the way we liked them. They were simple to operate and easy to maintain. I would MUCH rather have a lever on the floor to change the drive mode mechanically instead of pushing a button. If the old system stopped working, it was usually something simple like a loose or broken bolt or cotter pin. Replacements could be found at any hardware store for just pennies, and you were back on your way. If you push the button in a modern SUV and nothing happens, what do you do? You're screwed. You can't fix it yourself and pocket change isn't going to cover the repairs. Power windows and locks are two more unnecessary complications that are more trouble than they're worth. I must have replaced a dozen power window motors in the past forty years. I NEVER had a crank window mechanism fail. When the motor for the tailgate glass in a 1978 station wagon failed on me, I was able to replace it with a crank assembly from a junkyard that I pulled out of a 1967 model. That one never gave me a problem. Truck interiors were already being made delicate in the 1990s, but in "the good old days," the seats were always vinyl and the floor was covered with a rubber mat instead of carpet. We worked our trucks hard, tracked mud into them on our work boots, and hosed out the interior when it needed cleaning.
@CrowCreekOutdoors
@CrowCreekOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Back when they were still marketing trucks & SUVs to men.
@PontiacPOWA
@PontiacPOWA Жыл бұрын
I grew up eating cheerios in that back seat of my family's 1992 Ramcharger LE. When I turned 17 it became my first car, then it got handed down to my brother when he was of driving age. We still have it always kept in the garage, and if the one in the video is a 10/10 condition, ours is probably a 9/10. the panoramic windows were awesome to look out of as a kid, and the roof vent actually made a big difference in temperature leaving it in a parking lot on hot summer days. even over 12 years ago, this was by far the coolest vehicle in the high school parking lot and gathered a ton of attention. Awesome to see Doug review one
@Lumber_Jack
@Lumber_Jack Жыл бұрын
This is easily one of my favorite Doug reviews. Just a cool throwback. Even though Dodge updated the body one time in 81, the stamping and fabrication remained in the 70s era -- just look at the rain gutter formed around the windshield header that runs down around the doors.
@russellseaton2014
@russellseaton2014 Жыл бұрын
My 1994 Ford F150 pickup has that rain gutter too. And the 4x4 lever on the floorboard in the middle. Unfortunately I did not order the optional push button on the dash to get it into 4x4. Should have.
@AkarZaephyr
@AkarZaephyr Жыл бұрын
That rain gutter is something I wish I had on my car these days.
@2S1L3NT
@2S1L3NT Жыл бұрын
XJs, And CJs have it too
@agger838
@agger838 Жыл бұрын
@@AkarZaephyr my jeep has one on the hard top, wen u open the door it dumps it right into the floor panel and on top of u as u climb in
@Smokeys911
@Smokeys911 10 ай бұрын
I had a 91. That thing was a tank and easily drove through deep snow, which came in handy in the Adirondack mountains. I wish they would re-introduce it, but it would probably be anemic, in comparison to the Ramcharger of old.
@RodrigoVazquez91
@RodrigoVazquez91 5 ай бұрын
My parents had a 1993 silver model, and it was the first official SUV in my family, it was huge, there was a lot of space on the inside, and the exterior design was beautiful. Unfortunately, it had several issues related to the transmission and the gearbox, since the very first year. After 4 years of different problems that got more and more frequent, my parents finally decided to sell it and replace it with a Chevy Tahoe on 1997. I will always remember the Ram, there are so many special moments we lived while owning this SUV.
@BaltimoreAndOhioRR
@BaltimoreAndOhioRR Жыл бұрын
I wonder if this was a professional detail, or an extremely meticulate owner. The alternating vacuum strokes in the carpeting was a nice touch. Really nice condition truck, could be a museum piece! Thanks so much for reviewing these older vehicles your audience has actually seen in real life or even ridden in or owned! 👍🚙
@Eralen00
@Eralen00 Жыл бұрын
dude you just broke my brain for about 15 seconds with the word "meticulate" lol it sounds like a real word but my brain couldn't figure it out. Did you mean meticulous?
@BaltimoreAndOhioRR
@BaltimoreAndOhioRR Жыл бұрын
@@Eralen00 haha yeah. guess I got it confused with articulate.
@1remotic
@1remotic Жыл бұрын
Nowadays, classic cars are just rust buckets.
@jimcushing8722
@jimcushing8722 Жыл бұрын
@@Eralen00 Meticulate = meticulous + immaculate.
@ridewithme3428
@ridewithme3428 Жыл бұрын
5:49 when he says the shifter is off to the side “sort of randomly” I think its probably because the shifter for the manual transmission version would’ve been to the left of it.
@ZGryphon
@ZGryphon Жыл бұрын
Correct! (source: mine had a 4-speed)
@jasonfalk7696
@jasonfalk7696 Жыл бұрын
You beat me to it...
@215rwg
@215rwg Жыл бұрын
Umm, no. Old school shifters only used mostly straight metal rods to connect to the xfer case. The shifter is kicked over so those rods can run next to the trans.
@hugolafhugolaf
@hugolafhugolaf Жыл бұрын
Or that of a floor-mounted shifter for an automatic transmission. These transfer cases were mated to more than one model, so they probably had their lever offset to the right to accomodate whatever transmission lever would equip the vehicle they were mounted on.
@chrisbreault5854
@chrisbreault5854 Жыл бұрын
All Dodge trucks of this generation (72-93) had the shifter to the right regardless of transmission
@justanotheryoutuber7346
@justanotheryoutuber7346 Жыл бұрын
I recently bought a 1992 Dodge Ramcharger, it has the 318 magnum. I really like the clash of of mid 70's styling with early 90's technology. For it's age, it definitely has a decent amount of get up and go. has no rust and the body is very straight on it. Has a 7/10 interior. Only paid $4,000 for it.
@one4uf
@one4uf Жыл бұрын
It’s the console storage for me. These things are so awesome and, as others have said, god bless the person that has preserved this beauty.
@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney
@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney Жыл бұрын
I had two Ramchargers and a Trailduster back in my mud-running days in and a little after high school, all 4-speeds. The old 318s were damn near immortal, and they had the best 4-speed and axles out of them, Broncos, and Blazers. All three of mine had the same built but fairly mild 318, A-833 4-speed, and Dana 60 front with a Truetrac and Dana 70 rear with a Detroit Locker, both with 4.56s, I just swapped all the good stuff into a new one each time one got rotted or smashed enough to be no good anymore. I had 38" Swampers on the first and 37" Mickey Thompson MTZs on the other two. I really liked them, not everyone had one and they did great in both the mud and the surrounding trails.
@pissoff234
@pissoff234 Жыл бұрын
wow...great story.
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 Жыл бұрын
I agree, the 318 was a solid engine....and somewhat tunable for more power. A manual transmission and a 318 was a solid set-up.
@kazihossain1370
@kazihossain1370 Жыл бұрын
What car do you own now?
@trashbandit2449
@trashbandit2449 Жыл бұрын
The four speeds in the blazers at least are pretty much unkillable as well
@MicrophonicFool
@MicrophonicFool Жыл бұрын
Being a Plymouth guy, I always preferred the Trailduster. I wouldn't be picky if either model came my way.
@timjr6931
@timjr6931 Жыл бұрын
My dad had one while I was growing up, a “prospector” edition. Loved that rig and anyone who’s owned one is amazed that the headliner isn’t sagging🤣😂
@ajpowers7842
@ajpowers7842 Жыл бұрын
My dad had a Prospector as well! I’m sad Doug didn’t get to experience hitting his head on that damn rollbar when getting in the back seat lol
@tyler4093
@tyler4093 Жыл бұрын
I have an 84 and my headliner surprisingly didn’t sag. It faded and was extremely hard to take off the mold for new fabric. That glue was something else.
@cecilkoselke7878
@cecilkoselke7878 Жыл бұрын
I've got an 83 royal SE Prospector. My headliner is still up, and the thing still has all the factory metal. (No rust). At 92k, she sees no winters here in Indiana, and delegated to summer and boat towing trips. Love it, its fun to own.
@shinerbockdoc
@shinerbockdoc Жыл бұрын
I had one - 1989 model - in high school ('96-99) until 2003 when my family traded it for a 2001 Mitsu Eclipse for my sister. Took it to South Padre Island for spring break 2 years in a row, into Mexico, and it fit right in, LOLZ! My dad got it new an sold it to me for $1000. It was the 5.2L 4x2 with a 38 gal fuel tank and this exact interior. Gasoline was about $0.95 cents a gallon and it was fun as hell to have this SUV in high school. If it was 4x4 I would still have it to this day. Thank you for the review and memories....cruised a lot of Sonic drive ins and Whataburger after midnight in that thing........BEAUTIFUL TRUCK!
@graysonsgarage5157
@graysonsgarage5157 Жыл бұрын
I remember back when my elementary school janitor had a 1987 Ramcharger in a "custom" camouflage paint job, and I remember that thing being super loud (it was probably straight piped more likely than not). I've always had the dream if I got one, I'd swap in a modern 5.7 Hemi.
@nickp9201
@nickp9201 Жыл бұрын
i’ve got a 1992 ramcharger canyon sport im restoring, so seeing this gave me the boost i needed to finish it and do it right! truly an amazing truck and there will never be another like it. amazing video!
@harryballsacky
@harryballsacky Жыл бұрын
GET BUSY OR GET RUSTIN
@nickp9201
@nickp9201 Жыл бұрын
@@chadparsons1972 it’s sad because nobody knew how amazing these trucks would end up becoming in todays world
@Generikyt
@Generikyt Жыл бұрын
I have a 93 canyon sport, we’re gonna have to do a Ramcharger photo shoot lol
@bipbop3121
@bipbop3121 Жыл бұрын
@@michaeljohn9263 whether you're into fishing, camping or cooking doesn't make you a boy, girl, man, woman. 80s were right about we should stop gender stereotypes and stop categorizing or restricting general human things by sex. The issue with today is instead of accepting gender non conformity as No Big Deal, things have gone hyper categorizing and stereotypes, whether the infinite gender ideology mess or the opposing group that want to box up and define men and women in an oppressive way.
@michaeljohn9263
@michaeljohn9263 Жыл бұрын
@@bipbop3121 We live in a very weird time I can agree with that.
@ergezinger
@ergezinger Жыл бұрын
My first vehicle was a 1985 Ramcharger, and i still have it. My parents had one that i was brought home in, too, and had it for my whole childhood. BEST VEHICLE EVER! ABSOLUTE BEAST!
@Bluembuna79
@Bluembuna79 10 ай бұрын
I had an 83 ramcharger that my grandfather bought brand new. By the time I got it, the truck was 15 years old and had 100k on it. It was a 150 royal se. I wish I still had it. Truck was towed and got damaged so I sold it years ago.
@dave1986R
@dave1986R 7 ай бұрын
I found out that from 1974-1981 there was also a Plymouth version of the Ramcharger that was called the Trail Duster. They were pretty much the Chrysler equivalents to the Chevy Blazer and GMC Jimmy. The interesting thing is that both model names gave a reference to old Mopar muscle cars from the late ‘60’s and early ’70’. The Dodge Charger and Plymouth Duster. If you can find someone who owns and is willing to showcase their Plymouth Trail Duster on your channel that would be really cool indeed, since it was much shorter lived than the Dodge Ramcharger, it is a virtually forgotten model it would be a cool way to revamp it
@holymackerel
@holymackerel Жыл бұрын
We had a 1983 Ramcharger in two tone blue. It was the 'prospector package' and I loved it as a kid. We'd flip the ram around just to annoy my dad. Ours was only rear wheel drive, and it did poorly in the Wisconsin winters. I wish I had that exact vehicle (with modern conveniences) made today. It would be so much better than what is currently available. It had an actual vent the driver could open, highbeam switch on the floor. Ours didn't have speakers in the back, nor hydraulic for the front seat. The rear roof vent was awesome. Ours only had lap belts. Ours had the spare in the same location, but the bumpers and grill had more chrome.
@TheAwesomeFossum
@TheAwesomeFossum Жыл бұрын
I watched this entire video already and came back to just mention how much “awe” I’m in at how AMAZINGLY well kept this ramcharger is. I cannot tell yall how much i appreciate this mystery person for doing such a damn good job at keeping this a perfect time capsule. Holy smokes.
@esperago
@esperago Жыл бұрын
I was tracking right along with you during the video until I spotted the heartbreaking body panel crack surrounding the latch on the rear hatch. Can you imagine how disappointed you'd be with yourself when you backed into something and damaged this sweet, sweet ride? I'd never forgive myself.
@TheAwesomeFossum
@TheAwesomeFossum Жыл бұрын
@@esperago it's literally in such a priceless condition, that the only way i'd buy it, would be for a steal of a deal, then sell to a mopar collector for the highest offer... defintietly a 100k+ time capsule when the economy is just righttt
@cthlhu
@cthlhu Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love how clean this truck is! The stripes vacuumed into the carpet! Kudos to the owner on a beautiful ride!
@THAPOKEPINBALLER
@THAPOKEPINBALLER Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted one of these since I first seen one in highschool. Also I love reading all these memories of people owning them.
@josephvanrooyen4360
@josephvanrooyen4360 Жыл бұрын
My uncle had 2 Ramchargers. Forever one of my favorite vehicles of all time.
@AlastGhost
@AlastGhost 11 күн бұрын
Ramcharcher or bronco?
@photobuzz
@photobuzz Жыл бұрын
I had a 1981 Ramcharger with a 360 engine and auto trans. Compared with my current, fancy, high tech 4X4, the Ramcharger was really, to be kind, let's say spartan. That said, it took me to all of the remote areas of Anza Borrego, Death Valley, various mountains and deserts. And I had so much fun and gained so many great memories with this vehicle.
@rstidman
@rstidman Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I had one of those. You could commit vehicular manslaughter with one of those, a lot more easily than the junk they put out today with all the lame computerized safety crap.
@photobuzz
@photobuzz Жыл бұрын
@@rstidman Actually Red, I like my 2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off Road much better than my old Ramcharger. It's better in just about every way.
@townhall05446
@townhall05446 Жыл бұрын
@@rstidman I have fond memories of my '79 Trail Duster (same vehicle as Ramcharger) which I bought brand new, but NOT of its numerous quality issues, its lame performance (0-60 took a calendar) nor its absolute max 15 mpg. My 2019 F150 kicks its butt in every way. EVERY way.
@Bubbles99718
@Bubbles99718 Жыл бұрын
Spartan is a great way to put it. Had an '80 in '85. It was so raw, loved it for that
@keithlibner9259
@keithlibner9259 Жыл бұрын
@@townhall05446 Let's see you take the roof off of your F150. I had a 78 Ramcharger and the roof could be taken off by 2 guys. Really badass driving around like that then.
@MTrout5140
@MTrout5140 Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this review forever! I'm still driving a '92 Ramcharger as a daily. Always believed the Ramcharger the best compared to the Blazer and Bronco. One thing that is for sure in my mind and that is the interior is by far the most comfortable ever made IMO.
@JackTorrance333
@JackTorrance333 Жыл бұрын
I have a 79 K5. Blazers ftw!!!
@Ravager669
@Ravager669 Жыл бұрын
I have an '85 Royal SE Ramcharger was my daily but I moved and poor things been stuck in storage at my younger brothers the only thing I don't like about mine is someone changed out the hood for the bird bath power wagon hood, it's in eastern Oregon though so no real issues with rain/rust etc....
@pissoff234
@pissoff234 Жыл бұрын
The only people who drive those junk mopars are people who cant afford Chevy's.
@RhythmBoy
@RhythmBoy Жыл бұрын
@@pissoff234 I have driven old school Chevys and Dodges, and let me tell you that the Dodges fell more solidly built and a smoother ride. At least the Mexican versions of them
@JohnDoe-nz6bk
@JohnDoe-nz6bk Жыл бұрын
@@pissoff234 I’d rather drive Mopar or ford, than garbage motors.
@fakenewsisthenews3542
@fakenewsisthenews3542 Жыл бұрын
LOL, "people who kept deer as pets". Excellent one Doug! So funny
@JoeR203
@JoeR203 Жыл бұрын
I test drove a '92. I've always wanted one since seeing the Chuck Norris movie "Lone Wolf McQuade". I was amazed at the speed of the power windows. Literally all the way down and all the way back up in less than 5 seconds. EDIT: I typed this comment before getting to the part where Doug shows the window speed. lol
@moosecat
@moosecat Жыл бұрын
I could see that being a positive if a swarm of bees or a not-so-friendly wild animal wants to jump in the cabin with you...
@rabbiltube
@rabbiltube Жыл бұрын
👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾😂😭
@LS3ftw15
@LS3ftw15 Жыл бұрын
I was looking for a Lone Wolf McQuade reference in the comments. IIRC his was supercharged.
@paxhumana2015
@paxhumana2015 Жыл бұрын
@@LS3ftw15 , I think that his vehicle was a custom vehicle that was in that movie and that its power output was around what a modern era Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk produces, i.e., around a Hellcat engine would produce in horsepower and torque outputs.
@OldIron2188
@OldIron2188 Жыл бұрын
Ramchargers are sooooooo underrated. Also in my 1979 W200 base model, with no ac, the vent windows are a lifesaver.
@DavidLLambertmobile
@DavidLLambertmobile Жыл бұрын
We called them CUCVs in the US Army 🪖. They had a woodland camo finish.
@chargermaster586
@chargermaster586 Жыл бұрын
They are Overshadowed by the Ford Bronco And K5 Blazer Glad Doug is Talking about and The owner sent him it.
@vanmetschke
@vanmetschke Жыл бұрын
My brother-in-law had one and it is such a great vehicle. Thanks for finding that one and doing a review on it.
@mocarpenter8836
@mocarpenter8836 Жыл бұрын
I owned a 1978 Plymouth TrailDuster as a younger man. Absolutely LOVED it !! The advantage of the TrailDuster was, you could remove the top to make it an awesome convertible!! I actually traded it for a 1971 Dodge Challenger 340 4bbl !! Stupid looking back !! I'd love too own another!!
@bighands69
@bighands69 Жыл бұрын
The Dodge challenger is pretty cool as well. Not a bad trade to be honest you could have done so much worse.
@kyle_throws_tools
@kyle_throws_tools Жыл бұрын
I’ve had two full-size Broncos, and currently have an XJ in my fleet. A RamCharger has been one of my weird dream cars since I was a teenager. They are pretty rare though. This one is BEAUTIFUL
@reapersritehand
@reapersritehand Жыл бұрын
I've had 100s of people stop on my property out in the country asking if my 90 ramcharger is for sale
@stelliform
@stelliform Жыл бұрын
I had an 83 for my first car. One thing I thought he would mention was the seams in the floor and roof right behind the cab. I always thought it was interesting that they basically took a Ram pickup and just added a roof over the bed. I guess it stood out to me because the roof started failing in the late 90’s and I constantly had to reattach the seam like a large ziplock.
@velvetrooster5569
@velvetrooster5569 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning that this is the top level trim of the vehicle because the one that my dad had was very basic and did not have any of these accessories such as the wood paneling on the dash or the spare tire or the roof vent and it was older than this one, so I didn’t have the rollover windows either
@ericeidem3636
@ericeidem3636 10 ай бұрын
We had an 89 gold and metallic brown Ramcharger we bought in the late 90's when we were in our 20's. It was beautiful. We had a little horse trailer we pulled with it and loaned it out to local rodeo and 4H kids to haul their horses. It was not fast with a 318, but got you were you wanted to go. Sold it when baby's came along to a great guy that loved it as much as I did. He lived in Kadoka, South Dakota and we spoke for years afterward. We would stop when passing through on I 90 going from Rapid City to Sioux Falls. It slowly rusted away. We still miss the old "Chick Magnet".
@gutz1981
@gutz1981 Жыл бұрын
There was a reason the Ramcharger was Chuck Norris's choice of transport in the 1983 classic, 'Lone Wolf McQuade'. Just go check out the scene where he is buried alive in it just to know why this 4x4 was just so cool.
@tylernewton7217
@tylernewton7217 Жыл бұрын
LOL! I forgot all about that scene! Remember he grabs a "cold one" out of that cooler console that Doug mentions, opens in and pours it over his head to snap him out of his unconscious daze, then just power rams his way out of a fully buried situation, using his supercharger to make that last oopmh out of his sure demise! Cinema at it's absolute finest!
@juliancrooks3031
@juliancrooks3031 Жыл бұрын
It's the reason I bought one, used it for hunting, fishing and my winter vehicle cause it was good in the snow
@jeffharper6259
@jeffharper6259 Жыл бұрын
Great review Mr. DeMuro, as usual. I was 14 when these came out in 1974 and I worked on weekends at the only new car dealership in my small town and yes, it was a Dodge/Chrysler dealership. Good memories.
@Beta4Life
@Beta4Life 10 ай бұрын
My first car was a 91 Ramcharger! I absolutely loved it, slow as molasses, but there was no where you couldn't go, and it was roomy inside. That little hydraulic for the seat must have been a Canyon Sport upgrade, or aftermarket. Mine didn't have it and could have really used it lmao.
@DerekFletcher1
@DerekFletcher1 11 ай бұрын
I've watched this video a few times but I still can't get over how mint it really is. This is the SUV for me if I could have one.
@jphilb
@jphilb Жыл бұрын
We had a new 76 model. Orange with a white top. Got it to pull a boat. What I really liked about the older models was the split tailgate. The bottom half folds down like a traditional pickup. Made it much more usable when picnicking. About those big side windows, it’s like sitting in a greenhouse and the AC could barely keep up. It is long gone but we still talk fondly of it.
@olliehopnoodle4628
@olliehopnoodle4628 Жыл бұрын
My friends dad had the Orange with white top too. So cool. It had a rollbar too. Lots of good memories.
@2d344
@2d344 Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@rednelob9951
@rednelob9951 Жыл бұрын
My '75 was orange with a white top as well. The top could be removed, but it took a t least two guys to remove it. It then became a convertible pickup.
@nephrodoc4120
@nephrodoc4120 Жыл бұрын
My neighbor had one of these in the late 80’s. These sat on dealers lots forever, and he got a killer deal on it. Cool to see one in such great shape.
@chargermaster586
@chargermaster586 Жыл бұрын
Still amazes me how This Body style with the Ram and W Series Pickups Lasted til 1993 Love it These are Overshadowed by the Ford Bronco and K5 Chevy Blazer.
@nephrodoc4120
@nephrodoc4120 Жыл бұрын
@@chargermaster586 Most went unmodified because nobody made accessories for them ;)
@justdoinit2378
@justdoinit2378 Жыл бұрын
My neighbor use to have a baby blue n white one. These things are amazing n I would love to have one right now.
@chargermaster586
@chargermaster586 Жыл бұрын
. I saw one For $11,500 1993
@justdoinit2378
@justdoinit2378 Жыл бұрын
@@chargermaster586 yea I instantly went n searched for them too. Saw some good ones
@extreme1143
@extreme1143 10 ай бұрын
The vent on the roof was in all solid top Ramchargers. When Dodge switched from the removable top ( pop top )to the solid top it was needed to allow flow through ventilation. On pop top models the rear entry hatch was 2 pieces with an optional outside spare tire carrier. It was also available in 2 wheel drive.
@lowspeedhighdrag566
@lowspeedhighdrag566 10 ай бұрын
I remember when I was a kid... My grandpa and I were doing some work at a store the family owned. I got in my grandpas ramcharger and that huge hood ornament was up there and my grandpa floored it right towards the dumpster. I freaked out for a second and we had a big laugh picturing that little ram hitting the dumpster.
@mikethatguy27
@mikethatguy27 Жыл бұрын
Being a kid throughout the 90s I never seen a Ramcharger in this good of condition. An absolute 💎 💯🙌
@mr.dudebro924
@mr.dudebro924 Жыл бұрын
It is pretty shocking how well preserved it is, looks right off the lot
@chargermaster586
@chargermaster586 Жыл бұрын
I was Shocked when Doug Uploaded this Clicked Instantly The Ramcharger Is Overshadowed by the Ford Bronco And K5 Blazer.
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@user-pp8kq9xz4o Жыл бұрын
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@garyhoffman503
@garyhoffman503 Жыл бұрын
Love This Ram Charger! No doubt your best review yet! 👌
@AlastGhost
@AlastGhost 11 күн бұрын
Ramcharcher or bronco?
@simplylively
@simplylively Жыл бұрын
love to see the ramcharger get some recognition. I have a 1988 one that I plan on restomodding to an overland rig but as is it has a swapped engine and a 2500 suspension because I use it for towing and work.
@bigfatbub
@bigfatbub Жыл бұрын
Idk if this is a personal thing but I LOVE how airy it feels in older boxy big windowed cars.. cars we have today (most of em) comparatively feels sooo claustrophobic and locked up like yk.. i love it so much when the cabin is so open and airy
@roddydykes7053
@roddydykes7053 Жыл бұрын
Like comparing a park bench to a padded cell. Yeah they were unsafe to crash, but way more natural feeling.
@ridewithme3428
@ridewithme3428 Жыл бұрын
The closest I’ve found in a modern vehicle smaller than a suburban was the Subaru Forester. The interior is very upright and boxy and the ones with a sunroof have a huge glass panel for it. Like 32x29” which is massive for a non-“panoramic”
@Secrecy30
@Secrecy30 Жыл бұрын
@@ridewithme3428 Totally agree, the 1st and 2nd gen Forester (and Outbacks before 2010) are the most airy cars Ive seen ever. You can see at any stop light how the body is always lower than rest of the cars around. Big glasses and a massive solar roof did wonders to feel big space and a luminous interior. I cannot stand modern cars because of they are the opposite.
@stevenwilliams1805
@stevenwilliams1805 Жыл бұрын
Crash test ratings have forced everything into having thick window pillars.
@jaxes88
@jaxes88 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I can't stand all the huge pillars and tiny windows that cause lots of blind spots. I had a 1988 Jeep Cherokee and I loved how open and roomy it felt and the visibility was excellent.
@Vibr8trking
@Vibr8trking Жыл бұрын
The 'Ramcharger' name dates back to 1959 and the Ramchargers Drag Racing team, which is what got Chrysler seriously into drag racing. It was a team started by of a bunch of Chrysler engineers who eventually were able to get direct corporate involvement and sponsorship from Chrysler in the 60's and 70's. They had extensive experience with the "long-horn" intake manifold that powered the early Chrysler 300 series, and began to experiment with the technology in drag racing. The name soon evolved from long-horn to ram's -horn and eventually the public settled on the nickname Ram-Induction. By the 1960 race season this group created the team named, RAMCHARGERS. So there you have it.
@timothykeith1367
@timothykeith1367 Жыл бұрын
The High and Mighty '49 Plymouth !
@Jack-wi5qr
@Jack-wi5qr Жыл бұрын
Yup,they were legendary,without factory backing at the start. Once they started racking up wins,Chrysler took a second look at what they’re employees were doing for fun.
@aliamezcua9585
@aliamezcua9585 10 ай бұрын
Bro I always love when Doug makes little comments like in 13:40 😂😂 he’s funny as hell and that’s why I enjoy his content
@HankHillDoesWork
@HankHillDoesWork Жыл бұрын
we had one of these growing up and I loved it!! Hard to find now...
@ExUSSailor
@ExUSSailor Жыл бұрын
I had a '75. It had a 4" suspension lift, with a 2" body lift, a 400 ci big block, and, a 4 speed trans. It even had the removable top. Unlike the Blazer's top, it was ACTUALLY removable. Best truck I've ever owned. Mopar, or, no car!
@diviningrod2671
@diviningrod2671 Жыл бұрын
Blazers were removable, 67 to 72 and 73 ,74 full roof .75 on the roof over the cab remained
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@Sanctifiers
@Sanctifiers Жыл бұрын
I had one of these as my car during high school and it was great! Glad to see you covering it. It was cool then and it still is.
@K1ng1995
@K1ng1995 Жыл бұрын
Something about that red though just makes it feel off personally I'd paint it a nice blue or Green
@renypayne11
@renypayne11 Жыл бұрын
@Tinder in real life 🅥 You were waiting for a video on a ram charger?
@zhvonte
@zhvonte Жыл бұрын
I still own my 93 ramcharger I bought new in 1993. Not as nice, almost 200k miles. But, thtis was marketed towards guys like me who were Dodge loyalist who didn't want to own a jeep. I grew up with previous ramcharger edition and the whole characteristic of it meets my needs. I also outfitted my dad's 1975 ramcharger with a hellcat. I absolutely love these thinsg.
@bash8387
@bash8387 Жыл бұрын
Was it yours or your dads car
@Sanctifiers
@Sanctifiers Жыл бұрын
@@K1ng1995 Mine was blue
@eddydodgeandtruck614
@eddydodgeandtruck614 Жыл бұрын
excellent test drive for an excellent vehicle 👍
@happymonk4206
@happymonk4206 Жыл бұрын
My first four wheel drive pick up truck had external locking hubs where you have to get out of the vehicle after you shift it into park and then you turn a thingy on the center of the front hub to the lock position and do that in reverse order to unlock the four wheel drive. You still had to move a shit lever that was on the floor as well. It also has vent windows which were awesome for pulling in lots of air. The spare tire covered and out of the elements is a great idea. Now a days the spare tire is usually under the chassis and exposed to all the water, salt, and snow so that when you actually need to fix a flat tire, the spare is rusty, dusty and corroded so it's a real pain to use it. Note the glass headlights. Easier to change out and doesn't fade or get cloudy from the sun exposure.
@jeffreyscott8572
@jeffreyscott8572 Жыл бұрын
Fun fact Doug... When I worked for Honda we were still selling a Civic DX model in 2008 that didn't come with a radio either, or AC.
@phillipsgarage8908
@phillipsgarage8908 Жыл бұрын
I own an 89 Ramcharger and I love to see it get noticed more because it really is a great and one of a kind vehicle and daily driving it as my first car has been a great experience.
@trashpanda314
@trashpanda314 5 ай бұрын
That thing is clean as hell. Whoever owned it took great care of it and had a lot of pride for his truck. Love it. I dig all the old full-size, 2 door SUVs.
@jarlkarl3577
@jarlkarl3577 10 ай бұрын
I found one of these for my father in law a while ago. I'm excited to get to drive and ride in this cool piece of history.
@DISCODAN1
@DISCODAN1 Жыл бұрын
That thing is mint for sure and absolutely beautiful! The vent window that you keep pointing out that you think is so strange is actually for sleeping in the truck and keeping relatively safe while getting air into the cabin. Put the backseat all the way up like you showed and you have a perfect sleeping cabin for two. These were made to take out to the mountains and camp and watch the stars etc. Just like an RV as you mentioned!
@justinsmith1831
@justinsmith1831 Жыл бұрын
That is exactly right my Moms friend had Ram Charger and I would sleep in the back of it all the time and drive it all over his camp I miss him and his truck.
@Mrquartermile
@Mrquartermile Жыл бұрын
Definitely a by gone era. If the “good ole days” was a vehicle it would be something like this. My neighbor had one in red and I always loved it but wasn’t in the position to buy it when he actually sold it. Vehicles like this will never be built again, we’ve gotten lost in what we think we need with luxury things and computer control everything. Would be so cool to own that.
@roddydykes7053
@roddydykes7053 Жыл бұрын
Imagine trying to keep up with it’s gas consumption today though
@uumuu
@uumuu Жыл бұрын
I really hope we never go back to this just cause of the egregious fuel consumption
@docsmallblock6584
@docsmallblock6584 Жыл бұрын
@@uumuu I have an 08 Trailblazer, it only gets a hair over 16mpg!
@BigBoyz33
@BigBoyz33 Жыл бұрын
@@docsmallblock6584 my 99 4Runner gets 13mpg!
@blackterminal
@blackterminal Жыл бұрын
@@roddydykes7053 people who keep these don't care.
@computerfannn
@computerfannn 7 ай бұрын
My '92 Dodge Ramvan also had those same alloy wheels. I loved that thing!
@alpustuner
@alpustuner Жыл бұрын
Thank you Doug. Great car, great review.
@doggedlydetermined7022
@doggedlydetermined7022 Жыл бұрын
It still bums me out that Chevy did what they did with the return of the blazer. And dodge could easily bring this back too.
@Glizzygloss
@Glizzygloss Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't a blazer just be a 2 door Tahoe at this point?
@worldtravel101
@worldtravel101 Жыл бұрын
My neighbor just got a new Blazer. It's just another crossover. I wished they'd make a Blazer based on a Silverado chassis.
@doggedlydetermined7022
@doggedlydetermined7022 Жыл бұрын
@@Glizzygloss eh not really. They could’ve brought it back similar to the new bronco / wrangler. Removable top, big fenders, off road suspension, stripped down interior, chunky tires etc
@baronvonjo1929
@baronvonjo1929 Жыл бұрын
Dodge would never bring this back. It would potentially cannibalize Jeep sales. The Ramcharger is dead and permanently.
@baronvonjo1929
@baronvonjo1929 Жыл бұрын
@@Brianz99 Have you heard of the price of a Ramcharger adjusted for inflation? They really seem to be around the Jeep Wrangler.
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