Truckin' Homepage

1986 Dodge B150 - Phoenix86

"Phoenix"

Owner:   Phoenix86
Year: 1986
Make: Dodge
Model: B150
Est.Horsepower: 300
Suspension: Stock
Paint/Body: Bodywork by Me and my wife Paint By Chris Gish airbrush work by Hippie
Interior/Electronics: Auto Meter, Pioneer,Dakota Digital, and Cobra
Wheels/Tires: American Racing 8's and 10's, Herculese 295-50-15's and 265-50-15's
Engine: 300hp Magnum crate motor from Mopar Performance, TCI Street Fighter tranny
Page Views: 1149
Comments: 7 Comments
Ratings: 19 votes  
Overall:
Engine/Performance:
Paint/Graphics:
Audio/Electronics:
Suspension:
Pimpness:

About my B150

We bought this Van new in 1986 and started cutting and welding, Put the '88 Corvette tail lights on, reshaped the front facia a little just to improve the stock Dodge look Built the grille out of stainless steel and polished and polished. bumpers are the same. There is no chromed steel on the van it is all polished Stainless. The whole project has taken 22 years with a few breaks to drive it around the country a couple times. It spent eleven months at our neighbors place ... J&J Fiberglass for some one off spoilers and hood. The gull wings, flairs and wing to be made from stock molds. The dash , I built about three years ago out of aluminum covering the Vintage Air conditioner , with another Vintage Air rear unit. I built the bucket the guages are set in housing the Billet Specialties guage mount holding the complete set of Auto Meter guages with electronic speedo. The flame cuts were cut by waterjet compliments of Evansville Sheet Metal Works. The overhead console Houses a Cobra 129 CB Powered up with a 200 watt kicker and K-40 antenna, just to reach out and touch someone. Pioneer Jam system with time kept by Dacota Digital. Still yet to come and on the work bench is installing the Gear Vendors Over / Undrdrive unit to help the 727 TCI tranny achive a more normal rpm on highway driving. The control unit is already installed in the overhead console. I do wish I could remember all the good times we had with all the people lended an hand here and there to move this project along and to those who said it would never get done.................well you know !

Comments On Phoenix86's B150


RUTruckinKiddinMe
RUTruckinKiddinMe | New User
Posts: 2 | Joined 09/02/09
Posted: 09/14/09 07:34 AM

I agree, vanninvanner.  Phoenix's van is really amazing.  You have to see the stainless welding and polishing to believe it!
[BTW, Phoenix got all his stainless steel at Cut2sizemetals.com, which is probably why it looks so good.]
nautic1
nautic1 | New User
Posts: 8 | Joined 10/13/07
Posted: 11/15/08 07:27 AM

Looking good. Nice work. Detailing is excellent.
jimdee
jimdee | New User
Posts: 4 | Joined 11/04/08
Posted: 11/14/08 06:17 PM

awesome van!can't wait to see it in person!!
BvrWally2
BvrWally2 | New User
Posts: 5 | Joined 02/23/08
Posted: 11/14/08 06:16 PM

Nice to actually see it it person   at Altamont this year! Awesome work! 5 Stars indeed!
B.W.
matchstickBGV
matchstickBGV | New User
Posts: 41 | Joined 11/13/08
Posted: 11/13/08 03:13 PM

Great Van doug! One of the best late dodges ever. Thats some serious polishing.
vanninvanner
vanninvanner | New User
Posts: 19 | Joined 10/29/08
Posted: 11/13/08 01:57 PM

Awesome van, got my 5 stars,even better in person.
IMVANISHINGBREED
IMVANISHINGBREED | Moderator
Posts: 275 | Joined 08/12/07
Posted: 11/12/08 06:00 PM

Hey great to have you here. Another fine example of what vanners have to offer. We need to get as many vans as possible here and I know that you are promoting that so kudos to you.

Add a Comment on this B150

User Name
Password
   Remember Me
BoldItalicsUnderlineURL
:ooo: :D
:o :mad:
:confused: :shocked:
:cool: :)
:crazy: :smirk:
:( :p
:grin: ;)
Instructions: Highlight word or phrase and click button to add desired formatting to text
Dodge Dakota Research
Dodge Dakota Experience no-haggle car buying when searching for a new car, and research all vehicles such as the Dakota Truck. Compare the Dakota with other submodels and find all you need for your car buying needs. It has a comparable trade in value which should come in handy when you go to shop for your next car. You may also be interested in the Dodge Ram and the Chevy Silverado.
Get Adobe Flash player