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a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« on: September 25, 2006 - 01:34:32 AM »
I was talking to an old fart today about this camper he has that has a mopar motor in it. He says he knows its a 440 because the spark plugs go thru the valve covers.(are you thinking what I'm thinking?..LOL)

This is the 2nd time I have heard of a hemi in a utility vehicle..first was a tow truck! Has anyone ever seen a hemi in a truck ? these were both late 60's early 70's vehicles. Anyway he says if I pull it I can have it for $50 all he wants is the big generator used for the camper part.Will know more tomorrow night !




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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2006 - 05:17:49 AM »
Don't walk, RUN to go check this out!!   :grinyes:  :o  :o  :o


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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2006 - 06:48:34 AM »
Sounds too good to be true!!   :screwy:   But if it is . . .  :worshippy

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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2006 - 07:37:33 AM »
We have to wait until tomorrow to find out??   :22yikes:  I better get two tubs of popcorn!  :popcorn: :popcorn:
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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2006 - 07:47:44 AM »
Even if it ends up being a 392, could be worthwhile.
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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2006 - 08:42:58 AM »
I have also heard a story of a guy who bought two tow trucks at an auction.  Supposedly one of them had a Hemi in it.  :dunno:

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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2006 - 08:55:36 AM »
Here's one in a '79 Dodge pick up that's twin turbo charged and runs on propane.

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/208886291.html

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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2006 - 09:39:20 AM »
Here's one in a '79 Dodge pick up that's twin turbo charged and runs on propane.

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/208886291.html




That one is an early hemi, probably a 392 or 354. Note the distributor at the back of the engine.
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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2006 - 09:44:30 AM »
Yup!  Good eye!  392!
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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2006 - 12:25:41 PM »
IF it is a hemi I figure it is a 392 also but these were both late 60's early 70's trucks and supposedly they were factory...but we have all heard these stories befor...will probably end up being a 2.2 in a Renault Alpine Camper ....LOL  If it is a 354 I might still use it (the new hemi is based on that design just updated )

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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2006 - 01:15:38 PM »
Don't walk, RUN to go check this out!!   :grinyes:  :o  :o  :o


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No matter what type of Hemi it could be, for $50 I would take it and put it in storage till I had the money to rebuild it.

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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2006 - 04:02:23 PM »
Even if it were a 440, it would be  worth more than $50.
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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2006 - 10:43:13 PM »
Most likely a 392. A fellow near my home in Salmon Arm BC has a 2 ton 58 or 59 (can't remember) for sale and it has a 2BBL 392 hemi in it from the factory. Yes you read correct - a 2BBL carb. But he says mountains of torque and unbelievable gas mileage for what it is.
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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2006 - 01:09:07 AM »
Even if it were a 440, it would be  worth more than $50.
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He's got a valid point.
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Re: a hemi in a camper and a tow truck???
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2006 - 06:19:02 AM »
 :popcorn:  Can't wait to see the outcome of this. good luck!