FYI
Keep in mind that there are a few blue RAMS with the white stripes running
around out there that are NOT Viper trucks (think maybe they were a special
option package - NASCAR or something? - or maybe just somebody's custom
paint job....). Anyway, I've seen several in TX, so if you see one as
described, don't assume it is THE Viper truck that Jeff is referring to
(yes, it does exist, but I doubt that's the truck you're seeing at the local
Stop 'n' Rob!).
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Durling <durling@ibm.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 11:21 PM
Subject: DML: Viper Truck
>The only true "Viper" truck that dodge ever built was for the '95 or '96
>car show circuit. They put the viper engine and wheels on a reguler cab
>fullsize ram and used the fog lights in a custom bumper. There may have
>been some other parts but not sure. The truck was painted blue with
>white stripes. The whole reason for this truck was the indroduction of
>the viper GTS (the hardtop viper). The truck had a trailer hooked to it
>with the then new GTS on it. I'm pretty sure it was a working vehicle
>since at the North American Auto Show it was unvailed by towing the car
>on the stage.
>
>Someone (didn't get the name, sorry) posted that the engine should fit.
>I agree with this but I have an older body style '96 dak and there is
>definately not as much of clearance problems as the newer ones (my dad
>has a durango to compare with). I still think the radiator would have to
>be custom mounted and I don't know about the firewall.
>
>Hmmmmmm.........interesting concept. Maybe I should qyuit messing with
>the 318 and save up and purchase a V10. A light truck with a viper
>engine. Hey maybe even graph on the suspinsion.....hmmmmm.
>
>Jeff Durling
>'96 RC Sport - 318
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