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| Truck of the Day: May 4, 2010; Hot Wheels '98 Dodge Ram 1500 Race Truck | |
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| minicup | May 3 2010, 09:53 PM Post #1 |
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Today's Race Truck of the day is... Hotwheels 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 NASCAR Craftsman truck (supertruck to others)... This one was driven by Jimmy Hensley for Petty Enterprises, the main Sponsor is Cummins. ![]() ![]() ![]() Some info on the street truck itself from Wikipedia 1994–2002 (BR/BE) Second generation Production1994-2001 (Ram 1500) 1994-2002 (Ram 2500 and 3500) Body style(s)2-door regular cab 2-door extended cab 4-door extended cab Dually PlatformChrysler BR/BE platform Engine(s)3.9 L Magnum V6 5.2 L Magnum V8 5.9 L Magnum V8 5.9 L B5.9 diesel I6 8.0 L Magnum V10 5.9 L ISB diesel I6 Transmission(s)4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual Wheelbase118.7 in (3,015 mm) (2-door, short bed)[1] 134.7 in (3,421 mm) (2-door, long bed)[1] 154.7 in (3,929 mm) Length204.1 in (5,184 mm) 224.1 in (5,692 mm) 244.1 in (6,200 mm) Width79.4 in (2,017 mm) 93.5 in (2,375 mm) (Towing mirrors) Height77.1 in (1,958 mm) Fuel capacity26 U.S. gal (22 imp gal; 98 L) 35 U.S. gal (29 imp gal; 130 L) DesignerPhillip E. Payne The Ram line was redesigned for 1994. The exterior styling was the result of design concepts by chief designer Phillip E. Payne, plus extensive customer research that revealed that full-sized pickup buyers were enamored of a strong exterior design that suggested the "look of a big rig truck".[3] Dodge Truck Product Planners recognized that while some customers would not identify with the unique design, it would mandate instant recognition for the new Dodge full-sized pickup. It featured a big rig-looking front end and a large grille and was nothing like Ford, or Chevy/GMC pickup in design. Engine offerings continued over from the first-generation ram and were the 3.9 L V6, 5.2 L V8, 5.9 L V8, and 5.9 L I6 Cummins Turbo diesel. Added to the line up was a new 488 cubic inch 8.0L V10 engine designed as an alternative to those who wanted superior pulling power but didn't want a diesel. The new V10 and Cummins Turbo diesel could only be had in the 2500 and up trucks. Models were now the 1500 half-ton, 2500 three quarter-ton, and 3500 dual rear wheel one-ton in both 2 and 4 wheel drive. 1500 Rams offered both 6 and 8-foot (1.8 x 2.4 m) boxes. 2500 Rams offered 6-foot (1.8 m) boxes only with quad cabs. 3500 Rams were only made with 8-foot (2.4 m) boxes. Dodge offered the 2500 series in two different gross-vehicle weight ratings for the first few years but this was dropped in the late 90s. The purpose of the light duty and heavy duty 2500 trucks were for the heavy duty 2500 to take the place of the discontinued one ton single rear wheel trucks. On the inside, special attention was paid to in-cab storage features, with a large glovebox, a center armrest storage area, and extra storage space behind the seat. The dash and gauge cluster were a far cry from the previous model Ram and was far more modern as well. A redesign of the dashboard and instrument cluster was made in 1998 along with the introduction of the quad cab, and rounded black plastic side-view mirrors replaced the previous rectangular design. The 2000 models saw the introduction of heated leather seats. In 1998, Dodge introduced the "Quad Cab", which used smaller suicide doors in the back for a door opening. This was offered as an option on the ""Club Cab"" for the model year. In 1999 Dodge revised the front end for the Sport models with a restyled bumper, quad-beam clear-lens headlamps, and body-color grille. The redesigned 1994 Ram was a sales success, with sales rocketing from 100,000 units in 1993 to 240,000 in 1994, 280,000 in 1995, and nearly 400,000 in 1996. That year, it was prominently featured as the hero vehicle in the film Twister. Sales of this generation peaked at just over 400,000 in 1999 before declining against the redesigned Ford and GM trucks. By 2001, Ram sales figures were below those of Ford and Chevy trucks. Although Dodge introduced a new Ram 1500 for 2002, the old second generation style Ram was carried over for the 2002 model year heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 trucks. The new third generation Ram would not appear in the 2500/3500 variants until 2003. Part of this delay was due to the (then-)new 5.7 L Hemi engine not being ready for production. [edit]Drive-train [edit]Transmissions Transmissions for the Ram were the lower geared A500/42RH-RE for light duty applications found behind the 3.9 L V6, the A518/46RH-RE for more heavy duty applications found behind the 5.2 L and 5.9 L V8 engines, and the A618/47RH-RE for heavy duty use behind the V10 gasoline and Cummins diesel engines. The 47RH was used in 1994 and 1995 model years, while the 47RE was used from 1996 through 2002. A NV3500 was offered in 1500 Rams and light duty 2500 Rams. A NV4500 was standard in 2500 and 3500 trucks (except the uncommon, light duty 2500 rams). A NV5600 was offered in 2000 Rams and was the only transmission offered behind the High Output diesel in 2001 and 2002. [edit]Transfer cases There were a total of 5 Transfer cases for the four wheel drive Ram. All were part time and had a low range of 2.72:1. The 1500 featured a NV231 and NV231HD. The NV241 was standard on V8 2500 Rams. The 2500 and 3500 V10 and Diesel featured a NV241DLD from 1994-1997. In 1998 the NV241DHD became a option for all 2500 Rams and was standard on 3500 Rams from 1998-2002. [edit]Axles The Dodge Ram featured a wide variety of axles. For the front axle of 4x4 Rams, a Dana 44 was used on all 1500 Rams and some, early, light duty 2500 Rams, however most of the 2500 and all 3500 Rams used Dana 60 front axles. The 1500 Rams and some, early, light duty 2500 Rams used a 9.25 Chrysler axle in the rear. A Dana 60 rear axle was used on heavy duty 2500 V8 Rams. A Dana 70 rear axle was used in 2500 Rams with a V10 or a Diesel/Automatic transmission combination. A Dana 80 rear axle was used on 2500 Rams with a manual transmission and diesel engine combination and all 3500 Rams. The front solid axles in these rams were unique in the fact they didn't feature Locking hubs, but featured a Center axle disconnect. The 2002, 2500 and 3500 Rams saw the eventual phase out of the Center axle disconnect, in favor of front axles that were permanently locked in. Dodge continues to feature front axles like this for their 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks. [edit]Engines A natural gas engine debuted for 1995 but was not popular and was only used in fleet vehicles on a very limited production run. The Cummins B Series engine was upgraded from the 12 Valve to the 24 Valve (ISB) in the 1998 model Dodge Rams. A little over half of the 1998 Cummins Diesel powered Dodge Rams got 24 Valves over the 12 valves. YearsEnginePowerTorque 1994-20013.9 L (239 cu in) Magnum V6175 hp (130 kW)[1] 1994–20015.2 L (318 cu in) Magnum V8220 hp (160 kW)[1] 1995–19975.2 L (318 cu in) Natural Gas V8200 hp (150 kW)[1]430 lb·ft (583 N·m)[1] 1994–19975.9 L (360 cu in) Magnum V8230 hp (170 kW)[1]325 lb·ft (441 N·m)[1] 1998–20025.9 L (360 cu in) Magnum V8245 hp (183 kW)[1]335 lb·ft (454 N·m)[1] 1994–20028 L (488 cu in) [4] LA V10300 hp (220 kW) hp[1]450 lb·ft (610 N·m)[1] 1994–19955,883 cc (5.883 L; 359.0 cu in)[5] Cummins 12-valve Diesel I6175 hp (130 kW) (manual), 160 hp (120 kW) (auto)[1]420 lb·ft (569 N·m) (manual), 400 lb·ft (542 N·m) (auto)[1] 1996–19985,883 cc (5.883 L; 359.0 cu in)[5] Cummins 12-valve Diesel I6215 hp (160 kW) (manual), 180 hp (130 kW) (auto)[1]440 lb·ft (597 N·m) (manual), 420 lb·ft (569 N·m) (auto)[1] 1998–20005,883 cc (5.883 L; 359.0 cu in)[5] Cummins ISB 24-valve Diesel I6235 hp (175 kW) (manual), 215 hp (160 kW) (auto)[1]460 lb·ft (624 N·m) (manual), 420 lb·ft (569 N·m) (auto)[1] 2001–20025,883 cc (5.883 L; 359.0 cu in)[5] Cummins ISB 24-valve Diesel I6235 hp (175 kW) (Standard), 245 hp (183 kW) (High Output)[1]460 lb·ft (624 N·m) (Standard), 505 lb·ft (685 N·m) (High Output)[1] ![]() ![]() ![]() and atlas just some info on Jimmy Hensley and his career in the trucks Craftsman Truck Series participation Beginning in 1995, Hensley began to compete in the newly-formed Craftsman Truck Series, driving in his first two seasons for owner Grier Lackey. His first full season was in the #30 Mopar Performance Dodge Ram in 1996, where he had five top-fives and a pole position. In 1997, however, Hensley joined Petty Enterprises, piloting the #43 Cummins Dodge in the next three seasons. At age 52 in 1998, Hensley found victory lane at Nashville and finished sixth in the final points standings. The next year, he finished first at Martinsville, recording what would be the last win of his career. That year, he made his final run in the Busch Series, filling in for Wayne Grubb. He was replaced at Petty, and signed with the #16 Team Rensi Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado group. With sponsorship coming from Lance Snacks, Mobile Max2, and eLink, he had eight top-ten finishes and finished thirteenth in points. He began 2001 without a ride, but ran a majority of the year filling in for Randy MacDonald in the #72 truck. Hensley retired after that season, and now works installing fire-service systems.[3] Edited by minicup, May 4 2010, 09:26 PM.
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| ivantt | May 3 2010, 10:31 PM Post #2 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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How I've forgotten that 1/64 NASCAR trucks were made!!! And the Petty organization ran a truck! I have a few diecast trucks stashed away, along with plastic kits in 1/24 by Monogram. I only built one of those plastic kits. |
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| craftymore | May 3 2010, 10:41 PM Post #3 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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The '94 Ram was the first major shift in truck design by Dodge in multiple generations. The last new Dodge truck in design was built in 1981. The '81 still wore largely the same basic proportions and look from the '72 D Series trucks for crying out loud! So yeah, a new look was most definitely needed by '94. With its full boxed in frame, yeah that's gotta be good for future truck derbies , Dodge was the first company to make a leap forward with a more aerodynamic body and heavily different hood/fenders on their trucks. Ford and Chevy in '94 still had the large square/block look going for them that had been their trademark dating to the early 1960s. This model was released by HWs at a time I was collecting, so this is the first time I've seen this casting. Very nice pick Austin.
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| Swifty | May 3 2010, 11:09 PM Post #4 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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A nice one, and Hensley's another driver who should've been a contender. His big break came during Hurricane Hugo, when Dale Sr. was delayed and couldn't make it to the track. Jimmy qualified the #3 on the pole and was only an hour or so away from driving it in the race when Dale finally showed up. He did manage a few seasons in the Winston Cup Series but all with back marker teams. Another driver with so much potential that never got the break he deserved. Reminds me of another Truck Series driver, Joe Ruttman. Always a contender but never a winner until he hit the trucks. |
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| ivantt | May 4 2010, 08:15 PM Post #5 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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The truck series always was a way up (rookies in NASCAR starting out to gain experience) or a way down (veterans in NASCAR that couldn't make it in the Winston Cup or Busch Series, but were still pretty good drivers). CRAFTY, have you any of the HW race trucks in your stable of derby vehicles? Technically, I guess they would make good derby entries in real life if one could find an old Craftsman series truck for sale, but then who would buy it to wreck it? |
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| craftymore | May 4 2010, 08:41 PM Post #6 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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That's a negative Ivan. No race trucks in the derby stable right now. Would have to alter the ride height for them to even look the part of a derby truck. |
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, Dodge was the first company to make a leap forward with a more aerodynamic body and heavily different hood/fenders on their trucks. Ford and Chevy in '94 still had the large square/block look going for them that had been their trademark dating to the early 1960s.

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