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dfsa · 11-14-2024, 09:53 PM

How do I go about getting a 1984 Dodge Rampage classified for DF/S? Any help would greatly appreciated.

Cglrcng · Today, 02:41 AM

https://www.racingjunk.com/news/clas...or-ihra-class/

This might help you a little. I cannot tell you why it was not listed in the guide in 1982-1984 model years. MFG by Dodge as a FWD truck instead of a car. As was the 1 year it was also sold rebadged by Plymouth as a Scamp in 1983 model yr. only. (The general Mfg. production runs and sales in all 3 years, and all 4 editions were all well over sales of 500 units each). Call Pat Cvengros at NHRA about why and an indiv. process. (It says the OEM may apply). I cannot also say whether the C.S. 45 had anything to do with the decision or not (they sold, but not as well as many other cars of the era, and certainly not anything like the next Dodge truck in line).

They looked great in the Direct Connection colors and someone had a pair of them (Dick Landy Perhaps??? Or it may have been C.S.(s) people). I remember seeing them racing exhibition side-by-side passes I think at O.C.I.R. and possibly at Pomona circa 1983-84.

Unless of course that particular Rampage is one of the 1984 models with possibly a Chrome Stamped Steel Valve Cover (maybe a Direct Connection Sticker across the top of the windshield), that was sent to a certain 3rd party builder (known by the initials C.S., and was commonly known as 1 of the very limited run of 1984 model year "The Direct Connection Rampage's," as there was only 45 of those, so just shy of the required 50 total produced as required for a "Special Run" to be accepted, and those 45 specially massaged Rampage(s) were a special run (not actually a recognized as a true Dodge model according to the Rampage Wikipedia page). And those were customized (with a ton of Direct Connection Parts and C.S. customized beyond that as a Street Warrior, and then sold only at a few select & special dealerships in Southern California only. Those 45 special S.C. massaged 1984 Rampage units were not even released to the dealers for sale until they were finished in 1986 (2 years after Chrysler produced the last model year of The Dodge Rampage and killed the specific model after 1984).

If it isn't, good luck to you on your quest. If it is, you have a very special edition (Just 1/45), and I hope it is in great shape as it is a pc. of Mopar history and Carrol Shelby made magic happen. (They loved their lil' parts running shop truck back then).
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Either way I would enjoy seeing some pics of the car if you wouldn't mind, as you have my curiosity up a bit. 84 HP or 99HP? Carb or EFI? Turbo Perchance on it now? Intercooled? I once rode in 1 (Jet Gloss Black), that had been turned into a very expensive RWD Conversion Blown 413 C.I. Big Block sticking out of the hood, shortened Dana 60, and it was almost all tire in the rear, the bed was taken almost all up by the rear tubs.

The guy totaled it within months of completion on the street. He hit a light post near the outer Traffic Circle in Long Beach, CA. Dang near killed a passenger riding w/ him. I did not ride far with him (around the block), he was nuts and drove like Starsky & Hutch.

Dave Noll · Today, 04:26 AM

1984 135
96hp (NHRA Factored to 102)
Sedan 4 Dr Rampage 22.99

This shows up on classracerinfo.com under Horizon, with DF/S as its natural class with a weight of 2244lbs.

Hope this helps.

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How do I go about getting a 1984 Dodge Rampage classified for DF/S? Any help would greatly appreciated.

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dfsa Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 1 Post	New Classification How do I go about getting a 1984 Dodge Rampage classified for DF/S? Any help would greatly appreciated.

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Cglrcng Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 278 Likes: 839 Liked 176 Times in 96 Posts	Re: New Classification https://www.racingjunk.com/news/clas...or-ihra-class/ This might help you a little. I cannot tell you why it was not listed in the guide in 1982-1984 model years. MFG by Dodge as a FWD truck instead of a car. As was the 1 year it was also sold rebadged by Plymouth as a Scamp in 1983 model yr. only. (The general Mfg. production runs and sales in all 3 years, and all 4 editions were all well over sales of 500 units each). Call Pat Cvengros at NHRA about why and an indiv. process. (It says the OEM may apply). I cannot also say whether the C.S. 45 had anything to do with the decision or not (they sold, but not as well as many other cars of the era, and certainly not anything like the next Dodge truck in line). They looked great in the Direct Connection colors and someone had a pair of them (Dick Landy Perhaps??? Or it may have been C.S.(s) people). I remember seeing them racing exhibition side-by-side passes I think at O.C.I.R. and possibly at Pomona circa 1983-84. Unless of course that particular Rampage is one of the 1984 models with possibly a Chrome Stamped Steel Valve Cover (maybe a Direct Connection Sticker across the top of the windshield), that was sent to a certain 3rd party builder (known by the initials C.S., and was commonly known as 1 of the very limited run of 1984 model year "The Direct Connection Rampage's," as there was only 45 of those, so just shy of the required 50 total produced as required for a "Special Run" to be accepted, and those 45 specially massaged Rampage(s) were a special run (not actually a recognized as a true Dodge model according to the Rampage Wikipedia page). And those were customized (with a ton of Direct Connection Parts and C.S. customized beyond that as a Street Warrior, and then sold only at a few select & special dealerships in Southern California only. Those 45 special S.C. massaged 1984 Rampage units were not even released to the dealers for sale until they were finished in 1986 (2 years after Chrysler produced the last model year of The Dodge Rampage and killed the specific model after 1984). If it isn't, good luck to you on your quest. If it is, you have a very special edition (Just 1/45), and I hope it is in great shape as it is a pc. of Mopar history and Carrol Shelby made magic happen. (They loved their lil' parts running shop truck back then). _____________________ Either way I would enjoy seeing some pics of the car if you wouldn't mind, as you have my curiosity up a bit. 84 HP or 99HP? Carb or EFI? Turbo Perchance on it now? Intercooled? I once rode in 1 (Jet Gloss Black), that had been turned into a very expensive RWD Conversion Blown 413 C.I. Big Block sticking out of the hood, shortened Dana 60, and it was almost all tire in the rear, the bed was taken almost all up by the rear tubs. The guy totaled it within months of completion on the street. He hit a light post near the outer Traffic Circle in Long Beach, CA. Dang near killed a passenger riding w/ him. I did not ride far with him (around the block), he was nuts and drove like Starsky & Hutch. __________________ Gary Lucier - 7832 STK. / 7832 E.T. EF/S Slow Sled. I am, but a simple test of your true patience. So, do all the really "Big Wheelies" you can!