PWNY TRK

[Jeff]

I mentioned in the "wanted - diesel truck" thread that I had picked up a 3/4 ton Dodge, I figured I would post about it! Our "new" 1997 Ram 2500. It has the 5.9L gas engine with a 4-speed automatic and 4.10 gear Dana 60 axles. 110k on the clock, Sure Grip in the rear (in the trucks they call it Anti Spin I guess) and all the nice SLT stuff. Most importantly it already had my B&W convertible hitch ball. Even a brand new set of Michelin LT-X E-load tires.

Picked it up from a local guy in Mt. Jackson. He bought the truck from Hess Family Auto Center in Winchester with 11,000 miles on it in 1998. It originally came from Rick Hunt Dodge in Warrenton. Here are some pics from when I went to look at it the first time. He was asking $6,500.







The issues were few. It was solid and I knew I wanted it but there was no way I was giving him $6,500. By the time I left that day he was down to $5,500 but I was holding out for a killer deal. Needless to say when I went back a week later I got my killer deal and we brought the truck home. On the drive home I discovered that the cat was plugged up...so we got a new cat and fixed it correctly in accordance with the law. I set about fixing all the "issues" with the truck...

First, the very few mechanical issues. I got everything and did a tune up and checked all the fluids and changed the oil. And you know me, I had to address the fact that the air intake system on these trucks blows ballz.



Version 1.0 Short Ram


Version 2.0 CAI. Now all I need is a shield. Yes Justin, that is the filter from the first DSM.


Second was all the body stuff. I cleaned all the rust out of this large scratch on the front fender and filled it in with touch up paint.


Repainted the front step pad



Rear bumper was crooked. Took it loose and moved it up about an inch.


Silver stripe tape was looking shitty



Replaced it with gray stripe


Body side moldings in horrible shape with pealing chrome.



Fuck them!



Got the outside all polished up and waxed. Pics from yesterday morning!




To do list... (in no order)
Diamond Plate side steps and rear mud flaps
Diamond Plate tool box
Polish head lamps and fix front bug guards
Vent Visors
Repair driver's seat
Line-X or Herculiner
Aluminum Wheels (OEM type)
Install remote start/keyless
Install custom stereo
Performance Exhaust
Mopar ECU