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Well everyone. Come Thursday the Explorer is going bye bye. I have gotten a 2005 Dodge Ram Quad Cab Hemi. Its the top models with heated Leather seats. The Whole works. I will have pictures up soon. I am still gonna remain active in the club. Since the club rules state you dont have to own an explorer to be in the club. I have discussed some things with John and I am going to remain the President. I am not going anywhere.

 

Time for some CPR on an old truck.

Background

My Grandfather, Reg Schlemmer, purchased this cream puff RAM D150 truck new in 1984. He drove it as a farm only vehicle, maintaining it in his farm ways ( black grease in hinges-or anything else that squeaked) and drove it like a grandpa.

In 2000 he decided he couldn't drive anymore, and sold it to me. Then he went out and bought a brand new blue Dodge Ram truck only to sell it 6 days later.

Sound like someone you know? ---

ok...

 

Well, i got a "new" truck last week. 04 Ram 2500 4x4, hemi/whatever the 5spd. auto is, all stock, 150k miles.

It was a ranch truck and is beat all to hell. There isnt a body panel on it that doesnt have a ding or scratch. Mechanically it's perfect other than needing tie rod ends and shocks. Tranny rebuilt 20k miles ago by a good local shop, engine has never had any work other than a couple of sensors.

IIRC blue book was around $14k, meaning in this market it would be a $11-12k truck...

 

I just purchased my first dodge ever! Its a 1984 Dodge Ramcharger 4X4, 318, Auto Going through it now, just another project like the rest of my stuff!

 

Towed my friends 93 del sol from Essex VT to Pelham NH. He is having a different motor dropped in it. Going 55 MPH I got 15 MPG on the interstate. With winter tires. Not too bad for towing a car with an engine in the engine bay and in his back seat. So it was around 3,000 lbs. Plus the 3 of us in the truck. Was my first long distance towing trip.

 

I thought it would be cool to share some photos of my soon to be father in laws rigs. Cause with out him my ex would be a pos in the back yard with a blown tranny.

 

Guys,

I'm considering buying a second vehicle to commute with. Always been in love with the look of the Charger. Ignoring the fact that I can't find any in my price range, does anyone have any experience with the cars? Are they reliable? Solid buy? Moneypits? I'm not a Dodge guy and don't even know anyone who owns one, so any help would be appreciated.

 

Damn!!

 

Well, this makes deer 3 for her.

Wish I had taken before pictures.

4 years ago the car was heavily keyed, and then repainted. The person who did the work passed away, soon after the clear started to peel. So, considering it is a Neon the decision to drive it into the ground was made.

I have no before pictures, just picked up after re forming the front core support

bent fender

The headlights were shot anyway, having turned cloudy and yellow...

 

Just thought I'd introduce my show car/ daily driver in the summer.

This is my 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Put blood sweat and tears into it and a ton of cash that shoulda been going towards college(oops).

Check it out and let me know what you think.

Here is the link to my CarDomain if you want to look a little farther into it.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3095868