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This is my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 2wd 6.5' box.


Pics will be the way I got.

Took the Front seats out to clean it properly.
I have already Taken off the Cheap Hood scoop off.
Had the Oil changed to Full Penzoil Synthertic.

Ordered:
1 - New Aftermarket Headlights, Taillights & third brake light.
2 - Chrome door, tailgate handle & Fuel door covers
3 - Single DIN Installation Dash Kit, since the aftermarket radio was flopping around - & will be using My Alpine deck from my last car.

Other pics will come as things are done.

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Here is a list of stuff I already have done or bought locally for the truck

Tailgate handle Chrome cover – $32.92
Chrome molding & black touch up paint - $32.55
Oil Change - $134.41
Exhaust Tip & 3M scratch remover & Bosch wipers- $118.60
Antifreeze – $35.47

On Monday March 2 - going to Nation Transmission to have them replace the tranny rear seal - also Filter Flush & fill - just over $300
 
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And stuff I ordered online

Headlights + Tailights + third Brake light – C $246.13
Radio Din – C $25.16
Chrome Plated 4 Door Handle Covers Kit – C $42.76
Chrome Plated Mirror Covers - C $51.15
CHROME FUEL TANK DOOR COVER - C $29.38
NGK-ZFR6F-11G Spark Plugs – C $29.21
Pair Transponder Chip Ignition Truck Key Replacement Blanks – C $26.36
Chrome Fender Trim 02-08 Dodge Ram – C $115.3

Pics will come as stuff is installed
 
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My drivers seat is worn out, I was looking for better used ones.
Had a thought today, took the drivers seat off the tracks & put the pass seat on drivers tracks & installed. Other than the back tilt handle & side skirt, they are interchangeable.
So don't need seats for now, & can put money to getting the leaks fixed.

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Good job with the seat. I have that issue with mine but my fabric is also torn so looking at getting it all replaced. Keep posting your progress!
 
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Oh ya, tomorrow should be a good day for me. It should be at least 9*C.
So plan to fix the power steering hoses (and flush), if I have time - fix the tranny line going to the cooler.
Then if I have time - see why both front door outer handles are loose or broken.

Also this week yet I will be installing the Chrome handle & mirror covers, exhaust tip.
I got the handle & mirror covers today.
 
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Ok yesterday fixed the power steering & tranny lines.
then went to the car wash to wash them areas.

pics from today showing where leaks were.

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I cleaned the rims with 0000 steel wool - look way better - but going to have to clean again, next time im taking the rims off.
Also today I added some chrome

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Looking good man! Take some Polish to the rims as well get them to sparkle.
 
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Looking good man! Take some Polish to the rims as well get them to sparkle.

I need to finish cleaning first, & I was planning to use autosol which is a metal polish.

Also did buy 3m scratch remover & after that maybe a complete buffing.
 
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I got all the chrome trim attached properly, the 2-way tape that the chrome came with says 3m but don't think it is, or just lower grade.

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Need to buff that paint, it's swirled to no end!
 
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So far today I got my Flashpaq & updated it.

Still waiting for more stuff in the mail, so not putting on truck yet.

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Wasn't going to play with the programmer today, but the other deliveries are not going to be here today.

put it to the 87 tune.

the installed my radio - only one speaker works properly - put them on the list.

then found more amp wires & stuff, they had double wires for everything. So I pulled out the lower parts where the ashtray & cup holders(broken).

So lots of cleaning to do.
 
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pics of lower dash apart, then cleaned & reinstalled.
Also installed the economy xs program & reinstalled the pass seat.

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Looking good, I want to remove my center seat and do a console so bad.
 
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Got presents today, going to install all if I can.
& yes that's a 6x9 speaker box there for reference to the size of boxes.

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boxes inside boxes!

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