Officially a 1st Gen member today

[Redtruck-VA]

I've always liked the 1st Gen trucks. Almost bought a really nice looking 91 a while back, but couldn't agree on price. I've continued off and on to follow-up on a few that I've found. Surprising to me there are a lot of 1st Gens running around, sadly many have been beat on pretty hard and are only still on the road as a testament to their toughness. I found mostly by good fortune a one owner 89 diesel 2wd that the keys were finally taken away from the original owner (sad). His mechanic was holding the truck and made the arrangement for the sale. It was a special ordered truck and has power mirrors, cruise control and AC. First time I've seen these offered on a 89'. Steering is tight, newly rebuilt 727 with an upgraded TC. All fluids have been changed, oil and filters were given to me for the next round of maintenance. Needs tires, they have only a little tread left. Body is pretty straight and needs paint. It's has a new lift pump and starter and the pin fix done. Need to find and reinstall the original air filter. Which is the only thing I don't like. The door panels need a little gluing and repair. The seat is in excellent condition. Glass is all good. This is the support truck for my Redtruck. Very happy with the purchase. Wife looked at it and asked, WTH is that? She has no eye for beauty. lol

 

[LB3711]

nice

 

[dodge dude94]

That is a beautiful example of an early first gen Cummins.

Nice score.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

I was surprised at how smooth this deal went. Sometimes you feel like you are trying to pull teeth. The guy I dealt with was a pleasure to talk to and deal with. Plus he had a old bull dog as sweet as honey. I like standup country folks who talk straight and are honest. We spoke about money once when I confirmed the price he was asking was right and I said I was good with it. He was proud of representing the truck and being a friend of the owner who is in his nineties and must be a real character. It was an enjoyable experience.

 

[ST-8]

How many miles an how much if you don't mind me asking?

 

[dodge dude94]

Just please tell me you're going to fluid film or undercoat it if you run it during the winter. lol

 

[crazzywolfie]

sweet. that is a clean looking truck. you know the best think about those early non intercooled engine is they got bigger injectors from the factory and respond pretty good when you intercool and tune them.

 

[RonJon '06]

Very nice. Now you've got two Rams you can tinker with.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Well I took the Farm Plate off this morning so it is now unrestricted. I ordered tires today, with them to be installed tomorrow along with a wheel alignment and suspension check. Taking the fifth wheel plate out tomorrow also while at the shop. It's been a Virginia truck from the start and has a tiny bit of rust on one rear fender. I'll have a pretty good idea how it's holding up after the inspection. It drives amazingly well even with mis-matched tires that are cupped. May not ride as nice once the big plate is removed. I'm really liking this old farm truck.... lol

 

[dodge dude94]

Good deal man!

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Posted the wrong picture before, actually meant to point out the tailgate trim is held on by genuine wood screws....

It was the last fix the old man made before giving up his keys... both the mechanic and I had a pretty good laugh. I'm thinking of leaving it that way for awhile..... lol

 

[RonJon '06]

Lol, it sounds like he wasn't as laissez-faire about the engine as he was about the body work thank goodness.

I'm studying your tailgate to see if my bumper is at about the right height since my tailgate is still missing.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

The family mechanic did all the real maintenance, the old gent also really liked electrical tape. Still have the throttle pedal wrapped up like a mummy.....

 

[dodge dude94]

lol Just wait til you find the drill screws.

 

[RonJon '06]

Hahaha. Have fun.....and if you come up with a good cup holder solution can you let me know, I'm always looking for ideas.

 

[WhiteExpress]

That looks like a fun ride!

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Thanks guys, as for the cup holder, I was out there this morning with my coffee getting ready to leave and was hunting for a spot and didn't find one... Left the cup in the car port. lol Something obviously needs to be done!

 

[DavidRam]

Thanks guys, as for the cup holder, I was out there this morning with my coffee getting ready to leave and was hunting for a spot and didn't find one... Left the cup in the car port. lol Something obviously needs to be done!

Lol! That is a cool beast though, I really like it!

They are sorta like an English Bulldog, big and strong, ugly to some people, but still popular!

Like this:

 

[crazzywolfie]

depending on the size of the cup it usually goes on the dash. just make sure to grab it before turning. in my 93 i got a cup holder just sitting there leaning against the seat and it usually works good but you could always get away with gluing earth magnets to the bottom of a cup holder and stick it where you want. now eventually i would like to attach the cup holder out of a 98 Plymouth voyager to my seat like this

 

[Redtruck-VA]

That would definitely work. I saw one with a very nice center console mounted to the floor. It would place the cup at arms length. I'll have to see if I can find it's source.