Derekp's 1500 and Cummins Swap

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I wish I had the cash for a 4BT swap.. Or at least the motor so I could get a rebuild going. A 4bt and a manual trans would be a much easier swap I'm assuming. Led things to account for.
 
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I wish I had the cash for a 4BT swap.. Or at least the motor so I could get a rebuild going. A 4bt and a manual trans would be a much easier swap I'm assuming. Led things to account for.
Yeah that would be badass but the 4bt motors are really hard to come by. I was planning one originally for my truck but couldn't find a donor. All I could find were just motors and everybody wanted like 3K for just the motor.
 

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Right.. I can only find them on ebay for that price with transmissions. Found one on Craig'slist locally but he says it's froze up and still wants $700
 
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Right.. I can only find them on ebay for that price with transmissions. Found one on Craig'slist locally but he says it's froze up and still wants $700
Yeah that's crazy. The problem is the $700 might be rebuildable but I wouldn't want to pay that much for one that is not certain to run.
 

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Not shabby... Now I just need the know how lol. Certainly doable. That's got me encouraged. Even tho I'd probably lose 4wd by doing it.
 

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This bums me out. I never new the guy, but it always sucks to see someone so young go so early. Wish I could make it to the services, but I have way too much stuff going on right now.

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Hope all is ok with you man, I can understand coming on here can bring back memories and can be upsetting. Stay strong man
 
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Hey guys, yeah I'm alright. Bummed out that one of my good buddy's is no longer here but I'm okay. Still doesn't feel real, I feel like I can just text him and he'd respond right now. I have some updates on the truck and things coming that I'll post here soon.
 

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Hey guys, yeah I'm alright. Bummed out that one of my good buddy's is no longer here but I'm okay. Still doesn't feel real, I feel like I can just text him and he'd respond right now. I have some updates on the truck and things coming that I'll post here soon.



I know that feeling. Wasn't what I expected to see when I got home from the hospital. How's his family doing? I'd say we're all happy to see you back and alright


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Glad your back man. It never is easy, one of my childhood best friend died 3 years ago, to this day it beats me up and brings a tear to my eye. Stay strong and keep the build going, you know he's looking down on you making sure you keep the truck looking good.
 
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His family is okay I guess. It's his young son I feel the worst for. His mother is a wreck but holding herself together. Losing him like that sucks but it's not as bad as one of my best friends in high school that comitted suicide. Hung himself over a girl.

Enough with the dark talk though. I know Brad would just want to see truck **** so I'll update here in a bit.
 
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Some off road pics.

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Some pics. My buddy's first Gen and ram charger and my truck. Also my sticker for the diesel group I'm in now. I made them make me one in blue. Lol
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