YOUR 2ND CHOISE if there was no ram

Southern Ram · Nov 29, 2021

I would go with an F150 with the 5.0. I had a 2015 with the 2.7 before I got my ram. It was a good truck but if something happens to the engine especially with the turbos it’s going to be a lot to fix.

sandawilliams · Nov 29, 2021

Moose2 said:
I’d ride a horse.....

The way things are going we may all be riding a horse.

JoeCo · Nov 29, 2021

rule18 said:
I drool every time you post a pic of that car! I had a '67 Special for a few years but eventually let it go.

Thanks I really appreciate the compliment! I wasn't much into buicks before I got this but needless to say I've grown a very large appreciation for them. I can't remember if I posted these here or not but I took these recently to show a 360 view of the colorshift effect:

What was your 67 like? Any chance you have any surviving pictures?

Farmer Fran · Nov 29, 2021

Rivian

rule18 · Nov 29, 2021

JoeCo said:
Thanks I really appreciate the compliment! I wasn't much into buicks before I got this but needless to say I've grown a very large appreciation for them. I can't remember if I posted these here or not but I took these recently to show a 360 view of the colorshift effect:

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What was your 67 like? Any chance you have any surviving pictures?

Very similar body style to yours, but the back window was a bit recessed into a fin detail at the bottom of the window. Definitely NOT the condition yours is in. The color was that really dark green they used to use. Sadly no remaining pics, they're all gone (it was late 80's, only hard copies from film).

retired · Nov 29, 2021

my Ram Power Wagon was my actually my 3rd choice...I could not afford a new Tremor..or a new Raptor....

JoeCo · Nov 29, 2021

rule18 said:
Very similar body style to yours, but the back window was a bit recessed into a fin detail at the bottom of the window. Definitely NOT the condition yours is in. The color was that really dark green they used to use. Sadly no remaining pics, they're all gone (it was late 80's, only hard copies from film).

Ah yes I believe I can picture the back window setup you are describing, always liked that look too. Buicks had some great lines back then. I think I can picture the green as well, mine was actually the much lighter seafoam green originally, and my interior color is original as I think it works with the new exterior color scheme.

392DevilDog · Nov 29, 2021

retired said:
my Ram Power Wagon was my actually my 3rd choice...I could not afford a new Tremor..or a new Raptor....

This explains your posts in the thread about trading for a Tremor...now it all makes sense

tones2SS · Nov 29, 2021

I would have to go either 2022 GMC AT4 with the 6.2L
or
2022 FORD F250 with the 7.3L and Lariat/Black Appearance Package.

rvance · Nov 29, 2021

JoeCo said:
Thanks I really appreciate the compliment! I wasn't much into buicks before I got this but needless to say I've grown a very large appreciation for them. I can't remember if I posted these here or not but I took these recently to show a 360 view of the colorshift effect:

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What was your 67 like? Any chance you have any surviving pictures?

I had a 67 also. 350 4bbl. A good running comfortable car but I couldn't keep it cool. I left it steaming on a used car dealers lot.

tones2SS · Nov 29, 2021

Be still my beating heart!!! She's gorgeous.
The best part,.........no cylinder deactivation or auto start/stop garbage.

turkeybird56 · Nov 29, 2021

JoeCo said:
If they weren't so pricey my next choice for what's available currently would be the grand wagoneer. Either way, something that maintains the full size that the ram was, so most likely another full size pick up, probably GM.

In a true emergency scenario where I needed something immediately, old reliable it is:

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65 or 66? My Dad bought a 65 Buick Special 4 door way back when with the lil itty bitty 6 cylinder, all manual, only thing power was steering, LOL.

tidefan1967 · Nov 29, 2021

tones2SS said:
Be still my beating heart!!! She's gorgeous.
The best part,.........no cylinder deactivation or auto start/stop garbage.

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It’s a nice looking truck for sure but I bet it’s expensive!

Rodney Belair · Nov 29, 2021

I would find a used Dodge, there is no second choice...

Maddamnmike · Nov 29, 2021

Blasphemy. Why would you ever ask such a question? One word Mopar. In or out. You may be out on pure principle buddy. Just sayin.

Sorry. Mopar card gone.

Moderator?

JoeCo · Nov 29, 2021

rvance said:
I had a 67 also. 350 4bbl. A good running comfortable car but I couldn't keep it cool. I left it steaming on a used car dealers lot.

Yeah they certainly can run a little hot, I've had 18 years with mine so I know all the tendencies of this one in particular but I won't say I never had a radiator or radiator hose explode. Always a fun experience.

JoeCo · Nov 29, 2021

turkeybird56 said:
65 or 66? My Dad bought a 65 Buick Special 4 door way back when with the lil itty bitty 6 cylinder, all manual, only thing power was steering, LOL.

66, and likewise only thing power is steering on mine as well. Although I did get the mid level (340) v8, 2 barrel at first now 4.

GTyankee · Nov 29, 2021

I would be driving something very similar to this 1956 Chevy 3100

tones2SS · Nov 29, 2021

tidefan1967 said:
It’s a nice looking truck for sure but I bet it’s expensive!

I built one, not fully loaded, but pretty well optioned.
It was under 66K. Not bad for what you are getting. Expensive yes, but what isn't these days? lol

The 6.7L turbo diesel has crazy, crazy torque. Over 1,000lbs. of torque.
I would get the 7.3L because I live in the crappy Northeast and winters would mean I would have to plug into the engine block heater almost every night. Hard pass. lol

mb33458 · Nov 29, 2021

I was looking at three trucks the Ford F150, GMC Sierra 1500, and the Ram 1500. I bought the Ram because it had everything I was looking for, at a good price. My second choice was the GMC, but I wasnt happy with the engine/transmission options. I have owned many Fords and think they are gtg, but the 150 felt a little dated to me.

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