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Cthulhu

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Hello everyone!

Well, if you've ever been on the other Ram forums around the internet, you've likely seen my postings, I figured I'd come make my mark here.

A little about myself...

I live in Fort McMurray Alberta, home of the oilsands. (Don't get all enviro on me... I don't react well.. ;)).. I'm an Information systems Analyst for a large oil company up here, and enjoy the lifestyle it provides. We are surrounded by 1000's of KM of wilderness, and I haven't even scratched the surface of the terrain up here.

I am the proud owner of a 2006 MegaCab 3500 Cummins Ram. I bought it last summer and it renewed my faith in the Ram line. I previously owned a 2007 1500 Hemi which I had nothing but trouble with.

My father operated a Dodge/Chrysler/etc dealership in Southern Alberta when I was a child, when the 2nd Generation trucks were released. I've been a life long Ram fan since then. I've always liked the styling of them, although the only engine, to this day I've ever really liked was the 5.9 cummins.

Anyhow, I look forward to exchanging ideas/information/experience with everyone here at RamForum. I'm working on a few mods...

1) HID or PREFERABLY LED headlights
2) Paint - Had 1/2 the truck painted due to hail, mother nature 'missed' the otherside though.. :/
3) Tires/Rims - Running BFG ATKOs, but I want something better than stock rims.
4) Lighting - I have the stock enclosures installed, and PIAA Bulbs in use (they are very short on lifespan), my lightforce lights are wired in, but I want something more.

A few mods I've done..
1) ReTrax Bed Cover - Had it on my 1500, moved it to my 3500 - Awesome cover!
2) Nasta Step Bars - My westins rusted on my 1500.. went with something that won't rust.
3) Compustar Remote Starter - Gotta have it in Northern Alberta.. -40C is the norm in the winter!
4) Bullydog TD - Uncertain if I want to reinstall it.. may be selling it


Looking forward to chatting with you guys!
 
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ramhunter9

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Welcome form another CTD ...

Just to inform you we will have a great diesel vendor signing up in a few days you might have heard of them .. XtremeDiesel .. XDP
They will have the goods ..lol

As far as HID's check out JJ and the Retro Shop one of are other vendors .. he does the best work just ask anyone .

Again welcome to RF .. got any pics of the rig ?

Also you will find info and chats in the CTD section found here http://www.ramforum.com/f65/
 

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hey welcome!!! i think I sent you the PM on the other site right??? you were asking about the headlights?? im glad you joined up! yes check out our vendor retro shop for headlights!
 

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Welcome to RF. Post up some pics of the cummins when you get a chance


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welcome aboard! Let me know what you'd like to see for lights - I've done quite a bit of the 3rd gens! :D
 

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Welcome to the site!
 
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Cthulhu

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Thank you for all the welcomes everyone!

welcome aboard! Let me know what you'd like to see for lights - I've done quite a bit of the 3rd gens! :D

Well, bright for one.. Something about the 06 enclosures kills the light. I had an 07 and we never had issues seeing at night. The 06 is just brutal on the highway. I'm a huge fan of projectors, as I do not react well to others blinding me. Low-beams, aimed incorrectly, will get a reply of my highbeams AND offroad lights which are tied to my high beams with a relay/switch. The switch, is always on. :)

I sent an email to retro shop to see what he can do for me. I've asked if he can leave the signal light reflector in as they are stepping up enforcement of proper light housing in our area.

Let me know what you can do.

hey welcome!!! i think I sent you the PM on the other site right??? you were asking about the headlights?? im glad you joined up! yes check out our vendor retro shop for headlights!


Yep, its me! Glad I found this place too. Looks like a descent forum!
 
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EJM05

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Check out the raffle as well for the headlights too. $20 ticket and the money goes to a charity.
 

wermbang

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Thank you for all the welcomes everyone!



Well, bright for one.. Something about the 06 enclosures kills the light. I had an 07 and we never had issues seeing at night. The 06 is just brutal on the highway. I'm a huge fan of projectors, as I do not react well to others blinding me. Low-beams, aimed incorrectly, will get a reply of my highbeams AND offroad lights which are tied to my high beams with a relay/switch. The switch, is always on. :)

I sent an email to retro shop to see what he can do for me. I've asked if he can leave the signal light reflector in as they are stepping up enforcement of proper light housing in our area.

Let me know what you can do.




Yep, its me! Glad I found this place too. Looks like a descent forum!

Retro Shop = 0212353 = Jeremy = JJ
Just thought I would share
 

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