New Guy from Da Thumb

[wingnut]

Hi everyone! New here. But not new to Mopar or Rams. I had a 95, short-bed, reg-cab, 5.2, 4x4. I just had to put her down finally with 289k on her. (sniff) I missed it so much I had to get another. My "new" ride is a 97 extended-cab, short-bed, 5.9, 4x4, trailer-package. It's black, with a very rare (from what I have seen) tan leather interior. Love this truck. Mechanically sound, but some usual Dodge rust issues. I'll be doing rockers, door lowers, and rear fender arches in the next few months. Learning on the fly. I will also be trying some things. Like structural-body-adhesive for the rockers. Let ya know how that works.
My other Mopar ride is a 74, big-block, Roadrunner.
I work at a Chrysler factory, so I know alot about the assembly and build process. I hope some of that knowledge can help some of you. I have an electrical back-ground that helps me with DC systems, and some of the OBD stuff.
I have experienced the "Dodge Death Wobble", and SURVIVED! Horrible thing. I'm very familiar with them, and also some of the other "gotcha's" that come along with the 94-01 body. For example, they don't like being driven for long times with the hi-beams on. It melts that plug in the headlight switch connector. You need to install a hi-beam relay up front, and take the current out of the switch.
Glad to be here. I'm sure I'll need much advice on things. I hope to be able to contribute also.
Thank You, Go Red Wings!
Sincerely. Wingnut

 

[Bluesmoke91]

Welcome man!

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[bigbadram1500]

Welcome

 

[BAILEY1]

Welcome!!

 

[chuck]

Welcome to the forum! Capitals fan here haha


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[HolyRamBatman]

Welcome to RF.

 

[jimdd810]

Welcome

 

[02 Ram]

welcome to the forum!!!

 

[Texas Hemi]

Welcome to RF, glad to see another 2nd Gen enthusiast here

 

[S2kiHemi]

 

[wingnut]

Welcome to the forum! Capitals fan here haha


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Normally I'd say "See you at the Cup!", but I don't think my Wings will make it past the first round. But the Tigers are set for a good series against you this week. Lotsa folks are already predicting them to face each-other in the Series. A bit premature, but I'd like to see it! My dad lives in Alexandria VA, and has been sucked into the dark-side of the Nat's!

 

[wingnut]

I love the 2g's. Still the best looking trucks. The 5.2/5.9 are bullet-proof, with none of the issues of the 4.7. My old 95 never failed to start! But I just wore her out to the point where I could turn the crankshaft with one-hand when I finally put her down.

 

[chuck]

Normally I'd say "See you at the Cup!", but I don't think my Wings will make it past the first round. But the Tigers are set for a good series against you this week. Lotsa folks are already predicting them to face each-other in the Series. A bit premature, but I'd like to see it! My dad lives in Alexandria VA, and has been sucked into the dark-side of the Nat's!

Hahah noo not the Nationals!! I am a diehard Capitals fan, and a season ticket holder for the Orioles. I grew up watching the O's so I'll never stop being a fan of them. But hey you guys have two good teams up there, nothing I can knock! I do remember watching the Wings beat the Caps in the Cup back in what...'97? That was painful to watch

 

[atticusfaul]

Welcome to the forum.


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[audio1der]

Welcome aboard, bud!