New Guy here from central MS

[RobStarMafia]

Newbie from Mississippi!

I recently traded in my 2011 Tacoma for this 2018 Lone Star Edition 5.7L Hemi Ram 4x4 with only 49k miles.

To make a long story short, my dad sadly passed away at the end of March 2022, and since, left me his 1970 Dodge Challenger along with the aluminum trailer he used to pull it to long distance shows with.

I knew the Tacoma wasn't going to cut it when it came to pulling this car, so I began looking for a full sized truck. Since I've always been a mopar nut... for obvious reasons! ha! It only made sense for me to go with a Ram.

Dad purchased the Challenger back in 2004, the year I graduated high school, and since then we worked on it together and built tons of memories along the way. It is originally a 383 R/T numbers matching car for those interested. Currently it has a 440 magnum installed, and the number matching engine is sitting safely on the engine stand in my garage.

I'm really enjoying the "new to me" Ram! It's definitely the nicest truck I've ever owned! Here's a pic of the truck and the car.

 

[Wanted33]

Welcome Rob, and my sympathies on your loss. I know what that Challenger means to you. My Dad passed many years back, but his old car keeps his memory alive.

He gave this to my wife as a wedding present. He said it was because he liked her better than he did me. However, that wasn't a big secret as the 2 were thick as thieves.

'67 Camaro Rally Sport. It's been in the family since 1973. I got it in 1977.

 

[RobStarMafia]

He gave this to my wife as a wedding present.

That's one heck of a wedding present! haha! I can't think of any better gift to give someone and at the same time keep your memory alive... Thanks for sharing, and also for the kind words! I really appreciate it.

 

[SixAddict]

Welcome and congrats on your “new” to you truck.

I love the old mopars, growing up they were a dime a dozen.
We bought and sold them for hundreds of dollars.., now hundreds of thousands.

 

[RobStarMafia]

I love the old mopars, growing up they were a dime a dozen.
We bought and sold them for hundreds of dollars.., now hundreds of thousands.

I love them too! It's amazing how crazy the market has gotten in the last 5 years... They've gone sky high! Dad told me once that he was glad he bought the chally when he did, because if he had waited, he would not have been able to afford it today.

 

[Harley Harrold]

Sorry for your loss. That is a fine car for sure. I too live in east central Mississippi. Enjoy your new to you truck.

 

[RobStarMafia]

I too live in east central Mississippi.

Thanks for the kind words! I'm in central Mississippi... Byram actually, just outside of Jackson... I refuse to claim that I'm from Jackson! ha!

 

[Joe w.]

Welcome nice looking ram and Challenger

 

[Papa Red]

Welcome to the forum.

Red