New here, not new to trucks, new to Cummins 5.9 24 valve

[Daletec]

I am getting my first Cummins tomorrow. It's a 1998.5 5.9 24 valve. It's gonna need some body work (replace panels for rust), but it has no blow-by and the frame and running gear are solid. I'm sure I'll be reaching out for advice/help.

 

[mtnrider]

Sounds like a fun project truck. Post some pictures when you get it
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[Graygoose]

welcome!!

 

[Southern Ram]

Welcome.

 

[turkeybird56]

 

[Joe w.]

Welcome

 

[rule18]

Welcome to RamForum.

 

[Moose2]

Welcome.

 

[Harley Harrold]

 

[huntergreen]

5.9 Cummins is the best engine ever made.

 

[Daletec]

OK, so I drive from Lenoir, NC to Rural Hall, NC, then over to Sparta, NC, then to Fingerville, SC before i get a 2500 4x4 Auto worth having. The other two had body rot, frame rot, suspension rot, they were simply unsafe. The one in South Carolina has surface rust, needs fit and finish on the interior, but has brand new brakes, new suspension, no frame rot, looks really nice on the bottom side. It's a 1996 12 valve and has been built by a diesel shop in Chesnee, SC. This thing will go sideways in the road! The trans has been built to handle the power, it's really sweet! It came with a new power steering pump, it took a little upper body strength to get home! Also came with nice rims and brand new tires! I now have a project on my hands!

 

[Papa Red]

Welcome to the forum.

Red

 

[huntergreen]

OK, so I drive from Lenoir, NC to Rural Hall, NC, then over to Sparta, NC, then to Fingerville, SC before i get a 2500 4x4 Auto worth having. The other two had body rot, frame rot, suspension rot, they were simply unsafe. The one in South Carolina has surface rust, needs fit and finish on the interior, but has brand new brakes, new suspension, no frame rot, looks really nice on the bottom side. It's a 1996 12 valve and has been built by a diesel shop in Chesnee, SC. This thing will go sideways in the road! The trans has been built to handle the power, it's really sweet! It came with a new power steering pump, it took a little upper body strength to get home! Also came with nice rims and brand new tires! I now have a project on my hands!

Congrats on the find.