Redtruck-VA
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jun 29, 2010
- Posts
- 5,864
- Reaction score
- 984
- Location
- Virginia
- Ram Year
- 2003 & 1989 D250 RWD
- Engine
- Hemi-5.7, 5.9 12v & 24v diesel
I've always liked the 1st Gen trucks. Almost bought a really nice looking 91 a while back, but couldn't agree on price. I've continued off and on to follow-up on a few that I've found. Surprising to me there are a lot of 1st Gens running around, sadly many have been beat on pretty hard and are only still on the road as a testament to their toughness. I found mostly by good fortune a one owner 89 diesel 2wd that the keys were finally taken away from the original owner (sad). His mechanic was holding the truck and made the arrangement for the sale. It was a special ordered truck and has power mirrors, cruise control and AC. First time I've seen these offered on a 89'. Steering is tight, newly rebuilt 727 with an upgraded TC. All fluids have been changed, oil and filters were given to me for the next round of maintenance. Needs tires, they have only a little tread left. Body is pretty straight and needs paint. It's has a new lift pump and starter and the pin fix done. Need to find and reinstall the original air filter. Which is the only thing I don't like. The door panels need a little gluing and repair. The seat is in excellent condition. Glass is all good. This is the support truck for my Redtruck. Very happy with the purchase. Wife looked at it and asked, WTH is that? She has no eye for beauty. lol