polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Dad' had Dodge trucks since 93. Every couple of years he'd get a new one. The progression has been impressive. Always 1500s always better ride quality. The build of the 2001s seem to be the tightest of all.
My 2018 RAM Longhorn
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I think as you get older, comfort and safety start to eclipse performance. When I bought my Fury it had everything I could hope for, speed, fun to drive, comfort and pizzazz! As I aged the first thing that started to bug me was the incessant noise at highway speeds. The next was lack of cruise, my damn foot and leg would cramp. Next came AC, I really missed AC when I moved to Calgary, the western sun at 3500' and a black interior proved deadly. So for long trips I drive my "has all the comfort options" Jeep. If I really need to take the Fury, I'll trailer it behind the Jeep. Funny how your priorities change over the years.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
I agree with all of that ...
Why did you buy a black interior?
Why did you buy a black interior?
I don't really remember, it may have been that a red convertible could only be white, red or black interior. Red would be too much, white would always look dirty since in those days where I went so did my dog, muddy feet and all. If I was able to go back and change things, I would have kept the black interior, but the roof would be white instead of black and I would have ordered both AC and cruise. Hindsight is 20/20.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Thank You ............. The lady that ordered my 70 new thought the white would get too dirty too fast . Which is why it is black . They didnt order the clock because it was a 12 dollar option ( or whatever it was ) yet they ordered the rimblow wheel .
I guess that was the general consensus, white got too dirty .
95% of my inventory would have been black or grey. The light coloured interiors were reserved for high end sedans or SUV’s - they always ended up turning blue from denim jeans or just plain dirty but the owners could afford to detail them more often.
Ordered Husky floor liners and a Weathertech bed mat and a cargo lock kit. Should have them in a few days.
300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
BTDT. The parchment seats in my 76 D300 had a tinge of blue on them.
I really do like the truck... I just keep waiting to be so impressed that I want to give up my classic... the burb turns 20 next year and is still cheap as hell to keep on the road. Most of the newer features appeal to me, but I don't feel I can't live without them. I think I may have another decade of cheap and easy parts availability... which has always been her biggest asset.
Way back when, my first burb was ordered new by my father... a 77 w/350 4bbl and 4 speed 1/2 ton. That one was capable of running around town close to 20 MPG, it was lighter and was the last year before more emissions went into light trucks... but I have a hard time not comparing other trucks to it's capabilities.
The ride and performance of your truck would quickly spoil me into a different set of priorities if I was to drive one for a while.
Jeff....all it would take is a 5 mile test ride in a new Ram and you would be convinced. I loved my Titan. It was the 2nd new Titan that I owned and i had this one for 11 years. I was leaning towards keeping the Titan......until I took that new Ram for a test drive. A little consultating with Graham and I had the strategy to buy a $60k new Ram for $40k plus my old Titan. I couldn't be happier!
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
If I had a reliable mode of transportation that I knew the history of I wouldn't have my truck. You are better off with the suburban. Still decent ride, lots of room and no monthly check going out ...
Do you have the 3:21 or 3:92 axle?
300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
3.92, otherwise it would be dog to tow the trailer. That is 8500 lb with the car in it. When I bought mine, I had 6 "musts" on my list...
3.92
brake controller
tow mirrors
big gas tank
6'4" box
buckets
Mine too except the short bed is on mine.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
My requirements...
Not white,
Sunroof,
8 ft bed,
Big radio
4 wheel drive
Cab lights
Not white,
Sunroof,
8 ft bed,
Big radio
4 wheel drive
Cab lights
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
You'll survive
I know the ride would make me want her... but unless Graham can tell me how to get one for about $5k and a 99 burb w/200k miles... anything more and I'd already be driving a 4spd Formal to work instead.
I couldn't live with a payment... I can mail order an engine or trans for about $2k... and pop it in on a weekend. She may lack sex appeal, but that's a good thing anyhow... I never have to worry about where I park. I've left her at a bar more than once... and always because I planned to.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Agreed ....
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
What is Pedal Commander?
Pedal Commander is a throttle response controller that removes response delays on your electronic accelerator pedal. Effectively, it allows your engine to respond faster so your car can accelerate faster!
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Pedal Commander is a throttle response controller that removes response delays on your electronic accelerator pedal. Effectively, it allows your engine to respond faster so your car can accelerate faster!
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