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Old 09-02-2006 | 10:25 AM
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I know of one, it belongs to a member here. He is around Nashville, Tn so I don't know if that would do you any good. He said it was a 92 club cab, 2wd automatic with 98k miles on it. He said it is in awesome condition and was wanting $6500 for it. I don't know if that is in your range financially or distance wise. Let me know and I can message him and see if he still has it if it would work out somehow for you. I know the southern trucks will be far better than any northern trucks. I used to live in Western New York, so I know all about salt and vehicles......
Yeh Dodgeguy71 here RUST is a major Problem! & local dealer prices are out of Sight! $$$ big bucks! as here locally Dealers don*t bother w/ older Models That Auction them OFF! so getting a Good used One?? is very HARD as New Vehicle dealers Don*t want GOOD used around? I assume? as Most would BUY Used instead of New?-I have Left my phone # w/ serveral just in Case! that Get a Good Used Older Model DODGE?? can YOU get HIM to send ME any Photos? as traveling to Get A Good ONE! don*t Bother ME! as in Our Desperation?? One needing both Mechanical & Body Work WE Do look At! so Were Open to What Ever? I contaced a young freind that works at a local Vehicle Auction! & asked HIM too Keep His Eyes open for ONE but Only a DODGE--Ole JIM
Old 09-02-2006 | 10:51 AM
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The cheapest and eaisiest to work on trucks are the rotary-pumped 1st gens, which were available from 1989-1993. 12 valve, machanically-controlled engines were around until 1998.5, but the ones after 1993 are going to command a higher price due to a "better" injection pump and body style.

The first gens are very easy to work on and are bulletproof. And clean ones can be had for under $3,000; if you want a regular cab, 2wd, beat-up truck that might have mechanical problems, then you can probably get one for around $2,000, if not less. (Mine was only $2,650 in perfect mechanical condition and no rust.)

If you do find a first gen, there is a very active community on this sub-forum, so we can get any problems that you may have sorted out in a hurry.


Good luck to you and the missus.
HI BEGLE--after Us Searching every where? & re-reading about Yours! YOU wanna SEll it? & make a $1000? as yours sounds Pretty Good! & WE appricate your looking for ONE for US! I have a lot of Diesel Chevys GMCs & Fords offered to US! mostly Rust Buckets but NO! Dodges? only the ones SOLD! before We got There!--the Wife suggested?? Buying a Ramp Truck & Go Steal a DODGE Diesel? SHe saw a Brand New Bright RED Dodge Dually--all Decked Out! Drool?--the Dealer suggested WE take it for a SPIN? NOPE! as I*D never get Mother out of IT!--NO NO! I know better than THAT! after 40 yrs! & in a couple of Months She would Divorce Me when YOU Re-Poed It! & He Laughed! ME I wanted to CRY! What a Beautiful Machine!--but I did Try & trade Mother In on IT!--stating Shes a Good Cook & don*t EAT much! but Hes allready got ONE!--DAM!!--well I*M Trying!! as I told Mother! Desperate MEN Do Desperate Things!--& SHE Laughed 1 So I Guess She Forgave Me??-Dono? for Sure?? THANKS Again -OLe JIM & LINDA--
Old 09-02-2006 | 12:07 PM
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I might be interested in it if you throw the woman in on the deal... When she makes Shepherd's Pie, does she use a mashed potato covering or a biscuit covering?

No thanks, I like my truck. I've got quite a bit of money invested in it, too.

Don't see anything new today...
Old 09-02-2006 | 05:32 PM
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Read the sig. The 95 just had it's first over haul, last month. Haven't changed the info yet, but it's got 2,850 miles since and it's been running just fine. The 97 goes in next month.
I've had my share of 24v's (99-01-03) and I didn't like a single one of them.
Old 09-02-2006 | 07:25 PM
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Jim,

I sent him a message and told him. Have not seen him around in a few days. He should be around before long, his sreen name is Micaiahfied he lives here in middle Tn. It's been about 2 weeks since he told me about the truck, so he may still have it. You could find him in the members list and email him if ya like.
Old 09-03-2006 | 06:07 PM
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Ole JIM, what do you have for old mopars in your backyard? Any cars from the 60's or early 70's?
Old 09-04-2006 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by dodgeguy71
Jim,

I know of one, it belongs to a member here. He is around Nashville, Tn so I don't know if that would do you any good. He said it was a 92 club cab, 2wd automatic with 98k miles on it. He said it is in awesome condition and was wanting $6500 for it. I don't know if that is in your range financially or distance wise. Let me know and I can message him and see if he still has it if it would work out somehow for you. I know the southern trucks will be far better than any northern trucks. I used to live in Western New York, so I know all about salt and vehicles......
YEH--Dodgeguy71 RUST here locally is a BIG problem! & so is finding a Regular cab w/ out all the New generations Options Club cabs plus all the other options--as all we really want is a Regular Dodge Diesel as We don*t mind winding Up & down our Windows or Pulling the Lever to adjust the Seat & We have a 4X4--& want a two wheel drive--just Normal Transpertation--No extra Bells & Toys--as every thing We have looked at--is LOADED!-- & I think? they think? I*M Bill Gates?? & as things are getting US Depressed! ad removed as I wish Who ever? could see our 88 Dodge 4X4 then they would Know!--their Ole DODGE Diesel might as well be in a Musium?--if We are Lucky enough to ever get IT?--as We see many newer Models that Cost $40.000 here pretty well Beat to Death! One young feller in a Newer DODGE 4X4 all BEAT & coered w/ MUD asked How I keep Our 88 Dodge 4X4 so Nice?--My REPLY!--well first of ALL I don*t drive in in Two feet of MUD just to See if I can get it STUCK?--nor Beat its Fenders off in the Woods!- OH!--& He Drove away!--My wife Laughed!--& told ME she wouldn*t take that One as a Gift!-& that made ME Laugh!-so Our Search is still ON!--Ole JIM & LINDA--
Old 09-05-2006 | 08:34 PM
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Ole JIM, what do you have for old mopars in your backyard? Any cars from the 60's or early 70's?
Downeaster1114562 YEH! I have several Mopar Converts--a 65 Ply Signet 6 cyl auto--a 71 Ply fury 111 318 auto--& a 68 or 89? Ply fury 111 Parts Car< too rusted for Me to restore! but its all there contact me & come over & take a LOOK!--Ole JIM--
Old 09-05-2006 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Begle1
I might be interested in it if you throw the woman in on the deal... When she makes Shepherd's Pie, does she use a mashed potato covering or a biscuit covering?

No thanks, I like my truck. I've got quite a bit of money invested in it, too.

Don't see anything new today...
BOY! Shepards PIE! thats My Favorate--as I*D rather have that than STEAK--She does Both--but I prefer the Cracker covering--& she don*t Eat very Much!-but has COLD feet!--I*LL give YA! a Hell of ah DEAL! even throw in the DOG!-He Eats a Lot & barks all the Time!--especially at ME!--working in the yard!--I won*t let Her see This!-cause? She may want ME to BUY the Other Makes?? as theres many of them Here Locally--& Your gonna Deliver it?--OH! I give YA a ride back HOME! & may Stay a While?-- --Ole JIM--
Old 09-05-2006 | 09:38 PM
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here is something

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=en&cardist=48
Old 09-06-2006 | 08:00 PM
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Yep, that's a nice looking one...maybe it's gotta clutch pedal hanging down.
Old 09-06-2006 | 08:13 PM
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This is a hike from you, but its doable. Ive been up to maine a few times myself.
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/203286276.html

The transmission will probably let go if its the stock one though. =(
The 95 has the 160hp pump which is a slow dog. A fuel plate will bring it up to where it should be and thats only 200$ or so.
I know zero about the first gens, but Id only recommend a 2nd gen like the above if you can put a DTT or Goerend's trans in it.
Being a mechanical injection pump with a powerful lift pump it will run veggie oil nicely, but up here the cold will be a problem, especially if you use it as a daily driver for short trips. Thats what biodiesel is good for. (with a little diesel-kleen or kero for gel point)
Oh yeah, Ive had good luck so far with spraying things down with some metal-ready from POR. It etches into the metal and leaves a film of zinc that doesnt rust. We get a lot of salt here too. Im currently slicing off rusty bits and welding on new sheet metal in the fenders and doors. Best to chase the stuff down while its small and under control
Old 09-11-2006 | 08:17 PM
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Ole JIM check your pm's
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