Finally after 57 years my first new Rig
by Dennis Eugene , Prince of Wales Island Alaska, Sunday, April 21, 2013, 21:28 (4237 days ago)
Wife had a couple new rigs over the years and now the kids are all raised and gone and it's finally my turn. This will be my only new pick-up ever and should last the rest of my life time. Here's a couple pics I put it right to work. And here's one of the front end And finally a close up of the lic. Plate I'm really starting to love it. Thanks Dennis Eugene
Very Nice!
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Sunday, April 21, 2013, 21:30 (4237 days ago) @ Dennis Eugene
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
Finally after 57 years my first new Rig
by Cherokee , Medina, Ohio, Sunday, April 21, 2013, 21:55 (4237 days ago) @ Dennis Eugene
Looking Good !!
Sweet!
by rob , Sunday, April 21, 2013, 22:24 (4237 days ago) @ Dennis Eugene
It's all about the maintenance. Take care of her and she will take care of you:)
Ram tough.
by JLF , Sunday, April 21, 2013, 22:51 (4237 days ago) @ Dennis Eugene
After 10 years, and 100+K miles, my original factory battery recently died. I guess they just don't make them like they used to. I suppose the original plugs, brakes, belt, and hoses will go next...
gus.
Ram tough.
by Slow Hand , Indiana, Monday, April 22, 2013, 07:32 (4237 days ago) @ JLF
Damn, Jack!! I remeber when you got that truck. Has it really been that long ago?
Yassir
by JLF , Monday, April 22, 2013, 13:30 (4237 days ago) @ Slow Hand
Time flies when yer getting old.:) Bought in late 2003. Other than maintenance items, I've replaced one tail light bulb, and one crankshaft position sensor which cost me $95. Everything still works, and the hemi has as much scoot as it's ever had. No leaks, no oil usage. I like it...
JLF
Ram tough.
by Jared, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 08:02 (4236 days ago) @ JLF
Jack, I am right there with you in my '04. Put a new battery in 2011 right at 100K. At 120K now still on original brakes, hoses belt etc. Engine doesn't use a drop of oil.
Total repairs to this point was a $38 EGR sensor, $60 A/C blend door, a $85 door latch, and $1.50 for a new hose clamp on a leaky power steering line.( I hate those crimp on hose clamps.) I do all the work myself, so less than $200 in 9 years isn't bad at all.
My '03 Chevy has required a bit more work to say the least.
My 2005 ran 140k and was traded off in December
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 09:48 (4235 days ago) @ JLF
for a 2012. I had only one service call that I recall for a mystery problem which was solved by cleaning up a ground wire connection. I have been meaning to add up the "Total Cost of Ownership" as I did keep records. Maybe later on today.
Sweet!!
by Brian A, Monday, April 22, 2013, 07:48 (4237 days ago) @ Dennis Eugene
Hopefully you will get many, many years of good service out of that rig.
Good lookin' truck!
by Drago, Monday, April 22, 2013, 09:14 (4237 days ago) @ Dennis Eugene
At least you have the right logo on the fender!
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 09:44 (4235 days ago) @ Dennis Eugene
(Hint: Hoot works for Cummins and needs enough engines to be sold so he can retire.)
Nice truck for sure.
Finally after 57 years my first new Rig
by Dennis Eugene , Prince of Wales Island Alaska, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 22:59 (4234 days ago) @ Dennis Eugene
Thanks Guys! And Hoot, Truck drivin' Dennis loves the Cummins.