As it says above, I'm not new to owning Dodge trucks, but I do have a new 2018 Power Wagon. Traded my 2010 Ram 1500 Sport on it when the infamous Hemi tick returned after just getting it repaired for the same thing. Previous to that I had a 2004 Dodge 1500 SLT and a 1979 Dodge D250.
I'm a longtime Mopar owner; a few Chargers (pre-74), Dusters, a 67 Coronet, and a whole bunch of Roadrunners (most I should have kept...1969 Hemi car for one). Due to my time in the miltary, I spent many years overseas and, with Mopars in limited supply, I started collecting GM F-Body cars...primarily Firebird Trans Ams.
I retired from the military, in 2010 after 27 years, in Korea, where I had a 2004 Durango. My company relocated me to New Mexico a few years ago and I started buying up every car and truck I thought was a good deal. While my Durango could tow a trailer, it wasn't the best. So, I bought the 2010 Sport from a dealer in Salt Lake. Within a year, however, it started to have issues...the biggest being a failed lifter. When the truck started to make the same noise again, after just being repaired, I said, "The hell with this", and bought my 2018 Power Wagon off a local dealer. It's a much better truck to tow my car trailer with and will be a much better ride when I move to North Carloina here in a few weeks, not to mention a lot more reliable. My wife says I should consider myself lucky. A month ago I bought a 1977 Trans Am in Phoenix, then a few weeks later a new Power Wagon. Maybe I am lucky...
Thanks for reading.
Not new to Dodge/Ram trucks...but I am to Power Wagons
Not new to Dodge/Ram trucks...but I am to Power Wagons
Barry
My current "Fleet"
2018 Ram Power Wagon
2011 Dodge Charger R/T
2010 H-D Softail Custom
2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
1986 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
1981 Chevy Corvette
1978 Chevy Camaro Z-28
1977 Pontiac Trans Am
My current "Fleet"
2018 Ram Power Wagon
2011 Dodge Charger R/T
2010 H-D Softail Custom
2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
1986 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
1981 Chevy Corvette
1978 Chevy Camaro Z-28
1977 Pontiac Trans Am
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Re: Not new to Dodge/Ram trucks...but I am to Power Wagons
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2015 Power Wagon Laramie - "ROCKLANDER"
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Re: Not new to Dodge/Ram trucks...but I am to Power Wagons
Welcome, good looking truck. I've always loved the look of the black truck and gray/anthracite decals.
Live: Las Vegas NV, Drive: 2018 PW & 2014 LR4
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Welcome to the forum.
We got the same taste in cars. Had in the family. '66 Cuda, '68 Hemi RoadRunner, '70 SuperBee 440 6 Pack, '70 340 Duster, '73 340 Dart Sport with a 440 to 572ci. 2 '78 TransAms. Black auto with T tops, and a red 4 speed. Last motor in it was a LS7. Cars that I just missed on buying. Ex Sox & Martin '68 Hemi RoadRunner that they used in the stock class, and a '70 Cuda AAR. Missed this Cuda twice. Had to walk away from a '06 Viper ARC sale. Thought I had the car bought. Showed up with the money at the house after 2 weeks of talking on the phone and agreeing on the price. When to the house, money in hand. After some small talk. She then told me that She wanted $15,000 more. The woman's husband bought the car. He past away 18 months later. She decided to sell. And I was the first one there.
We got the same taste in cars. Had in the family. '66 Cuda, '68 Hemi RoadRunner, '70 SuperBee 440 6 Pack, '70 340 Duster, '73 340 Dart Sport with a 440 to 572ci. 2 '78 TransAms. Black auto with T tops, and a red 4 speed. Last motor in it was a LS7. Cars that I just missed on buying. Ex Sox & Martin '68 Hemi RoadRunner that they used in the stock class, and a '70 Cuda AAR. Missed this Cuda twice. Had to walk away from a '06 Viper ARC sale. Thought I had the car bought. Showed up with the money at the house after 2 weeks of talking on the phone and agreeing on the price. When to the house, money in hand. After some small talk. She then told me that She wanted $15,000 more. The woman's husband bought the car. He past away 18 months later. She decided to sell. And I was the first one there.
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My build thread. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
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2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
Re: Not new to Dodge/Ram trucks...but I am to Power Wagons
Welcome to the forum ! Enjoy
2005 Mineral Grey; QC- #0666: "Laramie", power heated Leather seats, tow mirrors, dual zones, Alpine 9 speaker surround sound, steering wheel cruise control, music & volume controls; remote start, 6 CD player, AC; dark charcoal silver interior.
Additions: Frame mounted .188 DOM 3" steel rock rails, low profile steps;1.5” Skyjacker leveling kit; Bully Dog GT Platinum A-pillar mount programmable performance chip, monitor,& tuner; Linex Platinum OTR HD bed & rock panel coating; Red Ryder matching cab high fiberglass canopy; 2” Linex brush guard w/4-4” Halogen off road lights; Hopkins Trailer Mate brake controller; Bearcat Pro 68XL CB; Mopar black fender flares; PW winch accessory kit/remote control.
Tools: hand tools, 60” Extreme High Lift; rigging; straps; shackles; F&R chains; (2ea) rear wheel well NATO 20 L narrow gas cans & 5# extinguishers
Updates: Jasper Remfgr’d 5.7 Hemi Engine; Open Range AT 35x12.5 x17 MP3 10 ply E tires; Moog HD U/L front axle ball joints & wheel bearings; new link, sway, y bar & bushing assemblies; fuel pump; A/C exhaust fan & compressor;1 ton HEMI transmission cooler; OEM radiator; front pinion seal & bearing; Denso 180-amp alternator; Megatron 850 CCA HD battery; water pump, serpentine belt, Bilstein 2 5100 shocks/HD steering damper; F&R locker motors,sensors/u joints; 3" Magna flow cat back rear exit dual exhausts; Performance Brake/slotted rotor/caliper/pads
Additions: Frame mounted .188 DOM 3" steel rock rails, low profile steps;1.5” Skyjacker leveling kit; Bully Dog GT Platinum A-pillar mount programmable performance chip, monitor,& tuner; Linex Platinum OTR HD bed & rock panel coating; Red Ryder matching cab high fiberglass canopy; 2” Linex brush guard w/4-4” Halogen off road lights; Hopkins Trailer Mate brake controller; Bearcat Pro 68XL CB; Mopar black fender flares; PW winch accessory kit/remote control.
Tools: hand tools, 60” Extreme High Lift; rigging; straps; shackles; F&R chains; (2ea) rear wheel well NATO 20 L narrow gas cans & 5# extinguishers
Updates: Jasper Remfgr’d 5.7 Hemi Engine; Open Range AT 35x12.5 x17 MP3 10 ply E tires; Moog HD U/L front axle ball joints & wheel bearings; new link, sway, y bar & bushing assemblies; fuel pump; A/C exhaust fan & compressor;1 ton HEMI transmission cooler; OEM radiator; front pinion seal & bearing; Denso 180-amp alternator; Megatron 850 CCA HD battery; water pump, serpentine belt, Bilstein 2 5100 shocks/HD steering damper; F&R locker motors,sensors/u joints; 3" Magna flow cat back rear exit dual exhausts; Performance Brake/slotted rotor/caliper/pads
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Re: Not new to Dodge/Ram trucks...but I am to Power Wagons
Welcome to the group!
2014 Power Wagon Laramie
Titan V5 2.5" Receiver Pintle Hook
Warn wireless winch controller
.188" DOM White Knuckle Rock Sliders
Locker Bypass & Nanny Kill Switch
Moab 2006
Titan V5 2.5" Receiver Pintle Hook
Warn wireless winch controller
.188" DOM White Knuckle Rock Sliders
Locker Bypass & Nanny Kill Switch
Moab 2006