mknittle

Yeah But you have to take HWY. 49 that is Bound to be lots of brakes from Dry Creek through town. Watch out for bums on that part of the road. the wander out into traffic every day lately.

bigragu

So true. That is, about the multiple brake points. Haven't had any bums run out yet. See them, but not in the middle of the road.

edwinsmith

Out here in LaLa Land we have a lot of bums and a lot more squeaky little toy cars that like to jump out in front of you. That's why I got this bumper.

bigragu

Trucks looking good, Edwin. That black wheel well over the duelly sets it off.
By chance, back in the day there used to be a grille guard made specifically for our rigs. But they were seen more on the ramchargers. When you were shopping for that grille guard, you ever happen to see if those were still available?
Did you add those running lights on top of the cab? That looks sharp with the white.

Oh, and What's the other side of your truck look like, LOL?

bigragu

Oh, lastly, Edwin, that hood of yours is screaming for a ram head ornament, the one with the eyes that light up. JC Whiney has them, last I checked when I bought mine back in 2006. You'll be the envy of that neighborhood, for sure.

edwinsmith

I had the truck back in KS getting the body straightened and painted. That took about 11 years. (Don't ask) I wanted a nice bumper because the stock bumper was all bent up so I found this fellow who was making these to order. I paid $700 for it. I don't know what else they make bumperwise but I can PM you the details if you wish.

The cab lights are Dodge Stock and I just prepped and painted them. I put LED bulbs in them and LED marker lights all around. The parking/Tail/turn lights are still conventional.

Here's the other side.





Thanks for the complements.

Edwin

edwinsmith

I had a stock one that disappeared but the body man says he's still looking for it. I'm debating whether to get the one with the lit eyes or just the stock one. I think about it every time I see the holes in the hood.

DO you have a pic of yours at night?

Edwin

bigragu

Just took this for you. Trucks inside the garage, where it kind of dim.

bigragu

Here's a side view. So, it's tied in to my headlights, so they only come on when those are switched on. Can't believe I'm still on the original bulb on that thing.
I'm debating, when I get my truck repainted the factory black and gold, to maybe have the ram head painted up in black.

I've been lucky, that no ones messed with it. Knock on wood, LOL!

bigragu

Edwin, that grille guard of yours, where it wraps around the sides, how much clearance do you have between the grille guard bar and the front panel? Looks pretty tight?

edwinsmith

It IS VERY tight. About 3/8 inch on each side. When we first tried it it was to tight so I had to get them to stretch it out some. I want to put a few more bolts in the frame to bumper mount since I think 4 is not enough. I need to do the back bumper also. Both bumpers add about 400 pounds to the weight of the truck I think. Without the shell it comes in at 5550 pounds. I literally want to be able to push cars out of my way if I need to. Stuff happens in the big city.

KRB

Edwin, first time I've seen your truck! Sweet! I like the black duellies too. Glad it is symetrical (same on both sides...)

Bigragu, it was basically normal driving, I just had a load behind, no serious braking to make temps higher. I spent a lot of time adjusting when I did the seals. Basically just got them to when the wheel spun I could hear a little drag. Thats the way I've always done it.

Farmboy, I'll holler at you next time I'm down there in case you are close, would love to see that truck in person - ok maybe not, it would be like your girlfriend is way more prettier than mine... She is moving apartments the end of July and I'll be hauling all that stuff around. You ever camp at LBL?

bigragu

If you don't mind me asking, Edwin, what kind of mileage are you getting with that extra weight?

edwinsmith

Anywhere between 18.5 and 21 MPG depending on slope and which way the wind is blowing. I was hoping the camper shell would help but it didn't. I probably need to get my injectors serviced.

bigragu

18-21 mpg's are great!!! Try 12mpg's!!! With an unloaded truck!