Some interesting vehicle information from way back when.

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...m-pickup-6.htm
I am especially impressed with the NHTSA Crash-Test Results at the bottom of the page, we get a #5

Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: #5 = 10% or less

I keep telling people to come with me if you want to live

Some more history,
http://www.edmunds.com/dodge/ram-pic...0/history.html

Jim

 

"Value for the Money If you need a truck for hard work, look for a Ram. But if leisure activities are your prime consideration, or you prefer a dual-usage vehicle, consider Ford and GM pickups first."

I guess we're not very leisurely huh.

 

Thanks Jim.

Nice find...


I particularly like the end of the article.


NHTSA Recall History

1990 with 6-foot box, EFI, and no rear bumper: In rear-end collision, crossmember could contact fuel line.
1991: Premium steering wheel can crack and separate from hub.
1992: On some vehicles, parking brake might not fully engage.
1993: Antilock braking might be inoperative when hard pedal effort is applied.


I think we could add a few things to this ......

 

1989-1993: Brakes may be awful and fail to stop the truck when applying them

 

^^^ Haha.

 

did they cover the lousy Mexicano paint jobs and horrific wiring?

how about the puny e-brake?

 

I like that all the reliability issues listed were for the gas engines

 

Looks like most are listed for the lighter GAS option.

Fuel Economy 1
Ride Quality 3
Quietness 3

But I am not complaining, I love my truck.

When did we get 51 states?

Built In: Mexico, USA

 

I think it means they were built in the US and Mexico.

 

Standard cabs were still built in detroit and all clubs were built in Saltillo.

 

thank God (standard cab owner)

 

I know some 94-02 trucks were built in Fenton, MO. Maybe half tons?

 

Really ?

I wonder what the point of that was.... besides a cheaper workforce ?