I just had to wash it...
Yes he has. We had few sodas and some fine pizza in Regina a couple weeks ago and if money was plentiful, the science would be fun. But alas, this 08 is for my towing and town.
Looks like the popular vote to keep the truck and a paint job is in order. Secretly I want to keep it too, its been my favorite since I got it (just before Doc got to it).
Looks like the popular vote to keep the truck and a paint job is in order. Secretly I want to keep it too, its been my favorite since I got it (just before Doc got to it).
The farmers are sure going to suffer this year...Big crop insurance payouts this year...thats if they have it ,and some will only get half of what they put into it...Boy...did I see see this growing up on the farm...Alot
Jason...Once things get settled down here in Calgary..Maybe we could paint this thing ourselves..Does RD have paint booths for rent??Got to check if the feds took away all oil base paints from us...What to do a emamel/clear coat mix system...Heard it looks better than base/clear..
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The last couple weeks the ol girl is in the shop getting a fresh coat. They had to strip it right down to epoxy coat it for primer and fixed the rust spots as they weren't very big.
The shop foreman/painter was trying to explain to the other shop guys there why someone would paint an old 97 Dodge...."Cuz its got a 12V in it, those things last forever!" I think I found the right shop..
Should be out of the ICU on Friday and ready to roll on Monday.. Can't wait to get her back!!
The shop foreman/painter was trying to explain to the other shop guys there why someone would paint an old 97 Dodge...."Cuz its got a 12V in it, those things last forever!" I think I found the right shop..

Should be out of the ICU on Friday and ready to roll on Monday.. Can't wait to get her back!!
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I just woke up this morning to a new dent/scratch in my box on my 2010 truck. Just right above the rear tire, driver side. Not happy today. Happened at a parking lot at a hotel.
So I know how you feel Dog, about having the baby damaged.
O-well its just money.
So I know how you feel Dog, about having the baby damaged.
O-well its just money.
fyi- Just a heads up, I found this low mileage 98 12v gem. Not cheap, but a very clean original unmolested truck.
http://www.parksvillechrysler.com/
Rumor has it that its sold to someone we know.
http://www.parksvillechrysler.com/
Rumor has it that its sold to someone we know.
No its not me, I wish I could but.. but lives on the Island. I was chatting with Harry at Peak yesterday. Malcolm (Harbor Diesel) is thinking about buying this truck at Parksville.
With you guys being hard core 12v guys,..
.I guess that might be called a tease. Hard to beleive that such low mileage clean clean trucks of that year are still available. Seen some real cool clean 2nd gen 24v trucks out here. Our truck just are beat to heck and seem dirtier (well mine does). I'm jealous.
With you guys being hard core 12v guys,..
.I guess that might be called a tease. Hard to beleive that such low mileage clean clean trucks of that year are still available. Seen some real cool clean 2nd gen 24v trucks out here. Our truck just are beat to heck and seem dirtier (well mine does). I'm jealous.
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Malcom switching to a Dodge from the Chevy frame, interesting.
I dented the rear bumper on my 08 last winter, slid into a parking pole as I was backing up. Just as I put it into park, it rolled back and bump, dent. I'll get some pics once the old beast is out of the shop.
I dented the rear bumper on my 08 last winter, slid into a parking pole as I was backing up. Just as I put it into park, it rolled back and bump, dent. I'll get some pics once the old beast is out of the shop.
The last couple weeks the ol girl is in the shop getting a fresh coat. They had to strip it right down to epoxy coat it for primer and fixed the rust spots as they weren't very big.
The shop foreman/painter was trying to explain to the other shop guys there why someone would paint an old 97 Dodge...."Cuz its got a 12V in it, those things last forever!" I think I found the right shop..
Should be out of the ICU on Friday and ready to roll on Monday.. Can't wait to get her back!!

The shop foreman/painter was trying to explain to the other shop guys there why someone would paint an old 97 Dodge...."Cuz its got a 12V in it, those things last forever!" I think I found the right shop..

Should be out of the ICU on Friday and ready to roll on Monday.. Can't wait to get her back!!

Did you settle on Maaco, or one of the more expensive places? I'm just wondering what their prep work is like, and things like if there's overspray all over the engine compartment, etc.
Thanks, and I hope it turns out great.
TF



