Our 3rd generation Dodge Ram owners are among our biggest groups here on DodgeForum so it should come as no surprise that the 3rd gen Ram members’ photos thread is one of the biggest in that very popular section. This thread includes 552 replies across 28 pages with hundreds of pictures or Rams of all shapes and sizes with over a quarter million views since it was first posted.
Whether you are a fan of jacked up Ram 3500 pickups or slammed Ram 1500s, the 3rd gen Ram photo thread has something to offer. The 3rd gen Ram was among the most versatile with hard working models, high performance models and everything in between and you can find almost every form of Ram from that era in this thread. From bone stock to super modified – our 3g Ram owners are a hugely diverse group and this lengthy photo thread displays that through the variety of uniquely customized Ram trucks.
Also, if you own a 3rd generation (2002-2008) Dodge Ram, make sure to post your picture up with the rest of the group!
"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.
"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.
"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.
"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.
"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.
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