3rd gen badges? That is 2nd gen blasphemy!

Truck looks great, really nice job.

 

I know... but these look so much better than the original 2nd Gen badges and stickers... how could I not?

 

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It has square corners on the top, and is more curved than the original, but the basic dimensions are close enough.
I doubled up on the double sided tape in the middle to take up the difference.
It’s not perfect, but looks fine from a few feet away.

 

Im trying to see if a 3rd gen grill will fit

 

1998 5.2 ram 1500 crew cab and 8ft bed. I'm 16 and its my first vehicle, I gotta rebuild the engine though..

 

Good starting point. If maintained these trucks will run forever. Look into getting the aluminum plate for the plenum. Also check for rust on the body and repair it immediately (only downside to these trucks is the rust)

 

New tires and rims:

 

What year are those rims?

 

A little $20 upgrade

 

2013, I think. Got them off an '01 parts truck.