Well, I see redneck_ram's position and kinda thought that's what he was up to before he responded. I'm at the same point for the 99 as TP mentioned above and considering I do not intend to trade or sell either the 99 or the 98 then I'm also looking at a box for the 99 and one suicide door. I'm not sure how available suicide doors are so I will watch this repair and hopefully get updates from both redneck_ram as time goes by. I'll try what he's doing on the door and box for the short term (my buddies already been on my case). I'll try for a donor truck and stick it in the bldg. So thanks for posting this rr. Looking forward to the pics & updates. K.

edit (he's replacing the truck eventually), too bad................I love a good sleeper!

 

ill be getting a new truck in february. most 3rd gens around here are price anywhere from 5k up to as much as 30k depending on motor, and condition.

of course it may take longer to find one. i want a quad cab with the hemi, and 6 speed manual.

 

Tincan, I see the rear quad cab doors on Craigslist sometimes. You might find one on there.

 

redneck_ram..............so you're keeping your 360 motor right? On the Hemi, I'd get the 2500 (more manuals I'd bet).

Thanks Jolly, will keep an eye out.

redneck_ram thanks in advance for updated pics on this thread for repairs and paint. K.

 

i very much plan on getting a 2500, or 3500 srw. if i cant find a 6 speed, ill settle for the 545rfe. we have that trans in the jeep, and its a pretty smooth shifting transmission, until you get into the throttle a bit...

 

did some more today. got it fiberglassed, and a skim coat of tiger hair over it.

a buddy of mine owns an auto body shop, and recommended a paint/undercoat product called SEM. i bought some, 2 cans actually. takes about a can and a 1/4 per side. 19.9oz cans.

12.99 each!

 

There are no 2nd gen SRW one tons.

 

who said anything about another 2nd gen? im moving up, going 3rd gen! kids are getting bigger, and the 3rd gen has a bit more rear seating room than the 2nd gen has.

 

this is the undercoating im using...

SEM 40523 is the part number...

 

I'd have saved the money used on the rust repair and spent the money on a pair of thicker ramps!