Looking for suggestions as to what I should do with my new truck. I believe this is an extremely rare truck. So I'm torn as what I should do or should not do. For those of you that are unsure as to what a Holy Grail is, it is a 12 valve in a quad cab with later second gen interior. An added bonus for mine is that it has the sport package and leather interior. My understanding is they only made these for a few months in early 98.

 

Holy Grail is a 98.4 12 valve yes. Never seen a sport model in a 98 2500 though. And leather isn't part of a sport appearance pkg. Got pics? If you really care about it being rare, then it needs to remain stock.

 

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448BrandRAMManufacturerId513CatalogRAM201410ModelNameBE - QUAD & CLUB CAB PICK-UPImageUrlDate29.09.1997BodyModelBE7L33Engine5.9L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine (ETB)TransmissionTRANSMISSION - 4-SPD. AUTOMATIC,47RE (DGP)Date1997-09-29Saless*DP: SEAT - FRONT 40/20/40, LEATHER TRIM; -C3: MIST GRAY; 0LQ: No Description Available; 125: ZONE 25-CANADA-ALBERTA; 1AB: CANADA DEALER RETAIL; 2TG: Customer Preferred Package 2TG; 2YG: Customer Preferred Package 2YG; 3VT: Customer Preferred Discount; 4CP: FEDERAL A/C EXCISE TAX; 4KZ: 4X4 TRACKING; 5A6: WATERBASE PAINT; 675: EQUIP. REQMT. - ONTARIO; 6F2: PAINT ORDER CODE; A11: No Description Available; ADA: Light Group; ADJ: HEAVY DUTY SERVICE GROUP; AGG: Sport Group; AHC: TRAILER TOW GROUP; AHL: HEAVY DUTY INSULATION GROUP; AJD: LEATHER INTERIOR GROUP; AJK: CONVENIENCE GROUP; AJP: Power Convenience Group; APA: Monotone Paint; ASP: SLT Decor Group; AWK: TRAVEL CONVENIENCE GROUP; BAZ: ALTERNATOR - 136 AMP; BCQ: BATTERY - 750 AMP MAINTENANCE FREE; BGK: 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes; BKB: BRAKES - 13X2.5 REAR DRUM; CBE: SEAT - 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH; CGD: Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts; CGW: Next Generation Front Air Bags**; CGZ: AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH - PASSENGER; CHE: HEADLINER - DELUXE; CKE: CARPET - FRONT SEAT AREA; CLA: FLOOR MATS - FRONT; CSP: ASSIST HANDLE - PASSENGER; CSR: Passenger Assist Handles; CUN: Overhead Console; CXD: Trim Parts For 'SLT' CPOS; DGB: All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions; DGP: TRANSMISSION - 4-SPD. AUTOMATIC,47RE; DHA: Lock-Up Torque Converter; DHH: Shift-on-the-Fly, 241 Transfer Case; DJF: Dana M60/248MM Front Axle; DMD: 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio; DRE: Dana M70/267MM Rear Axle; DSA: Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle; EAA: All Engines; ETB: 5.9L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine; GAC: Tinted Glass Windows; GBB: Tinted Windshield Glass; GCB: Front Door Tinted Glass; GFD: WINDOW - REAR, SLIDING; GNC: Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors; GNK: Rear View Auto Dim Mirror; GTS: Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away; GVB: All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors; GXM: Remote Keyless Entry; HAA: Air Conditioning; HGA: Hood Insulation; HGB: INSULATION - DASH LINER; HGD: Deluxe Insulation Group; JAY: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER W/TACH; JDC: 200 KPH Primary Speedometer; JHA: Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers; JJA: Cigar Lighter; JJB: Dual Note Electric Horns; JJJ: 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet; JPA: Power Windows; JPB: Power Locks; JPV: Power 8-Way Driver Seat; JRD: Power Driver Seat; KKC: STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR; KRD: STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR; KTD: STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR; LAA: Ignition Time Delay Lamp; LBA: LAMP - MAP/COURTESY; LBC: Glove Box Lamp; LDA: Underhood Lamp; LMK: Daytime Running Headlamps, High Beam; LPE: LAMP - CARGO; MBP: BUMPER - FRONT, BODY COLOR; MBQ: BUMPER - REAR, BODY COLOR; MDA: Front License Plate Bracket; MFN: Body Color Grille; MHA: Black Windshield Moldings; MWD: TAILGATE- REMOVABLE, CALIPER LATCHES; MXB: AIR DAM - FRONT; MXC: SIGHT SHIELDS - FRONT BUMPER; NAA: Federal Emissions; NBL: Delete EVAP Control System; NFU: FUEL TANK - 34 GALLON POLYETHYLENE; NHB: Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler; NHK: Engine Block Heater; NHM: Speed Control; NMC: Heavy Duty Engine Cooling; PX8: Black Clear Coat; QX8: Black Clear Coat; RAA: All Radio Equipped Vehicles; RAZ: AM/FM Cassette Compact Disc Radio; RCE: Infinity Speakers; RDD: Fixed Long Mast Antenna; SBA: Power Rack and Pinion Steering; SCV: Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; SFB: SHOCK ABSORBERS - FRONT HEAVY DUTY; SGB: SHOCK ABSORBERS - REAR HEAVY DUTY; SHA: Front Stabilizer Bar; SUA: Tilt Steering Column; TBB: Full Size Spare Tire; TBM: Tire Carrier Winch; TY2: LT245/75R16E OWL On/Off Road Tires; TZH: MICHELIN BRAND TIRES; WDC: WHEELS - 16 X 6.5 CHROME; WLB: WHEEL - SPARE; WLY: All Steel Wheels; WMJ: HUB - CHROME CENTER; XBS: SWEPTLINE BOX; XCM: SUPPLIER - SWEPTLINE BOX - PEMSA; XEF: Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield; YAC: BUILD TO CANADA MARKET SPECIFICATION; YGA: WITHOUT BILLABLE FUEL; Z7B: GVW Rating - 8800; ZGR: SPRING - LEFT REAR; ZJG: SPRING - LEFT FRONT; ZVR: SPRING - RIGHT REAR; ZXF: SPRING - RIGHT FRONTModelYearModel Year 1998MakeBuilt by Chrysler CorporationManufacturerDodgeDivisionTruckCarLine8001-9000#(3629-4082kg) GVWR & Hyd. BrakesCarLineSeriesRam Chassis Cab/Ram Pickup (4x4)BodyTypeL Series; Dodge Ram Pick-up "2500"RestraintSystemQuad Cab 4 dr.Engine5.9L 6 CYL Turbo Diesel - Intercooler (ETB)Manufactured1998PlantSt Louis Assembly North (Fenton, MO)Catalog98BE

 

As RamMan said keep it stock if you care about the rare factor.

 

Agree. Keep it the way it is.

 

Someone did a restoration/conversion to the 99 Sport package. In 99 it came with a new grille and bumper with dual headlights as you have. It's beautiful, just not stock from the factory. With a build date of 9/97, it most certainly was an early 98 but the new Sports weren't built for another year as 99 models. So not rare and not stock. And it has 3rd gen wheels. Notice the cummins decal is missing from the door? Why would someone remove that but keep the white Sport decal on the hood? They wouldn't. It's been majorly repaired or altered. But still beautiful.

A true Holy Grail is the earliest 98 models with the new interior but carry over 12v. And it should have the Quad Cab option and manual to be actually special. There's an early 98 auto for sale near me and the price is only $10k so not that amazing.

 

Wasn't the quad headlights, etc, (on the sport package) an advent of the 98.5 update??

 

Yes, as 99 models. There's no way a 97 build had the 99 update while old style 98s were shipping to dealers. Early sports just had color matched bumpers and grilles. 99+ sports had the refresh, quad lamps, and unique badging. According to allpar the 5.9 gasser also gained 5 hp. There's also various reports of "tuned suspension" or "sport steering" whatever that meant. Probably marketing BS.

 

Yeah, I'd go with "marketing BS" as well.

They also went to the electronic gear indicator at the point, I think.... Mine is still pretty analog. (early 98 sport, with single bulb headlamps.)