hello all. i just picked up a 1997 dodge ram sport. my first truck ever. its got 66K miles on it. both previous owners were navy and never drove it. it seems to be in decent shape. i know nothing about domestics or trucks. ive been an import guy having owned 2 honda preludes, 1 acura integra and 1 audi a4. ive been reading the forums non stop for the last 3-4 days, soaking up all i can. im having it looked over today. its got the 5.2 v8. i dont have too many plans for it. just probably a 3 inch body lift and some 33s or 35s. im hoping to have it cleaned up nicely today heres a couple pictures :

 

Welcome to the forums.

Nice looking truck. Wish my body was in that good of shape....

 

its got a couple dents, some scratches down the left side.

the worst part is the roof. the roof is not well haha. the hood could be better. im going to try and get it looking a little bit better today.

 

Mine has rust...... Bottoms of the doors. Rocker panels. Wheel openings on the bed..... assorted dents and scrapes. The one that runs all across the hood, and down the drivers door is my personal favorite. Was stopped at an intersection, where they were doing some utility work, and a cable snapped...... left a really cool scar on the truck. Technically, the utility company should pay to have that repaired.... don't know if I am going to worry about it or not.

 

yeah it prob hasnt been taking care of if they were off doing work. i would buff with rubbing compound and then wax see ehat that does

Welcome to the forum let the mods begin

 

Well your off to good start. I also bought mine with 66k on the clock, you will be suprised how fast them miles rack up!

 

and it starts! the first modification is in the books!!!

i removed the emblems on the doors, haha. i left the sport on the back, and the Dodge on the tail gate

 

and i had it looked over by my technician today, and found out that its overall in good shape. i just need to do all 4 front ball joints.

 

Very clean truck, nice!

 

ya ball joints sucks on these trucks, always keep em lubed ! just did mine to pass inspection , he said if i woulda kept up on greaseing them i probley wouldnt have to doit