We regret to inform you of the death of Hans_GZP. His mutilated corpse was found scattered over three counties....... Rumor has it, that it was tossed there from a central location...

 

Hey hey it wasn't all that bad, after all he did refer to her cooking as both delicious, AND edible!

 

Here is a quick list of what we have replaced over the course of a year. I may be forgetting some things (like pricing because I know better).

Borgeson Steering Box
Borgeson Steering shaft
Steering column
Control Arm Bushings
Control Arm Bolts
Dual steering stabilizer Kit
fancy blue boots for steering stabilizer
Power Steering lines
Power Steering Pump
Power Steering Pump Pulley
Water pump
Oil pump gears
oil pump cover
timing chain cover
timing chain cover gaskets
valve cover gaskets
upper and lower intake manifold gaskets
oil pan gaskets
powder coated upper and lower intake manifolds, valve covers, and brackets
spark plugs
headers
custom exhaust w/x-pipe and dual cats
Oxygen sensors
Coolant temp sensors
Cam sensor x2
Connecting rod bearings
Crankshaft bearings
Rear main seal
Acc belt auto tensioner
Acc belt
transmission cooler lines
air filter
PATC Stage 3 Mega Viper trans rebuild kit
Labor for Trans rebuild
Derale Deep Trans Pan
Derale trans filter extender
Machining for torque converter
universal joints for front drive shaft
universal joints for rear drive shaft
carrier bearing for rear drive shaft
4.56 ring gear set for rear differential
Rear differential carrier
Rear differential bearing kit
Bilstein shocks
Hummer H2 wheels w/tires
Crossfire seats
Carpet
Windshield
Rear sliding window
Door belt moldings
Door/Tailgate handles
Rocker panel, driver side
custom inner rocker panel
floor board, driver side
sheet metal for driver side floor board and passenger side
lower cab corners (driver and passenger side)
wheel arch, driver side
door hinge rebuild kit
POR15 chassis paint, 1 gallon
front inner fender covers
rear bumper w/cover and brackets
front bumper plastics and fog lights (not currently used)
99-01 Sport front bumper
sport fog lights
Sport grille and bracket
Regular grille and bracket (not currently used)
head lights
HID's for fog lights
headlight rewire kit
headlight switch
bed liner
starter
power wire to starter
ground cable to engine
battery
battery tie down
tail gate cables
dodge ram steering column bushing
Timbren rear suspension helpers
Clearance lights
3rd brake light

 

I remember when we first got the truck I was asking permission to get a smoked 3rd brake light and clearance lights. At the time we were like "hmmmm, it's just a beater... those are too expensive" LOL. $20k later

 

why did you type this out

 

I forgot 2 items so far

one replacement tail light
rear LSD clutch kit

The labor I paid my guy just for the body work was more than what the truck was worth.... ugh.

 

Dang I wish I had money like that to throw around!

 

So do I

 

Wow...its like a throwback to the 70's with all the rust replacement and stuff. Lots of stuff.

I'm so glad my truck is nearly rust free. I think I'll go hug it.

Nevermind, it's raining.

 

damn shes lookin purdy