I am the proud new owner of a 1997 1500 and I figured I'd join this forum in case I ned some help. I don't know much about this truck's past, and want it to last the way only a good Dodge can.
This is my first full-sized truck, and my first actual Dodge. (The first 2 were Ram50s and the only thing Dodge about them were the emblems, but they were good little trucks)
The PO spent some time on the suspension and exhaust, but I know it'll take much more to get it where I want it to be. I figured this place would give me some good ideas on how to get this done cost effectively (read: cheap) and still have a good end product.
About me: I'm a 26 year-old married (separated), vehicle enthusiast from Nevada. I was born in the desert and am more comfortable in dirt than on pavement. I have had a love affair with cars as long as I can remember, and was raised in an A.B.C. household. I'm familiar with Fords, because that's what we had growing up, but have always loved Dodge trucks. I'm not a girly-girl; I shoot, off-road, get dirty, and can hang with the guys, but my pink hair would suggest otherwise. I can't wait to get started on this project and meet some of you. Thanks for the welcome

 

Welcome to DF! Make youeself comfortable in the 2nd gen Ram section. Good info there and a lot of knowledge/experience and a bunch of sarcasm to go along with it in that section.....

 

Thanks a bunch, man. This is way too exciting!

 

Awesome to hear! Guys in that section will be falling all over each other trying to help you out....

 

Haha! I wouldn't be surprised
How many other ladies do we have here, anyway? I assume there aren't many. Yeah, I want to paint The Beast hot pink, but I also bust my knuckles just like anyone else. Lol!

 

None in the 2ng gen Ram section that I am aware of. Good group of guys though. If you havn't already, make a thread in that section to introduce yourself. Be sure and read the plenum sticky. Known problem with these trucks and if not corrected can lead to a whole slew of other more expensive problems. Glad to have you on board.

 

Will do. Thanks again for the welcome

 

Hot pink LOL Maybe Panter Pink For your truck like mine

 

if a shop tells you your trans is toast...don't buy into it at first without solid proof...a fluid/filter change and band adjustment goes a long way on that era of ram...ive had 5 :-)

 

Thanks for that info, turbo
And roxy, I really want to do a pink and primer rattle-can camo job. Gotta get it sounding perfect before I mess up the paint. Lol!