Are there any other big fans of small pickups out there? The paint job was done very nicely. SellerTypeFilter selectedSellerTypeList, null ; sellerTypeFilter. My stepfather had a 1978 Toyota Pickup truck. The engine has accumulated more than 11 million miles of testing in actual field usage and test cell operations. When I sold it, it had 250K miles on the chassis and still ran great.
The inner drivers side front axle seal should be replaced at some point in the future. Unfortunately, that first pic is the only exterior photo of this truck! The end result was a truck with 16,000 pounds of conservatively estimated gross cargo capacity. It is a favorite where ever it goes, nd will get more attention and questions than a new Ferrari. BodyTypeFilter selectedBodyTypeGroupIdList, bodyTypeGroupIdToNameMap, null ; bodyTypeFilter. With all these changes, they also launched a dual-rear-wheel Dodge Ram D-350. He retitled it to his father who also lives there in Phenix City, e drove it for a few years and then it was titled back to the original owner. The truck was repainted abouttwo and one half years ago, don't know the exact dates on that.
Nothing significant but should be addressed. According to Dodge, the market for diesel pickups and chassis cabs in their range was 80,000 trucks per year, with 15% going to business fleets and 15% going to government. I Have So Many Memorys And Storys From This Truck I'll Drive It Till The Wheels Fall Off By John this old bitch wont die. The body is in near perfect condition. DealRatingFilter selectedRatingList, null ; ratingFilter. The truck screams for attention, nd gets it, verywhere it goes.
Thank you gramma for the truck. The extra space behind the seats would be great. Also the only other rust that I have found anywhere on this truck is on the underside of the rear bumper. According to one retired truck-division insider, the Cummins diesel saved the Dodge pickup line. The interior looks fantastic from three photos and one showing the odometer showing almost.
SinceLastVisitFilter false, 1557528625381 ; listingsSearchManager. Voltmeter reads around +- 14. There are 40 percent fewer parts providing faster maintenance and repairs when service is required. SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter. A solid hunk of steel that will keep you safe in almost any acident. This seems to be only noticeable with a somewhat drier windshield and when the wipers are turned off and going into their parked position.
The window seals need to be replaced on drivers door the ones around the roll down glass. Mechanically, his truck is perfect. Dawkins credits the Cummins direct injection system as the primary reason for fuel efficiency. This is a very solid rust free truck from montana, most of these trucks are rotted out and falling apart. There was nothing fancy about it. The turbocharger comes from Holset, a Cummins subsidiary, and is produced in England.
It is not currently a significant or pressing issue. The trucks ended up with better cooling and electrical systems, heavier stabilizer bars and shock absorbers, a stronger body, an auxiliary oil cooler, and extra insulation in the hood, dash, and floor. Note: Tool box is not included with the sale of the truck but is negotiable. The factory gauge cluster has back lighting issues, nd some of the gauges don't give 100% accurate readings due to the amount of aftermarket hardware. It was somehow lost during the re-painting. I really miss that little truck.
The oil pressure is around 70psi coldand around 50psi warm at highway speeds. Most full size trucks are just too big for my liking. The six-cylinder turbo diesel version that powers 1989 Ram pickups entered production in late 1984, successfully powering such heavy duty applications as combines, tractors, road graders, loaders, cranes and crawlers. With the Cummins diesel, heavy-duty Dodge pickups were suddenly competitive — many buyers said they were buying a Cummins engine in a Dodge wrapper. TruckCabinFilter selectedCabinList, null ; truckCabinFilter. Cummins builds the diesel engines at its Rocky Mount, N. The factory fuel tank gauge works perfectly.
I had one and will buy another one in a new york minute. It pains me to sell this truck, ut I have to many other projects right now. See list of gauges above. I purchased this truck from the original owner in Phenix City Alabama. The cooling system is relatively small —17. It was simple, it was comfortable, it was utilitarian. The Gas Milage Is Seriously Lacking So Think Long And Hard Before You Invest In This First Gen Class — Since its an old truck, it doesn't compare to the newer models.
He said that for the 25 years or so he had the truck it was not once taken more than about 200 miles from home. The followingis a list of itemsI have replaced on thistruckin the last year or so. Not an issue for me but would be minimal cost if any to repair. The truck runs strong and is a great candidate for a easy restoration or just use it as a work truck, the frame still retains its factory markings and is solid as they come. Horsepower was rated at 160 hp 2,500 rpm in 1989, with torque of 400 lb-ft at 1,700 rpm.