Time to knock the dust off this page and do something with it! Sheesh, it's been almost 2 years since I last used it! Holy crap...

Anyway, allow me to introduce you to my pride and joy:
My 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel

This truck has been an absolute joy to own since I acquired it back in April of 2005. I traded in my 1996 Ford Ranger Splash for this truck and quite honestly, the buyers remorse was there for a long time. I missed the Ranger, and I put a lot of money into the little bugger, BUT as time went on, it just wasn't what I truly wanted...It was small and cramped, and had A LOT of miles on it, and just lacked the power I was craving...so after 2 years, and mad money saving, I set the Ranger free and despite the remorse, I saw the Dodge and it was love at first site...it had the looks, the power, EVERYTHING...it's been a love affair since...

Engine Performance Upgrades:
-Edge 3-Stage Power Module
-Straight-piped 3" exhaust with chrome tip
-AFE Stage 2 Cold Air Intake

Transmission Upgrades (47RE Automatic)
-ATS Diesel 5-Star Torque Converter
-ATS Valve Body Racing Edition
-ATS Deep Trans Pan
-ATS Master Overhaul Kit

Exterior Goodies
-2" front suspension leveling kit
-LT315/75R16 Dick Cepek Radial FC II tires
-16 x 8 Ultra Wheel Peacemaker Type 139 wheels
-Factory bug shields
-Sweet tooth grille insert
-Auto VentShade window visors
-Factory Mud flaps at all four wheel areas
-Spray-on bed liner
-Hide-a-Hook Tie-downs
-Drop Hitch with Ball Receiver

Interior Goodies
-3-Gauge Pillar Pod (Pyrometer, Boost, Trans Temp)
-Panasonic CQ-C730IU CD-Receiver
-Rockford Fosgate 400x2 Amplifier
-2 10" Rockford Fosgate sub woofers in custom molded/fit enclosure
-MTX Audio 6x9 speakers in front doors , 6" in back doors

Everything listed has been done by me (yes, even the transmission rebuild). I get a joy out of wrenching and customizing, so doing these mods/upgrades/etc. gives me a warm fuzzy feeling when I'm done. In fact, I've been a technician at a (you guessed it) Dodge dealer for 4 1/2 years now, and it's never a dull moment for me.

Future Plans (or Dreams :P)
-MBRP Dual 4" exhaust
-Possibly a full suspension lift to fit 37s, or even 38s
-More engine upgrades
-freshen up the paint
-redo the spray-on bed liner
-maybe more sound system upgrades
-re-gear the front and rear axles

Those future mods are going to be tough goals to reach due to prices, but hey, one can dream can't he? :P

Also, here are a couple of more pics of the "wifey" AND I :P.

And Lastly, a dedication to my old friend...know that you are missed, and hope that you are being treated well out there...

Well, there you have it. Thanks for stopping by my corner of the web to view my ride. Comments are definitely appreciated.