Farewell, but not goodby

[hdm48]

I write this letter with a tear in my eye. I almost feel like I am breaking the faith. Almost. Because I've gone and bought a 98 12 valve 1 ton 4X4, 5 speed. But it's still a Dodge with a Cummins. i sat and looked at both trucks sitting side by side and the first gen looks more like a real truck to me. But i gotta admit, the 98 is a darn nice ride as long as I can get over looking out over that slopey hood.

I'm not leaving, just going to a different forum and I will check here because this is where my familly is.

See you guys at the gettogethers.



Dave



Did I mention the 98 only has 58,800 miles on it?

 

[JLEONARD]

Dave,

Best of luck with the new ride.

Jay

 

[csnider]

Enjoy that 5 speed. . And hey , Thanks big time for all the trans advice you have given over the last couple years. . REALLY helped me out.

Chuck

 

[tugboatphil]

Did I mention the 98 only has 58,800 miles on it?

Why'd you want to get a brand new one for?? :-laf



Don't forget us crazy cousins now that you're going over to the dark side. :-laf

 

[Philip]

Enjoy the new ride.



Hit that KDP ASAP.



Check the 5th gear nut also.

 

[paccool]

Dave, Dave, Dave. tsk tsk



What have you gone and done? (The pastor will surely have to use his big stick on this one!)



I figured you would keep the old truck forever. Do you still have it or did you sell it already? Is this a quest for more power or just a better ride?



Either way, I look forward to seeing you at future get togethers. Take care my friend, I'll come by one of these days and say hello.

 

[Bob Beauchaine]

"Gonna" miss you over here Dave - look forward to seeing you and the new truck in the future. Thanks for all your help over the years.



BTW is the KDP dead on the '98.



Bob

 

[Featherman]

What?

Hey Tug... ... ... what gives!!! I thought we were the dark side

 

[CSchafer]

I had to get one of those new one's to tow my first gen around . Sure do ride better not to mention a few more comfort options. Good luck with the new truck.

 

[GOlsen]

Well at least it's a 12v. :-laf

 

[JTsokalas]

Congrats and enjoy the "new" ride. How does that saying go? "... you can check out but you may never leave... "

Good Luck and stay safe.

John

 

[Bob Wagner]

Congratulations Dave. Look forward to seeing you hopefully up at Hoss's at the big February bash

 

[CDegner]

Well Dave,

That makes two of us here in the NW that are letting the old 1st gen go. I still have mine sitting out front after getting the new truck back in April but that has to change soon. I have to go out and start it frequently just so I can remember what a diesel truck is supposed to sound like. I wish I could get the sound of the 1st gen in the ride of the 3rd gen. Oo. Oo.



Carl

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

WHAT!---------------- you got a new truck What a bummer.

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Just kiddin, I did too :-laf Yep just brought home a 2001 (see sig). Nope, not leaving the faith, keepin my 91. Now I can really play :-laf



Congrats on the new ride.



Steven

 

[dpuckett]

Congrats on the upgrade to maual shifting, and still retaining mechanical controls. Guys, cut him some slack, at least he didnt go to the DARK dark side and get a computer controlled overvalved behemoth (sp?). I had noticed you hadnt been posting much here lately, though. Ashamed to show your cursor, I guess .



Have fun. I may bug you with auto questions now and then.



Daniel

 

[BushWakr - RIP]

Oh Dave !!!!!... ... what have you gone "an done... ..... geez... .....

You do know that this is normally a suspension of 1st 'gen visitation privile's BUT.....

Considering you have helped out lots of us 1st gen guy's I'll make an exception and give you a Hall Pass to visit use any time you like... . drop in from time to time and rattle your chain.....

We'll miss you in here bud... ... BTW... I still have my "Pastor's Scepter" you made me... . I guess I'll have to dig that out for those who need a smack when they get carried away.....



Bob... . Oo.

 

[dpuckett]

Oh no, not his stick again



:-laf :-laf :-laf :-laf :-laf

 

[pepecat]

Wow Dave congrats, and thanks for the help and conversation while I was up int he NW territory! Business going well? BTW who was the lucky bloke that snagged your 'old' rig?? You took great care of the '91 and it showed. Sounded great too!