Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Just How Rare are...Early 98 2500, 12 Valve, SWB, QC, 4x4, SLT, 5 Speed ??

[Katmandu]

Just How Rare are... Early 98 2500, 12 Valve, SWB, QC, 4x4, SLT, 5 Speed trucks ??

Anyone have Production #s ??

 

[moparguy]

Don't know how rare, but a red one is gonna sale Friday or Saturday at the farm auction I'll be at.

 

[bluthndr]

I have never come accross one...

 

[HeavyHauler]

They exist - WadePatton's wife drives one.



ON EDIT - hers is a Sport model, not an SLT.

 

[TPCDrafting]

Mine's an SLT Laramie, with cloth seats. Other than that, it's the same, 4x4, SWB, 5 spd, QC, and properly valved.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Even rarer is the '98 2-wheel drive 12-valve shortbed Quad cab. I have come across two of them.

 

[HeavyHauler]

Even rarer is the '98 2-wheel drive 12-valve shortbed Quad cab. I have come across two of them.

I think Jim Fulmer has one right? I also came across an identical truck to Jim's not too long ago on ebay (appearance-wise, that is!). It was really nice.

 

[KevinH]

i had to drive 4 hours to get it but i have one

 

[Matthug]

That is also the perfect truck I wanted, but had to settle for a 94' regular cab because I couldn't afford the newer one. I don't want to drive such a long truck, my bro has a QC LB truck... . seems like it's a mile long! I plan on eventually trading this one in for a 98 QC SB 5 speed 4X4 truck.

Did they make a short bed in 96-97?

Somebody tell me how rare this is... . I've seen a 98 12v 5 speed LB extended cab truck, wasn't a QC because there was no doors. I though that was quite strange for a 98, must have been a real early build!

 

[boondock]

I have one... Got super lucky however getting it.

 

[MrDiesel]

Quad cab was actually an option. I've seen at least six 98 & 99s that are only extended cab (4X4s). My buddy has a 2wd 98 12V 5spd extended cab SB. Production #s would be cool to see though! Obviously they are more scarce then other years b/c of the half year run, but IMHO I think a lot of it is the peole who have them do NOT want to sell them so you just don't see too awfull many advertised for sale. I used to have a 98 12V QC dually, now I have two 98 12V QCs, 1 auto and 1 6-speed. So I do know they are out there...

 

[pwerwagn]

I got one. Kinda rare, but I see a few of them.

my cousin has a 98 thats not quad, just club though.

--Jeff

 

[The patriot]

I got one. LWB quad cab 5 speed 4x4 properly valved SLT with leather.

Mine was easy to get. I ordered it like this. :-laf

 

[mgoncalves]

Get on auto trader.com and do a nationwide search.



There's usually at least 30 on there, they're not as rare as you'd think. The book value reinforces that.



Matt

 

[Matthug]

I got 17 results for 98' 2500 diesel 5 speed 4X4. I could not find any short bed trucks.

 

[mgoncalves]

Sorry, I'm thinking just 12 valve 98's, not any specific combo.

Wait a few weeks, and try again. I can't remember what it is but there is a number in the vin to tell what motor, and if it's a quad cab or extended cab.



They really are on there quite a bit, even the shortbed 5 speeds







Matt

 

[KevinH]

the 8th letter in the vin# tells you if it's a 12v or 24v. if it is a "D" it's a 12v.

 

[pwerwagn]

I found mine online at a best deals on wheels website... . Just so happened it was at a local dealership.

I ONLY wanted it if it was 5-speed, tan interior, 3. 55's, and shortbed. I got exactly what I wanted, for a lot less than book.

My cousin just picked up a 98 LWB 5-speed for like 13K online, with under 100K miles...



--Jeff

 

[Katmandu]

I got one. LWB quad cab 5 speed 4x4 properly valved SLT with leather.
Mine was easy to get. I ordered it like this. :-laf

No you don't.

We're talking about the SHORT Wheel based models.

 

[Katmandu]

Get on auto trader.com and do a nationwide search.

There's usually at least 30 on there, they're not as rare as you'd think. The book value reinforces that.

Matt

Beg to differ with you on the Matt.

Autotrader.com does NOT differentiate between EARLY/LATE 98s, 12v/24v, SWB,LWB etc... Break it down to the options in the ORIGINAL posting and you'll see. Look at the DETAILs.

Book Value does mean diddly either.