New member with truck on it's way

[Dave Waddell]

Hi all! This is my first post although I have been lurking for several months. Thanks to all who posted because the info I got from those posts has helped me through the order process. My truck order actually went in on Feb. 22 and as of today it is built and loaded on a railcar in St. Louis. While this may be record time (assuming that the railcar makes it to Phil. on time) the wait has still been unbearable. I have wanted a Cummins (not necessarily a Dodge) for ten years, ever since the frame on my Isuzu Diesel rusted out. The connection with Cummins is deeply rooted in my family since my wife is from Columbus IN. I look forward to interacting on the forums as I'm sure that I will have several stupid beginner questions.

 

[Kraut67M]

Welcome Dave!
I wish you a happy ownership experience. It sure is a nice truck and engine combo. No real issues with mine so far. (01 with more than 25K miles)
Kraut67m

 

[Tom C]

Hi Dave and Welcome. I used to live in Middletown, NJ along time ago. how far is that from where you are?

------------------
2001. 5 2500 4X4, QC, Auto, 3. 54 LSD, SLT, SWB, Trailer, Camper & Snow plow Packages, White, 35k# Cody Hitch, 20' Gooseneck Lowboy flat-bed Trailer.

 

[Bigsaint]

Hey Dave, welcome aboard !!! Where's Williamstown and which truck did you order ? I'm up in NW NJ. Best of luck with the new rig, well worth the wait when you get it !!!

Scott W.

White 2001. 5 3500 ETH/DEE 4X4 Quad cab SLT,tow package and camper prep,Husky liners front and rear,DiPricol pyro,boost and oil temp gauges,Edge EZ,Psychotty air,Bully Dog stage III injectors,ATS 3 piece manifold,HX40 turbo,4" BD exhaust,4" BD E-brake,McLeod clutch,Mallory 4150 lift pump,Mag-Hytec rear,Mopar tonneau,Lund bug shield,PM tractor utility back up lights,Penda bed mat and blow by bottle is bye bye !!! I love the smell of diesel in the morning, it reminds me of... . VICTORY !!!
<A HREF="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1231655&a=9089608" TARGET=_blank><font color=red>My Truck</font></A>
<A HREF="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1231655&a=9089604" TARGET=_blank><font color=red>THE SAINTS</font></A>

 

[Whitmore]

Welcome aboard Dave,this site is the best

------------------
2001 eth dee,qc,lwb,3. 55,driftwood,cummins e-brake,jardine 4" exhaust,dz alum checker run boards,bed rail,tailgate protector,better built alum checker toolbox with home made fuel tank under box,"CUMN" licence plates

 

[Dave Waddell]

Williamstown is half way between Philadephia and Atlantic City. I thought I set up my profile so that The truck description would show in the signature but apparently I screwed something up. I ordered a 2 wheel drive (height restriction at the parking garage at work) 5-speed everything but leather and clearance lights.

Bigsaint, Are you near Great Gorge and Vernon Valley, I spent a lot of time up there weveral years ago?

------------------
Ordered 2/21/01: 2500,4X2, Quad Cab,5 Speed, Flame Red, Sport, Everything but Leather and Clearance Lights

 

[Bigsaint]

Dave... big 10-4 on Great Gorge/Vernon Valley, now it's called Mountain Creek. Mountain Creek is located within Vernon Twp, about 15 min. s from my house. Let me know if ever plan on coming back this way with the new rig.

Scott W.

 

[Pete Peterson]

Welcome Dave!! You must go to the doctors office and get your virus shot before the truck comes in!!! That way you will be safe for a while so the B. O. M. B. virus doesn't get you!! #ad
#ad
Pete

 

[hotel6]

I also am new to TDR, my 2500 Quad 4X4 DEE/ETH bright white should be available for me to pick up in another 10 days. Think I'll find that Doc so I can get the shot to prevent the bombing virus, though I plan to put in a K&N filter, gauges and ehaust brake to get ready to pull a new 5er.