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Old 06-26-2013, 05:22 PM
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Well theres a Ram 1500 4x4 with the 5.7 hemi not sure of the year but its the body style before they put the bubble lens looking taillights on the trucks. Its sitting at my work because the owner doesnt have insurance. If the truck sits much longer my boss will do a mechanics lean and sell it for what he has in the storage and transport of the truck. It needs a passenger side fender and headlight and could use a bumper but is ok otherwise. Is this truck worth buying?
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as long as the frame isnt screwed up, and depending on price, could be a good deal.
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If there is only body damage and no frame damage, go for it.
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Originally Posted by dnuccio
as long as the frame isnt screwed up, and depending on price, could be a good deal.
Frame is straight from what I could tell by looking at it today. I will post a few pictures of it tomorrow for yall. I think theres only like 1500 wrapped up into the truck with all the fees. Iirc if my boss does this lean he has to sell it for whats in it. So itd be a steal.
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I'd ****** it if I were you
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I'd ****** it if I were you
I so want to hell if I decided to I could def get my money out of it lol
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i would go for it! based on your description it is a 03-06. do you know how many miles it has on it? those things love to drop valve seats
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If you can get a clear title on it definitely get it. A lot of states won't let you sell a car with a lien on it though for a certain period of time.
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i would go for it! based on your description it is a 03-06. do you know how many miles it has on it? those things love to drop valve seats
I have no clue its a digital mileage display heres the truck tho

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The other side is perfect. I did notice the interior is a bit ruff tho
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If the title is clean not rebuilt and the fame is good buy it if the price is right.
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Looks nice other than the body work. I know those 5.7L engines are a PITA to work on though. Very cramped engine compartment.
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Looks nice other than the body work. I know those 5.7L engines are a PITA to work on though. Very cramped engine compartment.
Ya I noticed that on my buddies 08. Very tight to work on.
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