My Diesel
Well, sometimes to tell the story about what you currently have, you have to go back in history a little bit.
I have ALWAYS owned at least one truck.
Previous to the truck I currently own, I had a 2004 Dodge quad cab short bed 5.7L Hemi 4WD. When I had bought the Hemi truck in 2004, I couldn't afford to get into a Diesel for the monthly payment. Close but no cigar...It did OK for 3 years, until Labor day weekend, 2007 I had engine trouble with it that left me, my wife, and a trailer loaded down with my Rock Buggy on the side of the road.
I remember the day I went to the Dealer "Just to Look" (That's what I told my wife...) It was 9/8/07. I couldn't WAIT to get rid of the Hemi truck. I had researched and asked allot of people who knew more about Diesels than I on whether I should be looking for a 5.9L or a 6.7L. The consensus with the people I consulted was to get the 5.9L, Especially if I wanted to Bomb the truck. At the time the aftermarket support just wasn't there for the 6.7L.
My dealer had 2 Identical Silver trucks recently in from Colorado, that were part of an inventory swap. They were 3500 Quad Cab Short Bed SRW 4wd. These were the ONLY 5.9L on the lot in the trim package I was looking for. Needless to say, the Salesman didn't even have to TRY hard to sell me the truck! I fell INSTANTLY in love with the one I test drove. I came home that day with My Truck.
My first mod took place the instant I got it home. I swapped over the tires and wheels from my old truck to My new Truck, and I pulled the Brake controller and installed it. I had saved the 1/2 wore out tires and wheels from the 2004 Hemi truck, and put them back on for the trade in, saving the new tires and wheels for my Dad's truck. The next thing I did was install a Mag Lite flashlight, Rubber floor mats, then that same day, I debadged the truck.
Here is a pic of the truck pretty much right after those mods.
And a more current picture:
Since then, the mod list is long, some of which are covered right here on this board.
As you may notice, I am EXTREMELY Addicted to my truck, and modifying it! I am currently seeking professional help!
Here’s a list of Bombs I’ve completed to date:
11/27/07 Smarty S-06
12/21/07 5" Exhaust
12/22/07 Diesel Manor 3Guage A-pillar kit Isspro guage kit, Pyro, Boost, Trans Temp.
12/25/07 Icebox Intake
12/31/07 SRT-10 Hood
2/14/08 CFM+ Air Horn
2/29/08 Custom Fuel Door
2/29/08 ARB Front Air locker and compressor
3/20/08 Diesel Manor 2 gauge pod Isspro Fuel PSI, Oil PSI
3/20/08 Tailgate Protector
3/22/08 Big Line Kit
3/25/08 Heater Grid Delete
3/28/08 Recon Cab Lights & Cargo Light
4/03/08 Black Out Tail Lights
4/10/08 Walbro Pump & Tank Vent
4/16/08 Inyati Spray in Bedliner and window tint
4/21/08 Cummins Grill Logo
5/09/08 Cummins Hub Cap Logo
5/09/08 Crossmember & Skid Plate
7/02/08 Winch Bumper and 12K pound Warn Winch
10/08 Kore 2” leveling kit with bilstien 5100 shocks
10/19/08 Painted Stock Wheels
11/15/08 Torque Converter & Valve Body
12/14/08 Firestone Airbag Install
01/05/09 Traction Bars
01/11/09 Cummins Racing Stripe Install
01/30/09 Cummins Steering Wheel Logo
02/01/09 Filter Housing Cap
7/11/09 Colder AC Using Heater Bypass Valve
I have ALWAYS owned at least one truck.
Previous to the truck I currently own, I had a 2004 Dodge quad cab short bed 5.7L Hemi 4WD. When I had bought the Hemi truck in 2004, I couldn't afford to get into a Diesel for the monthly payment. Close but no cigar...It did OK for 3 years, until Labor day weekend, 2007 I had engine trouble with it that left me, my wife, and a trailer loaded down with my Rock Buggy on the side of the road.
I remember the day I went to the Dealer "Just to Look" (That's what I told my wife...) It was 9/8/07. I couldn't WAIT to get rid of the Hemi truck. I had researched and asked allot of people who knew more about Diesels than I on whether I should be looking for a 5.9L or a 6.7L. The consensus with the people I consulted was to get the 5.9L, Especially if I wanted to Bomb the truck. At the time the aftermarket support just wasn't there for the 6.7L.
My dealer had 2 Identical Silver trucks recently in from Colorado, that were part of an inventory swap. They were 3500 Quad Cab Short Bed SRW 4wd. These were the ONLY 5.9L on the lot in the trim package I was looking for. Needless to say, the Salesman didn't even have to TRY hard to sell me the truck! I fell INSTANTLY in love with the one I test drove. I came home that day with My Truck.
My first mod took place the instant I got it home. I swapped over the tires and wheels from my old truck to My new Truck, and I pulled the Brake controller and installed it. I had saved the 1/2 wore out tires and wheels from the 2004 Hemi truck, and put them back on for the trade in, saving the new tires and wheels for my Dad's truck. The next thing I did was install a Mag Lite flashlight, Rubber floor mats, then that same day, I debadged the truck.
Here is a pic of the truck pretty much right after those mods.
And a more current picture:
Since then, the mod list is long, some of which are covered right here on this board.
As you may notice, I am EXTREMELY Addicted to my truck, and modifying it! I am currently seeking professional help!
Here’s a list of Bombs I’ve completed to date:
11/27/07 Smarty S-06
12/21/07 5" Exhaust
12/22/07 Diesel Manor 3Guage A-pillar kit Isspro guage kit, Pyro, Boost, Trans Temp.
12/25/07 Icebox Intake
12/31/07 SRT-10 Hood
2/14/08 CFM+ Air Horn
2/29/08 Custom Fuel Door
2/29/08 ARB Front Air locker and compressor
3/20/08 Diesel Manor 2 gauge pod Isspro Fuel PSI, Oil PSI
3/20/08 Tailgate Protector
3/22/08 Big Line Kit
3/25/08 Heater Grid Delete
3/28/08 Recon Cab Lights & Cargo Light
4/03/08 Black Out Tail Lights
4/10/08 Walbro Pump & Tank Vent
4/16/08 Inyati Spray in Bedliner and window tint
4/21/08 Cummins Grill Logo
5/09/08 Cummins Hub Cap Logo
5/09/08 Crossmember & Skid Plate
7/02/08 Winch Bumper and 12K pound Warn Winch
10/08 Kore 2” leveling kit with bilstien 5100 shocks
10/19/08 Painted Stock Wheels
11/15/08 Torque Converter & Valve Body
12/14/08 Firestone Airbag Install
01/05/09 Traction Bars
01/11/09 Cummins Racing Stripe Install
01/30/09 Cummins Steering Wheel Logo
02/01/09 Filter Housing Cap
7/11/09 Colder AC Using Heater Bypass Valve
Total Comments 9
Comments
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nice write up cat. how is the professional help? it's not workin is it? i know you want more BOMB'sPosted 12-10-2008 at 11:46 PM by SNACKPACK 
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NO It's not working! I've only been to 2 appointments, the next one is the 15th... Of course, my Air Bags will be here the 13th....
Umm... It could take a while to cure me...
Posted 12-11-2008 at 06:08 AM by wildcat
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Cure you...you're like a fine wine, better with age
Posted 12-11-2008 at 09:17 AM by dieselartist
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Thanks Kelly!
When I tell my wife I want another mod on my truck... Me-->
<--Her
Then when I do it anyway....
Her-->
<--Me
So unless I want to end up Here-->
I guess some changes need to be made. LOL!Posted 12-11-2008 at 06:38 PM by wildcat
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Nice Writeup Bill.. Seems you ARE addicted.. Join the club my friend..
Welcome To DieselBombers, home of the BOMBING addicts..Posted 12-12-2008 at 04:38 PM by Oilfield_Mafia
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nice write up billPosted 12-16-2008 at 11:28 PM by nfkfirefighter
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nice write up wishen now i had a cummins than a powerstroke
Posted 06-29-2009 at 11:45 PM by joejoe
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the bumper with the winch turns the apperance into a bad and evil truck.
nice work!Posted 11-04-2009 at 11:57 AM by Deezel Stink3r
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Thanks for the kind words, guys!!
Posted 11-04-2009 at 07:31 PM by wildcat
