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[@jmg_2_slow74]

People can never respect other people belonging till you send them to god

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I agree about thieves. About 15 years ago I was house-sitting for some good friends and also doing some work for them on their property. When they got back they called and said some chainsaws and tools were missing from a garage, and asked me I saw anything. I said the only thing I had seen was their teenage grandson riding his bicycle there a couple times, which they said was normal because he lived right around the corner. So I thought that was the end of it. A couple weeks later they went out of town overnight and didn't ask anybody to watch their place. When they got back they found the house broken into and a safe, rifles, jewelry and cameras missing. A week later their safe and what was left of the contents was found in the woods not too far from their place. As it turned out it was the grandson (who I had seen riding his bike) and one of his friends who did it. The kicker was that my friends pressed charges against their grandson, and immediately afterwards her son and daughter-in-law (parents of the kid) informed my friend that they would never speak to her again--- for pressing charges against a family member. My friend, who was a really nice lady, called me up distraught and asked me if she had screwed up by pressing charges, and I said she absolutely did the right thing and that her son and daughter-in-law should be ashamed of themselves. Ironically, even though my friend also pressed charges against other boy who participated in the burglary his parents never said a word.

[@robertcarey4178]

Hey Tom thanks for fixing that binder, it was a little wonky earlier.. gorgeous truck bud good luck.

[@northwestcountrytractor2497]

Good job Tom. Nice looking binder. Nice score on the 24 valve. Keep the videos coming. These trucks have like a cult following.

[@darrindunn8707]

I had a 2001.5 ctd. I sure do miss that truck. I'd love to own this one. Even though it's red. 😂 I still have parts in the garage. New seal kit for the vacuum pump and a new pull down cup holder assembly and roof mount sun glass holder etc etc.

[@danielsmith9500]

A Cummins sport ? I’ve never seen one. Omg that is bad ass. Omg I love it

[@gtr1952]

That 'skirt' package was all over here in NY on the Sport Trucks. Maybe they thought it would help 'salt damage', but not! I really like the 1/2 doors on the back! GM stopped doing that in 2012.5, that's why I bought the 2012 2500HD. You might have a lot of body work to do if you pull the skirts off to? Maybe take a peek under there? Nice solid truck though!! 8) --gary

[@3535gt]

Those running boards are dealer add ons all day long. That’s a sweet truck. I remember the pamphlet for those trucks color matched back in the day and they were awesome looking then.

[@mikestrucks]

Awesome deal Sam ! That’s a good looking truck. Just a shame that someone steal the keys 😡 Hey Tom thanks for fixing the binder 😁

[@ethangodfrey672]

Those running boards were a dealer option add on. Pretty rare to find those these days. You can tell that’s a 24 valve without opening the hood because the style sport package came out in 99. The 98 trucks never had that style badge on the door for the sports. Looks like you have a 2001.5 because of the dodge disc brake wheels. The leather seats with the rams head were only available from 2000-2001. Heated dual powered seats also came out in 2000.

[@bobbyjfarms3681]

As someone mentioned, it has power mirror wiring. Those early tow mirror retrofit kits came with a plug for the joystick and were full manual. I bought the kit for my 01 in 04 when the kit was still available from mopar

[@michaelrobbins9679]

Some folks love those classic aero steps! Not me.. but some folks...

[@TylerMoore410]

Take the running boards off. I seen this exact same truck last week. Thanks Tom for fixing the binder.

[@dougconway9663]

Keep saving them love watching thanks for the content

[@johnnystanley4469]

Awesome find, clean it up check it over fix what's needed, and Drive/ sell or keep

[@johnstephens3929]

awesome video . the truck would look with the side skirts. Hey Tom thanks for fixing the binder

[@jamedtucker8663]

Score! Nice work fixing that binder!

[@RMcelfresh]

Hey Tom! Good job fixin that binder! Can’t beat that deal at all Sam. A trans swap would be the deal once you strip the ground effects off of it. Those pickup packs are awesome too. Too bad that crackhead got the keys. I’m sure highway can slick you up with a new set though. We have the same outlook on thieves as well. Once they get caught by a good ol boy they’ll be cured forever.

[@richardharvey8939]

Love your work sir. 🎉 that package was pretty popular in Texas. Saw quite a few Black and Yellow ones in our town. Those fiberglass grandpa boards were also popular down here but usually on the 2 wheel drives. But there is a 1owner Ford OBS diesel four door four wheel drive in 2 tone blue running around here that has never been tinted and runs stock Alcoa’s with the little bitty stock tires. That is in mint condition. But it definitely looks like it skipped leg day. 😂

[@EyesOnlyTeam86]

Bro! Call Highway Products.....Explain what happened, they will send new keys or all new locks. Highways Products is a 100% custom diamond plate builder. They are located in White City Oregon.

[@jimduncan9638]

I had the identical truck but mine was a dually , red sport . My daily driver right now is a 94 regular cab dually 4x4 , 5 speed , that has those flares,and I can’t wait to take them off . They were on the truck from new and they collected all the salt behind them . I have lots of body work to do because of those flares. I vote for taking them off . Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@dodge33445]

You got to put a paint matched tail light section.. That is what makes the sport package... I think at least.. Something as small as that really changed the rear look of the truck. I had a 97 sport. Miss it badly... rear doors didnt open.. .but it had the rear seats

[@richardbalkavich479]

Hey Tom good job fixing that binder it was a little wonky earlier.

[@georgeenriquez612]

Thanks for fixing that binder there Thomas. Taking those grandpa running boards/ body kit whatever they are is a no brainer in my opinion. Just that will make the truck look way different and cleaner

[@MechanicalMafioso]

My old man had one very similar to that. 01 sport shortbed optioned out sport Cummins. Nice truck!

[@peterselten500]

Hi sam leave the flairs steps on it it helps set it off from a standard truck . Cheers mate🇦🇺

[@MrMurph111]

I bought the exact same truck but in silver 1.5 years ago from an old man that used to live in Alaska…it has 120k miles, leather, loaded, sport but with power mirrors. Came with a Cache huge insulated camper shell that you can almost stand up in. Wheel lips on bed are shot and couple small areas on front fenders but cab/doors are perfect like yours. Non 53 block, zero blow by, runs perfect but the trans needs fixing too…paid $4500

[@GMCJay_lly]

Love a clean 2g with heated seats. Sweet.

[@turbodiesel4709]

I have the EXACT same truck, but a 2000 model year 2500 SPORT. 100% factory, including the running boards & fender flares.

[@jimschaffroth5652]

Had that trim on my 96. Took it off . Still have it in my shed. Sold the truck

[@jackalay23]

Good find! Sometimes I try to find a decent deal on a used truck. Then I remember that only KZbinrs find unicorn used trucks whose owners are oblivious of the current truck insanity and are just itching to give the truck away for practically nothing.

[@VBELTandSON]

I’m not a KZbinr. I just film some of my adventures. I Happen to know a few ppl that keep an eye out for me and help me find trucks to save. I gave a fair price for the amount work the truck needs. Both parties were happy he knew the market. Wanted it to go to a good home.

[@richardbates2367]

I'm not a KZbinr either and I've had my $1,500 second gen 4 years now and it was sold because the rocker panels are about gone but still had solid floors and the front brake lines were rusted out so it now has almost all of them replaced with a complete set of stainless steel brake lines from a kit from classic tube out of ohio except for the ones up under the bed since they don't leak yet but they along with a brand new set of front rubber brake hoses are in the truck for when they do,i also have a complete engine gasket set for my truck and the replacement electrical ignition switch itself for when it goes out so i don't have to go hunt one down and wait after ordering it standard motor products new in the box... and my truck has the same stereo as the red one you picked up not the factory stereo for my truck but identical to the one i would have had it has been fully serviced, new belts and cleaned inside, solder flow and crack checked, and new LEDs and fully tested and it all works great the guy i got it from even tested it in his xj since this stereo is originally from a sj grand Cherokee

[@thebegrsshow]

Had a 96 3500 Dually, Viper Red, with all that trim just like it with wood grain accents on the dash, doors etc. It was sold like that from Choo Choo Customs.

[@stephengarner8814]

Hey Tom good job fixing that binder

[@camodrums]

Great looking rig, bud! Would make a great utility service truck for the outfit!

[@MintMonte87ACSS312]

Those running boards are a factory option. Could get them color matched to the truck, or optioned to be the same color as the badging/ trim. Not many people did it, but you did have the option to match them to primary color, or even to the bottom trim line/ or lettering so really they could have potentially been white depending on who ordered it. They also matched them to the Daytona/ rumble bee package. However you obviously could not get them for work truck packages or Laramie for that matter.

[@markarnold4868]

I owned a truck accessory store in the 90s. Dodge never made those running boards. You could option them then Dodge upfitters would install them prior to delivering the truck to the dealership.

[@MintMonte87ACSS312]

@@markarnold4868 they didn’t “make” them no. But it was still an offered option.

[@Slyder327]

Yup they were dealer installed not a dodge factory part. I had a 2001 black sport club cab with em. 2wd lowered with a nice set of 18’s that looked pretty hot for the time. Don’t know if they were a Lund product but they were solid…… and ladies liked em lol

[@MintMonte87ACSS312]

@@Slyder327 I had a 99 black 2wd sport with them and the white lettering like this truck is. I miss that thing sooo much. Had a beautiful sounding 3 1/2 inch flow master cat back system and she rumbled. Those were the days I liked the noise. Now everything has to be either silent or sound amazing nothing inbetween. But I think my comment is being tAken out of context. I never said dodge made them. I said they were an option that’s it. Idk where everyone is getting the idea that I think they made them. I know they didn’t. But they were indeed fitted with them as an upgrade pack. Kinda like what Chevy is doing now with the black widow package.

[@wyo_garage20]

Dealer option, not factory. I don’t recall who made them.

[@pokerplayawill]

You sure know how to find a diamond in the rough Sam. 55 block w/ fresh pumps is a winner as well. Would love to see another manual tranny swap on your channel. Definitely take off the running boards etc. because it'll look better and you know you want to! Oh and great job on the binder Tom! 🤙

[@wesleytull8667]

For sure take off the running boards. Great looking truck.

[@jasoncassel364]

Hey Tom , good job 👏 👍

[@24copeland]

I see those highway products boxes use in my area for sale for double what you paid for the truck. Sweet deal man!

[@archstanton9206]

I remember seeing that truck running around town some years ago. Nice score Sam. After you get the trans sorted spend a couple hours doing a little work on that paint and I think you could make it really shine again. Tweakers. Sad deal our area is infested with them. She was no pro....just a da** tweaker. I am kinda looking for a 4th gen front seat, I want to start getting one together to put in my 07. The 07 seat is perfect, just the 4th are so much more comfortable. If ya run into one shoot me an email.

[@carlwalker2]

Was told by a dealer once that any second gen that came with tow mirrors had manual mirrors. They were only power on the regular small mirrors

[@turbodiesel4709]

@Carl Walker : Yup, that's correct. Chrysler/Dodge only offered manual tow mirrors on the 2nd Gens. Aftermarket power & heated tow mirrors eventually became available, many years later. Just gotta add a mirror directional control switch in driver's door & a mirror on/off heat switch equipped HVAC control panel in dash, if not already equipped. Wiring harnesses are already pre-installed from the factory.

[@aaronschinlaub9704]

Good job for fixing the binder you can take the running boards off just fair warning you're going to have holes on the bottom of the body where they're screwed on normally I have the front set on my dually but I don't have the rear because I got tore up I like am I think they make the truck look really good

[@sinesterclowning]

I wish i lived closer to you I'd buy that one. when you finished fixing it .

[@gregfolwell860]

I have a silver 96 12 valve with those fiberglass steps. This is the only other truck I’ve seen them on.

[@henryoppermann134]

I had one with a short bed, lost the lift pump twice…auto and sold it with 120,000 for a new 2004 if memory doesn’t fail me….loved the truck and the sound of the 24V.

[@quincyholt3173]

Good Job Tom

[@tristanerion9552]

Hey Tom good job on that binder

[@goodenough1971]

I have a 95 dually that used to have those running boards. I sold it to a buddy and he took them off. I bought truck back 10 years later. Don't know how those boards wound up on the 95

[@MitchJohnson-uu5uf]

Those running boards going into fender flares are a rare factory sport option.

[@charlieromeoh]

I owned an 01 sport like this, heated seats and both seats powered. Manual swapped it. It was a good truck !

[@northerncatom7732]

Nice find

[@weshawkins7165]

Sweet find. You always seem to find them. It works in 4wheel drive but not 2 wheel drive, Sounds more like a transfer case problem than a transmission.

[@richardshultz8863]

They are Factory it was an option on the sport mine has fender flares but not the running boards awesome find keep up the great videos

[@matthewweldin7888]

Goodness, I'd give you a pretty penny for that rig. Dream truck for me right there.

[@richardbates2367]

I have a quad cab long bed but mine is a 1500 and I didn't know it was available in a 2500 sport the sport truck is actually my favorite version especially the 96-97 dash second gen mine is a 2000 318 magnum V8 46 RH automatic overdrive transmission manual shift transfer case lever on the floor gloss black with most of the white pinstripe 4x4.

[@jeffhutchins7048]

I have the "Un-Holly Grail" '98 24V Auto 53 block, 440K miles on it, still holding up. Quad Cab, 2500 4wd long bed Only one transmission rebuild.

[@reddog376]

Sam there should be a 4 digit number on the toolbox lock. If you Google the number you should be able to get keys.

[@VBELTandSON]

Sweet thank you!

[@HoboJoeGarage]

Love that truck.

[@GRid-yk2ru]

I had a short box version, same color. It looked sharp with SS nerf bars. I've never been a fan of those fiberglass flares.

[@kentmckean6795]

I would expect the body kit is mounted with holes into the fenders and bed sides. If it is, its more trouble than its worth to take it off.

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Paw paw steps would have to go hero 😂😂👍

[@vintagespeed]

that's why ya keep a good "boot knife"....

[@tomprovenza7857]

I have the Highway Products pickup pack and it was over 5K back in 2018. It’s top notch

[@jamesmcalister3680]

I just gave my oldest daughter my 1998 dodge , same color and same black tool box on back. 140 mil. O how I miss it . 😂

[@korn111685]

I just removed those same body moldings/steps. They were installed with self tapping screws! 😡. Lucky mine was a 1500 2nd gen 😂

[@richardbates2367]

I absolutely agree Sam im not a fan of thieves and for one's that show up to hunt the free?? Hint stuff,,i have a compound bow with mechanical broad head carbon fiber arrows and neon night sight pins lol you really want to try your luck lol... just saying because I am a rural farm kid.....

[@zachdelinger9164]

Crazy shit this popped up on my KZbin. Just last week had someone break into my 6liter ford and steal the tuner and some other shit. Tried to take the whole truck, but the batteries were dead, lucky me. Out in rural Colorado where I never thought it would happen, I leave the keys in all my trucks too...sadly I have to be more careful and lock my trucks up now.

[@aaronschinlaub9704]

And if you ever put wider tires on it protects the paint a lot

[@richardbates2367]

Oh i forgot to mention that the previous owner has replaced the front pump input shaft seal and torque converter so the transmission worked great in my truck and the front suspension is completely rebuilt and it doesn't wander all over the road when you drive it it drives eay better than most of them

[@johnnyberlinn1663]

What a steal!yes take off the trim! From your Rough and Ready Neighbor

[@bradcarroll5265]

Man, that’s a sweet rig. Definitely look better without the running boards on there.

[@sprucegoose1016]

You rly need a land plane for your your tractor bud 😎👍Rly glad the truck didn't get stolen. Sucks when that happens though.. I'm in the middle but those side pieces. Might just look better with them off. Might be right my friend 🤔

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Nice rig...I've seen several like that so I think the fender skirting might be a factory sport option. Damned shame someone stole the keys. I would sell those bed tool boxes instantly, no use for them.

[@122yamaharider]

Oughta be easy enough to order a set of tumblers or whole assembly’s from that Highway products company. They’ve got good stuff

[@markarnold4868]

Take off the Lear aftermarket running boards. They were clutch in late 80s to midish 90s then fizzled out after that..

[@5150cash]

Dang nice score 🤘🏽🇺🇸💪🏽

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Heck yeah Sam 👍💪🏻

[@rhettpardini4294]

Should be able to contact hi-way products and get new keys for the box’s

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

It may be the transfer case a friend of mines did about the same thing and his problem was the transfer case.

[@VBELTandSON]

Really. That’s interesting I’ll take a look at that

[@turbodiesel4709]

@@VBELTandSON I thought the exact same thing. Prolly leaked & ran the t-case outta oil. I'd be checking all possible things first before tearing anything all apart.

[@maxseed4730]

2nd generation dodges with the tow mirrors did not have power option till 03 on

[@kylebergstromjr2036]

Swap the tailoght lens keep the color matching

[@jonkillian9434]

I bought a 95 12v.to.sell. Bodies.beat up, needs a built trans if wanted to be worked. Spent the summer painting the frame, every U joint is new, new upper and lower XFR lifetime ball joints, aluminum radiator, Cummins t stat etc. Etc. Sold on eBay 4 times. Highest was 6k , never got paid. So it sold in Nov for 4250. So far I have a $750.deposit. please make it make sense. 100% positive feedback with thousands of sales

[@turbodiesel4709]

Jon Killian : Simple, 3 reasons: 1.) Diesel prices skyrocketed. Still at $5.00 to $6.00/gallon, nobody can afford diesel, unless a business owner. 2.) People don't READ ad postings properly. 3.) With a junk transmission, your truck isn't worth over $2,000, & with a beat up body, $1,500.

[@LoneWolf-cf5tp]

Howdy Tom. Cool truck but damn that’s a lot a RED 😎

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Great deal pity knucklehead stole the keys it will a good project truck I got a soft spot for Dodge diesel trucks I got rid of my 02 but I'm never lucky like you to find them like you're still hoping for some kinda miracle to find me one some day

[@robnowell957]

Take off the fiberglass boards, pull those toolbox’s and rack outta the bed, and a good pressure wash and buff. And that truck will look brand new…. Definitely put a sport tail light back in tho. Don’t do a black stock one. Those paint matched tails set the truck off….. and reason there’s no mirror switch, those are factory tow mirrors. Dodge didn’t offer power tow mirrors back then. Nice score tho. Definitely diamond in the rough

[@henryoppermann134]

Those slide boards were an option

[@jadebrecks]

I used to hate those side skirts. The more I see the old trucks those side skirts save the trucks in the rust belt. Cuts down on the destruction to the underside of the trucks! Can you call the tool box manufacturer and get a set of keys made?

[@yungBitta291]

You can keep the boxes and stuff

[@yungBitta291]

If I’d buy it I’d say leave the runners on it you put the boxes in whatever truck ya want them for she’s my color but probably not my price I can have hopes and dreams lol

[@timothydare6007]

My 98 came with those step boards. Took them off ASAP.

[@jameshudson9479]

I’m tempted in this one 🤤

[@183charlesspiva]

I wondered how many were living in that red truck when you open the door?

[@grantthomas5501]

Glad they didn’t get away with the truck. Those dodge second gen Cummins are too easy to steal. My ignition switch died 200 miles from home. Well a few jumper wires and the thing was back on the road. It was scary easy. I’m no car thief by any means and after a KZbin vid, had my truck starter within 10 minutes

[@WTank109]

I hope you don't remove thoes Stepsides I love those stepsides on the 2nd gen trucks

[@varleyfitch6544]

I think those side pieces are factory. I have seen them on other sport package trucks. I still don’t like them either. But I would say it’s a rare truck.

[@zackariahyazzie9757]

Wish I could find em second gens like you do

[@VBELTandSON]

I am always looking. They aren’t as easy to find as you would think

[@Tyler.06]

Keep the ground effects/steps on there you don’t see many trucks with them

[@gjones5153]

defiantly take the fiberglass off the truck. re key the tool boxes and sell them separately 6speed manual swap it and I might buy it from you.

[@patrickcade658]

Those tool box locks can be replaced cheap

[@shockracer]

I'd take them off. One heck of a score!