My new project : save the 99

[AsTroSS]

I just want to show my next project.

The truck is 1999 Quad Cab, originally with 24 V Cummins and automatic.

I brought the truck for spare parts (this was my first idea): its missing all font end panels, engine ,radiator , front seats and some dash parts.


After inspecting , I decided its better to : save the 99
I have almost all missing parts allready in my warehouse, 98 12V engine, wiring ........




So lets see how much it take to get it running.

 

[97rada]

looks like alot of room on that trailer!

 

[AsTroSS]

looks like alot of room on that trailer!

:lolly:

This was the biggest trailer available, I have to swap original wide 16.5 wheels/tires to my spare set to fit it to triler (I had 1/2 inch extra room bouth sides)

 

[AsTroSS]

My traget is fix it to running condition as less money as possible, so far it have cost to me : $2800

 

[AsTroSS]

update

I got good hood and left fender, but right fender lower part is corroded , I paid for all 400€-> $575

Unfortunatley I found the frame front part is bent :soap:, 1 inch to driver side.

No problem I allready send the truck to my friend place who haev small bodyshop and he do frame strenghtenin job daily basis....



I also have in horisont 98 1500 with 2wd with club cab for parts , lets hope the owner can sell it with good price

 

[gunracer1]

good luck with it. your parts are expensive. i just bought a 98 swd reg cag 2wd gas truck for 400us. the moter is shot.

 

[Nitro Dave]

Looks like a fun project. Have you figured out what type of expense it will take to put it back together?

 

[Signature600]

good luck with it. your parts are expensive. i just bought a 98 swd reg cag 2wd gas truck for 400us. the moter is shot.

Want a good V6:hehe:

Chris

 

[AsTroSS]

Looks like a fun project. Have you figured out what type of expense it will take to put it back together?

To be honest I have no idea, I want to keep the cost as low as possible

 

[97rada]

it really shouldnt be to high depending on what else is missing and what the trans situations is

 

[AsTroSS]

After lots of thinking I have made some desicions.

I will use this truck for my custom crew cab conversion, (here is crewcab thread : Custom 2Gen Crew Cab! How to do it? - Competition Diesel.Com - Bringing The BEST Together) if I scew up - no probem , I can scap the project and my 98 12 v will still remains fully functional.

 

[AsTroSS]

update:

The ugly 16.5 wheels (on the pictures) are sold and new set of Mickey Thompseon Classic II 17 inch wheels and 35 '' BG Goorich tires waiting the tuck to gome back with sraight frame.

The BF Goodrich tires I brought from UK, they are slightly used H2 originals.

 

[AsTroSS]

My idea to keep project cost as low as possible is just wet dream now :doh: , the more I think the more expencive it will be.

With this truck I can do now all my wild dreams

Together with home-made-mega-cab swap ,similar like on the picture

might be good idea to replace the dash with 3rg Gen (for me it will free of charge, because I have it in my CR parts truck)

Visually the Sport front end and OEM style fender flares the Duraflex SRT-10 hood will look super :woohoo:

Maybe also the short bed together with SnugTop bed cover similar like on the picture (If I only can find and afford it)

..... and the sunroof :lolly:

The paint/color sheme is also figured : it will be 2 tone, the lower part will remain silver and the grill/hood and doors from window level and up will be black.

 

[AsTroSS]

I still have not decided to go with stock pistons or use spare block with oversize 'mexican hat' pistons, those will give more injectior options.

The pump I have for this engine is stock from 180 hp engine with 4kgsk and some AFC-mods, injectors need to buy (depens what type of pistons i will use)

Turbos will be new HE351VGT (thanks to ebay , I made super deal) together with 75mm Holset HX60 , currently it have 32 cm housing , but I hope to find bit smaller

Power target healty 500 Hp.

The good converter and input shaft is on the 'need to find/buy list'

 

[Lostnwalmart]

I like that extended cab! The hood turned out to look really good on my truck you will love it.

 

[AsTroSS]

update: not much ,but still progress

Thanks to our CompD members, now the truck have sport fron bumper, fan, radiator and radiator from 99 or 00 truck.

Actually I still looking 98 12V engine harness, ECU and underhood harness, just to get fully factory look, if You have thme for sale, send me the PM.

Also thanks to eBay I received new Holset He351VGT and new Mopar Sport grill and aftermarket factory look Sport headlights.

The frame promiced to fix in begining of April, lets see...

I am also open any kind for sale offers about tranny upgrade parts, TQ, input shaft ,valvebody ....

 

[AsTroSS]

update:
Cummins 3BT valve covers have arrived from UK !!:lolly:

Some of us might remember this topic from last year: http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113563
and picture from this topic first post

In beginning of March I saw the same engine for sale again in Uk Ebay, because I were hunting 12V valvecovers with breater I decided to contact the seller.
For my big surpice the covers were for sale with very reasonable price and I brought them.
Yesterday they arrived.

The single cover with oil fill plug is bit strange, it have round edges , like you can see from the last 3bt topic pictures.

Now I need 98 Ram 12V undehood cable harness, engine harness and ECU.. for factory loook

 

[billfahl]

Good luck on the build...looks nice.

 

[AsTroSS]

Update:
The needed 98 12V harness for engiine and underhood arrived , thanks to CF member OliverF

Now it looks like I have alomost all needed components for 98 12v swap and to get it running...

... but it have to donate the front axle for my 65 day racetruck

Next update will be in August, when I have more time for it

 

[jkretzer]

Astross. You wouldnt happen to know where another under hood harness for a 9898trailer 12v is would u? Tried to pm u but your nox is full