The rattle bucket is dead

[Fla 66 cuda]

Damn thing smoked the main fuse box arriving home from work had a loose ground wire and shorted out on the air intake heat relay and smoked, i don't know what but she won't run anymore so she's dead till i figure out the issues. I have ideas but unsure of which one or all of them. Several of the parts are around 50 bucks each but one of them is over 450+ [which i don't have] so we'll see a lovely end to a lovely day in my lovley life. If any one knows a diesel mechanic that could chat with me i would apprecate it i don,t want to start throwing money at this thing aimlessly.

[4XLGator]

Sorry to hear this, Lou. Best of luck with it.

[repoman]

lou call southeast power systems in tampa.....those guys are good

[repoman]

and is u need parts cheap fleet products in tampa as well

[Fla 66 cuda]

Thanks ya'll we gotta cleanup this mess first then i'll find out whats fried as far as parts i'm gonna be a busy boy [i hate electrical] but it's better'n body work oh hell i got that project going on too damn. Any body good at puzzles?

[repoman]

hell last time i did something like that it was wire by wire andevery 5 wirse zip tie em so you know what you have done.....ughh scary rats nest you go there!

[Fla 66 cuda]

You are right i'm not looking forward to it but thats exactly what i'm doing one by one but this has to be done before i can access the rest of the problems,i'm hoping this will fix it [yea right] i can dream can't i? All this mess cause of one wary ground wire.

[4XLGator]

Holy bird's nest that's fugly!

Best of luck, Lou.

[Onk]

Hey Lou, I know a guy selling a lifted Ram with a custom paint job...

[Fla 66 cuda]

Thanks but i don't have no money nor do i want payments. So i called my insurance company cause i got full coverage and an adjuster is supposed to make an appointment to look at my truck,i'm not holding my breath we all know insurance companys want your money but don't like giving it back [been with mine for 23 years with no claims] but i still expect a pumping or sorry can't help you. If they will fix it that will be great or if they total it [tears forming] [due to the cost of repairs] then i'll get something else [i have been looking] at durangos [the only newer thing i'm considering] or older dodge trucks. I'm over computers,airbags,electronics ect.

[Malrick]

That sucks sadly once you make a claim they will raise your rates. Good luck with fixing it or finding a new truck

[Fla 66 cuda]

Only if they fix/total it but i ain't holden my breath waitin on the adjuster to call me to come and look. Thanks man. I have a general idea whats gonna replace it if it's totaled i have a mopar vehicle that i'm eyeing [my son hates it] and i'm thinking of another [mercury] but unsure.

[Fla 66 cuda]

Would you please take a moment and join me in a moment of silence i receved the call just a few minutes ago that they have decided the rattle bucket is a total loss i'm waiting for a second call for the amount they are paying me for her. I'm quite sad as that was a gift from my mom but it has served me well for 12 years i suppose it's time to move on [my wifes pissed -they wont fix it- she loved that truck] so after we get past the amount then i'm going shopping i have posted some of my most interisting choices. We will keep ya'll posted.

[repoman]

damn that sucks :(

[BAD HABIT]

I can hear the sad horns...........silenece.....

BAD HABITS BADASS EVO ON TAPATALK TRANSPARENT...

[Fla 66 cuda]

I am on the hunt for a new to me [used] truck have a line on a ramcharger 4x4 was looking at a durango but it's sold or i may look for a dakota quad cab, i have given up the thought of a classic as a daily driver, i'm not surewhat i want other than it will be a mopar, just need to find a daily i like so my cuda can rest up.

[NOTPAID4]

Best of luck with all of this Lou! Geesh; your luck is like ours!

[SmokedRam]

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/3201559897.html

This next Ram Charger is CLEANNNNN
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/3198846385.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/3123304833.html

QC Daks...
http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/3211407212.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/3210649910.html

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/3220124101.html

[AWE Daniel]

Lou I know a guy selling an 07 Dakota Quad cab, really low miles on a 4.7. If something that new is what you are looking for.

http://img.tapatalk.com/6cfc66ac-d393-45f1.jpg

[Malrick]

Hope your next truck or car treats you well. Might be worth it to buy it back and part it out yourself if the price is right. We might see it on Coparts web site in the not to distant future

[SmokedRam]

Lou I know a guy selling an 07 Dakota Quad cab, really low miles on a 4.7. If something that new is what you are looking for.

http://img.tapatalk.com/6cfc66ac-d393-45f1.jpg

I hate that generation Dakota...lol...

[AWE Daniel]

That one there was really well taken care of, take off the running board things and that would be a great daily driver, it gets 25+ mpg on the highway. But I have a feeling it's out of the price range.

[Fla 66 cuda]

I'm limited to 5k [durangos/daks] maybe a little more if nice,no v6s-only v8s, only auto,only cloth interior,quad cab daks only, 2 or 4 wheel drive. Thanks for the cl leads but i have seen them so many times i have almost memorized them. The dak shown above is nice but i too do not like that body style and i'm sure its outta my range. I have all these choices picked out but no check yet maybe monday so no sence in makin a deal if no cash in hand.

[SmokedRam]

Lou, did you see the Ram Charger in Lakeland? If it's something you wanna look at and need a ride or whatever, let one of us know...I can come get ya and take ya there and follow you home! HAHA

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/3198846385.html

[Fla 66 cuda]

Yes i saw that truck and texted the guy have not spoke with him but it looks really nice. My family wishes for me to get a more modern vehicle so i'm still shopping. Thanks Adam.

[Stealth Mode]

LOU.. I KNOW YOU LOVE MY 1ST GEN.. HERES ONE FOR YA.

CHEAP ENOUGH TO DO A 360 SWAP TOO..
http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/3174169676.html

[Stealth Mode]

Oh shit, i forgot. I know someone thats selling there 02 ram sport single cab short bed. 4.7 auto. ONLY ASKING 4800

Call em quick 813-447-2580

[Fla 66 cuda]

Thanks jeff i saw that 1st gen while goofing off one night looks straight but i need a daily driver not a project,and a straight cab wont work gotta have a 4 door cab [ram/dakota] or durango.