HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE !
Our Japanese Maple behind our house has been giving us a colorful show for years now. My camera seems to be highlighting the reds of these trees this year. They have been extra RED this year though.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
I bought it in 96 from an elderly man down the road from me. He had it a year and drove back and forth to Raleigh NC. quite often he said.
The truck had 12,000 on it when I bought it in 96. It was so clean I thought maybe he was hiding something. He said he just had it detailed , that's all. It was spotless when I bought it.
Well, it's been sitting pretty much there in my back yard since I bought it. I used to wax it twice in the spring, twice in the fall. I even waxed the rims twice each time too. I would drive a couple of miles every so often to keep the fluids circulated. One year I only drove it 60 miles.
The past few years I've been really low health wise and only had the energy to wash it and maybe get one coat of wax on it per year. I missed this fall's waxing but I did get a good washing in..
I'm feeling a lot better now compared to 3 years ago for sure. I hope to getting back to my old routine this spring. Maybe only one coat of wax in the spring and one coat in the fall from here on out.
It's been a great truck for me all these years. It still drives like new except there's a braking problem. High speed braking causes a shutter. I need to have it fixed in 2018.
My neighbors always tell me " Man that truck still looks brand new ! "
I wish I had built a car / truck shed for it. But woodworking was more important and the barn shed holds a lot of woodworking tools and oak wood and other materials that I won't use soon enough so it stays for the storage. The City says only 3 outbuildings per property, so I'm full on that count.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
If it's 2wd, just get some new rotors for it, as the current ones are likely pitted due to sitting. If it's 4wd, an on car lathe is the quick solution to get a perfect result. In either case, new pads must be used to maintain the end result.
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Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
Lumin S1
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
Lumin S1
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
I bought it in 96 from an elderly man down the road from me. He had it a year and drove back and forth to Raleigh NC. quite often he said.
I'm feeling a lot better now compared to 3 years ago for sure.
It's been a great truck for me all these years. It still drives like new except there's a braking problem. High speed braking causes a shutter. I need to have it fixed in 2018.
My neighbors always tell me " Man that truck still looks brand new ! "
Hi Tony,
Happy New Year and I'm glad you are feeling better! I just saw your post (I have not been on here in years). That's a very nice truck, indeed. I assume it's a '95? If your state is like mine, you get an antique license plate at 25 years? I plan to do that with my '95 Dodge Ram. Your braking issue is probably the front rotors as mentioned. It less likely but it could also be the rear brake drums or some aged rubber bushings/parts in the front steering or suspension. I agree with sticking to DOT3/4 fluid. I did use the silicon fluid on the TR6 but it's kind of an involved process that I will not hassle with on the Dodge which I bought new at the end of 94. Like your truck, mine also has 35,000 miles. I drove it 13,000 miles the first year and the rest over the next 22 years. I used it to pull a boat and such. It's been in a garage it's whole life. I have flushed the brakes and the cooling system three times and replaced the battery twice since 94. A couple of months ago, I replaced the water pump and radiator hoses. That's it as far as things outside the scope of regular maintenance. Here's a couple of pics taken 2 months ago after replacing the water pump. Best of luck with your truck.
That's it in '95. Oh to be young again...
The original paint, wheels, Michelin tires....That Duralast battery lasted for 17 years with a harbor freight battery tender on it the whole time.
Greg
'65 427 Shelby AC Cobra
'72 Triumph TR-6
__________________
'88 Polk SDA SRS 1.2, with upgraded XO caps and Erse SDA inductors
'86 Polk SDA CRS+
'84 Polk Monitor 10A (Peerless tweeters)
'05 HSU VTF-3 Sub
'93 Carver TFM-35 (just because)
'88 Carver M-1.0t (just because)
'14 PGA2310 based custom remote volume control
'88 Adcom GFP-555
'88 Adcom GFA-555 (upgraded/restored)
'05 Onkyo DV-555 media
'89 Pioneer Laser Disc media
'89 Sony SuperBeta HiFi media
Your truck looks just like it did in 95. NICE !
That's one Beautiful 94 Dodge Ram " long Bed " you have there.
I too like a long bed so I can haul plywood,16' lumber and furniture too in it.
Your engine bay is spotless ! NICE.
Mine gets mold growth being outside and under a tree somewhat. I use "Awesome Cleaner" from Dollar Tree to get rid of it and use that cleaner on my cars / trucks door jambs and the trunk rims.
About every 2 years I have to clean the vehicles with it. I also clean porch posts and railings and other outdoor surfaces with it too. The stains disappear almost before my eyes.
I was going to check out the front bushings on the steering linkage too. Just like you suggest. My neighbor and I replaced the stabilizer bushings years ago. They are still fine.
I did have a brake pad stick on the rear driver-side tire 5 months ago. The rim got hot and the smell of brake pad was obvious. Since then the brake has either worked fine or not at all. Maybe the rotor on the rear DS tire got warped when the brake got stuck
that time. I did have all the brakes, rotors and pads and seals replaced a year or 2 ago. I think the plunger on that rear wheel break seal is a part of that problem that definitely needs to be addressed .
Isn't it amazing how abused some vehicles get. I know trucks are meant to be used. But abused....I don't see how they get trashed so bad sometimes.
My Ford F-150 is a 95.
The original "Good Year"tires dry rotted and then the second set of cheap "Good Year"s dry rotted too. These new "B. F. Goodrich's" are awesome tires ! So far so good. And these new tires give a heck of a lot better ride than the GY's that it's like night and day difference.
Happy New Year to you.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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Our Japanese Maple behind our house has been giving us a colorful show for years now. My camera seems to be highlighting the reds of these trees this year. They have been extra RED this year though.
@nbrowser , yes it is.
It has 35,500 on it now.
I bought it in 96 from an elderly man down the road from me. He had it a year and drove back and forth to Raleigh NC. quite often he said.
The truck had 12,000 on it when I bought it in 96. It was so clean I thought maybe he was hiding something. He said he just had it detailed , that's all. It was spotless when I bought it.
Well, it's been sitting pretty much there in my back yard since I bought it. I used to wax it twice in the spring, twice in the fall. I even waxed the rims twice each time too. I would drive a couple of miles every so often to keep the fluids circulated. One year I only drove it 60 miles.
The past few years I've been really low health wise and only had the energy to wash it and maybe get one coat of wax on it per year. I missed this fall's waxing but I did get a good washing in..
I'm feeling a lot better now compared to 3 years ago for sure. I hope to getting back to my old routine this spring. Maybe only one coat of wax in the spring and one coat in the fall from here on out.
It's been a great truck for me all these years. It still drives like new except there's a braking problem. High speed braking causes a shutter. I need to have it fixed in 2018.
My neighbors always tell me " Man that truck still looks brand new ! "
I wish I had built a car / truck shed for it. But woodworking was more important and the barn shed holds a lot of woodworking tools and oak wood and other materials that I won't use soon enough so it stays for the storage. The City says only 3 outbuildings per property, so I'm full on that count.
I thought it was a rotor myself.
A neighbor told me to get some new synthetic ( ? ) brake fluid to replace the old stuff.
Lumin S1
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
Lumin S1
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
Lumin S1
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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Hi Tony,
Happy New Year and I'm glad you are feeling better! I just saw your post (I have not been on here in years). That's a very nice truck, indeed. I assume it's a '95? If your state is like mine, you get an antique license plate at 25 years? I plan to do that with my '95 Dodge Ram. Your braking issue is probably the front rotors as mentioned. It less likely but it could also be the rear brake drums or some aged rubber bushings/parts in the front steering or suspension. I agree with sticking to DOT3/4 fluid. I did use the silicon fluid on the TR6 but it's kind of an involved process that I will not hassle with on the Dodge which I bought new at the end of 94. Like your truck, mine also has 35,000 miles. I drove it 13,000 miles the first year and the rest over the next 22 years. I used it to pull a boat and such. It's been in a garage it's whole life. I have flushed the brakes and the cooling system three times and replaced the battery twice since 94. A couple of months ago, I replaced the water pump and radiator hoses. That's it as far as things outside the scope of regular maintenance. Here's a couple of pics taken 2 months ago after replacing the water pump. Best of luck with your truck.
That's it in '95. Oh to be young again...
The original paint, wheels, Michelin tires....That Duralast battery lasted for 17 years with a harbor freight battery tender on it the whole time.
Greg
'72 Triumph TR-6
__________________
'88 Polk SDA SRS 1.2, with upgraded XO caps and Erse SDA inductors
'86 Polk SDA CRS+
'84 Polk Monitor 10A (Peerless tweeters)
'05 HSU VTF-3 Sub
'93 Carver TFM-35 (just because)
'88 Carver M-1.0t (just because)
'14 PGA2310 based custom remote volume control
'88 Adcom GFP-555
'88 Adcom GFA-555 (upgraded/restored)
'05 Onkyo DV-555 media
'89 Pioneer Laser Disc media
'89 Sony SuperBeta HiFi media
Even more modest Bedroom - HK AVR 340, Monitor 5jr+ Series2, CS300 center, Furez 10/2, Roku Premiere+
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
I think it was Luke - going through a "phase".
Even more modest Bedroom - HK AVR 340, Monitor 5jr+ Series2, CS300 center, Furez 10/2, Roku Premiere+
I'm a lot better, Thank God.
Your truck looks just like it did in 95. NICE !
That's one Beautiful 94 Dodge Ram " long Bed " you have there.
I too like a long bed so I can haul plywood,16' lumber and furniture too in it.
Your engine bay is spotless ! NICE.
Mine gets mold growth being outside and under a tree somewhat. I use "Awesome Cleaner" from Dollar Tree to get rid of it and use that cleaner on my cars / trucks door jambs and the trunk rims.
About every 2 years I have to clean the vehicles with it. I also clean porch posts and railings and other outdoor surfaces with it too. The stains disappear almost before my eyes.
I was going to check out the front bushings on the steering linkage too. Just like you suggest. My neighbor and I replaced the stabilizer bushings years ago. They are still fine.
I did have a brake pad stick on the rear driver-side tire 5 months ago. The rim got hot and the smell of brake pad was obvious. Since then the brake has either worked fine or not at all. Maybe the rotor on the rear DS tire got warped when the brake got stuck
that time. I did have all the brakes, rotors and pads and seals replaced a year or 2 ago. I think the plunger on that rear wheel break seal is a part of that problem that definitely needs to be addressed .
Isn't it amazing how abused some vehicles get. I know trucks are meant to be used. But abused....I don't see how they get trashed so bad sometimes.
My Ford F-150 is a 95.
The original "Good Year"tires dry rotted and then the second set of cheap "Good Year"s dry rotted too. These new "B. F. Goodrich's" are awesome tires ! So far so good. And these new tires give a heck of a lot better ride than the GY's that it's like night and day difference.
Happy New Year to you.
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Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Dynaudio Audience 72
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cary xciter dac
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Joule la-100 pre
B&k Ref 4420 amp
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Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Analysis plus crystal oval ic's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
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B&k 1430
Tad 803 speakers
Looks beautiful to me.
Got to 30 degrees F at our house today, though... we get, like a two day reprieve; high Saturday is s'posed to be minus six. Yay.
mrbiron is gonna get hammahed by snow tomorrow, though
Grown in our back yard & harvested by Mrs. H this past season.
Tonight, it was microwaved, bisected, and consumed.
What a weird agglomeration of potato-flesh, eh?
It's gonna get a we bit cold over the next 72 hours
Stay warm up there in God's country.
'Twas the high today.....
It looks like Snoopy "romancing" Woodstock.
Wow Russ... 131 degrees... hope you stayed hydrated!
I think Mrs. H is burying more than potato's in that garden. Just to double check, have you seen your normal mailman lately ?
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Dynaudio Audience 72
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cary xciter dac
Cullen modded Sonos
Joule la-100 pre
B&k Ref 4420 amp
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Analysis plus crystal oval ic's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
B&k 1430
Tad 803 speakers