Cummins Diesel Powaaaaaaaaa: 1991 Dodge Ram 2500

Find this 1991 Dodge Ram 2500 here on eBay bidding for $6,450 reserve-not-met with with a few hours to go, located in Chicago, IL.

 From eBay Listing:

I’m
relisting my 1991 Dodge Cummins W-250 Turbo-Diesel 4×4. I bought it
with the intention of keeping it. However, I find that I don’t drive it
more than once or twice a month. It just sits there, begging to be
worked. So, I decided to see if someone else might be able to put it to
better use. Here’s the history. It was purchased new by a farmers supply
outfit in Wisconsin (I have the original bill of sale). It was used in
the yard to transfer/deliver equipment. They pulled regular maintenance
on it until sometime in 2009, when it was taken out of service. In 2011,
they auctioned off retired fleet vehicles to employees and the general
public. An employee, familiar with the history of this truck, won the
bid. After removing the plow, controller unit and mounting bracket, he
sold the truck to me. The electric brake controller and trailer wiring
are still intact. In the following two years, I went through everything,
from front to back, top to bottom. It has not been a frame off
restoration, but everything in need of attention has been addressed.
Mechanically, the truck operates just as it should. No overheating,
smoking, noises or leaking. This beautiful example has not been tweaked,
tuned or altered in any way from its original condition. Automatic
transmission pulls strong. Four wheel drive engages with no problems
after manually locking the front hubs. It comes with a KN air filter.
Here is a partial list of what I’ve done (receipts included with sale):
– Transfer case to transmission adaptor
– Replace transmission cooler and lines; flush, clean and condition cooler lines and torque converter 
– Coolant reverse back flush/flush engine block, heater core and radiator pressure test; readings within normal range
– Replace coolant hoses
– Fuel tank strap replacement
– Replace front brakes to one ton; new rotors and pads, adjust calipers, bleed lines and repack all wheel bearings, grease seals
– Replace brake lines and flush system
– Heavy duty oil filter and lube

– Gas gauge has been repaired
Then,
we went to the body and fender shop. The wheel wells, front quarters
and floor pans were replaced/repaired. The bed was shot. So, I found a
new (old stock) takeoff bed in the same color as the original. I
stripped out the interior cloth headliner to bare metal. 

I
added miscellaneous oem parts here and there: front and rear bumper,
original grill (slight crack, barely noticeable), side view mirrors,
heavy duty battery, etc. Next, I found a nice set of 16″ Alcoa wheels.
Michelin tires have a lot of tread. But, they’re old and need to be
replaced. I’m probably leaving out a lot of detail. But, I hope you get
the picture. This is a well done restoration, but it’s not perfect. The
interior is a little rough, but very presentable. I painted the entire
truck (BMW) Imola Red. However, they only applied one coat of spray on
bed liner. So, it will need at least another coat or two. Also, I’d
replace the pins in the doors; common problem on these old Dodges. Seat
bolster on driver’s side needs to be reupholstered or just cover the
whole bench. The emergency brake cable needs to be replaced and the ABS
light is on. I will respond to any questions as honestly and quickly as I
can. Oh,
I almost forgot, the odometer stopped working at 121xxx. All other
gauges work. Whoever buys this beautiful, UNMOLESTED workhorse will not
be disappointed. I also have a working Mars light bar that I removed
when I did the body work. It will be included with the sale. This
vehicle is also for sale locally. So, auction may close early due to
sale. Please don’t ask my bottom dollar price. Bid with confidence.
Thanks for looking!

FYI: I misplaced my Title in 2013 and had to get a duplicate/corrected Title issued.