[{"id": 14597991, "authorName": "kakrienitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakrienitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trucks are not my usual search, but this is a really clean Dodge truck. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717261868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14598019, "authorName": "JHernandez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhernandez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi,\r\nIf possible, can you confirm if the truck has the number 53 cast into the side of the crankcase?\r\nThank you", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1717261991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14598208, "authorName": "Jrood123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrood123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah I\u2019m interested if it\u2019s a 53 block or not", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717262801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14598221, "authorName": "dieselbenzman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dieselbenzman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also interested to know if this is the 53 block.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717262853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14598329, "authorName": "seabrightmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seabrightmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dieslbenzman\r\n@Jrood123\r\nShould not apply. #53 Block issues were these '99 to '02 5.9L Cummins 24-valve engines.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717263240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14598385, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All, if you notice this is NOT a 24v it is a 12 valve. 53 casting number does not apply! Also this is the absolute holy grail unicorn of 12v dodges with an ultra Low number production color, special ordered without cab lights.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717263434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14598433, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also to clarify this is a ONE owner vehicle. The second \u201cowner\u201d on the Carfax is simply a dealer title reassignment. I know the family of this truck. This is not a multi owner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717263534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14598475, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bosshoss3406pack holy grail alert !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717263633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14598664, "authorName": "BCEvo05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcevo05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This truck is going to break records. 12v, 4x4, 5 speed, extra cab, with rear suicide cab doors, low low mileage, and clean! Please check on your truck addicted friends throughout the week! Get your checkbooks out!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717264222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14598758, "authorName": "BCEvo05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcevo05/", "bidAmount": 35320, "content": "$35,320 bid placed by BCEvo05", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717264502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14598864, "authorName": "euromotorsvc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euromotorsvc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn - where was this truck 6 years ago when I was looking and prices were not this stupid. Perfect combination.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717264858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14599607, "authorName": "BadAzp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/badazp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that escalated quickly @BCEvo05", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1717267431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14600083, "authorName": "BCEvo05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcevo05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Badazp... That was msrp when new. I suspect that my bid won't be within $20000 of sale price, but we're not starting this auction at $1998. Eff all that goofy stuff. Big boy truck, big boy bids.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1717269033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14600132, "authorName": "saltmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A purple unicorn grail truck, this will be fun", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717269213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14600274, "authorName": "saltmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgot to say, the fact this truck is a southern truck and legitimately clean/rust free underneath makes it even more appealing, love NOT seeing everything spray bombed black \ud83d\udc4a", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717269763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14600442, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All, I am responding publicly to some private questions. This is a true 1 owner truck. This was title changed to a dealer endorsement, but never sold or registered. Please understand Carfax can vary in its reporting. But rest assured it is a ONE OWNER. \r\n\r\nThere is no evidence of any new body panels or body repair anywhere on the truck. A few road dings are present as seen in the pictures. \r\n\r\nI can add any additional photos or videos. I can tell you, this spec truck will likely never pop up in this condition or miles. A true holy grail.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717270479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14600728, "authorName": "LoneRanger99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneranger99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She's a beauty! Def HG material! You can tell its a12V by the TRACTOR sound! Never find another 60k 12V!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717271564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14601185, "authorName": "peterBDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterbdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty! My '96 is almost a carbon copy re colors and equipment except a long bed. Mine has chrome on steel wheels. I think the '98 started using aluminum wheels on the Laramie's? My truck is at 220K miles runs very well. This truck's bids are starting off very positively! GLWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717273589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14601809, "authorName": "CRUSH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Save the manuals!! Live it, no def and sounds like a school bus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717279975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14601840, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The truck has not been modified with any performance mods. The KDP was done when we had it serviced.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717280381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14602611, "authorName": "Murfman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murfman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great unicorn! Very rare 12V Quad Cab. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717290701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14603056, "authorName": "sofakingbad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sofakingbad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This truck is all a man needs!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717299928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14603155, "authorName": "9DodgeFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/9dodgefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peterBDM the aluminum wheels option on 3/4 tons started with model year 2000.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717302994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14603238, "authorName": "peterBDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterbdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@9DodgeFan.\r\nThanks. Then the wheels on this were from a later model. Better all around.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717306085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14603251, "authorName": "peterBDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterbdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My mistake! Polished steel. (Chrome)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717306468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14604776, "authorName": "Dano3500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dano3500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I'd hung onto the '96 5-sp. Cummins (std. cab/long bed) I special ordered upon graduating college. This'll be an interesting one to watch!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717344982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14604977, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To confirm, oil gearbox, front and rear differential fluids were changed since in our possession. Fuel filter as well. The truck tracks straight and does not pull to either side. It drives like new.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717346680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14609925, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All, two keys and key fobs are present for this truck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717379496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14613607, "authorName": "peterBDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterbdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One more on the wheel question. BaT essentials list wheels as polished steel.\r\nUnder the side shot it says forged aluminum wheels. Seller may want to confirm?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717437154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14613758, "authorName": "rosebudbarrels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rosebudbarrels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice example of a '98 12 valve. For those interested, I did want to point out there have been reports of '98 12 valves with the 53 block. The below link has a lot of good information. This is in no way indicating this truck has one, but just passing along what I've read. And either way, the 53 is not a death sentence. Again, beautiful and well preserved Ram. This one should do well. \r\n\r\nhttps://stamey.info/Truck/Cummins53BlockFAQ.htm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717437604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14614241, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rosebudbarrells \nTo my knowledge no 12 valve came with a 53 block. As an ex Cummins mechanic we have nothing to worry about here \n\nAs for the wheels, please take a look at the window sticker that lists the wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717439078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14615968, "authorName": "BCEvo05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcevo05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are the correct wheels for this truck.. 96-99 had these.. 2000-2002 had optional forged units available.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717444811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14617465, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rosebudbarrels please not the article you supplied specifically calls out 24V engines, 12V is not stated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717454367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14618714, "authorName": "rosebudbarrels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rosebudbarrels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is an \u201cUpdate\u201d section in the article that mentions an example of a 12 valve 53 block (copied below). Also linked below is from a cummins forum, with a handful of owners reporting their 12 valve has the 53. It\u2019s the internet, so take it with a grain of salt.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.cumminsforum.com/threads/12v-53-block.2572191/\r\n\r\nUpdate: Recent information I have received from a 1998 12v owner says that some late 12v engines have \"53\" blocks. This owner knows because he HAS one. His truck has a build date of 11-97. He did say, however, that he has had no problems with his block, regularly pulling heavy trailers in the Rocky Mountains.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717468031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14618882, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rosebudbarrels I believe the statistic is less than 1% of all 53 blocks having problems.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717470923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14638329, "authorName": "jgl25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgl25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'98 12v, NV4500, 4x4 in short box configuration. Rare as hen's teeth, this will be fun to watch!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717642653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14645934, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jgl special order too, with the deep amethyst two tone and no cab lights!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717708641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14648915, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "24 hours to go! I will be monitoring closely. A ways to go on reserve but hopefully someone is going to get the rarest 12valve BAT has ever listed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717763834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14650023, "authorName": "countryboyy2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countryboyy2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow what a special truck! This one is super rare being that it is a model year \u201898 with the 12v, 5spd, shortbed, and 4 door cab. Should bring the money \ud83d\udcb0", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717773761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14650726, "authorName": "turkeytrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turkeytrack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gosh, so is it a 53 block?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717778619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14650873, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is not a 53 block", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717779495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14653114, "authorName": "BCEvo05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcevo05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like my spot! One day left!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717785683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14653177, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bcevo05 good luck. Still a ways to reserve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717785882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14655048, "authorName": "BCEvo05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcevo05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a buyer, it's never encouraging to hear how much more I might need to pay for something to get it bought. Haha.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1717792392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14655565, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bcevo05 this is just information to know where you sit. People have messaged me already asking and as all of you should know, a reserve cannot be told.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717794381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14657935, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the closing hours I will be monitoring closely for any last minute questions. I hope someone will be taking home the rarest 2nd gen to be listed o BAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717846196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14659747, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last hour to go! Someone lucky is going to own this highly desirable and extremely rare truck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717866639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14660350, "authorName": "Jafox2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jafox2/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Jafox2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717868922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14660436, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rarer than hens teeth! Won\u2019t find another one like it. Never before been on BAT as this spec and rarity!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717869235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14660571, "authorName": "alexg182 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexg182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve lowered !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717869733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14660591, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 6/8/24 at $38,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717869780, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14660605, "authorName": "Baloniehead73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baloniehead73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No go......", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1717869824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14660615, "authorName": "Baloniehead73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baloniehead73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty surprised actually", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1717869846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14660652, "authorName": "ACRucrazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrucrazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the money for a 26 year old Dodge.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1717869989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14660803, "authorName": "acett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bid was way more than it is worth. Nice truck, but it is 26 years old, my Ford Powerstroke of a similar vintage as constant little problems related to age. You can have the best motor ever made, but if it has electronics they will deteriorate.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1717870363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14660891, "authorName": "RamFan84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramfan84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller likely was expecting a few more K\u2019s which wouldn\u2019t be unreasonable to think given the amount of sales history with the 12v manuals. I don\u2019t believe what should be the \u201cbeauty shot\u201d pictures in the back alley of a warehouse did the seller any favours.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717870666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14660900, "authorName": "Dano3500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dano3500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bid to $3k more than MSRP 26 years ago. Maybe/maybe not a relevant metric but seems that was a more than reasonable offer.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1717870730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14661109, "authorName": "BCEvo05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcevo05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I honestly thought this one would have done $45k plus. Pretty unusual unit in this configuration and mileage. Auctions are like this though, and the market speaks daily. The bidders weren't out today.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717871451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14661325, "authorName": "whereyouatmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whereyouatmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this person was shooting for the moon, with a reserve North of $38 K for a truck with 62,000 miles on it ! Hell, I bought a 3500 with 11,000 miles on it a year ago for just about that !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1717872297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14662135, "authorName": "Murfman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murfman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@whereyouatmatt\r\nThis truck is a unicorn being a 12V with the quad cab, they only built them for 5 months in late 1997. Add in the fact that it\u2019s a 4WD short bed with a 5 speed makes it very unique and desirable. The truck will bring good money if the seller is patient", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717875169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14662174, "authorName": "Murfman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murfman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dano3500\r\nOriginal MSRP means nothing a 71 HemiCuda Convertible had a MSRP of 5000$ and they sell for 2-3 million", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717875293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14662215, "authorName": "Murfman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murfman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acett\r\nThat is the attraction of this truck, it\u2019s a 12V 5 speed, there are no emissions or electronics. With a push start this truck will run and drive with no battery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717875438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14662489, "authorName": "erzbergrodeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erzbergrodeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's so rare about this truck? I have a 12v 1998, it's cool but not that great of a truck...the truck it's self stinks compare to even just a 3rd gen. 12v are great but easy to obtain and swap into lots of things. These low mileage ones are not worth this crazy money because they don't break till 300k!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1717876381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14662493, "authorName": "Coolpix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolpix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "End of the day, it's a truck, meant to do truck stuff. Call it a unicorn if you want, but it's still a truck.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1717876389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14662584, "authorName": "erzbergrodeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erzbergrodeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drum brakes for Petes sake!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717876699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14662695, "authorName": "whereyouatmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whereyouatmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah but Murfman, when you're talking \"Unicorns\", you're talking collector's type trucks. Collectors want low mileage trucks. They are not going to pay dearly for something with 62K on it, even if it does have an option they only made for 5 months that year. The red 2500 with 5,500 miles, short bed with a six speed (and of course the HO Cummins because of the six speed) that sold on 9/1/21 on BAT brought 50K, and it was way nicer than this truck (sorry seller) so I just don't see the money here. But that is of course just my opinion.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1717877081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14662716, "authorName": "Chubblake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chubblake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Strong money for this truck. Color doesn't ooze excitement. Perhaps because its a 5spd? Surprised at the reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717877163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14663469, "authorName": "Baloniehead73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baloniehead73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was gonna bid, but a persistent search......found the exact truck, in Idaho, with a flatbed, which I wanted, with 127K miles. Pristine condition,for me, personally, it was perfect. $25K . Just gotta be patient and keep looking.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717881381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14664865, "authorName": "Dano3500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dano3500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Murfman: No comparison between a early '70s muscle car (or any collector car) vs. a relatively late model pickup IMHO. Seems to me someone who's going to buy a truck like this is actually going to use it for its intended purpose although tbh I'd hate to see it get the snot beat out of it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717904359, "type": "comment"}]