HTC Truck of the Month

Truck of the Month

Aug 2008

Dave – Clayton, New Jersey Forum name - “HEMI DAVE K”

“My truck is a daily driver and was bone stock with those ugly steel wheels; it’s been a long haul but finally got it to my satisfaction. Has a few dents and dings but its mine. Nothing like pulling into a store parking area and have someone say "Nice Truck" or "Awesome flames" puts a big smile on my face and I say thank you. I know I am in very good company for truck of the month.”

Truck of the Month

July 2008

Scott Johnson – Castro Valley, CA Forum name - “Hemi4ever”

“What can I say about my 2005 ram that she does not say for herself? Modifications from bumper to bumper, inside and out. Well here’s a thought, every time I look at my Ram or attend GTG, all that enters my mind is, “Man, look at all the fun I’ve had over the past 3 years with the Hemi Truck Club!” After partaking in over 15 cam installs, some 20+ GTGs across California and countless emails, my truck would never be were it is without this club and its members. You know who you are folks! If I had to pick one thing - one modification I love best, hands down would be the day we installed my cam. Not because of the horsepower or the fact I almost received a ticket when test driving it around town... no, what I remember most was the fun we had installing it together. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”

Truck of the Month

June 2008

Robert Neagle – Raleigh, North Carolina Forum name - “grandnat1”

“2005 Hemi ThunderRoad Sport SLT... I love my truck!! It's a big part of my life. I look forward to driving it every day and keeping it as clean as possible. The mods I installed are, True flow air intake system, Tonneau cover, and bed liner.”

Truck of the Month
May 2008

Jason C. Wooden – Houston, Texas
Forum name - “UsmcMan96”

“My truck is a 2003 regular cab, short bed. My dad ordered this truck when the news of the Hemi came about. In fact this was the first Hemi Ram at the dealer, and it mysteriously had a few extra miles on it when he picked it up. With my suggestions over the next few years the truck began to transform into its current configuration. During this time I honestly had no idea my dad planned on giving me the truck, I just thought he wanted my input on what looked good. When I came back to the States from being stationed in Okinawa for three years, my dad passed the truck on to me, and yes, he is awesome for doing this. I would say that there are a few mods that I really like about this truck. The one that jumps out the most to me is the makeover of the front end with the Street Scene bumper cover, painted grill shell, SRT-10 hood, and the billet grill and bumper inserts. It is not uncommon to see these parts individually on a truck, but together they make a drastic change to the truck’s overall appearance. I am also fond of the body matched door handles, tailgate handle and antenna post. I am also proud of the stereo installation, which I did myself over two days. I pulled everything out of the interior the dash being the exception, and luckily it all went back in with no extra pieces over at the end.”

Truck of the Month
Apr 2008

Bob Case – Tucson AZ Forum name - “motorscooter”

“This is the truck I wanted since the first time I saw one... I had to wait two years before I would get it. I love this truck and get a lot of comments on it. I have put replica SRT-10 20" wheels on it, the spoiler on the Mopar cover, LED tail lights, line of fire lights, 2" drop shackles, Katzkin leather seats with the truck number and Rumble Bee logo, custom exhaust, CAI, debadged, and tinted windows.”

Truck of the Month
Mar 2008

Charlie Claibourne – Texas Forum name - “DoubleC”

“I would like for my truck to be considered for truck of the month. While it's still an on-going project, I think it looks pretty good right now. I think that the Dodge Ram is without a doubt the best looking truck out there... but I wanted mine to stand out a little and I think I've done that.”

2005 Ram 1500 Hemi Quad Cab
True Flow Air Intake
Supermaxx headers w/high flow cats and crossover
B & B stainless cat back exhaust
SRT10 Hood
A R E LSII Tonneau Cover w/wing
Debadged except for grille
Paint by DuSold Design

Truck of the Month
Feb 2008

Rich – Finger Lakes, NY
Forum name - “Thunderroadhemi”

“This truck means a lot to me since it’s my first new truck. Since its all black, you can only imagine how many hours spent just keeping it clean. Our daughter runs around the house saying “Hemi’s rule”... and “Yeah it’s got a Hemi in it”. Her uncle drives Ford vehicles and she can really rub it in. I'm very proud to say I’m a Hemi Truck Club member.

You guys are great!”

Truck of the Month
Jan 2008

John Ikhaml – Farmington, MN
Forum name - “StanCab05”

This is my second Mopar truck and I absolutely love it. I took an already great looking truck and made it my own with some chrome and decals. I feel it should be considered a "truck of the month" because it looks great and sounds even better thanks to the dual exhaust. It turns heads all the time and makes me proud to drive a Hemi. With 68,000 miles, it has high miles for a 05... but I can't stop driving it!
Spray in bed liner
Duel exhaust
Chrome grill Guard
Chrome step up bars
Chrome tail light guards
"5.7 Hemi" decals on hood
"Yeah it’s got a hemi" decal in back window
Ram head decal in back window
Hemi decals on bed

Truck of the Month
Dec 2007

Jay Matthews – New York
Forum name - “RaiderJay6”

“I was never a truck guy until a few years back. I bought a used 02 Ram 1500 QC 4x4 with the 4.7 and I loved it. I had it for almost 2 years and wanted more power so I traded it in for my 07 Ram 1500 QC Hemi 4x4. This is the first new vehicle I have ever owned and I could not be happier with it. I have had it for just over 5 months and have been modding it since day I drove it home from Indiana. There is no stopping me once you get bitten by the mod bug. I would have to say my favorite mod is the Corsa cat back exhaust system. Not only does it sound amazing but it has dual 4" chrome tips! I love seeing people turn their heads when I drive by them.”

Truck of the Month
Nov 2007

Robert Harber – Fort Bragg, NC
Forum name - “Roberx”

“I have 2007 silver graphite Quad Cab 4x4 Hemi and I love it! My wife bought it for me this year while I was In Iraq. I have always wanted a Hemi Ram, but because I was in college I was never able to get one. Now that I am in the U.S. Army, I am now able to drive the best full size truck on the market and known to man! My truck is my life! The mods that I have so far is a Flowmaster dual catback 50 series, 3rd Strike CAI, 3rd Strike throttle body spacer, Mopar chrome package, and a custom plate that reads “LETS HEMI”. On my list of up and coming mods will be a 2.5 leveling kit, 33” off-road tires, chrome door handles, and a dif cover! I feel that I would make a good choice for the truck of the month winner because I have had my truck only 3 months and I was able to mod my truck while I was In Iraq fighting the war on terrorism! There is nothing that can stand in my way and stop me from working on my Mopar!”

Truck of the Month
Oct 2007

Mike Morrison – Sharonville, Ohio Forum name - “Code3hemi”

“This is my 04 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT. This truck is the first vehicle I have spent this much time and money on and still have more plans in the future. I love hearing the roar of the exhaust as I drive down the road. A lot of people can't believe that it doesn’t have a lift kit and how clean it is for a ‘04. It has become an addiction to me because it stays outside so I'm constantly cleaning it.”

Truck of the Month
Sept 2007

John Foster – Dayton, OH Forum name - “440 SixPack”

“I've always been a Mopar fan. From the time I was able to walk, my Dad had some kind of Mopar in the garage. From the old New Yorker with push-button shift, to the fleet of '68 and '69 Roadrunners he had, I had no doubt in my mind we were a Mopar family. I loved tagging along with Dad to the car shows knowing he would probably come home with something different. He gave me my education about cars and how to work on them. He passed away in '92 while I was serving in the US Navy.
I've tried to carry on the tradition as best I can. This is my fifth Mopar truck; my first with a Hemi. It's a 2006 Inferno Red Quad Cab 4X4. I wash and wax it once per week to keep it looking as good as possible. I'm all about keeping things looking original, so there are no exterior modifications. Power train mods are forthcoming, and there are a few extras inside that are sure to surprise the unsuspecting passenger.”

Truck of the Month
Aug 2007

Mark Insko – Temple , TX Forum name - " TX Rumbles”

“This is my first HEMI truck and it is a joy to drive. I always get a kick out of the looks I get when I’m driving down the road as they first hear it and then see it. I’m always adding mods inside and out that make my truck unique for me. It’s a Rumble Bee, but I’ve add enough to insure that I’m not mistaken for another Bee. I love taking it to shows and telling people all the mods they can do without breaking the bank most of the time.”

Truck of the Month
July 2007

Forum name - "AZ 04 Hemi”

I have had my baby since September 2004; she only had 6 miles on it. Now she has over 60,000 miles on her and she runs great. I have done a lot of work on her in the last year since joining this site but I think the most exciting mod would have to be the L.E.D. lights. They are Depot L.E.D. tail and 3rd brake lights (tinted) with a Plasma Fire/Ice light bar. I get a lot of looks and comments on these lights while I’m driving down the road. People just love the look of the lights and I have to agree with them. This picture was taken at Lake Havasu.

Truck of the Month

June 2007

Brandon Scott – Virginia Beach, VA Forum name - "Piranha”

This is my 2003 QC Hemi... I bought this truck used a Year after I joined the Navy, not knowing what I was getting into with either one. I started out with a Flowmaster exhaust and a 3rd strike intake, and then came the SRT-10 Hood and Bumper to name a few. I'm also going on my second deployment this July. I've got the mod bug so bad I've already started thinking of all the things I’m going to do when I get back.

Truck of the Month

May 2007

Andrew Frieling – No. Sco , AZ Forum name - "HemiKia”

I hope you like the list I made about my truck. I have owned it since it was new, and I have built it up for the past (going on) 4 years. It is my baby. It is also my daily driver. I drive it 60 miles a day as a combined total of going to UTI everyday. It is at 84k miles and has never seen an award like this. I don’t plan on getting rid of it anytime soon either.

Mods
Taylor shorty Plug wires, 360 Cold air intake, Pace setter Jet hot coated Long Tube Headers, Pace Setter Y pipe, Magnaflow High Flow Cat

Flowmaster 50 series, Superchips Max Micro Tuner, Hotchkis 2/4 drop

Bell tech rear sway bar, DJM 1-1/2 rear drop shackles, United Brake Parts Drilled and Slotted Rotors, Keystone "Twin Scoop" Fiberglass Hood,

Snuglid Tonneau Cover, cleared headlights, Depo LED taillights,

Vinyl overlay custom pin striping, Giant Teckademics Ching pao (Teckademics Logo) on hood, Toyo Proxes s/t 305/50/r20, SRT10 Push button start, Pioneer Deck, Alpine type R 6x9's in the doors, Alpine 1100wt monoblock, 2 Rockford Fosgate P2's, and 4.56 Yukon gears

Truck of the Month

April 2007

Chris Terrizzi - Ulster County, NY Forum name - “FAhemiST”

This is my 2005 Ram Hemi. It is my first vehicle and I absolutely love it. My truck is definitely my pride and joy. I don't have a ton of upgrades done to it yet because I am a poor college kid. I do, however, have a few plans for my truck. I always look forward to road trips and just romping on the throttle. There is nothing like the roar of a Hemi! I try to keep my Ram as clean as possible and I get a lot of compliments, even in stock trim. Total strangers have walked up to me and have told me how nice my truck is. That always puts a smile on my face. Sometimes I take out my Hemi just to get away from the stress of school work. Believe it or not, the WOT sound is rather soothing after a long week of midterms. If I won the truck of the month, I would proudly wear the HTC sticker on my back window and spread the word about our "Hemi family." This club has really taught me a lot about my truck. I look forward to meeting other members at the GTGs.

Truck of the Month

March 2007

Andrew Norris - Porterville , CA Forum name - "Smearous”

I bought my truck brand new back in 2005... and have been attached to it ever since. I was turned onto
Dodge Trucks by my friends when I told them I was looking into buying a truck, and now I'm sure I will
never stray. The mods started with the usual ones like a Gibson cat-back and an AFE intake. But after making it faster & louder, I wanted something to make it lookbetter as well. That's when I had the C stripes custom made & installed, and along with some other additions, I turned the truck into my own. It's a blast to look at, drive, ride in, and I can't get enough of it. Like my truck, I can't get enough of this amazing website

Truck of the Month

February 2007

Alex Gonzalez - Los Angeles, CA Forum name - "Whitelight"

This is my 2004 Ram SLT Quad Cab.

I bought it brand spanking new back in September of 2004 moderately loaded. It was my first new car ever. It has a few mods... Gibson Split Rear exhaust, AirRaid cold air intake, Rough Country 2wd lift with 33 inch Pro Comp All terrains, tinted and waxed regularly. It has a set of 10" JL w3v2's, powered by a Hifonix amp, through the stock Infinity system. It's been through hell and back... and then some. It was in a few fender benders the second year I got it. One of them was the infamous incident with the illegal that I chased down and beat the tar out of. Everyone told me that it was cursed. That I should trade it in for a Chevy (gag) but I stayed faithfully by it and proceeded to polish the crap out of it and give it some love, by maintaining it better than when it came out of the dealer. Nothing puts a smile on me quicker than hearing the truck run through a freeway under pass at full throttle and hearing it purr like she's loving it.

This truck's motto is now "Runs and drives like new...only faster."

Truck of the Month

January 2007

Shane Martin - Flowery Branch, GA Forum name - "Go Navy!"

Unlike my wife, who feels that a vehicle is ‘just a mode of transportation’, I think of my truck as an extension of myself. It is definitely my ‘labor of love’ and I take great pride in how my truck looks. There’s nothing better than walking up to it in a parking lot and seeing it thinking, ‘Man!! That is a BAD Ass truck!” It started out simple... Bedrug, Undercover bed cover, Alpine head unit. From there, it just snowballed…..Superchips Tuner, Taylor shorty plug wires, Cold Air Intake, custom center console sub box with 10” sub and the latest and greatest mod….my 22” Chrome SRT10 wheels with Pirelli tires. Lesser mods include Flowmaster 70 series muffler, painted calipers, Powerslot rotors with Hawk pads, Second Skin Damplifier Pro throughout, custom formed floor mats with the aluminum RAM heads, and painted dash bezel. I promise my wife I’m ‘almost finished’, but can you ever REALLY be finished????

Truck of the Month

December 2006

Scott Harris, Salisbury, MD Forum name "Dreamin’ HEMI"

I originally purchased the truck as a work truck, but changes to that plan happened after I learned of this incredible website. I started with the homemade CAI and torsion lift, then the bug got me. Shortly after I had to change the grill, add the Superchips programmer, and after saving for a while... a LONG while, the suspension lift came along with the wheels and tires. Man, I've got it so bad now!!! I look at magazines everyday it seems, and check out websites to find the next good mod. I hope I at least make it into the "finals". I would be honored to wear the HTC.com TOTM decal on the back window.

Truck of the Month

November 2006

Bob Polaneczky, from Oreland, PA Forum name “UNCBOB"

My wife got rid of her 1988 Ram Charger and bought a 3rd generation QC 4X2 in 2002. I loved it and was going to get a Regular Cab Short Bed for myself, but read in Trucking magazine that Dodge was coming out with the Hemi so I waited until April 2005 to order. I saw they were coming out with MDS in 2006 and didn't want that, so it was the 2005.

I knew exactly what mods I wanted up front, so three hours after it came home it had wheel well liners, a billet grill, and bed rails on it. Shortly after that, the mirrors, cowl, and wipers got painted. I did the sanding and prep myself and the pro’s did the painting. Then it was the “Rattle can” for the Air Dam-Fog Inserts and Bumper Inserts. Bumper grill type insert followed next.

I saw the Rumble Bees and loved the ground effects, so the ground effects and a sport rear bumper were added. Decided I liked the non-chrome look, so the handles and bed rails went the paint route as well. Then the grill shell and front bumper followed. A LED Third Brake Light was painted to match was next. Then madness struck and something I thought I would never do happened... the truck got a 2/4 lowering kit and 20” wheels.

A Checkmate tonneau cover finished off the appearance mods (maybe). For performance I went with an Aero Turbine AT3030, True Flow air filter, Pacesetter Mids (Group Buy at HTC), and the Superchips programmer. Been a fun, but expensive modding adventure!

Truck of the Month

October 2006

Phil Adams, from K-Vegas, NC - Forum name “K-Vegas"

Take a work of art from Dodge, then add a custom paint scheme, custom interior and other design touches, and you end up with our 2006 QC Hemi Mark III Custom. This is our fourth Dodge truck and it’s the best we’ve had so far. This is the South Beach edition and turns heads no matter where we are. It is never a case of mistaken identity.

The truck sports a vertical stainless steel billet grille and full length fiberglass running boards. Along with high performance 20” low profile tires and wheels, and the double cowl induction hood, this truck really stands out.

The interior includes full Katzkin leather seats with inserts to match the exterior blue. Billet door locks, headrest spacers and pedals are also among the many touches that make the inside of the truck as unique as the outside.

The first performance modification to the truck included an AIRRAID CAI and a Superchips programmer. Other enhancements include traction bars, LED light bar, and of course my favorite; a Hemi Truck Club rear window decal.

Truck of the Month

September 2006

Lori Bates – Kansas - Forum name “Lori"

It's not just a truck. It's a family tradition and sweet memories.

All of my life there has been nothing but Mopar products in the driveway. There were three New Yorkers, a Volare' I wrecked at 16, the Dodge Omni Turbo, a D-50 Ram, the 67 Plymouth Fury III my dad bought me as punishment for wrecking the Volare' (back then I thought it was punishment). My own Dodge Colt, Dodge Diplomat, Intrepid, 97 Grand Cherokee. One of my fondest memories is of the first time I was put in the driver's seat of my dad's big old Goldenrod Yellow Dodge Ram Club Cab at about age 6. On Saturday mornings we would climb in, I would hop over the seat into the back, flip down my little seat and ride to the country. When we got to the pasture, dad would sit me in the driver seat with my foot on the brake, put it in 1st and tell me when to take my foot off the brake. I would steer it in a straight line through the pasture as he threw hay bales off for the cattle. We would load back up and head to town and spend a half hour or so at the local cafe and have us a bottle of pop. There were lots of fun times for a little tom-boy with dad in that big yellow dodge. He loved it and so did I. It gave us years and years of service. Dad had several heart attacks, the farm went and so did the old dodge. I can remember how he fell in love with the Cummins Diesel when it came out, but he never did own another truck. The Ram truck has come a long way. 4 Doors and full sized back seats, automatic 4 wheel drive you don't have to get out in the mud and snow to lock the hubs, great stereo systems; all the bells and whistles that old yellow ram was missing. This is my first Ram of my own. My beautiful black '03 1500 Hemi (Laramie Package) is not only my pride and joy, but a family tradition. Right now, she's just stock, but a truck my dad sure would have been proud of. She's a hard working service truck and a comfortable family traveling ride. Daddy passed in 2001 but sometimes when I drive my truck, the memories come flooding back of those days with daddy out on the dirt roads in a big yellow dodge. She's more than just a truck, she keeps me connected to a past and memories I treasure and for that, she deserves truck of the month.

Still Making Daddy Proud!

Truck of the Month

August 2006

David Crust – Lethbridge AB - Forum name “Albertahemi"

Here is my 2005 Dodge Ram 4x4 QC SB... it started off as a Hemi Sport edition, but after seeing a few out on the road, I decided to personalize mine to make it a little more unique! Starting with some R/T emblems and the classic Mopar ribbon around the box, along with debadging and removing everything except the r/t emblems, the truck was finally a little different from everyone else’s. My favorite mod has to be the GSM Supercharger... with 390rwhp, the big quad cab 4x4 has many kills under its belt, including SRT10s. I'm planning on adding more power eventually, but major mods will be required. This is my first Mopar, and I'm glad to say it won’t be my last - long live the Hemi!

Truck of the Month

July 2006

Michael Loredo– Waco, TX - Forum name “hemi_loredo03"

This is my 2004 Regular Cab Hemi. I must say that I really do love my truck, and anyone that knows me can tell you the same thing. It’s actually kind of sad if you can make your girlfriend jealous of your truck (that would be me!). When I first had the truck it was all black but after I was in an accident, I was able to change the looks of it a little. Here’s a list of my Major Mods:

Two-Tone Paint (Silver on Black), Cowl Induction Hood, SRT-10 Bumper, Grille Inserts, Bumper Grill Inserts to match, DOT Headlights with Black Housing, Sir Michael’s Roll Pan, Lowering Shackles, Overload Spring Removed, Pacesetter Mid-Length Headers, AFE Cold Air Intake, AT3030 Exhaust (with cutout after cats), Superchips Flashpaq

Truck of the Month

June 2006

Billinda Rhea – Woodland Park, CO - Forum name “Rocky*Mtn*Hemi"

My first Mopar was a ‘01 Dodge Dakota Sport... loved everything about it, but needed more room. I know a few guys with Ram Hemi trucks, but never really understood what Hemi meant..........it means Yehawwwwww!!!!!!!! I LOVE my pick ‘em up truck. Probably my favorite thing about my Daytona is.......the attention I get - the compliments, and the head turning. The head turning could also be because of the pink sticker on my back window that reads: "Bite me Boys".

Truck of the Month

May 2006

Wade Lear – Waco, Texas - Forum name “CentralTexHemi"

Simply put, this is my obsession and it shows. I love my truck and that is the reason why I keep on taking care of it, and doing what I do with it. There are a lot of trucks here in Waco, and mine still gets a lot of attention and turns heads.

Mods

6.1 Cam, 6.1 Springs,6.1 injectors,4.56 Motive Gears, Motoblue under drive Pulley, Pacesetter Long tube Headers, Superchips, MagnaFlow-Hi Flow Cats, Functional Ram Air Hood and intake, Hellwig Sway bar, Bilstein Shocks, Nitto 420's, Bobs Traction Bars, SRT 22's w/Nitto 420's, Taylor Short wires (blue 8.2mm) w/NGK iridium plugs, SRT 10 bumper, Sir Michaels Roll Pan, Street Scene-Cal-Vu mirrors, 10" Alpine Type R's with Rockford Amp 600.1, Billet Creation pedals, Billet Hemi A/C Knobs, Billet Hemi Door Handles, Billet Seat Handles, XM radio, Power slot Rotors, Hawk Pads, Custom LED in dash, Rhino Color Match liner. Royal Purple engine oil, Amsoil gear oil, Hemi custom Floor mats, Yellow Optima Battery and Mopar battery enclosure. Chrome fuse box cover, IMCO performance muffler w/dual tips in front of rear tire. TYC blackout headlights, Altezza carbon fiber taillights, line of fire, Cool-Flex Hose. Billet Oil Cap, Billet Radiator Cap, Billet Radiator Insert, Billet butt scratcher w/matching handcuffs, Billet Hemi Pedals, Python Remote Start. Billet and Acrylic Fantasies Billet interior stuff.

Truck of the Month

April 2006

David Byrd - Benton, Kentucky - Forum name "HemiByrd"

My 2005 Hemi Ram SLT is my first Mopar and I love it! Dodge Rams look good right from the factory and I believe a nicely kept stock looking truck is very attractive. The color is light almond pearl metallic. This photo was taken at Kenlake State Resort Park with the Fenton Bridge over Kentucky Lake as the background. Driving my truck around the lake area is a delight. My favorite mods are the Superchips Flashpaq, the home made ram air tube, the high flow Amsoil nanofilter, the Airaid MIT, and the G-Tech Pro. There will be more mods coming. My truck looks good and runs good. Total strangers have complimented the looks of my truck.

Truck of the Month

March 2006

Duane Garrett - Missouri Chapter President
Forum name: “Semo03Hemiram"

This is my truck. I have lowered it with a Bell Tech drop kit, installed the SRT-10 hood and bumper, Vision billet 20" wheels, billet grille in the nose and bumper, & had the stripes painted on it. I also have installed custom lights, street scene mirrors, a soft Tonneau, a welded-in roll pan, and tailgate handle filler with flip kit. It has lots of billet and stainless steel trim inside and under the hood... a CAI, Ravin exhaust and Superchips programmer. I hope you like it - I do!

Truck of the Month

February 2006

Mark Cornell-Dallas/Ft. Worth area - Forum name: “HemiSuperBee”

“I have been a huge Mopar Nut since I knew what a motor vehicle was. I was too young to own a 60's or 70's Hemi, so when DC announced the new 5.7 Hemi, I knew I had to have one. I have been in the automobile business for 18 years now and have not driven another vehicle that is as much fun to drive as the Hemi Ram... you literally have to pry me out of the seat of this thing

I have been taking a different approach when dressing up my truck from the other members. The plan for my truck was to combine old Mopar with new Mopar. Some of my favorite mods include the '68 Super Bee stripe across the tail. The '69 "Coyote Duster" air cleaner decal under the hood. True dual exhaust with "E" Body style exhaust tips. A Gaylord's Speedsturr Tonneau Cover that resembles the Cuda AAR & Challenger T/A spoiler, and what old Mopar would not be complete without a hood scoop - thus the SRT-10 hood.”

Truck of the Month

January 2006

2004 HEMI THUNDER ROAD 4X4

RICK BLAKE of Lehigh Acres, Florida Forum name: “RICKSTER”

"I believe my truck is worthy of Truck of the Month partly due to it’s unique nature of being a lowered 4x4... people are always surprised to hear that! Upgrading this truck is an ongoing passion and hobby that both my family and I truly enjoy! I have owned nothing but Dodge Trucks since my first 1972 Dodge Power Wagon!”

MODS:

	2/4 Lowering Kit with Camber Kit
	ARE Bed Topper with Spoiler
	Limo Tint with Metallic Windshield Tint and Limo Accents
	8500K HID Headlight Conversion
	Superchips 3815 Flashpaq Tuner
	Custom Dual Snorkle CAI
	SRT-10 Hood & Bumper Cover
	De-Badged with Thunder Road Badges Added
	Custom 2006 Hemi Orange Base / Clear Paint Scheme

Truck of the Month

December 2005

2003 Dodge Hemi Ram 1500 Quad Cab

Jim Hoppers – Roanoke, Texas - Forum name: “jlhram”

“Those that know me, know this is my pride and joy... even my 1969 Roadrunner was put on the back burner when I started modding this baby. With Flo-Pro custom exhaust, CAI, and Superchips, it manages to hold it's own at the drag strip. And with an SRT-10 hood, ground effects running boards, custom window tint and graphics; it turns a few heads in the DFW area. And with the custom leather interior, it's still the ride of preference when the misses and I do a night on the town. At present, I'm pushing 52k miles, and it hasn't missed a beat. Looking forward to many more miles behind the wheel of my Hemi.”

Truck of the Month

November 2005

2003 Dodge Hemi Ram 1500 “Thunder Road”

Bill Manor – Houston, Texas Forum name: “Bill Manor”

“Why do I think my truck should be truck of the month? If you see a truck that looks like this, it was me… there is not another one like it.”

Major mods

Keystone Good hood, AirRaid Induction, Flowmaster Super 40 Muffler, Hemi Superchips programmer, Retro 3D Taillights, Retractable Vinyl Sunroof.

And soon to be added…Hellwig sway bars, ESP torque management system & Dynatech Supermaxx Headers

Truck of the Month

October 2005

Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie QC SB

Jim Sharp – Ravensdale, WA Forum name: “Jim Sharp”

I live outside of Seattle about 30 miles southeast of downtown. My truck is a magnet for people to ask me about her. So far the mods include lowering, 22" VCT wheels with Kumho tires, SRT hood, custom three- colored pearl flame paint on the front, Flowmaster 40 series exhaust soon to be swapped out with the recommended Flowmaster 50 series, Snug Top with Bed Rug, and all the normal "Laramie" options. Mods to come soon are the Superchips programmer and a good intake system… as well as the hope to someday supercharge this baby!

I would hope that I can be an ambassador to the hemi truck club here in the North West.

Truck of the Month

September 2005

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4X4 QC SB

Mikey P - Hillsborough, NJ Forum name: “Mikey's HEMI”

Who would have thought when I was shopping for a truck, I was actually shopping for a (dare I say it) FORD. But when I was walking around the lot, she was sitting all by herself in the corner because she just came of the trailer. Ever since then we have been together. Now she has blossomed into a beautiful truck.

Major MODS

Superlift Suspension Lift, IROK 35 X 14.50 R 20 tires, American Racing Mojave Wheels 20 X 10, Randy Ellis Design Light Bar, Grizzly Triple/Single Roll Bar, Numerous Auto Meter Gauges, Bushwacker Pocket Fender Flares, Phoenix Imaging Dash/Door Kit

Truck of the Month

August 2005

03' Hemi Ram 1500 Quad Cab

Curtis Gress, Clearwater FL Forum name: “MoneyHSK”

Why do I deserve August truck of the Month? Because my birthday is in August, and everyone in the Club loves me!

Bought my truck in April of 04 with 9,000 miles on it. I was looking at a 2004 Neon SRT-4 or a 04 Dakota. Test drove this truck, and drove away with it no questions asked! Joined the HTC soon after, and loved getting as much info about mods as possible. Got my K&N CAI first, then the Gibson Super Truck exhaust. Then lowered the rear with spring clamps, and finally got my Superchips programmer. I have done some personal touch stuff as well. Love how everyone's trucks are very personal and reflect the owner! Many plans to come!

Truck of the Month

July 2005

03' Hemi Ram 1500 Quad Cab

John & Cherie – Marlin, Texas. Post names: “TexasHemi” and “Saber”

We always knew we wanted a Dodge… and when the Hemi came out and we saw it, well, that is all we wanted then. We got our baby on our Anniversary in June and have loved every minute of it. Here is what we have done so far in the way of mods. Our exterior mods start with a billet grill and bumper insert, Mopar running boards, Low Rider Tonneau, Mopar brushed aluminum fuel door, a set of custom stripes by Westside Vinyl Graphics, a set of Generation 3 Carbon fiber tail lights to dress the back of the truck up, chrome door and tailgate handle covers, and tinted windows. Interior mods are red interior lights & red LEDs under the driver's and passenger's dash, a high performance Kenwood stereo, two 10inch VR comps. by Kicker in a Pro Box, a 150 watt Kicker amp, Dodge slip on seat covers, and brushed billet pedals by Bully Dog. Performance mods have been boosted by adding a custom cold air intake, duel Flowmaster 40 series, the Superchips programmer, Royal Purple oil, Royal Purple Ice in the radiator, 180 degree thermostat, and a set of Super Springs installed by MrTruck and MrHemi at the HTC.com 2nd annual Rally. The truck rolls on a set of M-B 20inch Bruiser Wheels wrapped in 295/45R 20 Nanking tires.

There are future mods to come.

Truck of the Month

June 2005

05 Quad Cab 1500 Hemi Sport

Steve – Phoenix, Arizona Post name: “StevetheHemifan”

I was on a road trip to San Diego over the three day weekend and took some pictures of my truck. Man, I never thought I would invest this much time and money into a truck until I bought this one about four months ago. About 12,000 US dollars later and some cuts and burns I would not drive anything else. The next step we are doing is adding a supercharger for the "Fun Factor!"

MODS- 22" Boyd Coddington Wheels (One of my favorite things about the Truck) Goodyear Fortera's SL Edition 305 45R22 with Tribal Markings (Supercool) Inovation Tonneau Cover Borla Dual Exhaust / custom molded - painted sport package to match factory side for dual exhust. SRT-10 Hood Painted and Clear Coated Top and Bottom TYC Black tail lights part # 81-5789-41 Painted and sanded Billet Gas Filler Door to match Truck 5W-30 Royal Purple with KN Filter Billet Bobs custom radiator insert. McGaughys 2/4 Deluxe Drop Kit W/Spindles part #MCG02D24D-1Y Gabriel High Jacker Air shocks aFe Cold Air Intake Alpine System with Ipod Interface, SIRIUS Radio 2 - Rockford Fosgate 10" Subs Boston Acoustic speakers to replace factory speakers Custom Sub Boxes under rear seats Viper 791X with remote start.

Truck of the Month WOW!

May 2005 Calendar Cover 2006

Jared Martin – Tomball, Texas. Post name: “Motohead”

The truck started life as a replacement for the family hauler: a 2001 Ford Exploder. However, after selling the family hot rod (2002 SS Camaro), my attention quickly turned to making this 5400# sled as quick as possible. Anyone can make a pony car fast, right? The challenge of pushing this school bus down the 1320 in a respectable time was all too enticing, especially when you’re starting with a hemispherical-headed 5.7 Mopar mill – the alpha small block.

I started with the common first mod for all HEMI performance nuts: a CAI from aFe. This little taste of performance snowballed into some serious hardware. The folks at Bassani sent me a pair of their long-tube headers coupled with their aft-cat system, which is a one in/ two out combination exiting in front of the rear tire. Though they provided a noticeable gain, I was still not happy with the performance, and like a junky I quickly turned to my old ways and hit the bottle. As the undisputed reigning King of bang for the buck mods, a Zex nitrous oxide kit quickly put a smile on my face. In the beginning, I took baby steps running only the 75-shot jets without a bottle heater, which only put a modest 40hp and 72 ft./lbs. torque down on the chassis dyno. However, that 40hp was good enough to take nine-tenths off of my ET propelling this aerodynamically-challenged beast down the quarter in a respectable 14.6 seconds with zero traction in first gear. Realizing the stock 545RFE converter was robbing me of many horses and ear-to-ear grins, I swapped it out for an APS 2400 stall converter. This modification is second only to the N2O in terms of bang for the buck.

Most recently added is a Nitrous Express bottle heater and pressure transducer to keep the bottle at right pressure without having to constantly monitor it. To say the least, a heated bottle is a night and day difference from running a cold bottle. The pressurized nitrous enters the intake with much more velocity resulting in a torque generating, tire melting hit. Topping it all off is the Comp Cams XE268 camshaft and Comp 26918 spring kit. This mod is money well spent if for nothing more than the nasty sound letting Chebby and Furd boys know they should not make eye contact and turn off as soon as possible, but it also makes excellent power to boot. Not only did the cam increase power, it increased torque significantly complimenting the stall converter well resulting in a harder launch. To get the big sheep up on the back tires and planting its footprint solidly, Comp Engineering Drag Shocks (thanks Hemi777!!) were added to the front and the thick, heavy front sway bar was removed.

With the engine and drive train modifications in place to push this little Ram down the quarter in a decent time, the focus shifted to aesthetic modifications. The first of which was the 20”x9” Kaizer Elude wheels shaving some weight off each corner in addition to adding a custom look. The Lo Rider tonneau and Line-X spray-in liner were added to ensure I was prepared for any load. Street Scene Speed Grills were clipped-in replacing the factory black inserts. A custom lowering kit was fabbed by the guys at Cutten Customs using F150 front springs and compressed OE springs and shackles in the rear. To smooth out the rear end of the truck and to save weight, the rear bumper was swapped for a Sir Michaels steel roll pan, which required removing the factory hitch – even more weight shed. Unfortunately, losing weight in the rear gave the truck a little more rake than I’m happy with, but I think removing the helper springs should get me back to near level.

Early this year, Ssycho and I decided to get a little more serious and turn the truck into a full-bore weekend vehicle/ show truck. So I called up my buddy Art at Henson, Cory at Kustom Werx paint, and renowned graphic artist Pat Maxwell with a game plan. I also contacted Terry at Proglass-Profinish to discuss the availability of the Shaker hood he has fabricated for a couple SEMA vehicles. The result is as you see here: SRT10 front bumper, functional Shaker hood, Street Scene rocker moldings, and Street Scene Sport Mirrors. Kustom Werx wet-sanded the entire truck then handed the keys over to Maxwell. Maxwell added the House of Kolor Kandy purple flames outlined by his own homemade shade of Glow Green then airbrushed them to give it a 3D effect. Once Maxwell was done, the truck was trailered back up to Kustom Werx where six coats of clear were added and the entire truck was wet-sanded and buffed.

Moving on into the interior, the factory dark slate cloth seating just simply didn’t do the truck justice any longer. Texas Auto Trim installed the two-tone Katzkin leather covers. The black leather with gray suede inserts pulls the whole truck together nicely. The finishing touch is the chrome HEMI badges sewn onto the top of the seat back. Other interior modifications include the Auto Meter three-gauge pod mounted under the A/C head unit housing the N2O and fuel pressure gauges in addition to an oil temperature gauge to keep tabs on the monster within. Billet highlights such as the A/C knobs, SRT10 lock rod knobs, rear view mirror and cigarette lighter complete the look.

The final touch is the Audiobahn sound system (or Audiobling as Dan the Nice Guy refers to it). A 300-watt amplifier drives the two 6x9 and two 5” speakers in the doors using the factory head unit and was fine-tuned by none other than HTC’s own Dan, the Nice Guy at last year’s HTC.com Rally.

Other fun mods include: hinged billet bottle brackets, custom painted bottle to match exterior of the truck, line lock, remote Tonneau lift, shaved Tonneau lock, remote starter, custom kill switch, monochromatic handles, and illuminated nitrous purge.

More mods planned – it never ends.

Truck of the Month

April 2005

Doug Conner – Emory, Texas. Post name: “Rancher”

'04 Hemi Ram 1500 Reg Cab, Short Bed

My 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 (HEMI) has many subtle modifications… ranging from Rams Head covers on the license plate screws, to LED accent lights under the hood and dash. Of all the modifications I have made, I think the ones that have drawn the most reaction are the SRT hood and 60" Line of Fire lights under the tailgate. I take great pride in the fact that the awesome Hemi engine sets Hemi owners apart from a world of great looking Dodge trucks. I strive to enhance the appearance by adding billet and polished stainless steel to the engine compartment every chance I get.

Truck of the Month

March 2005

Ken – South River, NJ Post name: “KeniHemi”

'04 Hemi Ram 1500 SLT, QC, 4X4

This is one pretty truck and it is the only one in the North East that is running an STS Turbo at 8lbs of boost. Not bad for an old fart at 53 years old!

Major Mods

STS Turbo set for 5/8lbs of boost. Self installed.

4.56 gears

Wolo Big Rig Air Horns

Graphics by Bell Signs

Truck of the Month

February 2005

Rob - Virginia Beach, VA Post name: "WydOpen"

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4wd Rumble Bee - Second Swarm No. 0222

Major Mods

- Factory Rumble Bee Mods

- GSM/Paxton Supercharger

- ProPod A-Pillar & Autometer Gauges

- Flowmaster 40 Muffler

- Street Scene Speed Grille

- 15% Window Tint

I purchased my truck just before Thanksgiving of 2004. Traded in a 2004 Cadillac Escalade AWD for my Rumble Bee with no regrets. I've owned a lot of trucks in the past... mostly Fords, one GMC, and an older model Dodge Ram, but this has to be my favorite of them all. The stock Hemi is fun to drive and the GSM/Paxton supercharger is just icing on the cake.

In the near future, I'm looking at a custom cylinder head port and polish job, Dynatech SuperMaxx system, and a cam swap when one becomes available. I'm also looking at some lighter 20" wheels, cowl hood, RB1 Navigation, and a Katzkin leather interior.

It is an honor being awarded the first Truck of the Month award. Thanks goes out to this board and its members on the great information and product reviews that have helped me out in my current and future mods!