Vehicle Description
Dodge fans are looking at the surging values of vintage pickups
like this 1993 Dodge Ram 250 LE Diesel 4x4 and are regretting ever
selling these awesome trucks. First off, they last forever. Second,
they've always been incredibly stylish, both inside and out. And
most importantly, a Dodge truck like this can do pretty much any
job you put in front of it, no matter how big or how dirty. With
the venerable Cummins 5.6L Inline 6 Turbo Diesel running the show
under the hood (arguably the best production diesel ever built), a
heavy-duty longbed that'll carry anything and features a 5th-wheel
towball set-up, and a gorgeous 'Club Cab' interior that's in great
shape, this big Ram 4x4 has everything you want in a full-size
truck.
The big, squared-off style of the '90s D/W pickups works
particularly well in big-boy 250 LE Club Cab form. Crisply rendered
and very butch, this rig looks like it could pull an ocean liner
out of the water. Repainted in 2012 back to its factory Emerald
Green Metallic paint, the paint has a solid, strong driver-quality
look that refines the otherwise bullish features of this big
hauler. Certainly not perfect, there are imperfections that can be
seen upon closer examination of the paint and body, but for a
30-year-old truck, this Dodge sure looks good when it's cruising
down Main Street. The big chrome grille, heavy-duty bumpers,
oversized mirrors, LED lightbar, step bars, and, of course, the
oversized bed and heavy-duty tailgate all add to the big rig feel,
although you'll ultimately discover that this pickup is pretty
darned civilized out on the road. The bed has obviously been used
with that towball back there, but it hasn't been abused, but rather
protected with a thick, spray-in bedliner, and with the addition of
a heavy-duty trailer hitch on the rear bumper, you can pull just
about anything you want with this truck. It has lived its life
under the careful eye of just 3 owners since new, with most of that
time spent in warm, sunny Texas, so there are no critical
structural issues to worry about underneath. Get in and put it to
work!
Original gray cloth upholstery on the folding bench seat is in
solid shape with plenty of comfortable padding underneath, making
long-distance cruising a pleasure. The upholstery is in shockingly
good condition considering the truck's mileage and the big cab
feels downright spacious, especially since the back area features
plenty of storage space when the jump seats are folded up and out
of place. Original carpets are protected by a set of heavy-duty
rubber mats, so no worries about getting in with your boots on, and
for a hauler like this, you're going to want options: cold A/C,
power windows, locks, and mirrors, cruise control, and a tilt
steering column. An upgraded Kenwood AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo head unit
was installed in the center of the dash, but other than that
everything is 100% stock, including the giant dashboard, the
factory gauges within it, and the woodgrain applique that adorns
it. The original headliner is in great shape, the door panels at
the flanks are too, and the tall shifters that jut out from the
floor manage the 5-speed manual and transfer case, respectively. A
sliding rear window is a nice feature when A/C is not needed, the
steering wheel is familiar to anyone that ever spent time in a
Mopar/Chrysler in the '90s, and we have to say that climbing in
this truck feels like coming home; who didn't have a Ram back in
the '90s?
Dodge's legendary 5.6L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 was built for jobs
like this, and that motor is the main reason these trucks are
always gobbled up on the open market. Quite frankly, if you want a
hard-working diesel truck that won't leave you stranded, you can't
do much better than a 12-Valve Cummins, and all you Power Stroke
and Duramax fans can go ahead and send us your hate mail - we know
you guys have plenty of downtime with your trucks sidelined at the
shop. These 12-Valve Cummins diesels are incredibly popular in
builds today as powerful, low-RPM torque monsters with
significantly better fuel efficiency than V8s with similar internal
displacements. With a modern direct-injection unit on top (that's
right, no waiting for glowplugs), it's an unparalleled torque
factory that shrugs off the biggest loads you can put behind it.
The big, low-RPM engine isn't stressed even with its current
mileage, so it will run practically forever and despite a number of
modifications available for these trucks, this one remains pretty
much bone stock, with signs of maintenance throughout. It's tidy
but not overly detailed under the hood, but being pretty isn't this
truck's job; it works for a living. Dodge's heavy-duty 5-speed
manual transmission offers good gearing to make the most of the
Cummins' torque curve and a tall overdrive that turns highway hauls
into relaxing road trips, and with a massive fuel tank, you won't
be stopping for gas that often. Southern living is most visible
underneath, where it's extremely clean and well-preserved, from the
heavy-duty suspension to the gigantic axles fore and aft, and the
stock exhaust system really sounds great. Finishing off the look,
the long body sits on brightly polished hubcaps fitted with
285/75/16 truck radials with plenty of tread.
If you've priced vintage Dodge diesels lately, especially ones as
well-preserved and ready to work as this, you know how special
these trucks really are. This clean example is offered with
maintenance records and original owner's manuals, and shows off
great preservation throughout. Still ready to work, still handsome,
and still comfortable, this Ram is well on its way to becoming a
bonafide classic. Call today!