HTC Truck of the Month

Truck of the Month
May 2012

Tyler Buchanan – Daytona Beach, FL Forum name - “TylerB"

"My name is Tyler (TylerB on the boards) and I would be thrilled to see my truck considered for Truck of the Month for May 2012. My truck is a 2011 Ram 1500 ST with Express package which I bought new back in August 2011. By the end of March this year I had put several subtle and some not so subtle mods on the truck. My first and favorite mod so far has been my Belltech 2"/4" drop with the Street Performance shocks. The lower center of gravity coupled with slightly stiffer springs and shocks really added to the sportiness of a regular cab, short bed truck. All the while it retained a very close to comfortable factory ride. Another mod I think that adds subtle difference is color matching the cheap black plastic antenna base, tailgate and door handles. The next mod is not subtle in the least, and that would of course be the satin black OEM wheels. Performance wise I have the standard mods of replacing the CAI and exhaust. I just recently added a 4.10 ring & pinion and all can say is wow! Even turning tires almost 33" tall I am now able to do burnouts at will. I hope you enjoy my truck as much as I do."

Truck of the Month
April 2012

Marvin Franklin – Madisonville, TN
Forum name - “OLD YELLOW"

"Hopefully my daily driver is nice enough to join the TOTM winners. Best mods are Ram air hood, Hypertech performance tuner."

Truck of the Month
March 2012

Keith – Port Saint Lucie, FL Forum name - “charged392"

"I have a 2005 regular cab short bed 5.7 stroked to a 6.4l with a Paxton supercharger on 10psi. The truck is lowered 4/6 with gears and custom paint. I would like to be considered for TOTM because it would be cool... I have gone to a ton of car/truck shows and never won anything."

Truck of the Month
Febuary 2012

Steve Boedicker – Catawissa, Missouri Forum name - “boedacres"

"It's a 2004 Sport with newer wheels - I think they are off an '06 model. The truck has purple LED under-body lights,
purple LED in-dash vent lights, and two 12" subs under the rear seats. MBRP exhaust dumped under bed, and wheel flairs. I have just under 100k miles on it with no problems other than U-joints. We love the truck we take it everywhere. Well there you go - I don't know what else to say except me and the wife love HemiTruckClub and hope to do more when we can."

Truck of the Month
January 2012

Al Metz – Sebring, Florida Forum name - “VA4MEDS"

"This is my 2010 Hemi Ram. As soon as I signed the papers, I sat in my new truck and installed my first mod... a Diablo Sport modified tune. As we all know, you can't do just one mod. So, after countless hours and dollars, she has been re-badged as a LeadSled, lowered in front, bagged in the rear, fitted with a wheelchair lift, and nitrous - just to name a few. I would consider it an absolute honor if she were chosen as the HemiTruckClub Truck Of The Month."

Truck of the Month
December 2011

Neil Hersman – Grovetown, GA Forum name - “HEMIGTX"

"My truck is a 2004 HEMI GTX number 69 of 433 made. I have always loved the bright colored Mopars (especially the Orange) that I grew up with. I saw this truck when I was getting an oil change in my new white Ram 1500 Hemi and I just had to have it. I found the HTC as I was trying to get some information about the GTX and the rest as they say is history. The truck is no longer a daily driver and I miss driving it every day, but it is much easier to keep clean for the shows. My favorite mods are Paxton supercharger, 260 cam, Sharadon heads, Dynatech long tubes and 4.56 gears. HTC is a great bunch of people, I have made many friends here.

Thank you for considering me for Truck of the Month."

Truck of the Month
November 2011

Anthony H Robinson Sr – Afghanistan Forum name - “Budakane"

"2007 Dodge Ram 1500, Detonator Yellow, 4x4, 3rd strike CAI, Airram Scoop, 6.1 cam, pacesetter LT headers/Y-pipe, 3 inch exhaust piping, 3in cherry bomb pro muffler, 345 Custom bedstripe, tonneau cover, debadged, foot print gas pedal, yellow radio bezel, 5% window tint, yellow painted valve covers, shorty antenna.

Had this since Dec 2009, and love it to death. Can't wait to get home from this deployment so I can keep modding.."

Truck of the Month
October 2011

Brad – Newfoundland, Canada Forum name - “NewfieBullet"

"It feels so good just to even be able to qualify for this. It's been a painful 18 months without a Hemi but that all changed on Sept 16. As hurricane Maria was blowing though, I was having a wish come true. She's all stock for now, I'll do the little things over time, just to make her mine. There's every option I could ever want and the power just feels so good. It’s safe to say I‘m addicted to a Hemi..."

Truck of the Month
September 2011

Mark Cornell – Northern Virginia Forum name - “HemiSuperBee"

"My truck has become part of the family. She is probably the most spoiled vehicle on the planet. Always gets the best parts and lubricants. Does not know what dirt is, and will never leave the garage in bad weather. Everyone loves getting in and going to car shows. During Christmas, she always seems to get the most presents/mods.

Favorite current mods include the SRT-10 hood and floor mounted console. Also an iPod interface and traction bars with rear sway bar. I have added and/or modified a lot on her... with lots more to come."

Truck of the Month
Auguest 2011

James Caporina – Nashville, TN Forum name - “NashvilleHemi"

"I've been in this club for a year and I've been having a lot of fun on it between the awesome info to the funny antics. It's like being in a big family from around the country! Mods include Ported TB, under drive balancer, Superchips, and Dynomax Cat-back."

Truck of the Month
July 2011

John Ikhaml – Farmington, MN Forum name - “Stancab05"

"I feel my 2010 Ram is worthy of the TOTM title because it looks and sounds great and I have never seen another one like it. It's hard to find a regular cab with any options and this one has all the goodies; Nav, back up camera, Alpine stereo system, adjustable pedals, rear sliding window, sport performance hood, center console, 3.92 axel and 4 wheel drive to name a few. In addition, I made it my own with some decals, spray in bed liner, Magnaflow exhaust, chrome step up bars, and tail light guards."

Truck of the Month
June 2011

George Odom – New York Forum name - “D500"

"D500…the very mention of the name strikes fear into heart of other unsuspecting truck owners. Purchased new in 2005 this truck only went 24 hours before the mods began. The purpose was to keep the truck looking completely stock on the outside. And make it competitive on the drag strip. With trips to the 2007 and 2008 Rallies, it’s not just a “around town” Hemi powered ride. Modifications included Edelbrock headers, Superchips tuning, Mopar cold air kit, Lakewood traction bars,3 inch electric cut outs, 150 HP Zex Nitrous System and full overhead console with Dyno Tune nitrous controls. Power goes to the asphalt via M&H Drag radials. Now retired from the drag strip, it’s earned a shelf full of awards and trophies for me. I think she has deserved a place in HTC history."

Truck of the Month
May 2011

Bob Foiles – Arkansas; Forum name - “TheHemi"

"I have been a member of HTC since the old forum and was fortunate enough to make the 2nd annual rally in Arlington, TX. My truck was featured in the first HTC calendar... I've just never submitted it for TOTM until recently. I don't post a lot on the forum, but contribute where I have something to say that is relevant. I check in often and greet new members when I do. I've been instrumental in recruiting members from Arkansas to HTC, as I am a member of several Dodge forums. I am the original owner and the truck has just over 78K miles. My truck was purchased new from dealer stock in March 2003. The dealer installed popular accessories such as a Mopar soft snap-less tonneau cover, trailer hitch, bed-liner, and a Street and Performance CAI. This truck has a very short list of mods, in order of installation: Flowmaster 40 si/so; Superchips; DJM flip kit and 2 inch lowering control arms; custom bumper insert; Jet-Hot coated Pacesetter mid length headers; custom painted interior; billet red flamed antenna and pedals; McGaughy's Air Assist Bag set-up, and BellTech Nitro Active Shocks."

Truck of the Month
April 2011

Rob Holman – North Pole, Alaska Forum name - “rdsetgo"

I bought it on June 15th 2010. It has a December 2009 production date, which makes it one of the first ones off the line. The current mods are MOPAR chrome tube side steps wheel to wheel, skid plate, front tow hooks, back up camera, chrome fuel door, and chrome exhaust tip. I changed the tires to 33” Bridgestone Dueler AT Reveo2’s. I just finished changing out the radio from the stock to a Mygig touch screen with 30 gb hard drive, along with that I upgraded the speaker to all Kicker with the sub and amps... this thing kicks butt. Lastly I put on a Fold-A-Cover tonneau cover and spray in bed liner. I want to add the Power Wagon winch in the future. In all, my 2010 is a daily driver and a work truck. I love this thing and it is awesome to drive!! Thank you for your time and I wish all the other TOTM candidates the best of luck!!."

Truck of the Month
March 2011

Mike – New York Forum name - “Evilram07”

"My truck is an 07 QC Laramie. I bought it used in February 2008 with 3003 miles on her. The first time a drove a Dodge Ram was my younger brothers, although it did not have the Hemi. I just fell in love with it. I said I will have one as soon as I am done with my Electrical apprenticeship. So three years later, I finally got my Ram. Since I have owned it, I have installed the SRT hood, Superchips programmer, Dynatech Super Max headers, e-fan w/ 180 Tstat, and 4.56 motive gears. I don't think I would have done half of these mods if I didn't join the HemiTruckClub. I am now trying to get my brother to help me do a Cam install if I ever get it back from the Transmission shop."

Truck of the Month
February 2011

Lisa Wrzesinski – Lake Ozark, Missouri Forum name - “05yellowhemigirl”

"Things done to my truck is true duel exhaust, new radio and amp, and speakers. We have custom painted it, and the interior matches the outer colors. I love my truck and I love my husband, he is the one that painted it. We keep our truck clean as possible and love to show it off. And with the HemiTruckClub.com sticker on my front window, I try to promote the club as well."

Truck of the Month
January 2011

Chance Douglass – Bushland, TX Forum name - “CD58”

"I have been a member of HTC since 2004. I very much enjoy owning my Hemi truck and this club and message board have helped me tremendously in customizing and taking care of my truck. I have completely redone the stereo to include a DVD player, navigation, XM, and 10" subwoofer. I have custom wheels, a Magnaflow muffler, an Airaid CAI. We have chosen a good looking vehicle, with an amazing engine to enjoy. I think I have done a good job of creating a clean and sharp looking truck and it is more than worthy for Truck of the Month."

Truck of the Month
December 2010

David Crust – Medicine Hat AB Canada Forum name - “AlbertaHemi”

"This is my second Dodge Ram with a Hemi - my first being a 2005 Hemi Sport which I sold. This truck, a 2005 Rumble Bee (Second Swarm #3248) was bought by me from auction in eastern Canada in January 2008. While having low mileage, it was covered in rust underneath and the bodywork had little orange specs on it where the rust was forming. The truck was taken into my garage for two months and given a lot of TLC to restore it to its former glory. SRT10 rims, a 3"/4.5" suspension drop (still a fully functioning 4x4 though), 440 six-pack functional air ram hood, tinted headlights, MRK group interior, yellow painted valve covers were added, along with some performance items such as a Diablo tuner, 3" dumped exhaust, BFI intake, electric fan with 180 t-stat and yellow Shorty wires. I hope to add more as time and money allows in the future, but one thing is for sure, I will never make the same mistake as with my first Hemi, this one is here to stay..."

Truck of the Month
November 2010

Dave Thompson – Ridge Spring, SC Forum name - “GoManGo”

"My truck is a 2005 Ram 1500 Daytona Edition SLT GoManGo. I found this truck and looked at every time I went by the dealer... and in August of 2005 I bought it. I have been modding this truck since the day I purchased it. It is my daily driver so spend a lot of time keeping her clean, but I love to detail her out and go show off or go to a truck show, and she has won nine trophies. My favorite mods so far are my Grager SS 20's, Superchips programmer, Toyo Proxies, and of course all my chrome goodies. The members of HemiTruckClub are great and have helped me a bunch on some of the mods and dress up items that I have done. Thank you for the opportunity to enter for Truck of the Month."

Truck of the Month
October 2010

W. F. Slok – Space Coast, FL Forum name - “Arocketman”

"I took delivery of this truck July 26th 2005. I signed the papers just after the launch of Shuttle Discovery on the STS-114 mission. Our return to flight, 907 days since the tragic loss of Shuttle Columbia and her crew over Texas on February 01 2003. Not my first Dodge truck, but my first HEMI. I have always made an effort to set my vehicles apart from the rest. This one takes the cake. I have recently completed an engine and transmission swap. This Quad Cab Hemi truck is powered by a 7.0 liter 426 C. I. Turbo Charged engine. Power being transferred to the wheels by a SharaDon Stage III Transmission. The list of mods are too many to list here. The Hemi Truck Club and its members from all over the world, top the list of many fond experiences that have come from this Truck. Insight and experience from the Club have made this truck and I all the better. Truck of the Month will be an honor to me and those that have and continue to inspire me."

Truck of the Month
September 2010

Mike Head – Tallahassee, FL
Forum name - “MikeHTally”

"He’s an old man and wants very much to be TOTM. He’s been after me to submit this for him, but considering the usual competition, I told him he’d just have to be happy being a good boy. Still, with Aaron’s (Cruel1) persistence, here we are. Lots of mods, but the top four are a Hellwig rear sway bar (makes him light on his feet); Magnaflow SI/DO pipes (makes him easily heard above the din, without contributing to it); TrueFlow intake (helps him draw breath to make the Magnaflow sing); “Hemi Truck Club” decal on the back window, and “Enterprise” front tag (they set him apart from the crowd).

Truck of the Month
August 2010

Garry Wrzesinski – Lake Ozark, Missouri
Forum name - “05moparman”

“I am submitting 05moparman's truck for Truck of the Month for August. Mods done to the truck that I know of is, CAI, true dual exhaust, new stereo, amp, and speakers, painted pieces inside his truck, a silver dollar hot clued to his dash board, vinyl graphics, and lots of time taking care of the truck. He painted my truck in 3 weeks and lots of late nights when he had to get up in the morning early for work. I think this is one way of saying thank you for my truck. He is always doing something for me with my truck, and me being a woman I am not mechanically smart, so I figured this is one way to repay him."

- Way to go Lisa... well done!!

Truck of the Month
July 2010

Steve Dial – Columbia, Tennessee Forum name - “Mid-Tenn-Hemi”

“This is my 04 Hemi Beast that I bought new in December 03. Some mods include K&N CAI, Projector Headlights, and Suede Headliner and Visors. I won Best Interior at Hemis in the Smokeys. I am planning on doing a 2/4 drop, and a SRT Hood. I really enjoy driving the Hemi, and love the Power!"

Truck of the Month
June 2010

Mike Macejko – Cleveland, Ohio Forum name - “SFD90”

“I am submitting my 2006 4x4 Hemi for consideration for June 2010 TOTM!
I love the site! I can't say enough about how many times I have used
tips and tricks from other members of this family. Thank you for the great job! Some of my favorite Mods include: Magnaflow Exhaust, 3rd Strike intake, Superchips 3815, Projector Headlights, 2 inch Lift, and the 34"
BFG All Terrains!"

Truck of the Month
May 2010

Bryan Jones – Auburn, Georgia Forum name - “HEMI COMMANDER”

“I have a 06 Jeep Commander Limited - this is what replaced my 07 Dodge Durango. I have added a 2” lift kit, custom made front winch bumper, 4” oval Westin Step bars, and a set of 255/75R17 all terrain TreadWrigth Retreads. I would like to be considered for the Truck of the Month because I think that it would be a nice honor to be the truck of the month. I hope that you like this picture of my Jeep. I found this nice step hill to climb up the other day and thought that it would make a great picture”.

Truck of the Month
April 2010

Aaron Lillard – Huntsville, AL Forum name - “Cruel1”

“My truck is a 2003 Ram 1500 "Lone Star Edition" SLT. I wanted one of these trucks every since they came out. I found the exact truck I was looking for back in November of 2007 and bought it. I have been modding this truck since the day I purchased it. Since it is my daily driver it spends a lot of time dirty, but I love to detail her out and go show off. My favorite mods to date are my Flowmaster Muffler, Superchips programmer, General Grabber tires, and my HemiTruckClub.com window decal. The HemiTruckClub is the greatest group of guys and gals. Thank you for considering me for Truck of the Month.”

Truck of the Month
March 2010

Zachary Androes – Perry, Oklahoma Forum name - “zwa21”

“After nearly four years, I'm sure glad I decided to get a Hemi Ram. It is an awesome looking truck and I've enjoyed piecing it together over the years. I enjoy seeing and driving it all the time. I can't list a single favorite mod because they all come together to make my truck what it is today. A few highlights that you can't see from the picture are the honeycomb inserts in the sport grill, dumped Flowmaster Super 40, Grabber Green painted brake calipers, black painted interior parts, and an Alpine head unit.”

Truck of the Month
February 2010

Nathan Reichart – Wesley Chapel, FL Forum name - “ROLLING THUNDER”

“I guess you could say that I am in my third childhood. First childhood was normal. Big dreams small pocketbook. Second childhood, bigger pocketbook, FINALLY was able to buy a 2004 HEMI and fix it up cosmetically. NOW, in my third childhood, a 2007 hemi appeared and like others, I said that I am not going to waste money "modding" this truck. I made the mistake of adding some stripes over the top. Well folks, I am like a recovering drunk. That first mod led to another, to another and I can't seem to stop. I am definitely addicted. I have bling under the hood, custom 22" Lexani wheels, big wide tires, headers, custom exhaust system with dual electric cutouts, Dodge Ram Daytona spoiler, Sharadan Stage ll heads with Manley springs and titanium retainers, 6.1 injectors, electric fan, reducer pulley, 456 rear, custom Diablo Tune by Marty of KRC, and on and on and on. Truck runs great, sounds great, and looks great. Dyno'd at 350 HP to the rear wheels. Yet, am I satisfied? NO. I have had a roll pan and tailgate relocate kit in my garage to do next and then I want to do the interior. To reaffirm, I AM AN ADDICT and there is no twelve step program for this addiction...”

Truck of the Month
January 2010

Ken Morgan – Albertville, AL Forum name - “HEMIRAM07”

“In June 2007 I decided to purchase a new pickup. I drove one and looked at a lot of others but when I took this little Red Hemi for a test drive I was hooked. Growing up I always had a sports car. From GTO to Camaro, 2+2 Mustang, to a 390hp Hurst Rambler and a few others, but never a Hemi. I guess you can say I am going thru my second childhood or having a mid-life crisis. Since buying this truck I have added a few mods here and there. I have added a BFI cold air intake, Cortex 3950 programmer, Dual exhaust and several pieces of chrome. Looking forward to getting a new style of hood and putting 20 inch wheels on soon. As many have said before, once you begin, there seems to be no stopping. The Hemi Truck Club and the people here have made this mid-life crisis enjoyable.”

Truck of the Month

December 2009

Michael Cole – Mt. Juliet, TN Forum name - “Hemi#9”

“My first mod was an Undercover Tonneau, and once I experienced the pure joy of adding to the truck, I haven't been able to stop since. I added a Flowmaster Dual Exhaust, but didn't think that was loud enough... so then I added a K&N Intake. Didn't care for that sound either, and decided that MDS had to go, so the Superchips came soon after that. Right now I’m saving up for a 4.56 gear swap, new Trans pan, and a Rear Diff cover. Once you start molding one of these trucks as your own, it’s hard to stop.”

2008 Silver Ram QC 4x2 Bighorn

Performance: Flowmaster 50 Series Dual Exhaust, K&N Cold Air Intake, Superchips Flashpaq 3865, Air Ram Jet Stream Scoop, Air Ram Power Wire, Jet 180 Thermostat

Appearance: Mopar Step Bars, Undercover Tonneau, Vent Visors, Chrome Fuel Door, Hood Deflector, Wheel Liners

Functional: Tailgate Damper, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, and Mr. Gasket Thermocap

Former Hemi: 2004 Black Ram QC 4x4

Truck of the Month

November 2009

Thomas Hong – Toronto Ontario Canada Forum name - “RUFRYD”

“This is my 06 HEMI, with a SRT Hood, Westin Bull Bar, Nasta Stepbar, Stainless Steel Rocker Panel Covers, Chrome Mirror Covers & louvers, MagnaFlow S/S Cat Back Exhaust, 325/60/18 Terra Grapplers mounted on killer 9.5x18 Rev-Revolver 811s, a 2" Pro-comp leveling kit, True Flow cold air intake, and a White Lighting Chip. This Hemi truck is a basic 2006 Dodge Ram ST Hemi bought new off the lot... it has taken me three years to finish it after waiting almost a year for the custom wheels to arrive. I can't get enough of my truck and I have made it a one of a kind.”

Truck of the Month

October 2009

Shawn Garven – Moberly, MO Forum name - “bowtie crusher”

“This is my 3rd Dodge truck and by far my favorite... my future wife likes it too (must be the Hemi). I've had it for almost a year and it hasn't let me down at all. My favorite mods are as follows: XFI 268 Comp cam; TTI long tube headers with 3" exhaust all the way back and electric dump; Shaker style Good Hood; AirRaid Intake; DIY Herculiner; Rear Roll pan; 85mm throttle body; and the Diablo Predator tuner. I got it dyno'd and tuned this weekend in Virginia... 303.34 rwhp 308.26 torque. I have a mental list of other things that I have to do to finish it. The pic is at a little cabin we stayed at near Nineveh NY a few weeks ago. Excellent smallmouth fishing!”

Truck of the Month

September 2009

Yoann Hebert – France
Forum name - “Yoann”

“I have a 04 Ram Hemi Quad Cab long box Laramie 4x4. It's the only QC long box 4x4 Laramie in France! I would like my Ram to be TOTM because I love dodge Ram, and your forum is so cool!!! I have the decal of HTC.com on my rear window!

My truck mods:
20" rims MAAS with Cooper 285/50 R20
Fold a cover folding Tonneau
Chrome Bull bar with 2 lamps
Third taillight bar
Chrome rear taillights cover
5 roof lights, 6 side lights
Orange Strobe lights (for my job) and police strobe lights (for highway lol)
Tailgate spoiler
LPG fuel system
Ethanol fuel kit
and more little mods...”

Truck of the Month

August 2009

Jason Louster – Sidney, NY Forum name - “hemi04ny”

“2004 ram 1500 (5.7), metallic silver. Some mods (not to many)... K&N 77 series intake, Taylor shorty wires, Flowmaster 40's exhaust with dump, all Silverstar ultras, grill lights, fire & ice strip, underbody white LED's, Airram power scoop, power wire, Projector's-halo and LED's, Hankook Ventus RH06's (55's), billet interior pieces, trim paint, and flame grill.

Thanks guys for an awesome club!”

Truck of the Month

July 2009

Billy Roberts – Covington, GA Forum name - “JOKER”

“This is my Hemi... there are many like it, but this one is mine. I love the looks and thumbs up I get while driving. I smile every time I catch a glimpse of my baby in a window. This is my first Dodge and oh how I love my truck - I’ve had my ‘07 now for two years and my heart still skips a beat every time I start it up. I'm so glad I found this family - it's been a blast, and looking forward for many years to come. There’s nothing better than a roar of a Hemi!

Truck of the Month

June 2009

Tracey Clark – Stuyvesant, NY Forum name - “xtrmes”

“For me it's more of a comeback truck after coming down with an illness and the loss of my 05 2500... and a number of other items in my life.

So far the mods I have done are the 22" Granite wheels, custom pin stripping, blacked out head lights and the custom “made by me” hood, which I made from a 70 Super Bee R/T hood. I'm currently working on a few more mods... soon to come.”

Truck of the Month

May 2009

Anthony Hargus – Porterville, California Forum name - “Silverbeast”
“I’ve turned this truck from a beauty into a beast. It’s on the 4^th transmission repair and I still can’t give up. I’ve done some modding from gear changes, headers, and now the exterior. This truck is my baby. I have a lot of pride in what I have put into it... that's why I would like to be considered for TOTM”

Truck of the Month

Apr 2009

“I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my truck. She is my pride & joy and I can say,
honestly - that I've done a lot to my truck to make her look
the way she does. Its not every day that you get to see a set of flat
black powder coated wheels and bumpers on a Ram. I've prided
myself in the fact that my truck is different (as far as I've seen) than most
Rams on HTC.com. She’s cost a lot of money but worth every penny. My
favorite mods are my powder coated stock 20's and my long tube headers...my, my how they make our HEMIs sing!!!
I wish only to represent this site over here in the UK.... I get a lot
of "WTF" stares and oogles - and I love every minute of it!!”

Truck of the Month

Mar 2009

Glenn Apillanes – KNOXVILLE, TN Forum name - “ONEMARINE02”

“I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 with 20” Rockstars on Nitto Grapplers... she has a K&N filter, Westin Bull Bar, Westin side steps, PIAA fog lights, 10” Kicker subs with a 1000 watt Kicker amp!”

Truck of the Month

Feb 2009

Ronald F. Pickle – Waco, Georgia Forum name - “MOPAR78”

“Here's my 05 Daytona #04739 that has been recently freshened up with some body mods and paint. I have a few more exterior mods to do then I am going after the drive train. If all goes well I am planning on putting in a 426 Hemi and performance transmission when she's paid off. I bought her back in 05 new and have been working on the exterior over the past few years. She's a project in the works and I plan on keeping her for a while. She is a high mileage daily driver and has performed quite well. I have been driving Mopars since ‘78 and she's one of my favorites.”

Truck of the Month

Jan 2009

Kevin Ellis – Hamilton Ontario Canada
Forum name - “Hemified3500”

“I got her in 2003 as a special build truck. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I ordered her from a catalog and had to wait four months to meet her for the first time. But I remember that day so well... I pulled into Taylor Chrysler and saw her standing at the front of the dealership waiting for me. She had just had a bath and was fixed up real nice for me. It was love at first site. I pulled up along side her in my '99 Chrysler 300... my heart was beating so fast I thought it was going to burst. She was so beautiful, several other guys were standing there looking at her hoping they could meet her, but she was mine. And boy she provides all the comforts a man can ask for and more. Gorgeously curved hips, big headlights, and a grill that goes from ear to ear. Now I'll tell you, my wife even tried to win her heart this past Christmas. She bought her a shiny new SRT hood and even thought she looks better than ever with it on!

Truck of the Month

Dec 2008

Mike Pitucci – New York
Forum name - “NYHEMIBOY”
“I was always a Chevy/GMC guy until I bought my 2004 Ram. I don’t think I will ever go back to either one, after owning this truck! After meeting George Odom Sr. (D500) at the local cruise in, I was introduced to the HTC family. From then on I went from a stock truck in the summer of ‘06 to basically a fully modded truck in less than a year and a half. Thanks guys... for helping me spend my money wisely.”

Truck of the Month

Nov 2008

Mark Schuster – Lima, NY Forum name - “M.Schuster”

“My truck is a worker. It has been used to pull tree stumps, move my son and daughter, haul pallet of ready-mix concrete and a pallet of 8x8x16 cinder blocks, various sizes of building materials, take me off road to our hunting cabin, pull my camper and it has also given me Best Truck at the Geneseo Kiwanis Auto Show. However, I think the best time it has given me was my trip to Hilton Head for my baby girl's wedding. It gets lots of looks and I hear "Nice truck," a lot too. Of all the mods, and I have a few, my EZ-Down tailgate damper is the best safety feature and the cheapest I've added. My grandson was only 6 when I bought the truck and he wanted to open the tailgate. He had all he could do to let it down before I could get to him. With the EZ-Down tailgate damper all I have to do is pull the latch and back away, the tailgate drops nice and slowly. Him getting hurt by the tailgate is one less thing I have to worry about. Well, I gotta go. My son and I have a couple of trees to drop and haul away;winter's a comin'.”

Truck of the Month

Oct 2008

David Line – S.E. Michigan Forum name - “dline”

“This is my 04 Hemi ram regular cab 4x4... started out life as my 4x4 off-roading daily driver. I got 4.56 gears and did some hp mods - and ended up at the drag strip one day and decided man this thing runs good. Then I got a jeep for off-roading, so went to town on the Hemi for mods. 46,000 miles later, I got a 13.25 ¼ mile best! The truck has been very good to me. The gears, 3000 stall APS converter, 268 Comp Cam, and JM heads get me down the track - fastest N/A 4x4 Dodge Ram I know of. I’ve even entered some car shows and won 3 trophies... the truck’s a looker too!”

Truck of the Month

Sept 2008

Kevin Miller – Suffolk, VA Forum name - “Hemi-gunner '05”

“Here is my baby! A 2005 Dodge Ram Hemi QC. I bought it at the end of 2005. I have since put about 75,000 miles on her. I drive about 105 miles a day, so it’s pretty safe to say that at less than 18 miles a gallon, I love my truck! I have done some small but much needed performance mods to her... custom cold air intake, Superchips, etc., but - I have to say though, my favorite mod is the duel exhaust. It makes her sound like a HEMI is supposed to sound!”

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!