Ram Hemi trucks in Minnesota

[BIG RED HEMI MN]

As you know I'm putting card in the windows of Ram Hemi trucks that I see to recruit more MN members. And in the process I have noticed that around here Chevy/GMC is king with Ford not far behind. Not that I didn't know that before, but I have never looked specifically for Ram trucks before. I would say I see about 10 Chevy's and Fords to every 1 Ram truck. Within Ram trucks Hemis are a little more common then Cummins. Just some interesting observations I've made. I've handed out about 30 cards so far.

[charged392]

Dead opposite of here lol more Rams than anything else

[BIG RED HEMI MN]

That's probably why there aren't many HEMI members up here. Just out of the people I know in construction, I'm the only one with a Ram truck, everyone else has either a Chevy or a Ford for work or play vehicles.

[ric3xrt]

Around here back in the 80's early 90's it use to be for every Dodge I'd see there were 10 fords 7 Chevys ,1/2 a toyota and a broke down Nissan.
over the 28 years I've been here at my job, we have had 12 constant contractors and few that come and go , early days it was 8 fords 3 Chevys and a 1968 D300. About 93ish 7, Fords, 2 Chevys 2 Dodges and a 1968 D300, 1998, 4 Fords ,4 chevys 3 Dodges and a 1968 D300. 2002, it was 3 Fords 3 Chevys a Toyota(1/2 year then Dodge) 4 Dodges and a 1968 D300. Now a days it's split evenly , I do have a guy whose been here since 05 with a Toyota Tundra that has been "the greatest truck ever" 3 engines 2 trans 1 front axle 4 Rear axles all in 300k, it's like talking to a mid 90s 7.3 diesel owner,
"Trucks great,
"So where is it this week"
"At the shop having(insert important drive line part) replaced"
In the last 2 years I can't go to lowes or home despot without a shopping cart hitting a Ram quad cab 1500 with 5 sheets of plywood attached to the roof or it's towing a trailer....it's like NO one knows there make Long beds anymore

[BIG RED HEMI MN]

Originally Posted by ric3xrt

Around here back in the 80's early 90's it use to be for every Dodge I'd see there were 10 fords 7 Chevys ,1/2 a toyota and a broke down Nissan.
over the 28 years I've been here at my job, we have had 12 constant contractors and few that come and go , early days it was 8 fords 3 Chevys and a 1968 D300. About 93ish 7, Fords, 2 Chevys 2 Dodges and a 1968 D300, 1998, 4 Fords ,4 chevys 3 Dodges and a 1968 D300. 2002, it was 3 Fords 3 Chevys a Toyota(1/2 year then Dodge) 4 Dodges and a 1968 D300. Now a days it's split evenly , I do have a guy whose been here since 05 with a Toyota Tundra that has been "the greatest truck ever" 3 engines 2 trans 1 front axle 4 Rear axles all in 300k, it's like talking to a mid 90s 7.3 diesel owner,
"Trucks great,
"So where is it this week"
"At the shop having(insert important drive line part) replaced"
In the last 2 years I can't go to lowes or home despot without a shopping cart hitting a Ram quad cab 1500 with 5 sheets of plywood attached to the roof or it's towing a trailer....it's like NO one knows there make Long beds anymore

The problem with long beds is the truck is too darn long. I can't have a single cab because there isn't any room for tools, so it's got to be a crew cab. Also I've got to have a topper to keep materials dry from rain and snow and 8' toppers are hard to find and they cost an arm & leg. I never strap anything to the roof or tow a trailer, so if I need a lot of building materials I'll just have it delivered to the job site.

[MANual_puller]

Originally Posted by BIG RED HEMI MN

The problem with long beds is the truck is too darn long. I can't have a single cab because there isn't any room for tools, so it's got to be a crew cab. Also I've got to have a topper to keep materials dry from rain and snow and 8' toppers are hard to find and they cost an arm & leg. I never strap anything to the roof or tow a trailer, so if I need a lot of building materials I'll just have it delivered to the job site.

I almost traded my ccsb for a cclb a month after I bought it. Would have cost me too much though jumping to a '14 with a lot less miles. Cclb are hard to find.

[HemiFun05]

Originally Posted by BIG RED HEMI MN

As you know I'm putting card in the windows of Ram Hemi trucks that I see to recruit more MN members. And in the process I have noticed that around here Chevy/GMC is king with Ford not far behind. Not that I didn't know that before, but I have never looked specifically for Ram trucks before. I would say I see about 10 Chevy's and Fords to every 1 Ram truck. Within Ram trucks Hemis are a little more common then Cummins. Just some interesting observations I've made. I've handed out about 30 cards so far.

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Would the Ram dealers in your area work with you and allow you to place cards on their new Hemi Rams? Sometimes knowing that an enthusiast group exists for a particular 'mark' can be an asset to a sale!

[BIG RED HEMI MN]

Originally Posted by HemiFun05

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Would the Ram dealers in your area work with you and allow you to place cards on their new Hemi Rams? Sometimes knowing that an enthusiast group exists for a particular 'mark' can be an asset to a sale!

I could try, but I don't think any salesman would be interested in doing that (nothing in it for them), there are only 2 of RAM dealerships near me, but you gave me the idea of going to auto parts stores and there is a RADCO truck accessory store near me that I go to that would be perfect. Thanks for the idea!!

[MANual_puller]

Talk to Keith about a vinyl decal and be rolling advertising

[BIG RED HEMI MN]

Originally Posted by MANual_puller

Talk to Keith about a vinyl decal and be rolling advertising

I already have. I'm waiting for my decal to come in the mail