Red Necks Are In Detroit!

[ctpres]

Just bought our retirement vehicle during big discount sale at end of year. $33,000 Dodge V8 P/U for $21,000. With 20" wheels Head Honcho Suzie and I both had a hard time getting into cab so ordered step rails. Installed them this weekend. First look under truck got me thinking wrong rails were sent/ordered. Instructions showed removing rubber plugs to expose mounting holes. No rubber plugs. After about ten minutes of studying diagrams and trying to locate where holes should be I found the answer. DUCT TAPE. Yup, no rubber plugs, all frame holes were covered with duct tape.

 

[Ridgewalker]

I found the same thing when bolting step rails on my 05 F-150 Lariat.

 

[SnowRidge]

Are you sure your truck wasn't built in Canada, maybe up by Port Asbestos?

 

[Scooby074]

Duct Tape.... Is there anything it cant do?

 

[john_bud]

Duct Tape.... Is there anything it cant do?

I've been told it can't be used to cover the mouths of all the politicians in Washington. Or maybe it was that I'm not allowed to do that? Hmmm....

 

[schmism]

Are you sure your truck wasn't built in Canada, maybe up by Port Asbestos?

dont know about the dodges but the fords are made in Mexico.

 

[SnowRidge]

dont know about the dodges but the fords are made in Mexico.

LOL.

Schmism, I take it you haven't heard about this show.

 

[mjarrels]

My 1989 Toyota Corolla left rear quarter panel is duck tape... Glad I can buy rolls of red to match the paint!

mark

 

[Ductape]

Did someone call me ??

 

[zzvyb6]

There were no rubber plugs there because the truck left the factory with running boards. When they were removed to lower the price, someone used tape to cover the holes because the rubber plugs were nowhere to be found.

Don't blame the manufacturer...

 

[Scooby074]

Do the Italians use Duct Tape? It looks like FIAT has just bought 35% of Chrysler. Maybe the death knell for Chrysler was a bit premature.

 

[JB4310]

Do the Italians use Duct Tape? It looks like FIAT has just bought 35% of Chrysler. Maybe the death knell for Chrysler was a bit premature.

I don't know, a 4 cylinder Ram 3500 ???

Anyone like those Chevy commercials with howie Long, I'm a Dodge owner but I love those commercials.

JB.

 

[SnowRidge]

Do the Italians use Duct Tape? It looks like FIAT has just bought 35% of Chrysler. Maybe the death knell for Chrysler was a bit premature.

Isn't Fiat owned by the Italian government, and aren't Fiats the cars that have a photo finish to see which kills them off first, frequent break downs or rust?

I have Dodge Ram 2500 CTD, still under warranty. I don't whether to laugh or cry.

 

[Scooby074]

Rather than derail this thread, ive started one to discuss the Chrysler deal here :35% of Chrysler sold to FIAT - TractorByNet.com I think there will be lots of interest in this subject on TBN

 

[coobie]

Just bought our retirement vehicle during big discount sale at end of year. $33,000 Dodge V8 P/U for $21,000. With 20" wheels Head Honcho Suzie and I both had a hard time getting into cab so ordered step rails. Installed them this weekend. First look under truck got me thinking wrong rails were sent/ordered. Instructions showed removing rubber plugs to expose mounting holes. No rubber plugs. After about ten minutes of studying diagrams and trying to locate where holes should be I found the answer. DUCT TAPE. Yup, no rubber plugs, all frame holes were covered with duct tape.

Same on my 2004 dodge cummins 3/4 ton p/u made in Mexico,must be rednecks there to.I called my dealer he had the rubber plugs in a few days.coobie

 

[Ridgewalker]

dont know about the dodges but the fords are made in Mexico.

Not all, my 05 was made in Dearborn, MI. I checked before I bought it to be sure.

 

[shvl73]

Not all, my 05 was made in Dearborn, MI. I checked before I bought it to be sure.

My '08 was also made in Dearborn.

 

[JB4310]

I think the diesels are made there? I know the cab chassis are, like my 07 3500 w/CTD. Also 4500 and 5500's

JB.

 

[scott_vt]

Are you sure your truck wasn't built in Canada, maybe up by Port Asbestos?

Good Afternoon Snowridge,
My 2000 4x4 Dodge PU was made in Canada !

Not sure about Port Asbestos though !

 

[SnowRidge]

Good Afternoon Snowridge,
My 2000 4x4 Dodge PU was made in Canada !

Not sure about Port Asbestos though !

Mine was built in Mexico. If I look under it and find duct tape, I guess it will mean Red retired down there.