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1997 Dodge Ram — classic car restoration by Texoma Classics

1997 Dodge Ram

Year

1997

Make

Dodge

Model

Ram

Status

In Progress

Explore the rugged charm of classic American trucks with Texoma Classics as we meticulously restore a 1997 Dodge Ram in Sherman, Texas. This vintage Dodge Ram isn’t just a truck; it’s a symbol of durability, capability, and timeless appeal, and we’re dedicated to bringing it back to its former glory. Join us on a captivating visual journey through the restoration process, where the spirit of classic Rams meets modern craftsmanship and innovation.

Restoration Progress

We will be disassembling this this truck, giving it a new paint job and reassembling.

Removed the interior for it to get media blasted.

We have stripped the body down to have it ready for media blast.

The truck, doors, fenders and radiator core support are down to bare metal after media blast.

Doors and fenders have been epoxy sealed.

The cab has been taped off to be epoxy sealed.

The body has been epoxy sealed.

Doing some bodywork to the hood to prep it for paint.

Doing some bodywork to the roof of the cab.

Doing some work on the bed to prep for sealer.

A vibrant red has been sprayed on the cab.

We have installed the fenders and hood to prep for paint.

The cab has been painted a vibrant red.

The truck bed has been painted and clear coated.

The bed has been taped off in preparation for raptor liner to be sprayed.

Red raptor liner has been sprayed in the bed of the truck.

Tearing down the seat upholstery to begin the process of making custom new upholstery.

Cleaning up the seat frames with some enrust rust remover.

The new seat upholstery has been sewn together.

The seat upholstery has been completed.

The cab is in the paint booth and has been clear coated.

The dash and seats have been installed.

97 Dodge hood stripes

97 Dodge hood stripes

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