Nevermind, I figured it out...
Being the 25 year regs ran out on 1998 produced vehicles, and, the 1999 model year began 1998 production, joesregalproject is importing one of these:
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The fact it was the ram1500 frame used under them means a 12 valve is an easy swap.
Checks all the boxes and ambiguities, including the sell-one-to-buy-another mentality...
And, yes, I agree with you. I approve this choice and want one myself.
Whatever he decides, I'm eagerly anticipating
I'm looking forward to getting your guys' thoughts on it. I don't like to post too much about it until the car is in my garage and the deal is finalized which is why I keep you guys guessing. But if all goes according to plan, you guys won't be in the dark much longer.