I don't know why Dodge wouldn't be interested in holding on to some of those
special interest vehicles. I know they keep allot of them at the Walter P.
Chrysler museum. The Hotchkis truck is worthy of display.
On another note, I was up at the "BIG E" yesterday. For those of you outside
of New England, the Big E is a six state fair that is held every Sept up in
MA. The New England Dodge Dealers Association had a nice display set up
including the Sidewinder Dakota. Awesome looking truck. I tried to get the
guy to pop the hood for me but he wouldn't because of the rain (even though
it was under an awning). I'm going to try to go back up with a camera later
to get a few shots of it.
Walt Felix
88½ Dakota Sport 4x4, 2000 Ram 1500 QuadCab Sport 4x4 and a 67 Barracuda
Coupe 340/4Speed
Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
http://WWW.Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
http://WWW.MoparsinMotion.COM
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>
>Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 14:34:02 -0400
>From: Jack Hilton <hemi@charter.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: Hotchkis dakota to be crushed
>
>The OEs do this when they donate vehicles for projects. We had a brand new
>GMC Sierra with all kinds of stuff on it. GM had a truck pick it up 3 weeks
>ago and it was to be crushed upon it's
>return to GM as well.
>They used to sell 'Test Mules' and experimental cars, but the lawyers got
>involved. Too much liability.
>
>Jack
>
>Jeff Crook wrote:
>
> > I was talking with a tech at Hotchkis and was told that the Quad Cab
>they did with the Viper seats, Viper 6 speed tranny, and Viper brakes will
>be crushed by Dodge on it's return to DC.
> > What a waste !!!!!!!!!!!
> > (too bad we can't strip it first)
> >
> > Black 00 CC 4.7 auto 2wd 3.93 LSD gears
> > Kenne-Bell Supercharger 6 1/2 lbs boost
> > K & N filter, 180 thermostat, Autolite 3923 plugs
> > Mobil-1 Synth in engine, Amsoil Synth in Rear end
> > Fittipaldi "Tubolare" rims, Bridgestone Potena 255-50ZR17 tires
> > Hotchkis suspension, w/ Bilstein shocks
> > Reflexion Cowl-Induction hood, Street Scene grill and valence inserts
>(powder coated black)
> > Mopar fender flares,Tinted windows, Painted Pin-Stripes, Vent-Visors,
>Misc other visual stuff
>
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