i have the same problem..the newer model year dakotas have the plastic
bumper cover. you could order one, it should fit....or find an aftermarket
bumper cover or repaint to your factory paint color to match the rest of the
truck?
~ Paul
98 Dak, RC,Deep Amethyst
V8/5 Speed/ 3.91 Suregrip
----- Original Message -----
From: <ttroidl@bluefrognet.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>; "Dakota Dodge" <dakotasdodge@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 1:00 PM
Subject: DML: Front bumper on '97 Dak rusting
>
>
> Has anyone else had problems with the painted bumpers rusting?
>
> Had it repainted by the dealer 2 years ago, looked like crap, huge
bubbles of
> paint and rust everywhere...
>
> Last month when I was rebuilding the engine I pulled it and repainted it
with
> the best rustolem wrinkle finish paint I could find, and I just noticed
afew
> days ago that it is already full of chips from stones or whatever!
>
> Other than A bra has anyone got any ideas???
>
> or has anyone got a deal on a Bra (for the truck!)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tony.
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