Resale value on the modified truck and frame would be slim. but I would not
do it..leave it stock form.But again it is your choice you paid for it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ragnarok" <yum@yermom.org>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2001 4:19 PM
Subject: DO IT! Re: DML: Stuffed R/T again
> DO IT! That would rock. An ultra-short R/T? It would be utterly unique,
plus a
> weight savings, giving you an edge over other R/Ts. Plus, the shorter
wheelbase
> means better weight distribution, better weight transfer at the track,
better
> cornering(less understeer), wow....I want to know how much it weighs when
you
> are done.
>
> William
>
> Jeff Trithart wrote:
>
> > I would like everyone's opinion on this. As you may remember, this R/T
that
> > I picked up needs the box replaced as well as the frame. The frame is
> > sitting in my garage waiting the transfer of components. The question
is:
> > I have a choice of a regular short box as well as a brand new take off
Quad
> > Cab box.. What do you guys think of a shorter wheelbase R/T ? I know
that I
> > have to cut the frame and that is minor. Will all the race cars and
trucks
> > and stuff that I have built over the years, fabrication is not an issue.
I
> > thought I'd give you guys some input on this, let me know!
> >
> > Jeff Trithart
> > homesteadworkshop@shaw.ca
> > Y2K CC 4.7/5spd 4BY loaded
> > Y2K+1 RC R/T loaded but dented!
>
>
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