Oh Boy, ain't that the truth. As long it says Dodge on it, I'd hope it
keeps its integrity. I've never owned a flimsy Dodge product.
Aaron Wyse
----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Battles" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 4:45 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: RE: Big block Gen 1
>
> one thing's for sure, that the Dak is definately one sturdy little truck.
I
> just hope that it stays that way over the years and they don't change too
> much. I like knowing that I've got a lot of metal around me and it makes
me
> feel safe with all the other idiots on the road.
>
> --
> -Josh
> 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>
>
> ""Aaron Wyse"" <awyse@sw.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:00dd01c2f254$47300820$8905a018@sw.rr.com...
> >
> > I had mentioned their durability from seeing the all out beating my
> > friends had made it through; he broke a headlight, bezel and bent the
> front
> > bumper taking out a 90's Caddy, then a few months later fell asleep at
> > 80-85MPH.. and put it into a culvert.. Took a couple of end over ends..
> and
> > walked away. Truck is still going to get rebuilt.. when time permits.
> The
> > biggest damage was the steering rack and the core support.
> > Aaron Wyse
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Josh Battles" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> > Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 9:07 AM
> > Subject: DML: Re: RE: Big block Gen 1
> >
> >
> > >
> > > ""Aaron Wyse"" <awyse@sw.rr.com> wrote in message
> > > news:00e001c2f1b4$902757e0$8905a018@sw.rr.com...
> > > >
> > > > I'm on my second Dakota, have had a couple of BB Mopars in the past,
> and
> > > > have been planning a Gen II Big Block for a while. So far, from
what
> > I've
> > > > seen on the Dakota; I don't see where any extra would be needed on
the
> > > > frame; Not unless you start to get carried away with it. If you go
> > > > 700-1200HP( after all.. we are talking big block mopar) then you may
> > want
> > > to
> > > > box it in; otherwise.. Our trucks are already REALLY solid; just
> anyone
> > > that
> > > > wrecked one. Or been hit by one.
> > > >
> > > > Aaron Wyse
> > >
> > > I can attest to that, i took out a brand new 2000 grand prix gtp with
my
> > 2k,
> > > and looking at the physical damage it wasn't too bad. I was able to
> drive
> > > the truck down the road for the towtruck, whereas the gtp was in need
of
> a
> > > flatbed. (put the trunk in the backseat)
> > >
> > > --
> > > -Josh
> > > 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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