Re: The Hunt for (a) Red Dakota

From: GMBlows GMBlows (gmblows@msn.com)
Date: Sat Apr 01 2006 - 08:59:05 EST


Going back to the dealer and getting the VIN would be the best start.

My '99 is set up like your '98, I know it's a tough act to follow.
Sure wish they would put the HEMI in the new Dak with the six speed,
or at least the 4.7 HO

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> Y1topbanana73@netscape.net wrote:
> > Hey everyone, I've been off the list for a while (but still lurking)
> > since I sold my Dakota and bought an 04 HEMI Ram. I've been regratting
> > my decision about buying my Ram and am starting to look far another
> > Dakota, but I'd like to have what I had before.
> >
> > My truck WAS:
> > 98 Dakota Sport Club Cab, 2WD, 85K, 5.2L, 5-Spd, Red, grey int, PW, PL,
> > Tilt, Cruise, CD, split bench (no console), sliding rear window, HD
> > service group, tire & handling pkg, tow pkg, & trailer tow mirrors.
> >
> > Extras: CAT-back duals, MSD, Accel super coil, MSD wires, K&N, SILVER
> > decals, factory flares, factory molded mud flaps.
> >
> > My Dakota went to the Carolinas, but is certainly beaten to crap or
> > blown up since the guy bought it to tow @ 6000 pound 5th wheel trailer
> > with it.
> >
> > There is another 98 EXACTLY like mine that was sold by S&S in White
> > Marsh, MD because when I factory ordered MY truck, the dealer hit QTY of
> > 2 by mistake. If anyone knows the whereabouts of THIS one, let me know
> > also.
> >
> > I'd LIKE to find as close to my starting point as possible, ie CLEAN
> > V-8, 5-spd, 2WD, Red, hitch, HD service, but I don't think I'm gonna
> > have much luck.
> >
> > If ANYONE has ANY ideas about a truck like this for sale, my original
> > truck in the Carolinas, or it's Baltimore twin, please email me @
> > Y1TopBanana73@netscape.net w/ some info. Thanks for your help!
> >
> > Bill M
> >

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