You're right about it being a shame.
I drove it a few hours ago and it basically runs fine, i didnt see any body
damage but it might have frame damage which is why the state (FL) doesnt want
to issue a salvage/rebuilt title on it. Well, I have a 99 V6 that ive taken
extra good care of, and I bascially know my trucks story, from beginning to
end. Im not sure where that R/T has been. I cant believe how many people used
R/T's as daily work trucks?! seems weird....
My friend (whose going to be heading the swap) suggested having the rear-end,
suspension/springs, driveshaft, tranny, ect. moved to my truck with the V6
still in place in order to reduce downtime and possibly have some parts
replaced on the engine(heads, cam, etc.) for more "oomph". The engine/body of
the R/T has fewer miles than mine (56k vs my 65k)
In article <f223jf$ik$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, jon@dakota-truck.net writes:
>
>
> msnbcnnbcbs@hotmail.com wrote:
> > Guys,
>
> > I've found a local shop that has a R/T they are trying to get rid off. It's
a
> > regular cab, 2001. They are advertising it for "parts or export only"
>
> > I spoke with the guy, he tells me the ins. company will not issue a salvage
> > title for the car (not sure why? how does this work?) so they are selling
it
> > for parts or to export to another country.
>
> > How difficult would it be to do the entire swap into my 1999 3.9L Regular
Cab
> > V6 Auto? I figure its going to be:
>
> > Engine
> > Transmission
> > front suspension
> > computer
> > harness
> > rear differential
> > rear springs
> > misc, rims, etc.
>
> > Im going to have a friend of mine assist me, hes done engine
> > rebuilds/powerplant installs before and he will be doing most of the
difficult
> > work.
>
> > He says the truck runs and drives fine.
>
> > opinions? advice?
>
>
>
> Just thinking out loud here, but I'm wondering if it might not be
> easiest to drop the cab and bed of your '99 down onto the R/T's frame?
> This would not eliminate all of the potential issues that may arise,
> but as long as the frame and suspension on the R/T are in good shape,
> I think this would be a lot easier than swapping the components over
> individually. I think you would be OK on this legally in that the VIN
> is on the cab, so this would be no different than if you had gotten
> into a wreck and used a replacement frame and installed new components
> in the drivetrain. You just happen to be doing it all in one step.
> :-)
>
>
> Another thing to possibly look into is seeing if you could act
> basically like the manufacturer of the R/T, possibly re-VIN the
> vehicle if the existing VIN cannot be re-used, and register it as a
> homebuilt or kit car. The laws about registering these types of vehicles
> vary widely from state to state, so you would need to research this
> locally, but it might be an option for you. If the R/T is still in
> good shape, it seems a shame to sacrifice one of the vehicles when you
> could have two. :-)
>
>
> --
> -Jon-
>
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