Re: It's a sad day...For Sale: 1997 Dodge Dakota

From: Dustin Williams (dustinewilliams@gmail.com)
Date: Sat May 31 2008 - 04:16:32 EDT


That just wouldn't seem right for a Dodge dealer mechanic to be
driving an import....go with the Jeep.

On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8:52 PM, Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
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> Either an import "econobox" or a Jeep (leaning towards the Jeep Wrangler).
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> - Bernd
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Preston [mailto:steveophonic@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:42 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: It's a sad day...For Sale: 1997 Dodge Dakota
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> What are you planning to replace it with,Bernd?
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> Thanks!
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> Steve P.
> --- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
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>> Yes, it's a sad day but I have to do it....
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>> 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT (V6/5spd)
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>> This has been a project truck since it was new (I am
>> the original owner with clean title). Unfortunately,
>> I don't have the time to finish up the V8 conversion
>> and had to scrap the engine project. Truck is
>> missing the original engine as it was beyond
>> rebuilding.
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>> Extra's included:
>> Reflexxion Cowl Hood
>> APEXi SAFC-II Fuel Controller
>> Custom Flashed PCM (Engine Controller)
>> Hotchkis Front/Rear Springs and Coils
>> Quickor SwayBars (1-1/4" Front and 1-1/8" Rear)
>> KYB "MonoMAX" Shocks (Front and Rear)
>> Modified Factory Front End-Links (Poly Bushings)
>> Energy Suspension "Flipped" Rear End-Links (Poly
>> Bushings)
>> Dana Heavy-Duty Limited-Slip Differential: 3.55:1
>> Hotchkis Front/Rear Springs (Coil/Leaf)
>> Toyo Proxes ST 255/40-18 Tires
>> Enkei "RT6" 18"x8.5" Rims
>> Cerullo XR Custom Upholstered Seats
>> Simpson 4-Point Harness (w/Steel mounting plate
>> under body)
>> Floor/Cab Reinforcement Bar
>> 2006 Dodge Viper Steering Wheel (No Airbag)
>> 2006 Dodge Viper Shift Knob (Mopar Accessory)
>> Infinity Reference Series Component Speakers (Front)
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>> JBL Audio Rear 6.5" Speakers
>> MTX Thunderform Dual 10" Subwoofers (in enclosure)
>> Clarion 400W Amp - Drives the Front/Rear Speakers
>> HiFonics 250W Amp - Drives Sub-Box
>> Mopar Billet Fuel Door
>> LED Tail lamps
>> Halogen Backup Lamps
>> Tinted Windows - Side, Rear, and Slider
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>> All this truck needs is a new engine (Either V6 or
>> V8 conversion). If you want to put in a V6, I still
>> have the custom built heads, camshaft, carillo rods,
>> and custom ground crank.
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>> I have invested over $8000 in modifications in this
>> truck but have to let it go. I am asking $3500 for
>> the entire vehicle - I will not part it out.
>> You can see the entire buildup here:
>> http://www.dodgetrucks.org/fasstdak
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