Well right now the vehicle isnt anything....but I am into lowriding....so I'd probably do a hydro or airride setup but since I am into rock, I would like a rod feel...like maybe a chopped top and/or a combo Clear and Satin finished paint scheme. Right now its stock...not sure of exact year nor if it has AC.
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee297/nmeimage/ghostride/bomb01.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee297/nmeimage/ghostride/bomb02.jpg
--- On Fri, 10/3/08, John Dunlap <jsdunlap@roadkill.org> wrote:
> From: John Dunlap <jsdunlap@roadkill.org>
> Subject: Re: DML: My Old Truck
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Date: Friday, October 3, 2008, 10:05 AM
> If the old Chevy is a rat rod I would consider trading with
> the guy.
> My idea is better to be 'cool' than be in hot water
> with a broke down
> truck. Might salvage motor and trans for resale....does
> Chevy have AC?
>
> On Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 9:49 AM, Alberto Aguirre Jr
> <bluedoberman@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > Its been a while since I've been on here for
> me...I have a Dakota that I dunno whether to keep or sell.
> Its a Black 1998 Club Cab V8 5.2L with about 157K miles. I
> have so many problems, I dunno whether to fix and keep, fix
> and sell or just sell as is.
> > 1. Driver side window off rail and plastic wheel on
> the cross that pushes window up is broken. Have the part
> which includes motor and the scissor deal but dunno how hard
> or easy to install.
> > 2. Ac not working...Leaking somewhere...had it fixed
> several times.
> > 3. Fuel gage error, causes erratic jumping of gas
> guage needle and the floater mechanism repair requires
> dropping the tank.
> > 4. Either faulty wiring, or alternator, or alarm is
> too demanding but if left parked without starting for too
> long battery dies.
> > 5. The awesome dodge paint has faded and
> crumbled...which I have seen on ALOT of dodge vehicles of
> that time period...cheap factory paint
> > 6. Needs new tires.
> > 7. Has body damage to driver door and front fender as
> well as to passenger side bed by the bumper.
> > 8. Driver keyhole and window track on door damaged
> from theft attempt.
> > 9. A loud banging sound is heard and felt occasionally
> during hard braking or take offs....perhaps loose wheels in
> front...only work done up front was replaced balljoints
> myself...maybe needs tightening.
> >
> > Aside from all that its a V8 and gas isnt cheap. It
> was alot cheaper in 1998. So does anyone have any easy fix
> suggestions on any of these conditions...or have
> recommendations on what can be fixed to fetch a reasonable
> sale price. I have my eye on a 1954 Chevy someone has for
> 4995 and was thinking of maybe haggling a little.
> >
> >
> > Alberto Aguirre
> > Houston TX
> >
> >
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