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OBIO3
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11/25/2004
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I have a question I have not seen in these forums > I have a 99 cc 4x4 just turned 60,000 > I really want to keep it > Is anyone aware of a company can convert this truck to handicap > I have contacted the ones i could find and they said it can't be done > How ever a lady I know in Toronto says she has a friend with one and it is converted > No clue who did it and she has had no contact with this friend in a couple a years > I need it to lift me into the drivers seat and need hand controls > They removed both my legs 3 weeks ago just below the knees > Any body with information please post it > Thankyou. Next option is a handicap van > If your aware of one reasonably priced please say so >>
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DakotaOwner01
Dodge Dakota
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11/25/2004
04:14:15
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holy crap I am sorry to hear that what happened?
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DAHEMIKOTA
GenII
11/26/2004
23:58:20
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Probably look for a place that does Darangos. They are more likely to be coverted and they are close to a Dakota as far as interior controls.
Dan
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vern
Dodge Dakota
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11/27/2004
18:58:49
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heres a couple places to check with-physical therapy[rehab] at some of the local hospitals should have some info,[a VA or milatary hospital]
also yellow pages
heres a web site that did install and may still do hand-controls to drive with,or they may be able to help,i bought mine there several yrs back
equip-depot.com ph#[207]947-6148 they are in maine
i don,t know about a lift to put you in the truck [i use a sliding board to get in and out of my 4x4 dak and my car]
but there is a lift that will put your chair in the back and back on the ground,
hope this helps and good luck
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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11/27/2004
19:52:49
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Ty Vern > couple of ideas there I haven't tried > I'm in Montana so Main is out a the question > I'm on dialysis and that makes it very hard to travel long distance > But I may be able to buy what I need from them and install it here >
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namfflow
Dodge Dakota
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11/28/2004
20:22:36
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I am in the same boat. I lost my right leg and most of my left foot. I cannot drive my Dakota, in fact I had to sell one of them. Part of the problem is that they need to drop the floor for the wheelchair about 10 inches. The dakota just won't do it. It looks like I will get stuck with a converted minivan. Yeah, I know, sucks don't it. Cost will be from 30K used to about 45K new.
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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11/29/2004
06:47:39
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a quick google search produced these (though not for dakota/durango)
norcross GA (atlanta) - website says they deliver and install.
http://www.amsvans.com/
battle creek michigan - offer honda element / vans / PT cruiser
http://www.fminow.com/
long beach ca
http://www.macslift.com/vans/
have a search to find a dealer near you
http://www.adamobility.com/index.asp
info site, lists organizations and services for disabled drivers.
http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/editorial/features/mobility.htm
hope this helps!
- Dan M
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Brian Cady
Dodge Dakota
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11/29/2004
08:41:10
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Here Is a couple of places that may be able to help you. They specialize in adapting GMC Trucks and 4x4's. www.rynomobility.com and www.accessunlimited.com Access Unlimited has seat conversions for any truck that slide your original seat down to wheel chair height and you slide onto it and press a button that lifts you into the truck.
I hope this helps
Brian.
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