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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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1/09/2006
22:19:23
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As they say, all good things must come to an end. Today I bid a fond farewall to my trusty 1995 Dodge Dakota SLT Club Cab 4x4 3.9L auto.
I bought it in July 1998 with 39k miles. It now has 166k. The transmission and engine were original and never rebuilt. That's right, she lasted 10 years and 166k miles. Very dependable and only left me stranded along side of the road once when a pot head smoking a fattie driving a honda accord ran me off the road in the middle of a freaky snow storm - he said he was restless and could not sleep so he went for a drive. The fattie was still smoking in the ash tray. The 4 low couldn't handle the passenger side in 2 feet of snow in a steep ditch, the driver side on the ice covered road where the tires were not making 100% contact. Good thing it was about 500 yards across a field from home. Took my sister and brother-in-law about 45 minutes in a chevy 1500 4x4 to pull me in 4 low backwards 300 yards to where the ditch leveled to get back on the road.
My butt spent 127k miles in the drivers seat of the old gal. I sure will miss her and have memories of the good times that were had (can you say "landscaping"?).
And what happened to her? I traded her in on a 2002 Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 4.7L auto. That's right, another Dakota! Not some taco, chebby or ford. MOPAR! The new one has 46k miles and I got a bumper-to-bumper extended warranty on her.
May V2 last as long as the original....
- Dan M
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8banger
GenIII
1/10/2006
00:17:45
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congrats...good luck with the new Dak
03 Dakota 4X4 QC SportPlus 4.7L 3.55 LSD AWD
Superchipped, 2Chamber Flowmaster Dumped, K&N Drop-in, 2" Torsion/Blocks Lift,
BFG AT/KO's 265/75/16
My 4X4's Baptism
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Fed
GenII
1/10/2006
11:33:39
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You had me going...
I had a lump in my throat.
Rest In Peace- 1995 3.9 Dakota
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered)
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Fed
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1/10/2006
11:33:42
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You had me going...
I had a lump in my throat.
Rest In Peace- 1995 3.9 Dakota
'93 Dakota CC 3.9 auto
(4.10 gears, LSD, exhaust, FIPK, lowered)
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2006
11:53:29
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Congrats Dan. I hope you have as much fun with this dak as you did with the other.
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GraphiteDak
GenIII
1/10/2006
12:03:59
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Yeah, what FED said.
And you're REALLY going to like the wide range of power form that 4.7 V8 :)
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modain
GenIII
1/10/2006
12:06:00
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Ah, the MOPAR faithful. Mopar, or no car. I certainly enjoy my 2002 QC. I'm sure you're gonna like your upgrade.
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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Sam
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2006
12:53:45
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Wow, that's a sad story. But at least it has a happy ending. I don't know what I'm going to do the day my Dak can't go no more. LONG LIVE THE DAKOTA.
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daveshotdako
GenIII
1/10/2006
12:54:44
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welcome to the genIII's Dan. hope that you enjoy the new one as much as the old one.
GET IN, SIT DOWN, SHUTUP, AND HOLD ON
custom 48mm tb, tps @ .768, relocated IAT, 180 t-stat, autolite double platinum, taylor wires, flowmaster 40 delta flow single in/dual out, CAI, superchips tuner
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2006
13:23:50
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oh it was still going, I drove it to the dealer. I got a decent trade in for it considering the age and milage.
Yeah, it is night and day difference between the 3.9 and 4.7. I can beat more people off of the line now :)
Those magnum engines, they sure do take a beating and keep on running.
- Dan M
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zzark
Gen II
1/10/2006
15:12:16
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Sorry we won't be seeing you anymore, as you should not have any problems with the new ride.
Unless you plan to mod and tweak it. ??
zzark
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2006
15:19:24
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I'll still stop by here, though hopefully not because I have any problems! And yes, I'm already looking for a flowmaster and I'm torn between a toolbox or fiberglass bed cover.
Should i get the bed cover or toolbox? The truck has chrome rails on the bed, I kind of like the way it looks. they match the chrome steps.
- Dan M
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jpkomm
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2006
16:36:27
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I'd keep the bed rails. I have a set of black ones on mine (wish they were chrome though!) and it really sets off the vehicle. Personally, I have more use for a toolbox than a tonneau cover. So, depending on the length of your bed rails, you can either get an over-the-rail style toolbox that sits on the edges of your bed, or one that fits down inside your bed that you can bolt on from the bottom (there are some other ways to do it too I think). Either way, it sounds like you have a good looking truck! Post pictures sometime!
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Big Ed
GenIII
1/10/2006
17:08:20
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Great Dan M, I had the same lump as Fed, but when you said you got another Dak, It moved to my pants!!!!
The VA way. "If it ain't broke, fix it till it is."
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2006
18:58:24
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umm yeah, thanks for sharing there uhh.. BIG .. umm Ed?
I am missing a center cap, going to pick that up tomorrow. Today they detailed and filled it up.
The new one does lack under seat storage. Maybe I'll get a cover and a tool box. Who knows, plenty of time to decide.
- Dan M
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Big Ed
GenIII
1/10/2006
19:50:05
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Sorry Dan, I couldn't resist.
I lost one of the center caps on my 00 SLT right after it got inspected. I guess when they pulled the wheel to check the brakes it popped off.
The VA way. "If it ain't broke, fix it till it is."
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crashhard
Dodge Dakota
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1/11/2006
22:17:54
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I also have a 1995 Dakota with the 3.9L v6, but I have to say I'm sad you gave up on the 95 dakota so soon. My 95 Dakota just pasted 230000 miles today. Original engine and tanny also. The only thing that I've had to replace is a radiator(2 years ago) and a fuel pump(one year ago). I did just find out that I have a crack in the transfer case, so that will be replaced real soon. It's amazing what a reliable truck it has been.
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