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John Milner
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2003
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What's your experience in buying, quality, and installation of flat dash kits? I want to buy one online, but there are so many vendors and prices vary quite a bit. Any suggestions? Thanks
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x96283
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2003
13:19:43
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hey if you're lookin...
i got a 98-00 synthetic aluminum dash kit from autoaccessory.com.
13 pieces, for my 00 RT. comes with the alternate left side piece for the other headlight switch area (98-99). all cleaners, and adhesive wipes, instructions included.
if you like this kind, i am selling it for 100. i have an amber fire dakota, with graphite and bone leather interior... the aluminum just won't go with it i think, so i sell :)
thanks!
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kotart13
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2003
18:49:06
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i have a carbon fiber dash kit... it looks nice, havent had any problems with them...
i wish i could tell you where it was manufactured, or where i got it, but it was on my truck when i bought it used!
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newdakforme
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2003
22:23:21
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where can i find some of those kits and are they hard to install??
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x96283
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2003
08:26:10
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you can check ebay... or just put a search in google for aluminum (wood, carbon fiber) dash kits.
the only hard part is making sure your dash is clean. use the preparation pads and get all your armor all residue off first :)
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John Milner
Dodge Dakota
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2/08/2003
10:58:43
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I have found many suppliers, but not sure which one is really worth the money. Any Ideas, mine is a 2002, so your kit x won't fit, but thanks.
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99CCRT
Dodge Dakota
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2/08/2003
14:30:27
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x96283- i might be interested. are you sure it will fit a 1999 R/T? do you have any pics? please send me an email at vball005@yahoo.com with pics and info. thanks, jacob
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
2/08/2003
16:28:21
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John I got a flat cherry wood finish dash kit about a month ago from autoaccessory.com, actually got it off one of their ebay auctions for $139 shipped. Great quality and fit, everyone that has seen it so far has complimented the appearance. I haven't had a chance to finish putting all the pieces on(just the 8 pieces on dash)cuz it's been too damn cold and the pieces that require some bending to fit flat(doors, overhead console) aren't bending that well so I am waiting for warmer weather to finish it up.
I will be getting another kit for the wives Dak from them in a couple months when it warms up. I ordered sample pieces of brushed aluminum and white carbon fiber to see what will look best in her Dak before I choose which one.
Flowmaster cat back w/15 inch chrome tip, Volant Intake, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs, full synthetic fluids
3 inch body/1.5 inch Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons, Pro Comp ES9000's
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Dan Minnocci
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2003
13:30:06
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Are the dash kits paintable?
I don't feel like pulling everything apart and painting it, I was wondering if they were paintable, and then just do it that way.
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John Milner
Dodge Dakota
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2/18/2003
13:37:16
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OK, some onfo, but not enough! Let's try this...anyone with a pic to e-mail? I want to see if it's a good looking product! Thanks
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97_blk_dak
GenIII
2/18/2003
18:59:54
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You have mail!
1997 5.2L V8 4X4 CC
My Dakota Pics
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John Milner
Dodge Dakota
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2/18/2003
20:35:26
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Paul, thnks for the pics....who made the carbon fiber?
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97_blk_dak
GenIII
2/18/2003
20:38:49
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sorry, I have no idea. Just happened to find those pics on my computer that I had saved a while back.
1997 5.2L V8 4X4 CC
My Dakota Pics
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Dillegm
GenII
2/19/2003
17:58:41
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Dan Minnocci,
I have painted many sets.
Take the peices out of your dash and lightly scuff them up with some scuffy pads. Make sure you wash them REALLY good to get off any wax and dust. Then dry the pieces and spray them with a plastic bonding agent (any good paint supply store will have it). Then once that flashes (dry), spray it the color you want it. Try to buy paint made for plastic. If you don't use the bonding agent, the paint will most likely scratch off very quickly if not immediatly. I made this mistake myself. It also allows for minor flexing without cracking the paint. You can clear-coat it if you want, but most Enamel sprays don't need it.
Have fun
Dillegm
93 3.9 being painted Black pearl at the moment
http://www.rennysniche.com/dillegm/index.htm
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Curter
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2003
09:43:03
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Check these sites.
http://www.customautotrim.com
http://www.dashboardsplus.com
These are half decent kits, depending on what peices you want.
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