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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/23/2001
02:13:02
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Well.. I finally went and installed a "Do it Yourself" grill...
Here is a pic of it:
You can read the article I wrote on the install here... http://www.chimptopia.com/pimptopia/grille.html
Let me know what you think... Hopefully it can help someone out there!
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2001RagTop
Dodge Dakota
10/23/2001
07:38:15
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I do like that grill!!
2001 Black QC 5.9L
2001 Black Z28 5.7L/LS1
1999 Viper Coral 201 F/S 200 hp Merc
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Lesley
GenIII
10/23/2001
09:20:45
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Wow! Great job Dark Fury. I had to bookmark your website, the instructions were so well done. I have all the materials, purchased them a month ago, but was at a loss as to the small details, which you covered very well! Thanks for sharing that info, your truck looks great.
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black.
Quick D Intake
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DavesKota
Dodge Dakota
10/23/2001
15:26:10
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Awsome Grill -----> This weekends project!!
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DakotaFan
Dakota Enthusiast
10/23/2001
22:44:48
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Hey, has anyone given this treatment to a bright grille? I thought about using black mesh instead...looked around in viewer's rides a bit, but either it didn't show in the pics, or it wasn't done.
Just curious...
You really never learn how to swear until you learn to drive...
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Lesley
GenIII
10/23/2001
22:48:23
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It look good on the rams, so why not?
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black.
Quick D Intake.
Awaiting Installation: JBA headers, V8 R/T TB,
Autolite 3923s with Borg Warner Wires
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/23/2001
23:35:18
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Thanks guys... After pondering and pondering over whether to buy a Grillcraft or Street Scene product, I finally just decided to "do it myself".
Heck.. for the $200 to $300 I saved, I can use that money to do some other upgrade... maybe even get that CD player I have been wanting (Alpine 7875... too bad I can't "build" one of those huh? LOL)
Well, I'm glad everyone likes the article... that really made it worthwhile to write it! Thanks again guys!
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Knobbyman
GenIII
10/24/2001
09:16:54
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Very nice look I'm going to have to do this hopefully I can convince someone to help me out with it.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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Roby
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
01:57:49
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Yeah I love the grill. but just be warned, at about a year or so, actually less, the grill gets oxidized, and really looses it's shine. I'm about to do mine again but I cut up my hands so bad doing it the first time. Oh well just thought I'd drop a line and sey hello. I'm new to the board.
Later
Mike Roby
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
14:30:32
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Heh... well at $6 replacement cost, I don't think that's gonna be much of a problem... versus the $200 plus for retail.
I wonder what it would cost to "powder coat" it?
BTW, I'm glad I didn't cut my fingers when I did mine... that sounds painful.
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Lesley
GenIII
10/26/2001
14:37:27
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Hey... I just realized - you're one of the only other black daks I've seen who kept the amber turn lights, everyone else seems to be going with the clear corners.
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black.
Quick D Intake.
Awaiting Installation: JBA headers, V8 R/T TB,
Autolite 3923s with Borg Warner Wires
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/27/2001
01:08:14
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Actually, mine isn't "black"... It's "Deep Amythist" (blue/purple) from '99...a discontinued color.
I've been thinkin' about gettin' clear corners put on, however my birthday is next month... and I suggested those as a gift from my GF. (now I gotta keep my fingers crossed :)
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Lesley
GenIII
10/27/2001
01:12:35
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Ooops! Beautiful color. Good luck with the birthday present.
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black.
Quick D Intake.
Awaiting Installation: JBA headers, V8 R/T TB,
Autolite 3923s with Borg Warner Wires
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xplikt
Dodge Dakota
10/27/2001
02:47:05
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Hrm, that's a pretty cool project; I like it. I have wanted to do something of the sort too, but with alumninum and have it anodyzed (maybe do it myself; I need to do my paintgun too anyways).
Now that I have seen that it is workable for low cost and not too many worries of destorying anything, I think I will go for that project.
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J Morrow
Dodge Dakota
10/28/2001
00:00:50
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I just did this today, All together it cost me 6.60, 5 for the gutter guard, and 1.60 for DarkFury's relocated hood release, I got some steel wire for 0.45, the crimp caps for 0.77, and I got some rubber tubing for 0.24, I got the zip ties at work and already had the key ring, this saved me so much money, and it looks great, thanks DarkFury,
2000 Intense Blue Dakota Sport CC 4x4
nerf bars, Extang snap on bed cover,
Pioneer DEH P9300, and now custom grill inserts,
future mods: home made cold air intake,
gibson exhaust,
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/28/2001
00:08:32
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You're welcome... glad I could help! :)
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Spyder343
Dodge Dakota
10/28/2001
02:33:49
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Hey DarkFury, I just put "gutter guard grille inserts" on my genI. They look awesome. I painted them matte black, so they match the rest of my grille and lower facia. Thanks for the great tip!
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wpeng4
Dodge Dakota
10/28/2001
15:39:37
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excellent do-it-yourself project!!!
Did anyone tried to make the insert a little bit "bold-out-of-the-grill"? Just like street scene's. IMHO, that would look even better than the flat one.
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Knobbyman
GenIII
10/28/2001
16:04:03
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AHH that brings up a intresting point. Why don't u guys spray those rain guards briliant silver before installing them. That way you don't have to replace it in a few years.. Also use some thick leather gloves and you won't cut your hands. ;-)
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
10/28/2001
22:36:48
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Where is your secondary hood latch? on 2001s it is in the upper left grill area. How do you get your hood open?
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/28/2001
23:55:46
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My Dak is a '99... so I only had to pull the one latch down.
Here is a pic of both my "manual" release and my "automatic remote" release:
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
00:35:41
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BTW, the grille article has been updated with some new pics of the lower grille install.
I have been getting alot of e-mail questions on this, so I made some updates. Hopefully that will answer the questions many have.
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rob98dak
Dodge Dakota
11/09/2001
18:30:22
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darkfury, is your site down? trying to get it, certainly sounds good -but have not gotten it to come up. help!?
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
11/10/2001
01:07:19
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Yes... my web host is currently moving their servers this weekend. It should be up again late Saturday or Sunday (I hope)
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Got-Speed
Dodge Dakota
11/18/2001
10:04:02
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BTW - Lowes sells Black grilles too !
I went w/ the silver though, it will look best with my silver wheels and future silver racing stripes ;)
Marty
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JPoe
Dodge Dakota
11/18/2001
19:08:12
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very well done Dark Furry, I'm going to do the same to mine so I'm glad you posted your instructions. I have a 97 black sport (that I call SHAFT) and if I can get the paint to match in going to paint the wire mesh red to match the decals, what I'm wondering is have you washed it yet, and what would happen in the hood latch wire broke, I know the wire is just your secondary latch but it would be my only hood latch so if it broke would I be screwed?. e- mail me if you have any ideas thanx
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Roby
Dodge Dakota
11/18/2001
23:02:34
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If it broke do like I used to do. Use a small screw driver.
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Lesley
GenIII
11/18/2001
23:18:13
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Hah! Did he call you Dark Furry? :)!
And... are you?
LOL.
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers
Autolite 3923s with Borg Warner Wires
Awaiting Installation: Borla catback, V8 R/T TB
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
11/20/2001
00:29:41
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JPoe...
As Lesley has already pointed out, there is only one "R" in Fury... but thanks for trying. LOL
Ok... yes, my truck has been washed since it put those on... and nothing adverse has happened.
And if your hood latch were to break, well then you would have to find an alternate means of moving the latch to the right... usually by using a screwdriver poked through your grille like Roby suggested.
Personally, I don't think that my manual latch will ever break... there is a steel cable that runs from the ring and through the latch... and it doesn't require all that much "tension" to open the latch.
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
11/20/2001
00:30:42
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Lesley... no I am not "furry". I like the "clean shaven" look. :)
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KP97DAK
Dodge Dakota
11/23/2001
01:13:33
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I made the grill about a month ago and i love it. Does anyone know a way to make it look more shiny. I dunno, is there any kind of paint that will stick to the grill real good. I dont want anything that is going to cost a lot of money. If anyone has any ideas... drop me a line.
Kyle
97 Dakota CC
Mods:Flowmaster 40, dual exhaust, custom wheels/tires, MTX thunderform box w/ MTX 6000s, MTX 280 watt amp, panisonic deck, limo tint, 3-5 drop, sport mirrors, painted mirror/handles, clear corners, custom grill, demolded.
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KP97DAK
Dodge Dakota
12/02/2001
02:59:01
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Hey...just incase anyone cared... i found this spraypaint/rust protector at Lowes Hardware for $3. It is chrome, and it makes the grill look ten times better. it makes it look even more like a top of the line grill than it already did. Its easy to apply, just tape up the front end of the truck REAL good and put a piece of cardboard behind the grill and spray away. It looks great. im hoping to get a picture of it online ASAP. well... until next time.
Kyle
97 Dakota CC
Mods:Flowmaster 40, dual exhaust, custom wheels/tires, MTX thunderform box w/ MTX 6000s, MTX 280 watt amp, panisonic deck, limo tint, 3-5 drop, sport mirrors, painted mirror/handles, clear corners, custom grill, demolded.
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Roby
Dodge Dakota
12/02/2001
03:58:21
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Yes, get a pic, i'd like to see, how about a close up and a wide shot, hi res please!
Roby
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
12/02/2001
23:30:17
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Are you sure that this paint will stick permanently to aluminum? You'd better check before you start spraying... cause if you don't prep aluminum right it is just gonna end up peeling right off...
Just a suggestion.
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Lesley
GenIII
12/02/2001
23:44:04
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Hey, your site is a hit with the Durango guys over on Das Moparchat
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers
Autolite 3923s with Borg Warner Wires
Awaiting Installation: Borla catback, V8 R/T TB
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
12/03/2001
10:48:25
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Really... what are they saying about it over there?
Too bad I don't post on Moparchat anymore huh?
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Lesley
GenIII
12/03/2001
12:39:50
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Yeah, their lossl
They've all gotten into grille guards a la "chimptopia". Too bad about the administration, some of the folks on there are all right.
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers
Autolite 3923s with Borg Warner Wires
Awaiting Installation: Borla catback, V8 R/T TB
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
12/03/2001
22:09:52
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Maybe one day they will get their act together...
Keep me posted on what is goin' on over there... Ok?
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Lesley
GenIII
12/03/2001
23:18:56
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Sure thing. :)
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers
Autolite 3923s with Borg Warner Wires
Awaiting Installation: Borla catback, V8 R/T TB
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Jon
Dodge Dakota
12/12/2001
17:40:43
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Let's see some pic's from guys who painted the grills. Sounds good, but I wanna see it before I try it.
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Jon
Dodge Dakota
12/12/2001
18:53:00
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One more question. Where do you grab that release ring? I need to know before I try this. There doesn't seem to be much room between the bumper and grill. Also I need some opinions. I have a black cc. Should I go with black mesh or silver?
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