After last year's failed project, I've decided to start a new Dakota project. I already had a bunch of leftover parts so I figured fuck it, why not?
I found a 1997 Dodge Dakota V8 Magnum 2WD for $2k down in East Peoria, IL
This truck has some weird quirks but it is 90% Rust free compared to the truck from last year. I went with 2WD vs. 4x4 because of the simplicity to work on. This truck runs decent, is registered and insured, and is a great platform to start with. Some Pics below...
For now, I'm doing some much needed tune-up and maintenance.
I'm trying to figure out some odd issues the truck has:
#1. The fuel gauge goes from empty to its current level over and over again.
#2. Oil pressure is at 0 upon startup and goes back up quickly.
First mods:
#1. Rear Axle Swap; The truck does some maaaad 1 wheel peels but has absolutely no traction. All it does is light up the rear passenger tire. Doesn't help that the tires are small either.
#2. New exhaust; since it is so rust free, this is the first Dakota I've bought with no holes in the tubing. It's a big 318 V8 with none of the sound. Needs to change.
After that, I want to put some new wheels and tires on it, take it to the strip and see what it can do.
I found a 1997 Dodge Dakota V8 Magnum 2WD for $2k down in East Peoria, IL
This truck has some weird quirks but it is 90% Rust free compared to the truck from last year. I went with 2WD vs. 4x4 because of the simplicity to work on. This truck runs decent, is registered and insured, and is a great platform to start with. Some Pics below...
For now, I'm doing some much needed tune-up and maintenance.
I'm trying to figure out some odd issues the truck has:
#1. The fuel gauge goes from empty to its current level over and over again.
#2. Oil pressure is at 0 upon startup and goes back up quickly.
First mods:
#1. Rear Axle Swap; The truck does some maaaad 1 wheel peels but has absolutely no traction. All it does is light up the rear passenger tire. Doesn't help that the tires are small either.
#2. New exhaust; since it is so rust free, this is the first Dakota I've bought with no holes in the tubing. It's a big 318 V8 with none of the sound. Needs to change.
After that, I want to put some new wheels and tires on it, take it to the strip and see what it can do.