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Welcome from AZ
This was exactly what I needed to see to get motivated again. Thanks!
Thanks for the positive feedback guys. i just ordered a painless kit. I'm trying to figure out where to get new bushings for the body mounts. Will...
Does anybody have any pointers on what to do for new body mount rubber and hardware. the brackets are no big deal, we can build those. Are most of...
"while your at this point look at dropping the body over the frame" Good call plymouth1952. i will definately be considering that. i have already...
There will be much more progress tomorrow. i will take better pictures. we worked until 12:30 am Tuesday night, it was awesome....
Ok well here is an update on the progress. Tuesday night we made the final cuts on both chassis ends. i am at lunch right now so i will follow up...
Had a close call today and almost spent some money on a 1972 4x4 Suburban. I'm glad i came to my senses and saved the money for the car. It wasn't...
Thank you for that Flatheadguy. The next scheduled big work day is April 23rd. More updates to come shortly after that.
Yeah I totally understand your point xxwelderxx. There really isn't any turning back at this point. The dakota is completely torn down. I'm sure i...
How about some more feedback on this one while it is fresh??!! Good or bad, i'm all for it. I know in ten years i will look back on this project...
I really do like California and i think it's a bit silly to complain about something like a burger joint recomendation. Everyone should take a...
So here is the scoop on this project. We are going to use the front of the dakota clip, and the dakota 3.9 V6 and 5 speed for now. I realize many...
Here are some more.
Ok, here they come. no particular order. The body and chassis are seperate right now.
Working on getting pictures uploaded. this stinkin "smart phone" of mine doesn't want to send the pics to my email so i can upload them.
Well the car looks a little different in pictures. It hasn't been registered since the early 80's. The floors are toast and the motor is a mess.
There is something wrong with the server that my phone uses to send my emails to my computer so i can't seem to upload any pics of the car with...
Well today is the first big day for my cranbrook build. My daughter will be one next weekend so i am starting to get a little bit more time to...
Very inspirational.
Welcome from Prescott Valley AZ.
Eh, it came up just over $100, you may be better off waiting it out or going with UPS ground.
I'm in the freight business. I don't have the power to move anything for free, but i'd be more than happy to work up a quote for anyone that needs...
51 Cranbrook 2dr. we will see if the picture attached.
Thanks for all the support guys. I am selling a vehicle now to get some cash flow to dive into the project. I plan on buying the dakota and using...
I did some measuring on a 92 dakota. the width seemed spot on. It is my grandma's truck so i was able to borrow it for a couple days. I was also...
it's just under 45" at the top (just below window) and just under 46" at the bottom. i have a 2dr 51 in my garage, so let me know if you need...
Stand by....
Hello, I just registered this morning. Back in March of 09, i bought a 2dr 51 Cranbrook. I think it is an original AZ car, pretty clean body and...
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