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    Re: 1996 Dodge Dakota complete restore, rebuild and audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Hi-FiDelity View Post
    images don't' seem to be working glenn.
    Thanks man, got that working!
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    Re: 1996 Dodge Dakota complete restore, rebuild and audio

    that's gonna be a clean AF dakota. you gonna keep it period correct with some flea market specials.

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    So, I ran into a couple snags. First off, the etching primer I used didn't etch at all. The entire paint job I did on the frame flaked off completely with just some power washing. Needless to say, I went another route and used some rust reformer along with a silver hammered finish. I chose silver since it has more of the clear solids in it, so it should be tougher.

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    Re: 1996 Dodge Dakota complete restore, rebuild and audio

    Very nice my friend! That is absolutely stunning.
    Are you not entertained?!?!


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    Re: 1996 Dodge Dakota complete restore, rebuild and audio

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    Very nice my friend! That is absolutely stunning.
    Thank you sir, it's a ton of work, but very much worth it!
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    Re: 1996 Dodge Dakota complete restore, rebuild and audio

    Front suspension is almost completely back together, did the rack and pinion after this and will be doing the rotors/brakes/sway bar this evening. Moar pics tomorrow!


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    Re: 1996 Dodge Dakota complete restore, rebuild and audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Glenn View Post
    So, I ran into a couple snags. First off, the etching primer I used didn't etch at all. The entire paint job I did on the frame flaked off completely with just some power washing.
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    I had the same issue with Duplicolor Etch Primer. I used it on my trunk lid on the Neon...and even after it had plenty of time to dry, it would scratch off easily if you bumped it.
    The stuff from SEM worked much better.

    There was a guy on LS1tech who did a 2gn Dakota (and a Durango, as well IIRC) and he said it pretty much went in like it was supposed to be there and was far easier than swapping an S10.

    Nice work so far!

    I'd stay away from the Sonic Barrier MX4. After I initially installed some I was happy with it....but later I went in to add some Resonix and found that the butyl layer had melted and spread, and no longer did a good job deadening. It would ring when I tapped on it, which it didn't do after I originally installed it. And I don't even live in Texas.

    Jay

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    Re: 1996 Dodge Dakota complete restore, rebuild and audio

    I'm diggin it

    Still holding out for smoke show and hair trick vids...


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    Re: 1996 Dodge Dakota complete restore, rebuild and audio

    Quote Originally Posted by JayinMI View Post
    I had the same issue with Duplicolor Etch Primer. I used it on my trunk lid on the Neon...and even after it had plenty of time to dry, it would scratch off easily if you bumped it.
    The stuff from SEM worked much better.

    There was a guy on LS1tech who did a 2gn Dakota (and a Durango, as well IIRC) and he said it pretty much went in like it was supposed to be there and was far easier than swapping an S10.

    Nice work so far!

    I'd stay away from the Sonic Barrier MX4. After I initially installed some I was happy with it....but later I went in to add some Resonix and found that the butyl layer had melted and spread, and no longer did a good job deadening. It would ring when I tapped on it, which it didn't do after I originally installed it. And I don't even live in Texas.

    Jay
    Completely forgot about the SEM stuff. I did end up using a Rust Reformer primer and that stuff flat out worked!!
    What a bummer on the Sonic Barrier, already bought it a year ago LOL. Guess I'll hope and pray after installing it.

    This swap was the easy part, the painting and other junk is a PITA LOL
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    Re: 1996 Dodge Dakota complete restore, rebuild and audio

    Quote Originally Posted by SublimeZ View Post
    I'm diggin it

    Still holding out for smoke show and hair trick vids...
    Thanks man! You know those are coming!
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