It’s a Dodge but my Irrigation Co. Owner swears by the Dodge Dakota and has an Entire Fleet of them including Junkers for Parts. You’re a Smart Young Man.👍🙏
In this "throw away" world, I'm surprised that this truck wasn't already parted out or scrapped. I'm impressed with your ambition; I know you get it from your parents. My dad would always pick up used articles, unfortunately, he just squirreled them away to use "later", and never did. I guess that's the definition of a hoarder. Can't wait to see the progress on this truck. Blessings to you and the family
Great content Sanders !! Thank you for sharing your journey!! I really like Dodge trucks. I just finished restoring a 85 W150 .. Were the cylinder walls scarred very much? At 73 years old and retired field mechanic from surface coal mine, with 43 years experience, I still love turning wrenches. Please be careful and God bless you and your precious family!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Eddy
Looks like you have your work cut out for you. You should be able to find parts no problem. My oldest son had a 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport with a 5.2 Litre V-8 engine in it. Ran very good. He sold it in May of 2001 with a little over 59,000 miles on it.
I've learned to never believe the sellers. I only believe what i can see. They want to sell the vehicle so they're going to make it sound not as bad as it really is. *It's buyer beware for a reason.* Which truck of yours did you trade for this gem? Also, if you could hang a light so we can see in the engine bay. Thst would be great. Thanks.
Keep up the Strong 💪 Efforts, Sanders. 👍🙏
It’s a Dodge but my Irrigation Co. Owner swears by the Dodge Dakota and has an Entire Fleet of them including Junkers for Parts. You’re a Smart Young Man.👍🙏
Thank God that you're mechanically inclined Sir Sanders,and are able to make your own repairs
Looks like a pretty decent truck. Look forward to seeing you do the rebuild.
In this "throw away" world, I'm surprised that this truck wasn't already parted out or scrapped. I'm impressed with your ambition; I know you get it from your parents. My dad would always pick up used articles, unfortunately, he just squirreled them away to use "later", and never did. I guess that's the definition of a hoarder. Can't wait to see the progress on this truck. Blessings to you and the family
Wow, I'm impressed so far on the Dodge you acquired! Let's get it running again and turn a few heads and bucks too!
Looks like a fine winter project that your well suited. A V8...WOW, that baby has some power. I look forward to the challenge Sanders...
Great content Sanders !! Thank you for sharing your journey!! I really like Dodge trucks. I just finished restoring a 85 W150 .. Were the cylinder walls scarred very much? At 73 years old and retired field mechanic from surface coal mine, with 43 years experience, I still love turning wrenches. Please be careful and God bless you and your precious family!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Eddy
no the cylinder walls seemed perfectly fine, Thanks
Can't wait to see more.
Maybe easier to put another engine from a auto salvage. Then sell it. Probably make money on it. Cheers and keep up the good work
Looks like you have your work cut out for you. You should be able to find parts no problem. My oldest son had a 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport with a 5.2 Litre V-8 engine in it. Ran very good. He sold it in May of 2001 with a little over 59,000 miles on it.
Wow, that's kind of jaw-dropping. I'm sure you'll get it breathing again though.
I've learned to never believe the sellers. I only believe what i can see. They want to sell the vehicle so they're going to make it sound not as bad as it really is.
*It's buyer beware for a reason.*
Which truck of yours did you trade for this gem?
Also, if you could hang a light so we can see in the engine bay. Thst would be great. Thanks.
I really don't think the seller knew what was wrong with it, I traded my quad for it, and yeah I'll get some better lighting next time.
If me change all eight out good luck rebuild.
Curious to see what's in the oilpan
Wow you sure are getting your feet wet . . . can't believe the damage on that motor . . . how long did it drive like that before it quit? Cheers.
I don't know the whole story but I'm sure it was a little while.
That is from detonation. Also you have too much light