WIP Dodge Dakota Custom

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Just A Quick Look At My Newest Project
'95 Dakota Clubcab Shaved & Smoothed!
Rolled Rear Pan,Upper & Lower Front Bumpers
Will Be Molded As One(Maybe a Mod Or Two):naughty:
Full Custom Interior(Subs/Amps,C/F)
More Updates To Come!!
Let Me Know What You Think!
The Final Color(s) Are Still Up In The Air(lol)
And I'm Open To Suggestions

I suggest pics that work.

Sorry, My Photo Hosting Was Site Is Down,
So I Moved Them Here.

Wow man, love that!!!

Looks awesome. Is this the lindburg kit? If so, where'd you get it????

sick job so far i love those rims!

man thats looking good what kit is it ?

Nice bodywork!

Looks awesome. Is this the lindburg kit? If so, where'd you get it????
Yes It Is!

I've Had This One For Years!(Allways Knew I Would Do Somthing With It Someday lol)
It's In The "Putty" Stage Now,But I Shaved All The Handles,
Smoothed The Tailgate/Top Rail(Look At A 1/1 And You Can See What I Mean)
The Rollpan Was Cake,Might Do A How-To On It
As I Said Before I Still Need A Color For It.
(Maybe Mica Red Over Gold Base)
Thanks For The Feedback!

Jake(evo8wner)

Looks awesome so far, can't wait finish of this project.

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Not Much Of An Update, But It's In Primer And Waiting For Color.
Now This Is The Part Where You Come In, What Color Will It Be?
Metalic Silver/Grafix Black Pearl/Grafix Orange Pearl/No GrafixIt's Going For Paint In A Few Days(Waiting On Rain)
So Let Me Know What You Think
Thanks,Jake(evo8owner)

i chose orange i think it would compliment the lines of the truck and those kick ass rims!

I chose orange. But add some gunmetal in there somewhere. Keep up the great work!

Frank X.

orange. No graphics.

Thanks For The Input,I'm Liking The Orange Too.
There's A Poll At The Top,What Ever Wins At The End Goes On The Truck!
So Put In Your Votes,It's Only Up For Three Days

I picked Silver......can ya guess why? :naughty:

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You wouldn't have an extra one of these kits laying around that ya may wanna sell would ya?

Nice Build man... Keep us updated!

Thanks!
Sorry,I Don't Have Any More.
But I'll Try And Find One If You Will Build Your Truck!

How could you ever go wrong with pearl orange? But I suggest orange pearl WITH some kind of graphics. I´m not that great with photoshop, if I was I´d do an example of what I mean. I think the graphic would look incredible in a "carbon"-look, kind of a muscle car-theme.
I´ll get started on a quick sketch since I´m quite bored at the time.

Ok I have a great idea now, take it or leave it (or use parts of it).
I´m really into the whole "musclecar"-theme, therefor I think that some classic flat black would be a nice contrast to the bright color and chrome.
Have you seen the new "Daytona"-concept? Well here´s a pic and I just love it! Specially that badass wing!
click here (http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2005/2005-Dodge-Ram-Daytona-RA-1920x1440.jpg)

To set it of, "carbon"-look graphics in a mopar "strobe"-look.
Also, is there no bedcover in this kit? If I ever build a pick-up, a bedcover would be necessary.
Another idea, if you like the whole "musclecar"-theme, a racing-style gas cap would be cool:
something like this perhaps (http://fueldoors.com/gallery.htm)

The last detail that came to my head was; sidepipes!

Flat black:
-side-view mirrors
-hood
-fender flares
-wing

-CF graphics (black as a base, lay a mesh over and spray gunmetal or metallic silver)
-Daytona-style wing (would´nt be too hard to scratchbuild)
-Racing-style gas cap (something like this (http://www.hlj.com/product/SAK3029) )
-Sidepipes (aluminum tubing, exit just in front of the rear wheels)
-BEDCOVERBEDCOVERBEDCOVERFORTHELOVEOFGOD!!!

So, here is my quick sketch to give you the idea of the image I have in my head:
http://img9.echo.cx/img9/8402/dsc057870uz.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

I think this kind of theme would be a nice contrast to all the bling bling pick-ups out there.

Good luck with your build either way you decide!

I like it!! Paint like this evo8owner!!!!!:smile:

hey that looks really good, sorry if I sounded a bit rude, I really didn't mean to. I like the orange with some sort of stripe, or graphic. no wing though, to gimmicky. I hate trucks with wings.

may I suggest that you thorougly wash the kit after you apply any kind of metal color paint for a base coat. I had a real problem doing this same procedure using enamels. I put the metalic gold base down and shot candy red pearl over it....man did it POP!!! but then the red just came off in sheets when ever I used tape to mask, or glue mirrors and glass on.

here is how it turned out
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Thanks Everybody!!!! I Hope You Enjoy This Build!
I'm Going To Get Some Paint On It In A Few Days (Poll)
I Have Lots of Ideas For The Details, I Think You'll Like Them


DukeMan...I like Your Idea; I’ll Use It On My Ram. But My Dakota Will Have A Flat Panel Frame,
(Everything Tucked Inside The Rails Covered By Full Length Skid Plate)
Side Pipes Wont Work

rsxe240... Thanks For The Advice, I Will Try It Out!
BTW Nice Busa, Can I Ride IT? (lol)

thanks, I look forward to seeing this one!!

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Holy.. those are like 16" brake discs... :lol:

Small Update, Test Fitting Everything Together
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Still Have To Fit The TV,Amp/Subs. A Few More Ideas To Try, But This Is The Basic Setup.
The Colors Will Be Tan With Bodycolor Inserts

It' About Time But, It's Painted!!!!
The Paint Is Dupli-Color Burnt Copper Metalic
Still Need Polish & Details But At Least It's In Color!
And Now The Pic's
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And Now I'm Working On The Insides, The End Is Near!!

lookin nice man. That is a great color for this thing. Cant wait to see it in clear and polished. Very nice work.......................*Ryan*

that color is great, and VERY sparkley!!!

Nice Paint!! I LOVE the color!