1989 Dodge Dakota Le Convertible Pickup 2-door 3.9l on 2040-cars
Ashland, Kentucky, United States
Body Type:Standard Cab Pickup
Engine:3.9L 3906CC 239Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Fuel Type:GAS
Interior Color: Red
Make: Dodge
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Dakota
Trim: LE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player, Convertible
Mileage: 106,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: le convertible
Exterior Color: Black
1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible pickup. Completely reconditioned. I took two 1989 Dakotas and made one black beauty! The convertible parts came from a high mileage, worn out, rusted out and wrecked Dakota Sport from Cleveland Ohio. The body and drivetrain came from a southern rust free regular cab 102,000 mile Dakota LE that was silver. I did what the factory did only I did it better! When these rare trucks were built Dodge did not want the original paint damaged so ASC, the conversion company, pop riveted in pieces, put primer on the areas they cut and covered their work with plastic molding. I had my body man weld everything in, much stronger and then we did not need to install the plastic moldings on the doors to cover up where the doors were modified. I know the way I did it is much stronger and will last. This truck is straight and smooth. $5,000 spent on paint and body work alone. Runs and drives great! I have driven it 3000 miles in the last year. I would drive it anywhere, coast to coast. Fly in and enjoy the drive home. Mechanical items replaced, fuel pump, oxygen sensor, distributor pick up, spark plugs and wires all fan belts, hoses, water pump, MAP sensor, inner and outer tie rods, rear brakes and wheel cylinders. Red convertible top is cloth not vinyl. Outline white letter BF Goodrich Tires have 75% tread left. Dash has one small hole but no cracks. I built this to keep it until I die and then someone in my family would get it but I am unexpectedly unemployed and I need to sell this beautiful truck. Title is listed as rebuilt because it was made from two vehicles and mileage on title is listed as not actual because the original convertible title was used and mileage on it was higher than the 106,000 miles that is on the drivetrain.
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