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    I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    Last week I rescued #1319. it's been 11 years since I've owned it. It's in rough shape now. I plan on making it like new over time. It's a shame because when I owned it, it was show worthy.

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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    Congrats on the save. How did you come across it again?

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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    I've seen it a few times here and there over the years. Each time it looked worse and worse. Then I saw it on craigslist a year ago. I finally looked it it a month ago and was a bit disgusted by the condition. Last week I emailed the seller offering him $500 for it. He took $550. I drove it home even though the guy told me it had no brakes and ran hot. He was right. I got it home, checked the fluids and found no brake fluid in the reservoir and the radiator was a gallon and a half low. Filled both up and runs cool and stops better. I drove it over 100 miles yesterday. Feels like it did last time I owned it. Now I will work on getting it to look better.

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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    Congrats! Glad you were reunited with your truck. Now bring her back to her glory

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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    Well, I'm glad you were able to keep track of it and save it. Now on with the pics!

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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    Cool... now you need to get back into TM's as a whole. Been a loooong time!
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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    was that the one from Blaine that was listed on craiglist for $1000 ??
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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    Yes, that's the truck - from craigslist. I will get some pics up soon.

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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    Glad you were able to save it!

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    Good to hear. Lets see some pics though!

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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    I have some NOS parts for it!

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    Re: I saved my old Shelby Dakota!

    Pics!!!

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