99 dodge Dakota R/T

[AndrewR/T]

Just a couple pictures before it goes away for the year. The truck hasn't been washed since July and is still spotless. Seen over 2k miles since from car shows and cruises and still feels like glass to the touch. All and only Meguiars products used. Sorry, but no before pictures as it never gets dirty enough to take those lol

[KC's]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

nice color on a nice truck.....well details

[Ganesa]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

great truck and great pictures...

you are very lucky living in a clean environment, so you dont have to wash it that often

[cnfowler]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

Very nice, Andrew. Very hard to believe its 10 years old. Looks better than the new ones sitting on the showroom floor of the stealerships.

Colin

[AndrewR/T]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

Thank You! I've been changing the truck around since I bought it. Recently picked up a shaker hood to get the 5.9 under the hood some fresh air. Crappy phone picture but basic idea: Has since been painted to match



Few others older ones:








I even keep the Beater clean lol Here's what a 20 year old interior looks like:

[Tuck91]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

Thats a very nice Dakota you have, I really love the color.

What process and products have you been using on it to keep it looking brand new?

[AndrewR/T]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

Recently, just been claying when needed and using Quick Detailer. Picked up a ton of regular QD from a store that was closing for dirt cheap and I've been using it like crazy for touch ups. Also use NXT wax. I've got boxes full of meguiars products but don't really need to use them on this truck so it just sees the basic touch up products.

For my wheel wells, I just take a few drops of NXT soap and put it in a spray bottle with some water and give them a good wipe down. Underside of the truck is also spotless. I've got OCD with this truck and it inclines me to clean everywhere possible.

As for the Tires, I've never been a fan of dress up products. I think tires look best when they look like they just rolled out of the tire store. Clean to the touch.

[CumminsCrazed]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

pure ***

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

Your truck looks fantastic. Really nice.

[Underdawg736]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

I'm really liking that color! Your Dakota wears it very well.

[Golden]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

I love the R/T's! Always wanted a standard cab...

[AndrewR/T]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

Thank you! I love the truck to death. Hope to open the block up to a 408 this winter with some 2.02 heads on it. Pretty unique trucks with a low production number. Sure do get a lot of stares from mustang drivers.

[cnfowler]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

I've always loved these trucks and wanted one for many years. Only thing was they really weren't what you'd expect having a small truck with a 360 in it. A lot of the magazine reviewers at the time weren't all that impressed, either. Still a sweet looking truck, IMO. Opening her up to a 408 sure wouldn't disappoint, I'm sure.

Colin

[AndrewR/T]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

Owners of them are often obsessed with them and can't stay out of the drivers seat. Here's a pic from the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals.

[cnfowler]

Re: 99 dodge Dakota R/T

I still like the color of yours best. Very nice.

Colin