1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible

1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible

The first American convertible pickup since the Ford Model T, it featured a fixed roll bar and an uncomplicated manual top. Roughly 2,842 were sold that first year. I managed to locate this 100% rust free, non running, full load 89 4x4 Sport Convertible, back in 2002 and brought it home. This truck also still features it original convertible top boot, a rare piece indeed.

All of the pics were taken in April, 2002 in Spring Texas. In the beginning of May I made the trip from Ontario, Canada to Spring to pick up the truck as it is pictured here.

The new 3.9L V6

As of November 2002 The new engine is in and running. It still requires a little detailing work under the hood, but it no longer looks like this.

The truck was going to be disassembled for paint and a new top very shortly after the engine was in and running, but you know how that goes..... No time, no money.........

July 19th 2003 in Milton Ontario

Pictured below is the brand new NOS seat that I managed to find for 100 bucks, the one in the truck was in excellent shape for its age, but hey for $100 ...... why not.

This is the new top that I purchased from Hydro-Electric in Florida. I decided to go with a canvas top instead of the factory vinyl top (personal preference) The price is a little more than vinyl but I think its going to be worth it. Now if I can only find the time to install it.

Well well, look what I found sitting beside an industial unit with a dead battery, and no brakes..... Of course I bought it!

I figured it was time to update a few progress pics on the truck, so here are a few as it was disassembled for paint.

Partially stripped down, ready to leave.

The truck is now slowly undergoing final re-assembly with all new or restored parts. Including restored factory wheels, wearing Bridgestone Dueller A/T's, NOS Mopar bumpers, new lights, tailgate straps, NOS Bosch fog lamps, center caps etc..

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES:

The Official Dodge Dakota Convertible Website!

send me an email at: lump22@hotmail.com