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[440superbee]

>The biggest problem with Dodge Shelby vehicles is they used the Shelby name 
>as a test bed, then improved on performance.  Who wouldn't rather have a 
>89-90 TII instead of a 86-87 Shelby motor.  As for the Dakotas, it was the 
>first non full size truck with a V8, but only 175hp, next thing you know the 
>magnum v6 had more HP than the Shelby V8 (180), and the Magnum V8 had 230, 
>it made the Shelby an appearance only truck.  No one buys it for the 
>handling.

Ed, 
     I think you hit the nail on the head.  The Dakota, more so than the fwd 
cars, has been superceded big time by the new models that followed.  The only 
people who care about the SD do so not for the performance or even the 
collectability.  Maybe for the looks and they wouldn't pay good money just for 
that because they won't get their money back out when done with the vehicle.  
     I'll tell you one thing, I consider this truck to be my personal statement 
the way I have it customized.  I have reservations about someone else driving 
what I consider MY truck.  If I can't even get $?,??? for it...the wrenches 
will come out!  How about some of you guys let me know if you need some parts?  
If your offers are there, I will part it, no problem. 

Rob
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Current Rides: 
1989 Shelby Dakota #883 Red 
1969 Superbee 440/4-spd 

Past Rides 
1992 IROC Daytona V6/5-spd 
1988 Lancer Shelby TII/5-spd

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