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ALL- on Karen's subject of new groups, I know a few of us were tossing some trivia questions around in another forum. Would anybody be interested in one dedicated to fun stuff like that?
Name - Bill Ruscoe
Occupation - Senior Test Engineer working a NAVY contract at the moment
Age - 40
Other stuff - retired USAF (20 yrs), Enjoy a cold beer when i can... etc etc
location - Slidell (just north of new Orleans) LA
Now the Good Stuff
Rig - 2000 SLT 4.7, auto T&H, HD Gp, all electric toys, Forrest Green over silver, greyege headliner, extang snapless soft tonneau (modified to be folding), ventvisor items al tinted windows. 17000 or so by now. I do my own oil ( mobile 1 synth. and filter), K&N air filter, and a lighted DODGE hood badge as front plate.
Again, sorry for the delay in my personal info...
Bill
Name: Robert Shuster
Location: Edison, New Jersey
Occupation: Senior Electronics Technician
Age: 38
Truck: 2001 4wd SLT Quad Cab
Options: see my profile
Location: Apex, NC
Occupation: Systems Engineer
Truck: 2001 2wd SLT Quad Cab, 4.7L V8 with automatic transmission, Bright Silver with Dk. Gray interior.
Birth date: 10-27-67
Hometown: Langhorne, PA
Status: Married W/ children
Vehicle: 2000 forest green/two tone Dakota QC slt+, 4.7L, f/t4wd, auto, tire+handling, towing, Heavy duty, cd player, agate interior, um, other stuff I forget.
Other stuff: bought off the lot at Reedman's (Sales manager John Howley was a huge help!!) Am very attracted to all those beautiful amber fire dakotas I suddenly see driving through my area! My truck, 'Gretchen', is green with envy! Sorry I didn't post on this before, I didn't find it till about Christmas, then had trouble posting for some reason.
Bookitty
KarenS
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KarenS
Owner's Club host
The Search feature is...comin' along...gettin' better...but still needs some work.
KarenS
Owner's Clubs host
I am Nick Tiritilli in S.E. Nebraska. I have been in Elecronics sales and service for the last 25 years. Served in the Army 1964 to 1967. I bought my 2000 QC new off the lot May 99. It is a SLT 4.7L sweet engine, flame red auto, 3.55Lsd part time 4x4 TH pkg, HD service group, most options. Now has 8k on it with no problems except a howl in rear end. I registered on this forum back in August I think. Previous truck was a 95 Ranger STX super cab 4x4. I ordered it from the factory new. It served me well and I intended to keep it for 10 years or more, that is until I brought the Quad home for a weekend try. Needles to say, it never left! I have enjoyed the advise and sharing any input I could with others here. Ther are some very knowledgeable and good folks here that help new and older members alike. Thanks all. Nick (STnick)
Nissan Frontier - Ford Sportrac -- EAT OUR DUST!!!!!! B`)
Location: Essex, VT
Occupation: Electronics Technician
Truck: 2000 Dakota Quad Cab
Options: goo my web page http://www.geocities.com.stang460_67/Dodge.html
Hobbies: Fire fighting, Riding my Harley, working on my Mustang
Tues., Jan. 30th, 5-6pm PT/8-9pm ET
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KarenS
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Owner's Club
I am in Atlanta and bought a 2001 Quad Cab 4x4 4.7L SLT LOADED with all the fixins (leather, overhead console, premium CD, tires,...). It's Silver with a bedliner and some more extras.
I am excited to be here and look forward to learning about what is happening with everyone's qc. Sure glad I didn't buy a Sport trac or Frontier! This bad boy is a beast!
Which is:
Black sport plus, CC
4x4, LSD, 4.7, 3:55, Rear slider, Skids
ROLL DOWN WINDOWS!! I'm a frugal Yank and would rather put some $ into perf mods.
Sincere thanks to all on this board who have helped me pick just the right truck.
Me:
I like fast bikes, trucks, and powertools, and sundry other toys.
When I figure out my digital camera, I'll post pix
I'm Rich Meek and I'm an ... oops wrong intro.
Figured it was about time to post after browsing for the past few months. The board was a great reference before I bought my 00 Dakota QC SLT 4x4 5.9 3.92, etc - and it's been a good source of info since. Latest revelation was to increase PSI to 40 if doing mostly freeway driving. As soon as I read it a couple of days ago on the message board I increased mine from 36 to 40. Don't know if it'll make much difference but I "feel" safer.
Just want to add my thanks to those who've been contributing from one of those who hasn't, but eventually will -- really!
Tuesdays: 4-5pmPT/7-8pmET
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Thursdays: 5-6pmPT/8-9pmET, 6-7pmPT/9-10ET, 7-8pmPT/10-11pmET (This last time would be kind of late for East coast, but is available if you want it.)
The first scheduled chat would be March 6 or 8.
Let me know what time works for you!
KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
So I decided to go with Dodge even after driving Ford trucks for 20yrs. The four doors
are great to have when you have twin boys who like to go camping all the time.
Just had a A.R.E. (Z) topper put on with Yakima racks to carry our kayaks and I
think it looks sharp. Patroit blue truck w/ matching cap. 4.7 auto and no problems yet.
See Ya..
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Age: 37
Truck (ordered 2/20): Patriot blue, 4x4, 4.7l, 3.92, HD, Sport plus, etc. Everything except leather, radio controls on steering wheel, and defrost pkg.
Interests: Golf half the year and ski the other half. Enjoy most sports and love to be outdoors.
Name: Ben
Occupation: ONline PC help desk support for a hardware wholesaleer.
Marital Status: One year to my Dodge Dakota. Color is Forest Green.
Truck: 2000 Club cab, 3.92 limited slip, Skid plate, heavy duty service and cooling, auto (45RFE) Tire and WHeel group, AC tilt, cruise. Part time 4wheel drive. Even came with an oil filler tube that makes mayo when I drive in cold weather! What a bonus!
Accesories: K&N air filter, bed liner, Extang cover.
Mileage with 4.7 V-8: can hit 19 on hiway, usually about 14 in town.
Hobbies: Collecting information about my truck, hounding my dealer for a BOB, and reading posts from Bpeebles.
Bookitty
I'd like bpeebles to comment on what his take is on Chryslers current situation.
Just ordered another one just like it except a 01 in Red/Silver with the 4.7
Posting here is a little sparse during the week as everyone is usually busy. Good to have you aboard and good luck with your new Dak.
All Club chats are set up on
Tuesdays:
4:00-5:00 pm PT/7:00-8:00pm ET
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Thursdays:
5:00-6:00pm PT/8:00-9:00pm ET
6:00-7:00pm PT/9:00-10:00 ET
7:00-8:00pm PT/10:00-11:00pm ET (This may be rather late for East Coasters, but is available if you want.)
Let me know if you are interested in a chat and the day/time convenient for you.
KarenS
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KarenS
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NAME: TED SOHONYAY
HANDLE/ALIAS: DAKOTALOVER [I'm the 1st one to use this? I can't believe it--- especially in this news group]
PROFESSION: TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER
EDUCATION: 4 University Degrees [IOW, more degrees than a &*%%$^ thermometer]
LOCATION: NORTH OF NYC, 20 MI. NORTH OF WHERE THE CLINTONS LIVE [CHAPPAQUA], BUT THE SMELL DOESN'T CARRY.
Just wanted to say hello to all you good folks. I've been lurking here for about 6 months and I've learned a lot. Let me get to the point. I bought a Forest Green '00 Dak CC OFF THE LOT which had all the options: 26G, SLT Plus, HD everything, Tow Group, Skid Plates, LSD, 4Sp Auto, 4.7 V8, 4W anti-lock brakes, the works. Yada, yada, yada. Apparently, the "working truck" folks didn't need all the extras, so it just sat there, waiting for me. The dealer is Pamby Motors in Ridgefield, CT.
I added the following: Sport Masters Soft Tonneau, Penda Bed Liner,Bed X-Tender [best thing ever invented, IMHO], Westin Chrome Nerf Bars, Smittybilt Polished SS Modular Grill Guard, Weathertech window shades, Dodge Custom seat covers [the best fit of them all], and a Mopar/Alpine 6-CD changer [my radio has the CD controls].
BTW, I came up with a simple no-drill-into-the-truck install method for the Dak CC for the 6-CD changer which works rather well for the Dak CC.
Sorry for the long post.
Regards to all,
Ted
Bookitty
I am not sure what I'll do on the new one as it is coming with 235/75-15 and the closest zero is 255/65-15 but it is only H rated. Even though it is a heavy duty tire for the extra payload (ordered the truck with the 2000 lb payload for the bigger brakes)
I didn't know my Bronx [that's right--- DA BRONX] accent showed in my typing. Now before I get back to lurking and learning--- as a graduate of the Andrew "Dice" Clay School of Diplomacy and the Leo Gorcey School of Erudite Diction: I resemble them remarks youse made abod da City.
NYC Joke:
Q: How many NYers do you need to screw in a lightbulb?
NYers A: Whadda you doin'? Writin' a *&&^% book? Geddatahere before I call a cop.
Hey Boo--- We have another thing in common [besides Daks]: you live in Bucks Co. PA and I was one of the engineers that designed your county's E-911 system.
Hey amend1--- I go to Bergen Co. regularly; I work in Glen Rock [near Paramus]. Maybe I'll see you on the road. BTW, 2 other engineers in my office have Ram 1500s in forest green-- one SLT, one Sport--- they call us the "Green Machine".
Hey biglucy--- ditto on the 2-tone for me. Re: pictures: sorry, this techno-geek hasn't broken down to buy a digital camera yet. Besides, the high polish of the paint & chrome would cause too much glare ;>)
Regards,
Ted
To buy you lunch, of course!!
Bookitty
My name is TOM, my QUAD has finally arrived & i have pics to share with you !!!! My previous truck is a 1992 dakota clubcab with 5.2/v8. it now has 144,000 miles & is still going great.
i guess, it shows, if you take care of your truck, it will last !!!! below is the link to my pics, thanks for all the great info.
tom !!!!!!!!!1
http://hometown.aol.com/ibsknydipn/
Enjoy your toy!
Happy Quadin'
fat_fenders
http://www.geocities.com/fat_fenders/quad.html
they really are great trucks, my co-workers keep saying, for a truck, it sure is an attention getter !!! i installed the advance 2 piece folding cover last saturday & really like it !! i'll get updated pics soon !!!!!!!1
tom !!!!!!!!11
Bookitty
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