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Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
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how to? is it just stuck on, dont want to pry it
off cause know ing my luck I will dent the
hood.
Has anyone removed this? Wanna use a
viper emblem, somebody posted in a recent
post that it was possible????
thanx
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
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D- Probably not much help but, The badge itself has two metal studs sticking out the back. They are only for guides to get it on there straight, they don't lock down or anything. What holds it on is a 3M adhesive'ish backing,,,like a sticker. I'm putting one 'ON' my truck,,never took one off,,,,but I think you could just gently pry it off w/a little 'love'.
Andy
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Tom Jones
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3/26/2002
13:12:17
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You may want to try a heat gun to loosen up the adhesive...bug & tar remover stuff or Goof Off (this will take off the wax, also) to remove any leftover adhesive. Hope that helps.
Tell me more about this Viper emblem you're planing on using...Is that the hood badge? Thanks!
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Art
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
14:17:58
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I removed mine,its a 01 and like the guys said above its just glued on with that double sided 3m sticky tape,I used a nylon screwdriver to slowly work around the edge and then use a curved prybar under the lip and pull straight up
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Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
21:32:17
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I'm gonna take a trip to the dealer and
measure the viper emblem (hopefully they
wont get mad) ....there are a couple for sale
on ebay, but I would like a black one (only
have blue or red on ebay) I think if it fits, it
would be worth the $40 or $50 they charge.
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DaveR
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2002
23:22:53
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Use a heat gun or hairdryer (or leave it inthe sun weather permitting). Use dental floss like a saw to cut as close to the paint as you can or use the nylon screw driver or puddy knife method.
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Michael
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
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Any body have a picture of a viper emblem on a dakota? That sounds like a pimpin idea!!
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kota on 20s
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4/06/2002
00:46:03
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scott q has one on his R/T. you cant see it on the site, but i saw it in person, and from what i remember it didnt fit quite right.
if he goes to the mopar show tommorow ill look again and let you know
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2002
02:25:36
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thanx, I am too afraid to go into the dealer
showroom and measure the viper emblem...
might arrest me or something. Guy quoted
me $55 plus shipping for a black one though.
Very tempting.
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Geoff
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4/06/2002
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I though of this idea a while ago when i bought a couple of Viper keys on EBAY but my girlfriend dismissed the idea as "RICEY" ahhhh the mere thought of that makes me cringe. She made it seem as if i wanted to put "3.9L TYPE R" or something. still think it would be sweet. There is also a company that sells lighted hood emblems i think about $35. It looks like an "indiglo" type of illumination
Geoff
2000 3.9L RC Sport. Flame Red. 5-speed, 3.55, Airaid, Vortex Muffler, F&B 48mm TB, 180 T-Stat, Autolite 3923s, IAT Adjuster, Clear Corners, SS Grill Insert, JBA Plug Wires, Underdrive Crank Pulley. Hurst Shifter, Removed Clutch Fan, Sony CDX-MP450X MP3, Infinity Reference Speakers
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02BlackRT
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4/08/2002
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The Viper emblem doesn't fit perfect into the existing Dakota hood, but it's close enough for government work! Center it as best you can, even spacing all the way around. Unless you own a Dak, most people will never know. It looks like it belongs there. Here's a pic.
http://www.02blackrt.com/new_page_1.htm
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kota on 20s
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4/08/2002
12:49:04
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my friend got laughed at when he put svt badges on his ranger. you might get the same by puting a viper emblem on your truck. unless its fast as hell to back up the emblem.
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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02BlackRT
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4/08/2002
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That's OK. Go ahead and laugh. The good thing about having a personal vehicle is the only one I have to please is myself!
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Dose
Dodge Dakota
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4/08/2002
15:28:29
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HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH, im already laughing...why would you put on a viper decal on anything but a viper. maybe putting those 55 bucks toward an actual viper engine would be more worthwhile investment.
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Dodge Dakota
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4/08/2002
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why is there a ram head on my dakota, its not
a ram....thanx for the help guys
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kota on 20s
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4/08/2002
20:09:04
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the same reason its on the caravan. its the dodge symbol
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Dakota657
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2002
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Has any one ever Put on the onld hood ordooment(sp) You know the old ram that came on the chargers and the pickup. I was thinking of puting on where the badge it on the hood, how would this look, any one ever don this, and how? I think it would be kool, and uneque
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kota on 20s
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4/09/2002
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you have got to be kidding!!
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2002
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doh! why dont you have it gold plated while
your at it, and get some of those chrome
fender flares, and mud flaps with the naked
girls on.....a nice cow sticker on the door
would be cool
leave hood ornaments to the Bentleys.
are you serious?
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dakota657
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2002
13:37:27
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Never mind, i will leave it off, i was just looking for a unique look, i saw it on another truck and wonderd> never mind!! I wont do it!
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Meredith97
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Why laugh at other people's ideas? Come on... do what makes you happy, and let other people do what makes THEM happy. It's not your vehicle, so don't worry about it. Who cares who thinks it's tacky or riced? Your vehicle is YOURS so do what you want with it and who cares what anyone else says. I say go for the old style ram head if you want to do it. And the Viper emblem is cool too.
-Meredith
(1997 Dodge Dakota Sport.. 5 speed)
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lowdak
Dodge Dakota
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5/04/2002
14:53:13
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Why not just shave the emblem.
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Crusty
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5/04/2002
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Shaving would be so much easier too...umm not really...
2002 CC 4x4 4.7L 5spd 3.55 LSD
Anyone have a white or chrome grille for sale?
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kota on 20s
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5/04/2002
21:41:23
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all i know is if i did a mod and people laughed at me, i would wish i didnt do it. expecially after spending $70 for just a emblem.
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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nunya
Dodge Dakota
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5/04/2002
23:08:57
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Well, I for one see most people here as hipocrits. they say adding a type R to a regular civic is pathetic and adding a viper logo to a dak is ok if you want to. SAME THING! it's two faced.
I personally like the idea! I think it is cool! and I agree that you should do what you want to your OWN truck that makes you happy.
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Meredith97
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-Most of the people who would laugh at a mod on your truck, or whatever vehicle, are most likely going to be driving a nice pair of Nike's.. And besides.. you can't please everyone, so like I said.. do what makes you happy.
-- Nunya, amen to that. :)
-Meredith
(1997 Dodge Dakota Sport.. 5 Speed)
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Dragon
Dodge Dakota
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11/01/2002
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I totally agree on adding the older 3-D hood ornament to the Dak. However, I plan on painting it flat black and drilling out the eyes to install red LEDs.
The question is, how easy would it be to install. Didn't look like there was an easy way to bolt it in, and I don't trust adhesive to keep the ornament in place.
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MightyDakSXT
GenIII
11/01/2002
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Part of the reason they don't put those kind of hood ornaments on vehicles these days is because of how easy they are to steal. The less for a teenage punk to grab onto and yank, the better. Good luck with that. In my honest opinion, I don't think it'd look good at all on a Dakota. Although, it's not as bad as people putting R/T or Viper emblems on their trucks. I think of that as Redneck Rice. =)
2002 RC SXT, 3.9 Liter V6, 5-spd, 3.55 rear, Extang Tonneau, Autolite 3923 Plugs, Borg Warner Cap & Rotor, Quick D Intake, Modified V8 TB, Gibson Exhaust, Robert Shaw 180° T-stat, Custom Grille, JBA 9mm Wires, Clear Corners, Window Tint, Weatherflectors
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Dodge Dakota
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11/01/2002
18:29:46
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curious...i've seen the indiglo emblems for sale but does anyone have pics of this mod
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rt5.9sroker
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11/04/2002
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i do and i put a lexus emblem on my moms hood .
it looks nice as hell. dont have pictures.but to get a idea go to ebay and type lexus es300 emblem
they have pictures close enough to get a idea of how it will look on your truck. the dodge logo lights up in bright blue a night . for 35 bucks cant beat it.
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riot-boy
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7/30/2003
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Uhhhh, the viper symbol on a dakota? Way cool idea! I've been trying to come with a way to 86 the ram emblem on my 98...the best I came up with? Maybe finding a metal-shop that would fabricate the `exact` shape of the emblem in a brushed metal finish (or chrome). I was gonna take it further and have the ram engraved back into the new plain emblem, but I wasn't sure I liked this idea. Anyway, I have a friend at a dodge/chrysler dealership, bet I can get the viper symbol at cost. Which idea is better?
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