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SinCity R/T
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2002
17:35:34
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I have some good news for everybody... After doing even more research about these fuel doors, I managed to snag a better price break than originally offered.
Billet Aluminum Fuel Doors are available for the following vehicles through this group buy:
PT Cruiser
Dodge Dakota
Dodge Ram
Ford F-Series
Ford Mustang (2000 only?)
Ford Expedition
Mercedes M-Class
Chevy Avalanche
Chevy/GMC Silverado
Chevy/GMC Sierra
The billet fuel doors are made by AMP Research (www.amp-research.com), and have a satin ("brushed") finish. No modifications to your vehicles are required - they use the factory mounting locations of your existing fuel doors.
I can now offer one of these for -$105 includes shipping- through this one-time group buy. www.autotoyaz.com wants $220 plus shiping for these 'on sale'! Minimum quantity also no longer matters.
Contact me at SinCityRT@dakota-durango.com if you're interested in one of these fuel doors. (PS - Those of you who already ordered one at the previously stated price will be receiving a refund for the difference)
Steve Feiler
http://www.dakota-durango.com
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Geoff
GenIII
3/06/2002
18:36:26
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Sweet i love a good deal that gets even better!!
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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Mills
GenIII
3/06/2002
19:33:13
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would it be possible to get one that has a black finish? or does that not even exist
burn dust.....eat my rubber!!! - Clark W. Griswold
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camaro396
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2002
20:12:53
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so what do we need to do next?
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Geoff
GenIII
3/06/2002
20:28:29
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I am already a part of this buy and they only come in a brushed look finish (anodized actually) I may have mine powdercoated black should not cost that much to have it done
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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FDak99
GenIII
3/06/2002
20:32:31
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Got mine from Auto accessory.com for $159 no
shipping charge. An it looks great.
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Mills
GenIII
3/06/2002
21:04:32
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ok...possibly a dumb question...where would one get this thing powdercoated at...approximate cost, etc.
i may be in...ill let you know when i get a little more info (like the powdercoating thing)
burn dust.....eat my rubber!!! - Clark W. Griswold
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NewRam
Dodge Dakota
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3/07/2002
21:37:27
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If the look is what you're after, check out the billet-style cover from Steel Horse. Same style and it sells for about $90!
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SinCity R/T
Dodge Dakota
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3/08/2002
00:50:57
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AMP Research is the company which makes the fuel door which is sold by Steel Horse Automotive - they use them as their retail site instead of having to deal with all of the hassles of dealing with individual retail sales on a full-time basis.
Buying direct from the manufacturer's website costs $145. We're getting these for $95 plus shipping/handling. I spoke with one of the head honchos directly at the manufacturer - there's absolutely no way to get them any cheaper than we are unless we buy in enormous quantities.
If you know of a retail site which sells these for $90 on a regular basis, I'd be all ears to work with them - the lowest price I found on the web after 3 hours of scouring google for Steel Horse Automotive retailers was $159.99 if we bought in bulk.
SinCity R/T
http://www.dakota-durango.com
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NewRam
Dodge Dakota
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3/08/2002
01:40:59
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I'm not sure if its a misprint, but the new JC Whitney catalog (Feb. 657N-12) catalog has that same gas cover listed for ford vehicles for $89.95. I don't know if it would be more for a dodge or not.
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NewRam
Dodge Dakota
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3/08/2002
01:41:53
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sorry... its shown on page 30... lower right.
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HSKR
Dodge Dakota
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3/08/2002
21:00:19
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Here is a link to JCWhitney webstie and their pricing on the feul doors of $149 each.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=165635&BQ=jcw2
Unless they are having a sale in the catalog, might be either a misprint or a different manufacturer.
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NewRam
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2002
18:08:14
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The site does show the cover for $149, but the catalog lists the Steel Horse cover at $89 for fords
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SinCity R/T
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2002
18:28:03
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Another example of the fun laws of supply and demand - there's probably a dozen manufacturers of Mustang billet covers, primarly because Ford had one on a couple of special models, so more people have wanted them for longer than the Dakotas.
I've done some pretty extensive web searching, and to this day I still haven't found any other manufacturers who make a billet cover for Dakotas at all - AMP is the only company that makes them, and they sell them through Steel Horse Automotive. You can't get them any cheaper than $145 online, and that's direct from the manufacturer. We're getting them for a pretty healthy chunk of change less than that.
SinCity R/T
http://www.dakota-durango.com
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graphitert
R/T
3/10/2002
17:56:59
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Some pics so you can see how it looks on a dark color:
http://www.dnai.com/~bobm/images/gasdoor1.JPG
http://www.dnai.com/~bobm/images/gasdoor2.JPG
http://www.dnai.com/~bobm/images/gasdoor3.JPG
Bob
'01 Graphite CC R/T, MP headers, SpinTech custom exhaust, 19" Acari wheels w/Dunlop SP9000s, Hotchkis, Bilsteins, CF Euro tails, clear corners, chrome emblems, Speed Grill inserts, CF dash
Soon: MSD 6BTM, M1 intake, Holley 52mm TB, 1.7 RRs
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