I'm wanting to install buckets seats in my 1988 Dakota cab. It appears that in 88 buckets were not offered so the provisions for buckets are not there.
The 91-96 cabs are a much stronger cab with additional braces spot welded to accommodate buckets. My 88 cab is in excellent shape and figure it might be worth it.
My question is does anyone have a line on someone who would have any obsolete parts for 1 gen. Dakotas? More specifically Base mount bracket part number 4482784 (No. 2)
This bracket is used to secure the central console to the cab floor.
Always hear stories of guys obtaining leftover parts from manufacturers when the parts are deemed obsolete. Maybe someone has a line on one of these guys?
Anyone have any ideas?

 

Cut one out of a boneyard truck and weld it into yours? It's welded in; a spot cutter and a battery drill of sufficient torque (I'd carry a spare battery!) can cut it it (that's how I cut out my replacement jack holder for my truck).

The front rail can also be swapped out, same way; cut it out of a boneyard truck, weld it into the 88.

RwP

 

Good luck...I've been searching for almost a year for parts 3-8. I have 1 and 2.

 

That's one of the problems, boneyards don't have any models with the bracket because of the age of trucks, are getting too old and rare. They did have one recently however but would not allow me to cut it out because it would ruin the cab in case they may be able to sell it.

 

Might be time to start buying 'parts trucks', if you see one cheap....... I've done that before. Of course, that implies you have a place to store it, till needed.......

 

Well, perfect timing, cause after searching for a year, I found a console in Florida and they shipped it here...$20 bucks + $10 shipping. Got all the parts EXCEPT #8, the latch. If anyone has a lead on the latch, or even another lid with the latch attached, please let me know.

 

Would they by chance have the bracket I've been looking for?

 

Possibly...He was very easy to work with. I'll PM you his #

 

I have a 1994 club cab that is going to the crusher soon. I believe I still have the console . I do have the metal parts you need to mount the console. Still using the truck but I can remove that part you need.

 

I need the lid and lock and would gladly pay for those. Let me know.