This is my dakota. 1991 single cab long box. 3.9L 2WD auto. stock everything besides stereo system. I picked it up for $400. so far Ive replaced all the brake lines and hoses, fuel lines. air filter, new battery,new headlights and a couple lightbulbs, heater core, new 235/75/15 tires, and obviously swapped out the box for a flatbed. Some plans to come include 2-3" suspension lift(havent decided how yet but probably the cheapest way possible). New paint, 31" tires, and i would love to drop in a 318. Im still in high school and am going to college next year so money is tight for me right now and not to mention i am not in a wealthy family by any means, so i can only do a little here and there and far in between.

But any who, for the 318 swap, what do they usually run price wise. i know it depends on where i can get the engine and how much the person/place wants but what would be a rough estimate on the price to do one.

 

thats pretty sweet, i like the lights on top

 

Nice. Looks good.
I always say if I kill my bed by getting in an accident or something offroad I would make a flat bed.

 

Nice truck, you must be a farm boy, cab lights and a flat bed. Stay in touch for your 318 swap cause we have a lot of parts laying around . . . cheep.

 

91 was an odd year alot of transition parts being the magnum was coming in 92....the 318s were 1 year only heads etc....
I had a 90 longbed several years ago; that was a great truck.

 

$1000 to $1300 on the cheap with no engine issues or trans issues, and no labor.

 

Nice score foor $400 looks decend just cudiouss as to why you swapped out the bed was it damaged or just because you wanted to?

 

Well for one the tail gate was rusted out so i took that off and i was working on welding one up but got half way through and decided to says F*ck it and started unbolting the box. I have to replace my sending unit anyways and would rather not drop the gas tank.

But i like the flat bed better. I liked the box and all but the flat bed in my opinion suits the truck better.

 

well to add more fuel to the fire I threw on some mudflaps this weekend. They were made from round baler belt, but the cab lights where on the truck when i bought it and i would rather have the flat bed. and when i get around to it i am gonna put the bug guard back on also.

 

Looks like all that truck needs now is a big bale of hay on the flat bed . . . oh but would it haul a big bale lol