For a brief time after high school I worked in an auto body shop, but being right out of high school my work ethic wasn't exactly the best... (sometimes it still isn't). I did install quite a few skins. Like archemedes says, if the inner structure isn't damaged it's a pretty straightforward install. I feel like I should be able to find a skin for around or under $200, but I suppose if nobody is doing skins anymore that would explain why I can't find them. I might have to call the shop I worked for and see if I can get one through them. I was working there in 2005, I suppose a lot can change in ten years...

 

yeah I tried the panel supplier I used and they can't get them for the dakota (if it was a gm or ford no issue at all)

 

If it was easy it wouldn't be Dodge!

 

ooOOoo flea bay has 2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-06-07-Dodge-Dakota-Front-Fender-CH1240241C-Primered-CAPA-Fits-55359249AD-Left-/271801690301?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f48a4a8bd&vxp=mtr

 

Ummm, that's not a door skin...

 

fenders and bumpers are easy (and that's more than I paid for mine shipped off amazon)