Bought this truck in Jan.of 99. It has been my daily driver for almost 20 years. 330,000 miles later I still drive it everywhere.( I have finally stopped driving it in the snow.) About 6 years ago, rather then buy a new truck, I started putting this one back in shape. My son in law and I took it apart and painted it in a three bay garage. Engine bay is color matched to body. Valve covers, air cleaner, brackets. After that I put the wheels on it. (Milanni Bitchin.) I drove it like that for a couple years. Then at about 300,000 miles I did a top end rebuild. EQ heads, Hughes intake, 218/228 cam, PPH headers, Crane Gold 1.6 rockers, e fan, 2.5 true duels all the way out the back. I have completely rebuilt the front end. Also the rear 410 gear. Next on the list is a 2800 stall convertor, and a shift kit. Both items have been bought and have been sitting under the work bench for a couple years. Mechanically truck has only been off the road for a total of about 2 weeks in its life. (plus 3 weeks for paint.) After 20 years I still can't wait to drive it everyday. LONG LIVE THE DAKOTA. ……..Chase. Thanks BigRob.