rifleman25 Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Just saw Dakota on the evening news for his Suburban Make a Wish fixed up. Nice looking black and camo ride too I might add. Here is a link to the story. http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail2817.cfm?Id=0,50145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again That link is messed up. Use this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again To heck with the link just read.... 08/11/2006 Make-A-Wish Suburban Surprise Instead of bagging a prized bird, a young South Dakota hunter drove off in a prized 'burb today. 16-year-old Dakota Case of Tea has grown up with serious heart problems. When he was just one week old, surgeons repaired a hole in his heart. He was fitted with a pacemaker this spring. Dakota asked the Make-A-Wish Foundation to arrange to fix-up a 1986 Chevy Suburban he bought in June for 990-dollars. Dakota couldn't believe his eyes when you see what rolled out of the repair shop. Wearing his camouflaged cap, Dakota Case is ready for hunting season even in the midst of summer. Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota President Mary Olinger said, "This kid is a hunting fanatic and he can talk hunting probably better than a whole group of people that own a refuge." But getting into the fields and sloughs this fall would be a challenge for Dakota driving this 20-year-old rust bucket. So workers at Executive Touch Auto Center stepped in for a mechanical makeover. Doug Larsen of Executive Touch Auto Center said, "A lot of work, a lot of work, we spent a lot of extra time and extra hours the last week or so." But it was worth all the effort when Dakota got his first look at his restored Suburban. "Oh my goodness!" The boy who can't stop talking about hunting was speechless. "Thank you all so much!" Dakota's shiny vehicle features a camouflaged custom paint job. "I don't know if I want to touch it or not!" Dakota was overwhelmed again when he looked at the new interior. "Well if it was hunting season, I'd grab my gun and hunt, put the dog in the back... wow. A boy who's battled heart problems his whole life will be the envy of hunters this fall. "I'm going to first celebrate with everyone here and drive off into the noonday sun." There was another surprise for Dakota: his vehicle was equipped with a brand new stereo system. Dakota's parents are optimistic that he can go another ten years before more surgery on his heart is needed. Now my mouth is wattering to see the pictures of this BEAST.... Dakota, where's the pictures my friend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again Yeah, where is the pic. I can't imagine a newspaper doing a story without a pic. I guess I'll have to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again WOW! I cant wait to see some pics. I cant shut my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again [ QUOTE ] Yeah, where is the pic. I can't imagine a newspaper doing a story without a pic. I guess I'll have to wait. [/ QUOTE ] That wasn't a news paper it was the local T.V evening news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again WOW, that's pretty awesome. I hope dakota can post some pictures for us soon. That's sounds pretty dang cool, to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again He nees to show before and after pictures of his ride. He definately has a ride anyone of us would be proud to take down the road. I can this much, it's a heck of alot nicer than my first set of wheels and that is for darn sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again [ QUOTE ] I can this much, it's a heck of alot nicer than my first set of wheels and that is for darn sure. [/ QUOTE ] I'll bet I can top your first one Brian.... Mine was a 1976 AMC Pacer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I can this much, it's a heck of alot nicer than my first set of wheels and that is for darn sure. [/ QUOTE ] 79 Jeep Wagoneer. I had to screw plywood to the floor as the floor pans were rusted out too bad. I had alot of fun with that ol' can though. I'll bet I can top your first one Brian.... Mine was a 1976 AMC Pacer... [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again LMBO.. Brian I need to teach you how to use that quote option properly..... Hey,,,, that Pacer kept locking up between 2-3 rd. gear so I filled it up with Tomatoe Plants and used it as a green house on wheels.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again LOL. Sounds like you enjoyed yours about as much as I enjoyed mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again That awesome. Cant wait for some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again Pics nothing! I want to go for a ride in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Dakota\'s a celebrity again That is really cool. Look forward to seeing some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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